Community Corner

Martinez's Week: BART's Back, Teacher Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges and More

BART Trains Roll Again: The Moment The Gate Lifted:Β BART patrons happy to see the transit trains on the move again

Major Outage Hits Diablo Valley College:Β β€œNo internet, no network services, no website, no WiFi and no telephones on campus.” And that’s after they restored the electricity.

Rash of Burglaries Reported in Martinez:Β Homes, garages, vehicles and a business were all targeted.

Burglars Hit More Martinez Homes: Three more homes were targeted on Wednesday.

Martinez Man Arraigned on Child Sex Abuse Charges:Β The elementary school teacher faces 91 felony charges stemming from the alleged sexual abuse of 11 students.

CHP Increases Patrols to Catch Drunk Drivers:Β Extra officers will be on the highways until Monday morning.

Who's Hiring In Martinez: Veterans Affairs, Safeway, Adecco:Β Did you spruce-up your resume over the holiday weekend? Here’s where to apply.

Dangerous Heat: Where to Cool Off in Martinez:Β Keep this list handyβ€”you’ll use it repeatedly this summer.

Hot Enough For You? Here's A Home With A Pool For Sale In Martinez:Β Forget the mob at the parkβ€”have your own backyard pool!

Fire Wise Landscaping: Protect Your Martinez Home:Β A fast-moving brush fire blackened nearly 500 acres near Concord Monday. Steps you take now will help firefighters save your home.

Happy 4th of July, Martinez:Β Martinez proves once again why it’s so special with a hometown parade and fireworks.

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