Martinez News-Gazette

Paper shredding and E-Waste collection

Among those eligible for credits that shorten sentences are 63,000 convicted of violent crimes, according to projections

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jim. He had so many years of being a great husband, father, and grandfather. He always made an effort t...o be apart of each of our lives. He taught every one of us valuable life lessons that we cherish and hold near. While we are saddened by his departure, we are grateful he passed in peace and comfort. We thank everyone in advance for good thoughts at this time as we ready him for his private funeral service. In the words of his favorite song: My old Blue, he was a good old hound You could hear him hollering miles around When I get to Heaven first thing I'll do Is grab my horn and call for Blue -The Immediate Family

From the Martinez Police Department: At approximately 0800 hours, Martinez Police Department Officers responded to the 1800 block of Arnold Dr. to a report of a vehicle collision involving a bicyclist. Officers arrived and found an adult male subject suffering from wounds sustained from a collision with a motor vehicle. The bicyclist was transported by ambulance to the John Muir Trauma Center (Walnut Creek) but was later pronounced deceased. The collision is currently being ...investigated by the Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team in cooperation with investigators from the Martinez Police Department. The investigation is in the early phases but alcohol or drugs are not suspected to be a factor. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. Anyone with information is urged to contact Cpl. Craig Schnabel of the Martinez Police Department at [email protected] or 925-494-8085.

Thank you to my homeless action green team. This morning we picked up close to 20 bags of garbage at the on and off ramps underneath the highway 4.