The Port Costa Car Show & BBQ was held Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at the Port Costa School. The event was hosted by Hilary Sheridan and Sarah Louise, and featured classic cars from many decades. There was also a raffle and food provided by Port Costa chef, Ridge Greene. (PHOTOS …

Bambi Barker (at left) and Migs Carter sort and prepare items for the Kiwanis Rummage Sale to be held 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, at the Kiwanis Club center, 750 Allen St. (corner of Allen and Ferry). This year’s donated items include treasures from Aisley’s …

John and Marjorie Grubka fill up on free recycled water to use on their beautifully manicured lawn. Free recycled water is available for use to hand-water lawns, gardens and landscaping. Free water hydrant truck filling is also available for construction use from the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. For more …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – During a special meeting of the Martinez City Council Tuesday night, a resolution was adopted to accept bids for a parking lot renovation. The lot is located off Ferry Street between Marina Vista Avenue and Escobar Street. The lot, including many of the curbs along the interior …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – The 2016 Homecoming Parade is slated for Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, and will depart from Alhambra High School at 3 p.m. Participants may also “fold” into the parade in front of City Hall. The parade will head down Alhambra Avenue, turn right onto Main Street and end …

The Contra Costa Resource Conservation District is looking for an individual interested in serving on its Board of Directors. Contra Costa County land owners with a strong interest in soil and water conservation are encouraged to apply. The District is recruiting to fill three vacancies for four-year terms beginning Dec. …

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Ted Radke, who served on our Board of Directors for 36 years and was a key part of the East Bay Regional Park District’s expansion and growth during that time. Director Radke, a longtime Martinez resident, died Sunday at …

The City has installed new recycle bins with padlocks throughout the city. However, they had to make small adjustments to the size of the center holes to allow for cans and bottles but deter other trash. (JOHN GRUBKA / Courtesy)

Among the most elegant of the herons, the Snowy Egret (pictured above) is just one of many bird species that has made Martinez its home. Here they are seen foraging in the shallows at the Martinez Marina. The Snowy Egret’s plumes once fetched high prices in the fashion industry, endangering …

State standardized test results for students in Contra Costa County show increases in both math and English Language Arts (ELA), according to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results released by the California Department of Education. This year marks the second administration of the statewide assessment, replacing …