Contra Costa Dismisses, Seals 3,264 Marijuana Convictions Under Prop 64

From the Office of the District Attorney: CONTRA COSTA – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton and Code for America today announced that 3,264 marijuana convictions eligible for relief under Proposition 64 will be dismissed and sealed as part of their cutting-edge partnership. “I am grateful the partnership with Code for America has given…

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Martinez PD Finds Weed, Weapon After Welfare Check Monday

Martinez police were sent to the 400 block of Gilger Avenue at 8:13 p.m. Monday after a neighbor reported hearing a gunshot from the residence. Officers knocked on the door, but did not get a response and, fearing someone may have been injured inside, walked into the backyard through an open gate. Looking inside the…

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