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…
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…
Somebody once wrote that there is a book in each of us waiting to be written, and veteran Marine Staff Sergeant Mark Clifford, from Lafayette, has done just that and…
By Bianne Zorn, Mayor, City of Martinez The holiday season has begun! We all inherently know that we should shop locally and support our local businesses, but there are some…
By David King Sugar Plum, known as the 2nd oldest-running restaurant in Concord, is now another year older (Barney’s Hickory Pit is the oldest) and will be celebrating its 65th…
The Blue Devils C Corps, which is part of the world-renowned Blue Devils Performing Arts organization, is announcing auditions for its 2025 season. This is a perfect opportunity for beginner…
In today’s digital era, taps and clicks are part of everyday conveniences that help us shop, pay bills, and order food. Websites and apps allow quick and easy communication, money…
by David King In 2017, Vice Mayor of Concord, Edi Birsan, held a workshop at Diablo Valley College called the “Dirty Secrets of Politics.” It was mostly about how politicians…
The Rebelle Rally is America’s longest competitive off-road rally and the nation’s first all-women’s navigation rally. This October marked the 9th edition of this eight-day race, which began in Mammoth…
The city is subject to a state mandate that requires us to rezone 20 acres for affordable housing in what the state calls “High Resource” areas. The directive was one…
The Concord City Council on Oct. 22 approved the allocation of $5 million to six local organizations for the implementation of the strategies contained in the Homeless Strategic Plan that…
