In-Water Improvements of the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier Completed
by Brianne Zorn, Mayor, City of Martinez As we were gathering with friends and family to kick off the holiday season, the City of Martinez quietly reached a critical milestone…
“Eye of Diablo” Beacon Lighting Ceremony Highlights 61st Annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On December 7, Mount Diablo’s Beacon will be relit by a survivor of Pearl Harbor supported by a Save Mount Diablo team.The Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, Chapter…
Five Steps to Eliminate Debt
Being in debt doesn’t have to be a way of life. Through dedicated action and commitment, reaching true financial wellness and being financially independent is possible.Here are five steps to…
Semi-Private Premier Introduces Hella Sushi to Market and Main
Hella Sushi is not your usual sushi restaurant.. It’s a dining experience where they proclaim, “street art meets culinary craft.”This latest addition to Market and Main downtown Martinez features an…
It’s Elementary!
The most fun I have had on City Council is to conduct a city hall tour and kids’ council meeting for elementary school kids. Kids can be from Kindergarten to…
For Love of Pets: 8 Reasons to Crate Train
By Jill Hedgecock There are many important reasons to crate train. In fact, it may be a critical first step to set boundaries when training a new puppy. Often the…
Wicked
Now that the highly-anticipated film “Wicked” has finally hit theaters, the big question is, “Does it live up to the hype?”This film is everywhere. Cast members are popping up on…
25 Facts About Christmas Music
By Micah The Holiday season would simply not be the same if it weren’t for Christmas music. Those familiar carols we have sung and listened to many renditions of each…
Crockett Retailers Mostly Owned by Women
by Norma Black, President, Crockett Chamber of Commerce and Rosemary Liden Crockett a Bay Area hidden hamlet of 3,574 residents, more endearingly referred to as Sugartown, is home to the…
Chief of Police Richard McEachin Resigns from City of Clayton
After two years of dedicated service, Chief of Police Richard McEachin announced his resignation from the City of Clayton Police Department. Effective December 19, 2024, Chief McEachin will take on…
A Letter from the Mayor
Dear Friends and Neighbors,On November 19, the City Council recognized students from the Mt. Diablo Elementary School and the Mt. Diablo Middle School for the “Do The Right Thing” Character…