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Martinez Pool Facility Needs Assessment Questionaire
Martinez voters approved Measure H, a Park Improvement parcel assessment in the fall of 2008.  Six million dollars is designated towards the replacement of the Municipal Pool at Rankin Park.  Please help us build a pool that meets the needs of the community by printing out and completing this survey or you can complete the survey online at the following link: Click Here to take survey

The City held a photo contest to select pictures for inclusion in its 2009-11 Budget that showcase the beauty, character, and charm of Martinez.
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Fourth of July Fireworks

Fireworks will be held Saturday, July 4, Waterfront Park. 
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Sign up to be in the Martinez 4th of July Parade

Applications are now being accepted for the Hometown 4th of July Parade & Celebration to be held in downtown Martinez. Groups, businesses, and non profit organizations are encouraged to participate to help make this first year parade a huge success! This year's event theme is "Salute to the Troops" in honor of our local armed service members.

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In the cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, Danville, El Cerrito, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo and Walnut Creek

Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement and Fairness Hearing


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The Martinez City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1352 C.S. on May 6, 2009 (Chapter 8.05 of the Martinez Municipal Code), to offer additional protections to the non-smoking public by regulating secondhand smoke in and around public places, such as City businesses (including bars and restaurants). 
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Combination of hot weather and infected mosquitoes raises risk.

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA  - - Four additional groups of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus last week bringing the total in Contra Costa County to seven so far this year.  Two groups were trapped in Pittsburg near Railroad Avenue and East Leland Road; one group was trapped in Bay Point near San Marco Boulevard and California Delta Highway 4; and one group was trapped in Pinole near Tennent Avenue and San Pablo Avenue.
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District reports first virus-positive mosquitoes for 2009; Nine weeks earlier than last year

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA  - - A group of mosquitoes trapped in Martinez on March 27 have tested positive for West Nile virus, the first virus-positive group in Contra Costa County this year, nine weeks earlier than the first positive mosquitoes last year, and the first time ever before infected birds have been found.
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The “WE Connect” Campaign is entering its fourth year of connecting California’s working families to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other important programs and services – such as “life line” utility rates – that provide critical economic assistance to those who need it the most. 
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Everyone who lives or works in Contra Costa County are invited to register their cell phone number and the ZIP code areas for which they'd like to receive these (infrequent*) alerts.
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