The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday afternoon that it arrested one of its own officers on weapons, drug and grand theft charges. 41-hear old Matthew Buckley, a deputy sheriff and 15-year veteran of the department, was arrested and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility Thursday after an investigation …

BY DEBRA J. MORRIS The aroma of apple pie on a September day, the smooth flavor of homemade apple butter on toast, or a tempting square of apple cake can signal fall is on its way. Your farmers market has a seemingly endless selection of heirloom apples, most of which …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Hyaluronic acid is a contributing factor in aiding many skin problems. So what is hyaluronic acid, and how does it benefit your body? Learn more here. Many people try different supplements to improve their bodies. When it comes to skin health, many people swear by hyaluronic acid …

Geraldine Burchell passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 10, at her Martinez home, surrounded by her loving daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and caregivers. She touched many lives with her warm smile, friendly manner and open arms. Gerry is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Rene Cain (John). Gerry’s legacy is …

BY RICK PORCARO The A’s slowed the Mariners push for their first postseason appearance since 2001 with a 5-3 win at the Coliseum Sunday afternoon, taking the rubber match of the three game weekend series against a Seattle team that had beaten them ten straight times at the Coliseum prior …

BY XAVIER JOHNSON Music auteur Jack White’s newest album Entering Heaven Alive is a stripped-down folk record that sits in remarkable contrast to the distorted and crunchy Fear of the Dawn he released earlier this year. Throughout his career with The White Stripes to his prolific solo work, White’s aesthetic …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Professional sports are rife with exciting triumphs and the hardest of falls. Here are a few of the worst professional sports injuries of all time. Professional sports provide a lot of entertainment for fans, seeing the high highs as well as the low lows. Sports injuries always …

BY XAVIER JOHNSON Since its formation in 1992, Collective Soul carved out its place in rock music’s canon during the 90’s post-grunge movement that combined their weighty tones and unpredictable sound with more familiar, melodic mainstream rock sensibilities. The groundwork laid by groups like Pearl Jam, Collective Soul, and Bush …

BY RICK PORCARO Who are the NFL’s all-time best offensive players? Sports are a huge part of life around the city of Martinez and the whole East Bay area in San Francisco. In fact, the whole state of California is mad about sports and has many awesome teams to support. …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Do you want to do something special and different for your grandparents’ upcoming anniversary? We can help with that with our list of celebration ideas! Do your grandparents have a significant anniversary coming up? Are you not sure how to honor the occasion? Let us help with …