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 …
Read More »City Council meeting canceled
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The City of Martinez has given notice that the regular meeting of Martinez City Council originally scheduled for Jan. 4, 2017, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 18, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez. The public …
Read More »Lady Dogs rout Broncos in eighth straight win
By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Many things happened in the month of December, but one important thing hasn’t happened: the Bulldog girls basketball team hasn’t lost. Not only have they not lost, they haven’t been close to losing. During their eight-game win streak, the Bulldog girls basketball team has won …
Read More »Bullpup eighth-graders win Brentwood Invite
By DAVE ALLRED Special to the Tribune On Dec. 10, the Martinez Jr. High Bullpups 8th grade girls basketball team finished off the Brentwood 2016 Invitational basketball tournament in a dramatic fashion. The Bullpups took the championship in an overtime win by a score of 35-28 over Knightsen Middle School. …
Read More »Martinez Winter Bocce Standings
The Martinez Indoor Winter League consists of 58 teams, and over 500 players participating. Courts are located at NorCal Courts, 360 Ferry St., Martinez. Standings current as of Friday, Dec. 23, 2016.
Read More »Local foster families needed
New reform spurs desperate search for resource families MARTINEZ, Calif. – Katy and Ron Cisco exemplify caring and committed foster parents, the type the state is looking to recruit. “Many say that fostering changes the life of a child,” said Katy Cisco who, with her husband, united and adopted two …
Read More »In Motion dancers wow audiences with ‘Cats’ show
MARTINEZ, Calif. – In Motion Dance Center (IMDC) took to the stage once again to awe and inspire audiences with a professional quality production – this time for a great cause. The local dance studio donated proceeds from their latest musical to HerSmile, a Martinez-based organization that strives to better …
Read More »Sons of Italy to host annual Polenta Dinner
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Sons of Italy Diablo Valley Lodge #2167 will be holding a Polenta Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. The event will be held at the Martinez Veteran’s Hall, 930 Ward St., in downtown Martinez. Please join the Sons for a lovely dinner prepared by Catering by …
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