Morgan reviews, gives history on Pilsner style beer
By ELI MORGAN Special to the Tribune Scrimshaw Pilsner Style Beer, 4.7 percent ABV, North Coast Brewing Company, Fort Bragg, California. Since 1988 (Carpe Diem, Vita Brevis) Modus Operandi. This California treasure has been voted one of the 10 best breweries in the world by the Beverage Testing Institute of …
Read More »Jan. 13, 2017: Where in Martinez? …
Where in Martinez was this photo taken? The first person to correctly identify the location will win two free tickets to Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas! Email admin@martineztribune.com or post your guesses in the comments section at http://martineztribune.com. Good luck! Last week’s winner, who correctly identified the new EVgo electric car …
Read More »Jan. 6, 2017: Where in Martinez? …
Where in Martinez was this photo taken? The first person to correctly identify the location will win two free tickets to Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas! Email admin@martineztribune.com or post your guesses in the comments section at http://martineztribune.com. Good luck! (“MAN ABOUT TOWN” JOHN GRUBKA / Martinez Tribune)
Read More »Hop Talk: Morgan reviews Maui Waui & Cocoa Nut Stout
By ELI MORGAN Special to the Tribune Maui Waui IPA, 6.5 percent ABV, Altamont Brewing Company, Livermore, California The pour isn’t very impressive, but that is OK because my interest quickly gets intercepted by the nose scent of tropical and rare Citrus flavors. The body is thin so it goes …
Read More »Collision at I-680 interchange claims life of two Martizians
MARTINEZ, Calif. – A single vehicle collision near a tricky intersection in Martinez has taken the life of two local residents. According to California Highway Patrol (CHP), at about 9:57 a.m. last Friday, Dec. 30, emergency personnel responded to a report of a vehicle having collided with a concrete divider. …
Read More »German artist to showcase work at local gallery, Main Street Arts
MARTINEZ, Calif. – California-based German artist Tina Pressler will be showcasing her work at the new Main Street Arts gallery beginning next week. Pressler has collaborated with numerous artists in Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the U.S., with some of her prints coming available at the popular home decor store, Pottery …
Read More »Proposed initiative seeks open space designations on private, public lands
MARTINEZ, Calif. – With the new year comes a new challenge for the City of Martinez – this time in the form of a proposed initiative measure to amend the City’s General Plan. The paperwork, submitted by “Friends of Pine Meadow” founder Tim Platt, proposes that all lands currently designated …
Read More »Man dies in Martinez jail; Sheriff to hold inquest
MARTINEZ, Calif. – In accordance with the Contra Costa County Chiefs’ of Police Association Officer Involved Fatal Incident Protocol, Sheriff-Coroner David O. Livingston will hold an in-quest into the death of Alexander Guzman Legaspi. This incident occurred on June 23, 2016, in Contra Costa County. The proceedings will convene on …
Read More »Martinez animal shelter receives 33 dogs Jan. 3
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Overcrowding at Contra Costa County Animal Services is always a problem, but the issue was made significantly worse Tuesday, Jan. 3, when 33 dogs came into the Martinez shelter. A post on Smart Paws Pet Resources’ Facebook page showed nine dogs crowded into one kennel at the …
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