City Officials Celebrate Launch of Fishing Pier Renovation Project

If all goes well, pier could be accessible to public by next spring in first of a series of initiatives designed to reinvigorate waterfront; Happy Veterans Day; "12 Angry Jurors" at AHS this week

Happy Veterans Day to Martinez’s veterans, and thank you for your service. For those interested in learning more about our veterans, here’s a link to last year’s post on the Martinez Oral History Project, where you can find YouTube interviews of many local vets.

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By David Scholz

The long-awaited renovation of Martinez’s iconic fishing pier, a symbol of the community’s rich history, is underway.

City officials “broke ground” on the $3.1 million project Nov. 7 as work started on the blocked-off portion of the pier that for decades has beckoned visitors to enjoy strolling out to its end.

Timetable for the completion of the Martinez Fishing Pier Renovation Project is spring 2025. 

Mayor Brianne Zorn speaks at the kickoff for the fishing pier renovation project on Thursday. Behind her are fellow City Council members, from left, Mark Ross, Jay Howard and Satinder Malhi.