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Still no indication when report will be issued on Aug. 18, 2023 shooting death of Tahmon Wilson; family's civil rights lawsuit against city also remains unresolved; City Council meeting preview
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Question of why Marcos Iriarte-Valdez was released to home detention without an electronic ankle monitor the day before the killing of Todd Stewart remains unanswered
Incumbent was only candidate to file to run in this year's mayoral election; also, suspect in fatal Martinez stabbing charged with murder, to be arraigned Wednesday; Sturgeon celebration Wednesday
Marcos Iriarte-Valdez, accused of fatal Thursday stabbing on Francis Court, was taken into custody on Aug. 4 for home detention violation, then released following day before being fitted with monitor
No one one has filed to run against incumbents for mayor or Martinez Unified School Board as Aug. 7 deadline looms; refinery returns to full operation, delays turnaround; City Council to meet
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MRC Oversight Committee member says not enough refinery workers were interviewed for audit, which was ordered in wake of major 2025 fire; report features 40 recommendations for enhancing safety
Zorn files to run for another term as mayor; how races for City Council and School Board are shaping up; nomination period runs through Aug. 7
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