All trains were stopped while the blaze was extinguished Wednesday afternoon.
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The initiative will continue until Friday, as Starbucks CEO aims to bring the country together through coffee following recent political turmoil in Washington.
Riders sat down on three seat prototypes at the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station to provide input on what BART'S "Fleet of the Future" will look and feel like.
The Martinez Restaurant Tour 2013 is scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 12.
The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.
Recent changes to the ordinance include its enforcement.
The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.
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At its council meeting earlier this month, the Martinez City Council presented a slide show highlighting the city's rules for temporary and commercial signs.
At the Walmart in Martinez, customers will be able to buy the new iPhone 5c for just $79.
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Some of the job postings online for the Martinez area
Proposals in Sacramento and Washington to increase the minimum wage have sparked debate over whether such a hike would boost the economy
Martinez hosts Environmental Media Workshop for Contra Costa County high school students.
East Bay businessman buys Alhambra Manor Apartments for $3.5 million
Some of the job openings posted online for the Martinez area
The East Bay has a high concentration of Starbucks. See our map.
New Martinez barbecue restaurant on Main Street holds grand opening Tuesday.
The labor force in the East Bay tops 1 million workers for the first time since December 2008
Some of the job openings in the region that are posted online
Some of the job openings in the area that are posted online
Are you telecommuting because of the BART strike? Here’s where can you find WiFi—and air conditioning.
Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.
These are some of the job openings in the area that are posted online
These restaurants have opened recently. Have you tried them?
The refinery is installing a second, 8-foot fence.
Local employer D&D Security Resources is selling furniture to schools with built-in AC and USB Power.
Martinez Starbucks on Main Street is closed through June 14 for remodeling.
Not every good job requires a four-year-degree. Check out these industries that hire high school grads. Provided by Jobs at AOL.