MARTINEZ, Calif. – For years, Frida Kahlo’s paintings were overshadowed by those of her husband, Diego Rivera, until actor Edward G. Robinson began purchasing her …
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The demolition and reconstruction of the Contra Costa County parking lot behind 651 Pine St. is underway, said Zach Seal, economic development coordinator. It’s one …
The Martinez Unified School District cancelled Friday classes at Martinez Junior High School after graffiti threatening a shooting at the campus was discovered Thursday. The …
By BILL SHARKEY III Martinez News-Gazette Columnist HERE WE GO with our 301st Column 1. Hard to believe. I am so grateful to the management …
By HARRIETT BURT Martinez News-Gazette Contributor Thank you for the good feedback about the ‘headlines’ series we started a month ago. When it was a …
2/16-2/19 ● At 9:23 am officers responded to the 400 block of Lassen Drive for the report of a flash and loud sound from a …
I am writing in response to the rolling out of by-district elections. To say this process has wounded me deeply would be putting it mildly. …
Compost Giveaway At Marina Swap Meet Compost will be given away and plastic foam (“Styrofoam”) will be collected from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, …
It’s said that if you can trap a leprechaun, he will grant you three wishes. Naturalist Cat Taylor will put this legend to the test …
By BILL SHARKEY III Martinez News-Gazette Columnist ACTS OF KINDNESS are universal, but not necessarily rampant! However, we experience them daily, readily recognized, or not. …