Halloween has been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. While others eagerly anticipate Christmas, I've always looked forward to October 1st—the day I could officially begin decorating for Halloween. My love for the holiday certainly runs in the family. My parents have always enjoyed Halloween, whether it meant dressing up for a party or frightening the unsuspecting neighbors with their costumes. They embraced the holiday with enthusiasm, and my brother and I we

What I love about Martinez is that it has maintained its “old town” appeal. There’s the quaint downtown, Waterfront Park as one of our favorite gathering places, and, most importantly, the connections within the community. Some of my favorite moments are the sincere “hellos” and “good mornings” while walking around town, chatting with someone at a local café, or catching up with familiar faces at one of our festivals. Often, when we think of “community,” we think about gather

It’s been hot lately. Really hot. But once evening rolls around and the temperature starts to drop, it becomes much more pleasant to get outside. One of my favorite ways to enjoy a summer evening in Martinez is simply to get on my bike and ride. No real destination is necessary, although I usually find myself heading toward the waterfront. An Evening at the Waterfront The waterfront is especially nice toward the end of the day. There’s usually a breeze, people are out walking

You don't have to wait for Art in the Park to find art around Martinez! Take a walk through downtown and you'll find it in all sorts of places—murals, paintings, window art, sculptures, and other pieces tucked throughout the streets and storefronts. Some are hard to miss. Others are the kind of thing you might walk past a dozen times before finally noticing them. Art Around Downtown One of the best ways to see it is simply to walk. Start along Main Street, wander down the sid