MARTINEZ, Calif. – The public is invited to join the Pleasant Hill-Martinez American Association of University Women (AAUW) at their October fundraiser, “A Taste of Fall.” Enjoy hearty appetizers, tasty desserts, local wines, a 50/50 raffle, and a Silent Auction while listening to a local high school jazz band. Mark …

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. 3, 2016.

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The season started for the Alhambra girls water polo team exactly the way it did last season: with a win over Bishop O’Dowd. This time it only took four quarters for the two teams to decided the outcome of the match, but on Sept. 6 …

Alhambra High School senior, Noa Nabeshima, son of Noel Nabeshima, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America. The award will be presented at a Court of Honor ceremony on Oct. 15 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Hill, California. …

9/11 Flag Raising MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Police Department’s Honor Guard will lead a flag raising ceremony in honor of those who died in the terrorist attacks 15 years, ago on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the 9/11 memorial site …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday they will be hosting a public candidate forum for local City Council candidates. The four hopefuls running for council are incumbent Mark Ross, John Stevens, Noralea Gipner and Courtney Masella O’Brien. All four candidates have confirmed their attendance at the …

MARTINEZ – City Manager Brad Kilger announced Monday the hiring of Anne Cardwell as the assistant city manager for the City of Martinez. Cardwell will fill the position that was vacated by the previous Assistant City Manager Alan Shear, who left in April of this year to assume the position …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – A superior court judge ruled last week to strike down a lawsuit against the “Friends of Pine Meadow,” citing the group’s rights of petition and free speech protect them under the law. The suit was filed April 4 on behalf of private property owners Christine Dean, Denova …

The community came out Tuesday, Sept. 6, to celebrate and appreciate those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe – first responders like law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMT personnel. The celebration took place in front of City Hall, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez, from 6-7 p.m. …

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a press release sent by “Thousand Friends of Martinez.” Martinez residents announced [Wednesday] the creation of “Thousand Friends of Martinez,” a new political organization that will work to educate the public, elect informed representatives, support open government, enhance the local quality of life by promoting …