This is a very nice area especially to live in. I would absolutely love to live in a clean nice…read moreneighborhood just like this one. I'd raise my kids and feel safe with my family staying here. I absolutely LOVE this area. The only downfall is I do most of my activities over the bridge so bridge toll is a big reason why I don't visit this area more often. There's quite a few stores jam packed in the areas they are located. I feel like everything is all bunched up in one spot, that's the only con other than the TRAFFIC! Traffic is TERRIBLE. So come prepared lol.

A small, windy , traffic prone town. That I travel into every work day. Has a lot of history behind…read moreit and unique places to venture too. Not quite the "Bay area" which has its pros and cons behind it. Still a nice little place to visit or pass through

This little gift shop / visitors center at the end of First Street has been a mainstay for at least…read more15 years. It's a one-stop shop for all things visitor related from locally focused tchotchkes, Benicia specific Merch, local maps, community events... and See's Candy!!! The employees are always super knowledgeable, patient and helpful. Would definitely recommend visiting whether you are in town for a quick visit, or you're a local that needs to procure the perfect box of See's Candy as a gift.

MAIN STREET ON FIRST STREET…read more Benicia Main Street is located at the end First Street near the water. The building stands independently and has the happenings of Benicia inside. They sell Benicia-related trinkets for a small fee, local wine, beautiful local art and photography, and even See's chocolate. Most significantly, they organize events like the Benicia Ghost Walk, and promote activities like the Benicia Artists Open Studios. They have maps and a knowledgable person working that will answer questions you have. After asking more about the Ghost Walk, we learned that it was a one-time event that drew so much attention they changed to make it reoccuring. We're told it's very popular and not just focused on ghost-hunting, but that it tells a lot of history as well. Sounds awesome! The small room here is worth stopping in if you've walked all the way down to the water. The building is cute too!

Hercules is a wonderful place to live, we moved to Hercules in 2018 and couldn't be happier. Our…read moreneighborhood feels very safe and we have made some amazing friends here. The city has cultural festivals, movie in the parks, bay trails, firework shows at the waterfront and we love the schools. Great little city!

BAY CITY: small beautiful city with a great community! Located so close to a lot of Bay Area cities…read moreand surrounding counties like Marin, Solano and Napa are only 30 minutes away! Tons of parks that are well maintained and a good variety of trails as well make this city good for kids and families ! Lots of development in the recent years and in the pipeline including a hotel, Safeway, Peet's, Korean restaurant, Safeway gas! There are some good options for hanging out and dining our our favorite Zaiqa! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

It was a cool crisp spring morning and my daughter and I just got home from the grocery store when…read moreour noses were accosted by the worst smell of sewage I've ever experienced. We go into the house and inside our house smelled so bad. My little girl grabbed her nose and said "Mom its so stinky!" That day at my neighbors house a pipe or something broke and exploded sewage out of their front lawn. Apparently sewage was flying. Then it started leaking out of a pipe in their garage. My neighbors are renters and their landlord was working on the pipe in the garage. We had noticed disgusting water leaking out of their garage for weeks prior to this. I felt bad for my neighbors because I don't think their landlord was taking adequate care of the home and no one should have to live with raw sewage oozing out of their home. I wasn't going to stand for it any more. I went to the city of Martinez website and found the number to code enforcement. I called and left them a message detailing what happened and that someone needed to come help my neighbors. I'm not joking, 30 minutes later they were there at the house. I'm so impressed by their response and they enforced the fact that this landlord had to hire a professional to fix this problem. I was so thankful they were there to take care of this disgusting situation. If you're having an issue that you think code enforcement can help you with, don't hesitate to give them a call.

This is a government services agency. It's really where you need to go to get started on any of the…read moresocial services you need. This office can get you signed up for CalFresh, General Assistance, MediCal, and other services including SSI and referrals to other agencies. Be sure to bring ID, proof of residency, and certain financial information with you to help expedite the process. This office can be busy so come early to avoid really long waits. Remember, this is the government. Nothing happens quickly, but the staff is working really hard to get to everyone as fast as possible

This office has some major issues under staffed they try to help Need more support positions But…read moregood folks working there

Public Comment Statement -- Government Neglect, Police Chase, Court Obstruction, and Retaliation…read more Good evening. My name is Timothy Lal On February 1, 2020, I was struck head‑on when Vallejo police pursued a juvenile at high speed through a residential neighborhood. The juvenile was driving a stolen, older vehicle; the pursuit could have been ended later without endangering residents. That reckless chase left me with a traumatic brain injury and set off six years of physical, emotional, and financial harm as I have been trying to get help. Because of the injury and the way government systems responded, I lost thirty years of artwork and intellectual property, family heirlooms, my mother's work, and collections of deep sentimental and monetary value. I was forced into homelessness and endured years of instability. The Vallejo court repeatedly obstructed my attempts to file and pursue my case, offered no meaningful guidance or referrals to support programs, and effectively blocked my access to justice when I needed it most. Their inaction multiplied my suffering. When I reached out publicly for help, instead of support I faced efforts to silence me. My social‑media accounts were targeted and taken down after I posted about my experience. That felt like retaliation. Rather than connecting me to medical, legal, or housing resources, the system put more effort into keeping me from getting help than into actually helping me. I want to be clear about one part of this that has not been emphasized enough: the behavior of Vallejo court clerks and records staff. When I presented my situation to them they were adamant about not helping. They sounded bothered and aggrieved that I was expressing the suffering I'm enduring. Their tone, their repeated refusals, and their lack of follow‑through felt negligent and uncaring. This pattern was not limited to one office -- it extended across the Vallejo courts, the records office, and the Vallejo Police Department. The culture I encountered felt deeply wrong for people in positions of public trust. It felt like a criminal work culture; it felt thug‑like. That is how their conduct came across to me, and it contributed directly to years of additional harm. This is not just about paperwork or delays. This is about dignity and safety. The failures of the police pursuit and the court's refusal to assist cost me my livelihood, my creative legacy, and my sense of humanity. I ask this council to acknowledge the harm caused by these government actions and to take concrete steps to prevent this from happening to others. I request the following actions: - An independent investigation into the police pursuit policies that led to my crash and into how my filings were handled by the Vallejo court. - A full public records production under the California Public Records Act for all communications, filings, and internal decisions related to my case. - An inquiry into alleged retaliation including any city requests or actions that led to social‑media account takedowns or other efforts to silence public complaints. - A review of court and records‑office practices and culture, including staff training, complaint handling, and customer service standards, with public reporting of findings. - Clear, accessible referral procedures so people harmed by government activity are immediately connected to medical, legal, and housing resources. - Consideration of restitution or remedies for the irreplaceable loss of artwork, heirlooms, and the years of harm I have endured. I have spent six years trying to get help. I am asking for accountability, transparency, and compassion. Treat this as government‑caused harm that demands a real response. Thank you for listening.

Unorganized. I have…read morehad paperwork lost for traffic tickets on the clerks end. With modern day technology, there should never be paperwork lost on the the courts end.

I was there from 2002 to 2007. All the staff were kind and courteous. The food was some of the…read morebest ever. I had a great time reading and writing and selling my soul to Jesus Christ. I mostly did read the King James Bible though I admit to spending a great amount of time in the back of the Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. This place was so great to me. They ran an MRI, an EEG, and EKG trying to determine my exact mental condition to give me the proper medications. I really enjoyed working with the staff. The mental health section was especially good.

So I come to visit a family member just about every weekend. I always make sure I make it at least…read more30 minutes before my visit time, because there can be a long line of vehicles entering the prison grounds so please make sure you give yourself enough time just in case so you can find parking, change clothes, need to make change or just need to give yourself some time to walk over to the waiting area. The deputies are extremely strict with attire, so please make sure you come with loose fitting clothing. No tight clothes, leggings, jeggings, see through clothing, blue denim, olive green clothing or blue clothing. You can where leggings and jeggings if you are wearing a very long shirt, which covers your backside and front....something to mid thigh. They do have change machines for $5-$20 bills. You can only enter with $1 bills and quarters. I believe it's $40-$50 per person who are visitors. The deputies are nice, but strict. If you're pleasant towards them, they'll be pleasant towards you. Happy visiting!

I visited the China Point Overlook on Tuesday, 4/2/24, in the afternoon. What I enjoyed the most…read morewas taking a stroll around the area, as it was very peaceful, calming, and tranquil. The scenery of downtown Napa was impressively breathtaking. I recommend coming here.

Overlooking the Napa River and in a park with an asian flair, the China Point Overlook is the spot…read morethat was the original Chinatown of the Napa Valley in the mid-1800s. The community of about 300 people lasted until 1902 when a fire ripped through the area, destroying most of the area. Great view of the river though not quite peaceful as there is the busy traffic from Soscol and 1st Street. [Review 17602 overall - 394 in California - 1120 of 2022.]