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Review: Lemongrass growing splendidly in Martinez
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... about the restaurant they plan to open someday. Others just will it to happen. Sisters Becky and Linda Pheng of Martinez's Lemongrass Bistro are a prime example of the latter. Becky says the odds were against the two women, in their early 30s, who ... Comment?
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What are the largest sources of global warming emissions in California? The list is out
... Chevron oil refinery in Richmond, which emitted 4.8 million metric tons of greenhouse gases. The Shell refinery in Martinez was second, with 4.5 million metric tons, followed by the BP and Chevron refineries in Carson and El Segundo, near Los ... Comment?
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Medical marijuana finds social outlet in Ore. cafe
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... to their homes for fear of getting busted. "We have no place of our own. So this is the place," said Madeline Martinez, executive director of the Oregon chapter of NORML, which operates and monitors the cafe. Volunteers gave a reporter and a ... 3 comments
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... rollicking tribute to the Red Hat Ladies opens Nov. 23, and continues through Jan. 10 at the Willows Cabaret in Martinez. "Hats: The Musical" includes music and lyrics from the likes of Melissa Manchester, Pam Tillis and Kathie Lee Gifford. The show ... Comment?
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Artists join up to revive Forge for exhibit
... Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27-29, with a reception for the artists from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 28. Nancy Robinson of Martinez studied with internationally known painters Arnie Westerman, Christopher Shank, Chris Lawrence and Pat Dews. She said she was ... Comment?
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At 7:50 a.m., a hit-and-run was reported in a parking lot on Main Street, and a driver refused to share insurance information. Comment?
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... For library hours and updated information, call the local branch or 800-984-4636 or visit www.ccclib.org . At the Martinez Library, Story Time programs are free. Mother Goose Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 15. There will be bounces ... Comment?
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Pleasant Hill/Martinez police report
At 12:22 p.m., a caller reported theft of property from a vehicle in the 100 block of Ellinwood Drive. Comment?
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Chevron, Shell facilities top CO2 emitters
Chevron's Richmond oil refinery was California's largest emitter of greenhouse gases last year and the nearby Shell refinery in Martinez a close second, the state Air Resource Board said in a report. Comment?
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What are the largest sources of global warming emissions in...
... refinery in Richmond, which emitted 4.8 million metric tons of greenhouse gases. Second was the Shell refinery in Martinez, with 4.5 million metric tons, View the full state map here followed by the BP and Chevron refineries in Carson and El ... 1 comment
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Argument Between Concord Neighbors Ends in Shooting, Arrest
... y was booked into county jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, Carroll said. He remained in custody in Martinez this morning with bail set at $50,000, a county jail official said. (Copyright 2009, Bay City News, All rights reserved.) Comment?
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A good martini ought to be a good martini wherever you go. But it's...
... complicated business, partly because of conflicting versions of the cocktail's provenance. Some say a bartender in Martinez, Calif., created it out of Old Tom gin for a gold prospector who wanted something better to drink than the usual rotgut. ... Comment?
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Contra Costa County Board of Education appoints new trustee
... last 30 years." Foster replaces David Krapf, who resigned two months ago to become director of special education in Martinez. Foster represents Clyde, Crockett, Hercules, Martinez, Pacheco, Port Costa, Rodeo and parts of Bay Point, Concord, ... Comment?
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... Food and Housing Project on Thanksgiving. Press us a cuppa half-caf, low-fat, Joe. ELEMENTAL ONE-UPMANSHIP: At the Martinez City Council meeting Wednesday, Mayor Rob Schroder announced that he has been appointed to the local government seat on the ... Comment?
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Downtown Martinez mourns loss of familiar face
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Shelley Rae who works at Hoffman Liquors in Martinez was a good friend of Ulla Lacey and speaks about her Friday, Nov. 1 comment
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Former sex crimes prosecutor, accused of rape, caught in conflict
Michael Gressett, a Former Contra Costa County sex crimes prosecutor, is photographed after appearing in court in Martinez, Calif., Monday, Nov. Comment?
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... ank you for the great job. Hope to start the kitchen after the first of the year and will need you again. -Carl W., Martinez show additional details Comment?
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Ex-CoCo Prosecutor Seeks New Lawyer In Rape Case
... referred to the Public Defender's Office during a hearing Friday morning in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez, but Acting Public Defender Robin Lipetzky said her office could not represent him because of a conflict of interest. ... Comment?
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Martinez moves ahead with plans for swimming pool, library
... The Park Recreation Marina and Cultural Commission approved that design earlier this month. In November 2008, Martinez voters approved a $30 million bond to replace the pool, renovate the library and upgrade the city's parks. With the $2 million in ... Comment?
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Antioch grow house linked to repeat East Contra Costa pot suspect
... er traffic stops revealed him carrying "large" amounts of marijuana, police said. He was booked into County Jail in Martinez. Robert Salonga covers public safety. Reach him at 925-943-8013. Follow him at Twitter.com/robertsalonga Comment?
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