Martinez, a Great Place for Cycling
by Brianne Zorn, Mayor, City of Martinez Martinez neighborhoods are filled with charming homes and bustling communities of neighbors walking their dogs and families riding bicycles to their destinations. You…
Fire Up Father’s Day Weekend at the 18th King of the County BBQ & Music Festival
Photos by Thomas Rimpel and Martinez Chamber of Commerce from 2025 Get ready for three days of incredible BBQ, live music, family fun, and community celebration as the King of…
Welch Family Reunion Shines Light on the Founding Families of Central Contra Costa
The photo of the family in front of the house titled Felipa Soto is the oldest known picture of the original Welch Ranch adobe in Walnut Creek. This is the…
City in a Pickle Over Pickleball
by Gage Walker courtesy Martinez News and Views Martinez city officials are weighing new regulations and restrictions at the Hidden Valley Park pickleball courts in response to ongoing complaints from…
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…
Shop Local to Keep Your Sales Tax Dollars in Martinez
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…
Kiteman of Martinez Goes to India
What’s in a name? Last March Tony Jetland, aka Kiteman of Martinez, was invited to a kite festival in Doha, Qatar with all expenses paid. He was invited because of…