Tickets for Outside Lands 2024 are officially on sale exclusively at www.SFOutsideLands.com. 3-Day GA tickets are $465 plus fees, 3-Day GA+ tickets are $715 plus fees and 3-Day VIP tickets are $1,075 plus fees. For those seeking an even more elevated experience, 3-Day tickets for the Golden Gate Club are $5,095 plus fees. The festival is again offering payment plans for those who prefer to pay in installments. Payment Plans are available for 3-Day GA, GA+ and VIP tickets. Put $99 down for GA, $159 down for GA+ or $199 down for VIP. The lineup announced yesterday features Ty ..read more

Beryl Williams December 29, 1933 – March 7, 2024 Long-time Martinez resident The world dimmed its light as it bid farewell to Beryl on March 7th in Bayview, Idaho. A long-time Martinez resident, she was known affectionately as “My First Teacher” to generations of Martinez families. Beryl’s legacy of love and compassion will forever be felt in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. For over thirty years, Beryl devoted her energy and passion to nurturing young minds as a kindergarten teacher at John Swett Elementary School. Her classroom was one of learning and laughter. Beryl ..read more

submitted by Matthew Chamberlain The Golden State Outrigger Canoe Club (GSOCC) recently traveled to Aukland, New Zealand to compete in the country’s premier outrigger distance race, the Takapuna Cup.  Golden State arrived with six race crews competing across multiple women’s and co-ed divisions.  These teams were supported by GSOCC Club Members Marianne Sapiandante, (Artis Souza and Stacey Wilson?) who were indispensable in providing coordination, registration and generally keeping track of everything for the race teams. The Takapuna Cup attracts outrigger canoe race teams from aroun ..read more

Ronald “Ron” Wheeler November 7, 1936 – December 20, 2023 With heart felt sadness we announce, Ronald “Ron” Earl Wheeler, also known as Doc, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, at the age of 87 in Vacaville, California. Ron was born on November 7, 1936, in San Mateo, California. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Ron’s career as an Entomologist spanned several decades. He dedicated 35 years to Chevron Chemical Company in Richmond, California, before transitioning to Monsanto Company, which acquir ..read more

3-Day Festival Tickets Sold Out Single-Day tickets will be available Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10am PT January 10, 2024, Napa, CA — BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, has announced the 2024 festival daily lineup and release of single-day tickets. The three-day music, wine, craft brew and culinary festival will take place in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo on May 24-26, 2024. All 3-day festival tickets have sold out. Single-Day tickets will be available Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10am PT. Single-Day tickets, including all ..read more

2024 festival features over 75 musical acts including Kali Uchis, Megan Thee Stallion, Queens of the Stone Age, The Kid LAROI and dozens more at the music, wine, craft brew and culinary festival on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26, 2024 3-Day General Admission Tickets on Sale Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 10am PT January 8, 2024, Napa, CA — BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, announces the 2024 festival lineup today, featuring over 75 musical acts including headline artists Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks and Maná. The 3-day music, wine, craft brew and cul ..read more

Rhea Bennett  April 22, 1933 – Sep 20, 2023 Martinez, CA native Rhea Lalande Bennett, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Trina, Matthew, David, Joseph, Phillip and Daniel; Grandchildren Samantha, Christoper, Luke, and Zachariah and Tristan Hill,  proceeded. Rhea was born in 1933 in Martinez, Ca. where she was raised by her parents, Armand and Armande Lalande, her uncle John Hartz and older sister Armand Hartz She graduated from Alhambra High school and then Gonzaga university with a degree in Engl ..read more

BERKELEY – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its future football schedule model for the next seven years on Monday, featuring California’s home and away conference opponents from 2024-30. Cal will host four ACC opponents in 2024 – the Golden Bears’ inaugural season in the conference – with Miami, North Carolina State, Stanford and Syracuse visiting California Memorial Stadium. Cal’s first slate of ACC road games includes trips to Florida State, Pittsburgh, SMU and Wake Forest. In addition to the conference schedule, the Bears have nonconference games against UC Davis (Aug. 31) and San Di ..read more

Photos by Tod Fierner    (Martinez News-Gazette) Alhambra Bulldogs took care of Berearn Christian early and often in front of a sold out crowd at Alhambra High School Athletic Field. The Dog scored on there first possession and never looked back. Alhambra beat Berean Christian 71-14     ..read more

NEWS RELEASE September 28, 2023 UPDATE ON OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING – 4808 SUNRISE DR, MARTINEZ The Martinez Police Department is releasing audio and video, including body-worn camera footage, from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 18, 2023, at 4808 Sunrise Drive in Martinez. The material being released may be disturbing and graphic. Viewer discretion is advised. The audio and video contain redactions pursuant to the law. The full length of the body-worn camera footage is not being released currently due to the active criminal and administrative investigations regarding the ..read more