Dear Editor, I am writing after receiving a letter from the City of Martinez dated June 30, 2016. The letter’s subject is to notify water users that the City did NOT comply with State Regulations in 2015 in regards to testing for lead and copper in water distributed to users. …

By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – The structural steel skeleton for a new high school is again rising on a Martinez site where 108 years ago the old Alhambra High School once stood. The project is back on track and moving full speed ahead after delays put the …

Dear Supervisor Glover, I am writing in response to the article on Page 2 of the Martinez Tribune (see the July 1-7, 2016, edition) which quotes Lavonna Martin, chief of Homeless Services for Contra Costa County. She is quoted as saying that she “expects different groups possessing their own areas …

Habitat for Humanity’s Muir Ridge Development on Pacheco Boulevard takes shape. The development will feature 20 new single-lot affordable homes. The homes will be simple, modestly sized and incorporate green building features. Visit www.habitatebsv.org for more information about Habitat for Humanity, how to volunteer or donate, or to download a …

Firefighters rescued two dogs, a cat and a snake from a residential fire in the 1200 block of Plaza Drive Sunday evening, July 10, 2016. According to ConFire officials, the fire started outside after smoking materials were discarded. The blaze spread to the attic of the home, causing an estimated …

As a result of an emergency accommodation to the California Secretary of State’s office, the Contra Costa County Elections Division has discovered that 113 registered voters voted twice and had both ballots counted during the June 7 Presidential Primary Election. The Contra Costa Elections Division plans to send those voter …

By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – An introduction into the ins and outs of operating drones will be the focus of one of three talks that are on tap at the Martinez Public Library as July rolls on and attentions turn to August. Alvin Alejandro, owner and operator …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – On Saturday, June 25, the Martinez Community Swim Team (MCST) Otters took on the Hercules Piranhas at Rankin Aquatic Center. The Otters demonstrated their competitive spirit, with both the boys and girls beating the Piranhas and achieving almost 200 “pop times” (a personal best time in a …

Male Athletes of the Year Josh Abraham, Senior Josh Abraham has been playing at the varsity level in two sports since he was a sophomore, and contributing big. He caught a staff of upperclassmen as a sophomore on a team that reached a North Coast Section final, and has played …

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, July 2, 2016.