The Turkish imports store is relocating to Sonoma, while a new pizzeria is preparing to open in a couple of weeks.
This empty building has a prime location in the heart of Downtown Martinez. Instead of papered windows and broken glass, what do you wish were here?
With a colorful array of old school soda pop bottles, Luigi's on Main Street offers a bubbly adventure into the past. What was your favorite bottle of pop as a kid?
Two former storage warehouses have been transformed into massive indoor sports arenas. Let the games begin.
Our Reader's Choice Award received 121 votes all together, and nearly half of those were for the venerable Pacheco Boulevard eatery. But Los Panchos and La Tapatia got love as well.
A burgeoning dining and music scene is about to get supplemented with more even more restaurants.
In the fourth entry in the Martinez Patch Readers' Choice series, we ask you to identify the city's best burrito.
Creek Monkey Tavern came in second, with reader nods to Roxx On Main and Haute Stuff.
This video tutorial shows you how to unlock the power of your directory listing by claiming your listing and also covers the benefits of doing so.
Here's our latest contest in our Readers' Choice series. Poll votes, reviews and comments below this piece will all factor into our selection, to be announced Friday. Click "Keep me posted" for an email update
Just 36 percent of American women aspire to top jobs, according to a study by the Center for Work-Life Policy. Is this due to an "ambition gap" that begins in childhood?
Luigi's Deli comes in second in a strong showing.
An eye for capturing personalities makes this photographer the award-winner he is.
You were trying to figure out what to do this weekend, right? Well, here you go.
Spend the morning on Main Street with friends, family and fresh produce.
We invite business owners to claim listings in Patch Places (http://martinez.patch.com/places) to promote their businesses and connect with community members.
She was director for three years, and initiated the popular Martini Festival.
Candice Gliatto just moved her hair salon two blocks down Main Street, and re-opened in a larger space.
Here is a list of movies and showtimes playing this week at the Contra Costa Cinema.
Here is a list and schedule of the movies playing this week at the Contra Costa Cinema.
Are you diving into the frenzy of the malls, or enjoying the leisure of downtown Martinez shopping, or using your computer?
Roxanne Cole always wanted to run a restaurant, and for the past year she's been living her dream.
This weekly overview of new listings, price reductions and sales provides insight for people who are thinking of buying or selling a home.
New listings, price reductions and sales of condos and town houses in Berkeley, El Cerrito, Albany, Martinez
Black Friday, the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season, is almost here. Where will you do most of your shopping?
The technical glitch hit all types of cards--debit, credit, EBT and gift cards.
Main Street Martinez, Shell team up to light up the holiday once again.
Warning: the money you save on gas today could be your own.
The Wednesday list of places to fill your tank for less.
The list of the least expensive gas this Tuesday in Martinez.
The lowest prices on petrol this morning.
The Friday edition of the least expensive places to purchase gas today.