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George Miller Runs For House Re-election

Martinez Democrat is a longtime incumbent.

Government March 3, 2012 at 03:38 pm

CHP Offers Safe Driving Classes for Teens, Parents

"Start Smart" is geared to new or soon-to-be drivers.

Top News May 25, 2012 at 07:07 pm

Boaters Beware - Law Enforcement Is Out In Force This…

Contra Costa Sheriff's Office is looking out for boaters who are intoxicated.

Police & Fire June 24, 2011 at 04:15 pm

This Year's Election Landscape In Martinez

Martinez voters will have few chances to gain public office in November local elections.

Government June 21, 2012 at 10:23 am

0 Recommend Pat Keeble

It's Mock Trial Time Again - Can You Volunteer?

The Contra Costa County Office of Education is seeing legal professionals to assist in this…

Schools January 22, 2013 at 06:04 pm

0 Recommend Charlene Giffin

Kindergarten Ready or Not Here We Come

This workshop explores the steps necessary for a successful transition and experience in…

Schools April 19, 2012 at 10:55 pm

Thomas Brown: More Profit in Surveying Than In Panning for…

Engineer Thomas Brown hit his own "gold mine" as surveyor of the original lots for the City of…

Harriett Burt's Blog February 6, 2012 at 05:53 pm

Martinez Jail Population Swells As A Result Of State Prison…

The jail population is near capacity, housing hundreds of gang members, high security inmates,…

Government February 17, 2012 at 07:31 pm

How Much Employees In Central Contra Costa Sanitary District…

The state controller's office has released a 2011 study on salaries and benefits received by…

Government March 9, 2013 at 12:57 am

0 Recommend David Mills

A Third of Martinez Students Reported As Truant During…

Alhambra High truancy rate is listed at 48 percent. What should educators do to tackle this…

Schools May 7, 2013 at 03:21 pm

0 Recommend David Mills

The Grange Returns to Martinez

The new Martinez Grange has a storied history behind it. 135 years ago Alhambra Grange helped…

Harriett Burt's Blog March 7, 2012 at 12:29 pm

District 2 Supervisor, Gayle Uilkema, Dies

Gayle Uilkema served local government since 1978.

Obituaries May 20, 2012 at 12:22 pm

Out and About in Martinez: St. Patrick's Day and a Full Moon

March and April Martinez Events

Gay Gerlack's Blog March 14, 2013 at 08:33 pm

0 Recommend Douglas Stewart

Martinez Losing Newbie Teachers; Statewide Decline Sharper

Layoffs and California's last hired-first fired policy have meant a decline in the number of…

Schools June 24, 2011 at 01:43 pm

0 Recommend Emily Henry

30 Nights with the Martinez / Pacheco Homeless Outreach -…

A little perspective about the vacant house downtown.

Douglas Stewart's Blog June 15, 2011 at 11:02 am

Really Bad Song for a Friday

Also photo essays in green, crab feeds, more corned beef, and culture for the price of a…

Top News May 19, 2011 at 01:27 pm

The Week Ahead: School Board, City Council And Walking Club

Five things you need to know about the upcoming week.

Top News December 5, 2011 at 04:06 pm

Five Things - Absent Drum Circles, Mock Trials and Mother…

Also DFAL All League shout outs and persons of the year.

Top News May 19, 2011 at 01:18 pm

School Bonds: Martinez Unified Using Controversial…

Martinez is among hundreds of districts throughout the state using capital appreciation bonds…

Schools February 1, 2013 at 01:35 am

0 Recommend David Mills

Alhambra High Decades Reunion: Let's Start with the…

Hundreds of Alhambra High School graduates from 1940 through 1989 will gather August 17, 18,…

Harriett Burt's Blog July 30, 2012 at 09:48 pm

Remembering Charlene Perry

Charlene and Al Perry were Martinez residents who left as their legacy appreciation and…

Harriett Burt's Blog January 4, 2012 at 11:42 pm

Out and About in Martinez: Carnival, Easter Egg Hunt, Beer

New events added to the calendar

Gay Gerlack's Blog March 21, 2013 at 02:17 pm

Martinez Resident Makes Bid to be President of Iran

By Bay City News For the first time since its founding, a Martinez resident running for the…

Breaking News May 15, 2013 at 07:58 pm

0 Recommend Ellis Goldberg

Action: Honoring the Patriotic Americans Who Pay Their Fair…

Immediate Release - Photo Opportunity Media Contacts Ellis Goldberg, EllisG237@aol.com 925…

Government April 12, 2012 at 03:46 am

Out and About in Martinez: What's Happening in 2013

Mark your calendars and plan your activities for 2013.

Gay Gerlack's Blog May 8, 2013 at 02:11 pm

French Connection, Lowell Trio: Out and About in Martinez

MECC Wine Tasting, Martinez Gallery Reception, The French Connection, Alhambra Cemetery…

Gay Gerlack's Blog May 10, 2013 at 09:02 am

Two Events For Aaron This Weekend, Free Coffee on Monday

New Events Added...Fundraisers for the Hern Family, Downtown Clean-Up, and 140 Anniversary of…

Gay Gerlack's Blog May 8, 2013 at 02:17 pm