Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Martinez public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
10 topics in public safety
Police follow-up / marina / hospital parking
Audio quality
Public restrooms
SB 580
Storm preparedness / county hospital parking
Immigration enforcement / sanctuary status
Marina closures and Pokemon Go
Pine Street pedestrian safety
Hate week / free speech definition
Assemblymember district events
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Martinez from local and regional media.
Podcast: Nakenya Allen, Candidate for Martinez City Council
Podcast: Nakenya Allen, Candidate for Martinez City Council Contra Costa News
Sep 25, 2026City of Martinez Approves Downtown Entertainment Zone
City of Martinez Approves Downtown Entertainment Zone Contra Costa News
Aug 21, 2026Only one challenger in Martinez council races
Only one challenger in Martinez council races Contra Costa Herald
Aug 20, 2026Martinez Municipal Elections: From Crowded Citywide Races to Quiet District Elections
Martinez Municipal Elections: From Crowded Citywide Races to Quiet District Elections Contra Costa News
Aug 9, 2026In 2007, Martinez, California, considered removing two beavers from its downtown creek, but “beaver belie
In 2007, Martinez, California, considered removing two beavers from its downtown creek, but “beaver belie The Times of India
Jul 22, 2026City of Martinez to host 2026 Independence Day Celebration with day-long festivities July 4th
City of Martinez to host 2026 Independence Day Celebration with day-long festivities July 4th Contra Costa Herald
Jun 29, 2026City of Martinez Recognized with 2026 Planning Agency Award of Excellence
City of Martinez Recognized with 2026 Planning Agency Award of Excellence Contra Costa News
Jun 8, 2026Martinez City Council votes to close pickleball courts
Martinez City Council votes to close pickleball courts KTVU
Mar 19, 2026Pickleball debate: Martinez votes to shut down courts after noise complaints
Pickleball debate: Martinez votes to shut down courts after noise complaints ABC7 Bay Area
Mar 19, 2026Martinez City Council Votes to Discontinue Pickleball at Hidden Valley Sports Courts
Martinez City Council Votes to Discontinue Pickleball at Hidden Valley Sports Courts Contra Costa News
Mar 19, 2026City of Martinez announces opportunity to revitalize historic Old Train Depot
City of Martinez announces opportunity to revitalize historic Old Train Depot Contra Costa Herald
Mar 11, 2026Joint Contra Costa DA, Air District prosecution secures $10.6M from Martinez Refining Company
Joint Contra Costa DA, Air District prosecution secures $10.6M from Martinez Refining Company Contra Costa Herald
Feb 19, 2026