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Film: Star Trek Into Darkness

"Star Trek Into Darkness” is absolutely a trek into tour de force of a colossal masterpiece. It is buoyant, radiant, and lucid--- indeed, not a hint of darkness!

When Life Gets Dangerous, Pay Attention

Fund Raiser for Aaron Hern

Film Review: THE GREAT GATSBY

THE GREAT GATSBY roars. It enacts the vibrancy of unparalleled sumptuousness– delightful and venerably captivating!

French Connection, Lowell Trio: Out and About in Martinez

MECC Wine Tasting, Martinez Gallery Reception, The French Connection, Alhambra Cemetery Cleanup, and Lowell Trio Mother's Day Music...All this weekend!

Glue Traps Are Cruel

It never ceases to amaze how people treat animals with such cruelty. There are scores and scores of examples. One particularly cruel example are glue traps.

Out and About in Martinez: Wine Stroll, Campfire Program

New events added to calendar.

How to Make Your Offer Stand Out in a Multiple Offer Situation

How to make your offer stand out from the rest in a multiple offer situation.

Fundraiser - Boys & Girls Club: New Youth Fitness Center Project

Fundraiser - Boys & Girls Club: New Youth Fitness Center Project Accepting donations of fitness equipment or money to be given to the Boys and Girls Club

Two Events For Aaron This Weekend, Free Coffee on Monday

New Events Added...Fundraisers for the Hern Family, Downtown Clean-Up, and 140 Anniversary of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish

Help Us STAMP out Hunger

The food drive is coming to your doorstep! Simply leave a bag of food out Saturday, May 11 for your letter carrier to pick up.

Art Around Us

Artists Open Studio Tour

Art Around Us: Mural on Franklin Canyon Road

The New Leaf Academy working again with Artist Chris Castle!

Out and About in Martinez: What's Happening in 2013

Mark your calendars and plan your activities for 2013.

We Need Pocket Protectors

I have to be honest, I get a little nervous sometimes sitting in the new street pockets on Main Street with cars going by feet away.

Out and About in Martinez: Easter, SWAN Day, John Muir Celebration

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events in Martinez through June.

Art Around Us: SWAN Day

This Saturday's Art Faire celebrates women artists.

Out and About in Martinez: Carnival, Easter Egg Hunt, Beer

New events added to the calendar

Art Around Us: Carving Wildlife

Artists Receptions Thursday and Friday this week in Martinez.

What's Happened, What's Happening To The Gazette?

Gazette readers are short-changed, inundated with baffling news stories, incomplete local coverage, and non-local commentary and news filler.

Out and About in Martinez: St. Patrick's Day and a Full Moon

March and April Martinez Events

B.H.S class of 1998 15 year reunion May 4th!

B.H.S C/O '98 Reunion May 4th!

Foxes in Martinez

A fox I met on the hill... in the middle of town!

Art Around Us: Appreciating The Great Outdoors

Spot the Main Street butterflies and find out what about the art exhibits around town.

Deer Oh Deer

A blog on how to protect your garden from hungry deer.

Trevor and the Giant Pear Bin

Family Volunteer Day showcases the benefits of and encourages families working together while introducing kids under 11 years old (who normally can’t volunteer) to community service.

Nancy Boyd's Peace Corps Roommate and Colleague Describes Their Life in the Philippines

Living and teaching in Mabini on the island of Mindanao in 1962-63 was a challenge and a rewarding experience for Peace Corps Volunteers Nancy Boyd and Nancy Andal. Andal shares her memories.

Sally Roriguez at Lemon Grass

Lively musical paintings by Sally Rodriguez

Egyptians Invaded My Home

Shopping one day introduced us to a Sarcophagus and that was followed by Egyptian decor that dominates our dining area.

Remembering Peace Corps Volunteer Nancy Boyd

A public commemoration of Martinez resident Nancy Boyd who died when a Peace Corps Volunteer 50 years ago in the Philippines will be held March 2 from noon to 2:30 p.m. the public is invited.

Art Around Us... From one end of town to the other!

Artwork on Main Street

Five Questions You Should Always Ask a Tax Preparer

The questions to ask and the answers to know before you choose a tax preparer.

Art Around Us: Feburary Exhibits in Martinez

A rundown of the art exhibits in Martinez, including work for Black History Month, 'New Beginnings,' 'Eros II' and more.

Art Around Us

Paintings by Sally Ann Rodreguez Photography by Lorena Castillo 10am - 5pm

Art Around Us

Art Around Us introduces creative Martinez and features upcoming artistic events in town.

What To Expect When You Decide To Short Sale Your House - Part 1

Learn what a "short sale" is and how it works, and feel free to ask questions in the comments.

Photos With The San Francisco Giants World Series Trophies

Taking a trip to see the Giants with their World Series trophy was a wonderful experience for this father and son.

Why You Aren't Doing Yoga (and Why You Should)

Type A Yoga studio founder Adri Frick addresses common reasons people don't do yoga and provides some advice on how to get past the obstacles.