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…
Normans Appreciate Americans, They Love Papa Jake
For the first time, Karlan Larson and his daughter Michaela returned to Normandy for the D-Day commemoration without the man who had made the journey so meaningful, Karlan’s father, WWII…
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…
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…