MARTINEZ, Calif. – The non-profit honoring the memory of Jenna Betta, a Martinez teen fatally struck by a train in 2014, will be hosting a community holiday fair to help children dealing with loss attend a local grief camp. The nonprofit, #HerSmile, will host the fair at Morello Park Elementary …

Martinez Police Chief Manjit Sappal (at left) shakes the hand of the 2016 MPD Officer of the Year, Detective Miles Williamson. Williamson was honored during a Nov. 17 dinner at the Shell Clubhouse, hosted by the Martinez Lions Club. (CITY OF MARTINEZ / Courtesy)

Dear Editor: The Martinez Education Foundation (MEF) would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Shell and its employees and to let the community know what a great asset they have been for schools in the Martinez Unified School District. This year, our October Run-Walk event produced $88,000 in funds which …

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! Last week’s winner, who correctly guessed the orange splotch at ARTU4iA, 725 Ward St., Suite C, is Nora Ostrofe. Congratulations Nora! (“MAN ABOUT TOWN” JOHN …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – The “Small Town with a Big Heart” community mural project is nearing completion. The mural is located in the Main Street plaza, on the inside of the western-most wall, and was the idea of non-profit HerSmile, “in recognition of the impact love, support and community has in …

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, Nov. 18, 2016.

By INGEMAR OLSSON Special to the Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Veterans Celebrations in Martinez, organized by Martinez Veterans Commission started at Alhambra Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Veterans Day. This year, Pastor Terry Reilly led the prayer after bagpiper Scott Parker initiated the celebrations. Flag raising was performed by …

By PAUL CRAIG Special to the Tribune Meals on Wheels delivers healthy meals to seniors throughout Contra Costa County. The program has over 1,000 volunteers. Nancy Raniere is a Program Specialist and Susannah Meyer is a Volunteer Specialist with Contra Costa County’s “Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services.” They …

By NED MacKAY Special to the Tribune With the arrival of the first winter rains, South Park Drive at Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley has been closed to accommodate the annual March of the Newts. And there’s no shortage of them in Martinez either. Newts are a variety of salamander. …

First Light Christian Center teamed up with the Martinez Marina on Saturday, Oct. 29, to host the first annual Prodigalz Car Club Ministry Toy Drive Car Show. The event featured a food truck, live band and music, and helped garner toys to be given out at Christmastime to families in …