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.

This summer, Forest Hills Swim Team, who always shows tons of team spirit, has reached their mid-season with lots of success. Including many swimmers who’ve already qualified for the County Swim meet, they are looking forward to many more qualifiers in upcoming swim meets. The DCSL League Meet will be …

By RICK HOCKER Special to the Tribune I met Ray at Sunday church. I heard he wanted a ride to the weekly home church that I attended, so I offered. Each week I gave him a ride. Each week I learned more about him. At first sight, one knew he …

Martinez City Council candidate John Stevens surprised parade goers Monday with fortune cookies. The fortunes? “JOHN STEVENS will be your next Martinez City Council Member.” Clever! Main Street Martinez rules forbade candidates from riding in the parade with election banners, but it looks like Stevens found a great way to …

[Dear Community:] The past three years has been an extraordinary time in my life. I cannot adequately express my gratitude to those who gave me the opportunity to further the cause of our union and working American craftsmen. In many ways, I have the best job in the world!  Every …