Martinez leaders favor safety measures over closure of deteriorating fishing pier

No one disputes the deteriorating Martinez fishing pier needs serious work. The questions regard paying for it and whether the risk of keeping it open outweighs the benefit.

The City Council again resisted recommendations Wednesday to close the pier, saying the city should concentrate on elevated vigilance and more safety signage while securing money for what could be more than $2 million in renovations for the 87-year-old pier.