By PAUL CRAIG Special to the Tribune Contra Costa County has a really strong Head Start Program. Head Start is a program to help pre-kindergarten kids be healthy and fit into society. Contra Costa County’s program is diverse. It currently provides services to some 1,800 kids. The program works with …
Read More »By MC O’Bryant Special to the Tribune April Fools! It’s a holiday! No! No! “April Fools,” is not a holiday. Its a Koala Day! A neologism inspired by the oft mislabeled, but non-the-less, adorable furry-eared marsupial, the Australian Koala Bear, which is, of course, not really a bear at all. …
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Newly inducted members of Soroptimist International of Martinez include (from left): Bev Gomer, District II Director; new members Monica Sanders, Sara Lawson, Linda Shahade and Lynn Enea. The members were recently inducted by Soroptimist Governor Bobbi Enderlin (far right). (GAY GERLACK / Courtesy)
Read More »By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – Life guard recruitment efforts will likely be an ongoing effort for the Martinez Recreation Department as it readies for the May 2 opening of Rankin Pool for the 2016 season. So far, 18 lifeguards have been hired and those individuals are going …
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Contra Costa County only county in California able to cast votes a full week before June 7 Primary By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune In this year of unprecedented presidential politics, Contra Costa County voters will be the only ones in California to express their opinions a full week before the …
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By JOEL TIMBRELL Special to the Tribune With the leadership of first-year distance coach Katherine Hern, a 2014 Boston Marathon participant, the Bulldogs competed at their first invitational this past Saturday, March 26 at Chabot College. Dublin, Berkeley, and Bishop O’Dowd, among other teams, were also present at the meet. …
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By TASHINA MANYAK Martinez Tribune The Contra Costa County Historical Society located in downtown Martinez hosted a Scan-a-Thon event on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Society recently obtained new, high-grade scanners that can digitize entire books. President of the Society Scott Saftler showcased the various …
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By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune Martinez resident Gina Rubino, a budding photographer in her own right, was honored recently with being named the runner up, not once, but twice, in a photo competition organized by the Contra Costa Election Department. “This was very shocking when I found that I was …
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By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Spencer Schulhauser sent everyone home happy with an extra innings win for the Bulldogs on Friday, March 18. The junior outfielder drove in the games only run to give Alhambra the 1-0 win against the Irvington Vikings, a result that alleviates some of the tension …
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