Veteran “Papa” Jake Larson Wins an Emmy!
On the cover of this month’s (July 2025) Diablo Gazette is a touching image: Fabienne Ory of Normandy is proudly holding last year’s issue of the magazine, next to none…
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…
What Does a Councilmember Do Anyway?
At my March “Coffee with the Mayor,” I was asked, “What does a Councilmember do?” The constituent was surprised to learn that not one city in Contra Costa County has…
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…