By ANNA MARIE BEAUCHEMIN Special to the Gazette When I was growing up, my mom had a plethora of remedies that she would use with …
Category: Community Focus
St. Catherine of Sienna parishioners Bonnie Stone and Kalama Schreiner recently returned from a tour of Israel where they had a marvelous time and brought …
Owen Davidson, a John Muir Elementary School first grader, has won the Martinez “Future Chefs” competition. His Asian fusion recipe for shrimp and avocado spring …
At their Annual Layette Shower, the Pleasant Hill-Martinez AAUW (American Association of University Women) branch generously donated baby gifts to the Hillcrest Congregational Church in …
I said the Easter dress was purple. Johnette said it was white. I went through my mother’s old photo albums the other day looking for …
Easter Egg Hunt New Location The annual Martinez Kiwanis/Lions Clubs Easter Egg Hunt has a NEW LOCATION this year due to renovations at the Marina. …
By PAUL CRAIG Martinez Gazette Contributor MARTINEZ, Calif. – Jessica Lilja is the Acting Community Library Manager in Martinez. She’s only been in her job for …
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Library “is doing well,” said Jessica Lilja, acting community library manager. The local library, a branch of the Contra Costa …
You just can’t keep a good woman down, let alone 27 or them! Because of its popularity, the Women of Martinez exhibit in honor of …
By DINA SPARACINO SCHULER Contributor On Sunday, March 18th, family and friends celebrated the 100th birthday of Nina Sparacino. The Tavern has never before been …