Martinez: Renewing Sister City Relationships in Dunbar, Scotland
Stature of John Muir stands downtown in the Martinez Sister City of Dunbar, Scotland.
New Alerting System, “Martinez Alerts”
The City is implementing a new alerting system – Martinez Alerts – to supplement the Community Warning System (cwsalerts.com) and provide timely alerts to the community and interested parties.This new…
Help Keep Concord’s Rich History Alive
By Mayor Laura Hoffmeister There are a total of 647 Historical societies in California, and Concord, its residents and businesses are fortunate to have the non-profit Concord Historical Society (CHS) organization. The…
Not Your Ordinary Dentist
Dr. Reza Khazaie is simply an amazing character. While his Willow Pass Dental Care office, on Willow Pass Road in Concord, bustles with patients, the walls indicate that this is…
Competition Set for Martini Shake-Off
Who makes the best martini? Nine local mixologists and bartenders representing their establishments will compete for the “People’s Choice Award,” while official judges will determine first, second, and third place…
A New Food Waste Program Begins in Concord and East County
Over the past two months, many residents in Concord, Pittsburg and Oakley have received a small green pail on their doorstep courtesy of Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR). This is…
Juneteenth: an American Celebration and Reminder
The Civil War had been over for months. Yet slavery in Texas continued. The Emancipation Proclamation had declared two years earlier that all slaves in rebel states “henceforth shall be…
Carey Brothers Free Seminar on Accessory Dwelling Units: Designing, Permitting, Financing, and Constructing
Carey Bros. Remodeling, a recognized name in the remodeling industry with overfour decades of experience, is conducting a free seminar on the process of designing,permittng, financing, and constructing an Accessory…
Bay Area KidFest Returns
Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29, in Concord The 32nd edition of Bay Area KidFest, one of the Bay Area’s longest-running family events, is on the May 27-29 Memorial Day Weekend featuring three days of…
The New Health Chiropractic Center Offers $10 Exams for Its 10th Anniversary
If you have been suffering from neck or back pain, headaches, loss of sleep, or bouts of depression or anxiety, the New Health Chiropractic 10th Anniversary could interest you. They…
Bocce Athletes Wanted!
The Clayton Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) Committee has announced that their next Bocce Ball fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023. The tournament will be…