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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 GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune If Tuesday’s league opener is an indicator of what the season holds for the Lady Bulldog volleyball team, we wont be seeing another long layoff between playoff appearances. Alhambra’s Sept. 27 2-0 straight-set win in the Diablo Athletic League opener couldn’t have gone any smoother. …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The Bulldogs and Falcons went at each other on Wednesday afternoon, racking up the goals in a shootout. The Falcons were victorious by a score of 20-15 to even up the rivalry over the last four years. After a quick goal off that bat from …

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. – Contra Costa County has selected three firms to help explore the options for building a new administration building, a new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and other capital facilities. The Board of Supervisors recently approved contracts with KMD Architects for the new administration building; RossDrulisCasenberry Architecture for the …

Martinez’s own Dan Pellegrini (center) was presented with a Certificate of Commendation by State Superintendent of Education Tom Torlakson (at right), and the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for his decades-long work on the Fish and Wildlife Committee, and the Contra Costa Water District. County Supervisor Federal D. Glover …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The Alhambra girls probably won’t have an easier day out on the court than they did on Sept. 13. If you were told to make a list of players who had a positive impact you would probably just have to copy the whole roster. It …

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 …

Three weeks after the start of the 2016 football season, the Alhambra Bulldogs finally got into the win column. There were positive signs, but after last week’s loss which could’ve been a win, no one is scoffing at the 15-14 win by the Bulldogs over Washington-Fremont on Sept. 9. After …