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The Martinez Tribune is the most widely read newspaper serving the county seat of Contra Costa in Martinez, California and outlying areas of the beautiful East Bay of San Francisco.

Obituary: Margaret “Margie” Ann Pruitt (1945-2026)

Margaret “Margie” Ann Pruitt, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, died July 20, 2026, at the age of 80 after a year-long battle with gallbladder cancer. Married for 57 years to her loving husband, Lou Pruitt, she is also survived by her daughter, Katie Brill, of …

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Obituary: Elberta Jane “Betty” Wood (1935-2026)

Elberta Jane Wood was born November 25, 1935 in Martinez, California to Edith and Harold McGinnis. Betty lived most of her childhood years near Angwin and St Helena California. Her family later moved to Washington state and Betty attended Upper Columbia Academy High School in Spangle, WA graduating in 1954. …

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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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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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Park District Expands Hayward Shoreline with Land Acquisition

The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired approximately 77 acres of shoreline property from the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.), strengthening long-term efforts to restore vital marsh habitat, prepare for sea level rise, and secure permanent public access along the San Francisco Bay Trail at Hayward Regional …

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