MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Chamber of Commerce announced recipients of the 2015 Citizen of the Year Awards Tuesday. Awardees will be honored during a special banquet at the Shell Clubhouse, 1635 Pacheco Blvd., Martinez, from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 23. “These remarkable people or organizations have served our community …

Friday, March 25 Happy Hour & a Half featuring The Tommy Bean Blues Band When: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, March 25 (doors open at 4 p.m.). Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. Cost: No cover charge. Beverage discount. Info: http://armandosmartinez.com 13th Seat at the Round Table When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, …

By HANNAH HATCH Martinez Tribune Artcelerator hosted their 4th ArtBeat in downtown Martinez March 19. “Emerging artist’s” sculptures created by Allan Diosana and Tim Tarrant, were featured at IFPTE Local 21 at 624 Ferry St. Live music by Greg Burdett and Mike & Marlee was also featured during the gallery …

Friday, March 18 Happy Hour & a Half featuring Paul Cotruvo & Friends When: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, March 18 (doors open at 4 p.m.). Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. Details: Live Music with The Lost Weekend. Cost: No cover charge. Beverage discount. Info: http://armandosmartinez.com The Bell Brothers When: …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Every know and then we’re reminded how many top athletes have gone through the Alhambra softball program. The class of 2014 took home two North Coast Section titles, and a lot of that was due to the shutdown pitching. Two-time Diablo Foothill Athletic League most …

By HANNAH HATCH Martinez Tribune On March 10, I was able to watch musicians Andrew St. James and Jeff Campbell at the Minor Chords Production’s show located at Armando’s in downtown Martinez. I sat down with 20-year-old San Francisco native Andrew St. James, right before his soundcheck. He talked to …

Sixth grade students from St. Catherine of Siena School (pictured) recently served a feast of delicious food to members of the community at the Knights of Columbus corned beef and cabbage dinner in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. (COURTESY / On File)

Community raises $42,000 to aid family By E. CLARK Martinez Tribune The Martinez community has pulled together over $40,000 to help five children whose parents were killed in a traffic accident Sunday. Roberto and Maria Bolanos, along with three of their young children and an adult cousin, were traveling westbound …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – The building that once housed Carrows Restaurant in Muir Station Center will become a pet food store. The location at 500 Center Ave. near Nob Hill Foods, CVS, Kinder’s and Starbucks will become a Pet Food Express, according to petfoodexpress.com. The store will offer pet food and …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Owners of the popular coffee house Barrelista, and the recently reopened Barrel Aged restaurant have announced their intention to file a lawsuit against their former landlords. Proprietor Arash Pakzad said the Kassel family, who owns the commercial property that once housed Barrel Aged at 823 Main Street …