Resident deer lay in the shade Sunday afternoon, among the tombstones at Alhambra Cemetery. Can you spot how many deer are in this picture? (PRESTON CLARK / Courtesy)
Read More »East Bay Stand Down to help displaced vets
By E. CLARK Martinez Tribune Veterans of Foreign Wars know that nothing develops camaraderie better than serving alongside fellow men and women in times of war. For countless members of the VFW, including members of local Post 1351, that fellowship lasts long after their active service in the Armed Forces …
Read More »National Night Out to unite community, law enforcement
By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – The timing of the Aug. 2 National Night Out may be carrying greater significance in the wake of recent strife around the country. Law enforcement is carrying a particularly heavy heart these days in light of the ambush deaths in Dallas earlier …
Read More »Probe finds shelter procedures not followed
By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune An investigation by Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) officials found staff failed to follow established protocol and practiced poor communication when performing end of life procedures on dogs June 18 when one of five was mistakenly put down. CCAS shelter staff performed services on five …
Read More »Otters shine at Devil Mountain; MCST wins over ‘Dolfins’
On Wednesday evening, July 6, the Martinez Community Swim Team (MCST) Otters took on the Pleasant Hill “Dolfins” in a first-ever meeting between these two local teams. Top scorers for the Otter girls included Lizzy Atencio (17), Bella Wilhite (6), Adelina Purewal (7), Briar Cue (7) and Ava Hansen (6). …
Read More »New high school campus construction continues
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 …
Read More »Pets rescued from fire …
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 …
Read More »Drones subject of next library event
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 …
Read More »Martinez Otters swim to victory against Piranhas, ‘Dolfins’
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 …
Read More »Tribune names male, female Athletes of the Year
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 …
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