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Come join the Martinez Tribune and polish your journalism skills

The Martinez Tribune is looking for both established and aspiring journalists to come join our team and help keep the Tribune one of Contra Costa county’s leading independent community newspapers. We’re looking for writers interested in covering local news in Martinez in addition to both Bay Area sports and music, …

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Devers slump buster powers Giants past Phils 5-0

BY RICK PORCARO Rafael Devers broke up an old fashioned pitchers duel with a three run sixth inning homer off of Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola to help power the Giants to a 5-0 win over the Phillies Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park. Devers, who came into the game with a paltry …

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Obituary: Felicidad Ragasa Pacis (1943-2026)

Fely was born in San Julian Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Her heart took its last beat surrounded by her family in Concord, CA. Fely voyaged to the United States of America in 1971 and landed in the San Francisco Bay Area and then continued her journey to Los Angeles where …

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Celebrini’s four point night leads Sharks past Ducks 4-3

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Macklin Celebrini’s dream season continued with a game tying goal and game winning assist in the final 99 seconds to help the Sharks to an electrifying 4–3 win over the Pacific Division leading Anaheim Ducks Wednesday night, moving San Jose a step closer to an improbable playoff …

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Blue Jays and Mariners hoping to reprise their ALCS classic

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Toronto Blue Jays came within inches of bringing the World Series trophy back to Canada for the first time since 1993, but Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s dash to score the title winning run in the bottom of the ninth in Game 7 fell short by mere centimeters. The …

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Dodgers favored to Three-Peat, but circling threats abound

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The Los Angeles Dodgers are the two-time champions of baseball, giving them a chance to do something that hasn’t been done this century: Win three straight titles. The last team to do so was the 1998-2000 New York Yankees. Before the Yankees dynasty, the Oakland A’s won …

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Mukhamadullin’s game-winning goal snaps Sharks losing skid

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin picked a great time for his fourth goal of the season, mid way thru the third quarter, giving the San Jose Sharks a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers at SAP Center Saturday afternoon, snapping a five game losing streak that stretched back to …

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Obituary: Joan Thomas (1939-2025)

Joan (Joanie) Costella Thomas passed on Dec 24th at the age of 86. A long time resident of Martinez, Joan is survived by her husband Thomas (Tommy) Thomas, brothers Tom and Dan, Son Mark and daughters Lorna and Maureen, along with eight grandchildren. Memorial service to be held at St. …

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Butler, Curry & Moody combine for 80 as Warriors down Knicks

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Jimmy Butler erupted for 32 points and Steph Curry added 27 as the hot shooting Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 126-113 Thursday night at Chase Center for their fourth win in their last five games. New York jumped out to an early 17 point lead but …

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