City of Martinez, CA - City Hall

09/15/2026

Please join us in celebrating the completion and dedication of the new WELCOME TO MARTINEZ MURAL!
A colorful tribute to the people, places and stories that make Martinez special, including Joe DiMaggio, John Muir, the martini, our waterfront, railroad heritage, and so much more.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 5:30 P.M.
Across from the Martinez Amtrak Station 330 Ferry Street, Martinez, California

Come help us officially dedicate this new landmark and celebrate the artists, supporters, donors, community partners and volunteers who helped bring this vision to life.

We hope you’ll join us for this special occasion! - Hosted by Joe DiMaggio Hometown Hero Project

09/15/2026

Important information from Caltrans regarding overnight closures:

🚧 SR-4 DRAINAGE WORK TONIGHT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Caltrans District 4 crews will continue overnight drainage work on eastbound State Route 4 tonight, Monday, September 14, requiring lane and ramp closures near Cummings Skyway.
🕖 7 PM–5 AM
• Alternating closures of EB SR-4 Lanes #1 and #2 between I-80 and McEwen Road
🕙 10 PM–5 AM
• ⛔ EB SR-4 off-ramp to Cummings Skyway — CLOSED
Drivers should plan ahead, use an alternate exit for Cummings Skyway, prepare to merge and allow extra travel time.
⚠️ Public safety is Caltrans’ top priority. Please slow down, stay alert and give crews and equipment plenty of room to work safely.
Thank you to everyone traveling along SR-4 for your patience while crews continue these important drainage improvements.
📍 Check QuickMap.dot.ca.gov before you travel.
All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
CummingsSkyway BeWorkZoneAlert

09/12/2026

Today, the City of Martinez remembers and honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

The City of Martinez’s 9/11 ceremony included remembrances of those lost or affected, including police officers, fire fighters, flight crews and passengers, and other heroes who responded that day. The program included remarks from current and former councilmembers, police chiefs, and other distinguished speakers involved in the establishment of the memorial. The event concluded with a moment of silence and the playing of bagpipes.

Thank you to those who joined us in this solemn remembrance of the lives lost and heroes who came to help, on the 25th Anniversary of September 11.

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The September 11 Monument in Martinez includes two pieces of steel beams from the World Trade Center. You may visit anytime at 603 Marina Vista Ave, Martinez, close to the Amtrak Station.

09/11/2026

Go to the Bike Family Fest with your community!

Join Mayor Zorn for a 1.9 mile group ride to the Bike Family Fest! The Festival is a free, one-day community bicycle festival focused on building bicycle skills, confidence, and ridership throughout Contra Costa County. Mayor Zorn and Bike East Bay will be hosting a bike ride from Hidden Valley Park to the BFF, a 15-minute ride down Center Street to the Contra Costa Canal Trail. The gathering will start at 9:30am and the ride will begin at 10am from Hidden Valley Park.

When: Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Mayor’s Ride: Meet at Hidden Valley Park at 9:30am, roll at 10:00am, RSVP Here: https://bikeeastbay.org/event/ride-to-bike-family-fest-2026-with-the-mayor-of-martinez/
Festival Info: Held at DVC Overflow Parking lot, 440 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, 10am-2pm.

Note: This is not a chaperoned ride, each person is responsible for themselves.

09/09/2026

The City of Martinez’s 9/11 observance will be held at the September 11 Monument at 603 Marina Vista Ave (located near the Amtrak Station), beginning at 9am. The program will include a few remarks from City Council, Chief of Police Andrew White, and former Councilmember Mark Ross, a moment of silence, and the playing of bagpipes. We hope you can join us for this solemn remembrance of the lives lost and heroes who came to help, on the 25th Anniversary of September 11.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! On Monday, September 7, 2026, City Hall is closed in recognition of the holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

09/06/2026

The splash pad at Rankin Aquatic Center is temporarily closed due to a maintenance issue. We expect it to remain closed for the rest of today, Sunday 9/6/2026, and reopen for next weekend’s rec swim.

09/06/2026

On Sunday, September 6th, 2026, we observe the 18th anniversary of the passing of Sgt. Paul Starzyk, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty while responding to an armed domestic violence incident. Thank you to the members of the community who joined us this morning for this memorial honoring his courage, service, and memory.

08/30/2026

Another great play site at the festival, bubbles!