Congratulations to Martinez-based Barrelista Coffee House & Cafe on being recognized by the Contra Costa Sanitary District during the 2016 Pollution Prevention Awards. The awards were held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Hilton Concord. Barrelista, 736 Main St., Martinez, was recognized “for using compostable food trays, cutlery and cups; and …

By JOEL TIMBRELL Martinez Tribune Alhambra sent 17 cross country runners to compete at the 35th annual Ram Invitational last Saturday, Sept. 24, at Westmoor High School in Daly City. Westmoor has an odd race distance of 2.4 miles. Everyone starts from the all weather track and completes one lap …

I don’t usually get involved in campaigning for other candidates, but the race for District 5 Supervisor is so important to the future of Martinez that I am making an exception and strongly supporting Supervisor Federal Glover.  Federal is honest, hardworking, effective and trustworthy. He has overcome personal health challenges …

This week, small business attorney and community activist Courtney Masella-O’Brien announced that Assemblymember Susan Bonilla (D-Concord) is endorsing her candidacy for Martinez City Council. Bonilla joins an impressive list of local leaders already supporting Masella-O’Brien, including Contra Costa County Supervisors Candace Anderson and Mary Piepho, County Assessor Gus Kramer, Martinez …

The Martinez Bocce Federation consists of 235 teams within excess of 500 players participating across 32 different divisions. The courts are located at the Martinez Marina. MBF Standings current as of Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

MARTINEZ, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, the Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency Program has been named one of the top 10 such medical training programs in the country by the physician network, Doximity. Contra Costa’s program was recognized as ninth nationally by clinical reputation out of more than …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez’s Historic Home Tour is returning this fall for the 10th consecutive time. The Home Tour will feature seven private homes open to the public – most for the first and only time.  The tour is organized each year by the Martinez Historical Society to focus attention …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – A Martinez teen died after his vehicle collided with a tree Tuesday night. At 7:36 p.m. on Sept. 27, Martinez Police were dispatched to the area of Alhambra Avenue and Benham Drive, near Foothills Park, where a vehicular accident had occurred. When officers arrived on scene, they …

Kelly Davis and her fellow Contra Costa volunteers have an early wake-up call on Election Day, but most of them don’t mind the long hours. Each of them has their own unique reasons for being a poll worker. And the Contra Costa County Elections Division is looking for civic-minded men …

We may have a front-runner for the not yet existent Martinez Tribune Match of the Year. And for that, we thank the girls volleyball team for staying resilient and battling. The Lady Bulldog volleyball team was down 2-0 in their hotly-contested match against Northgate before they came all the way …