There were a lot of questions being asked before the Bulldogs and Dons kicked off the 2016-2017 football season on Friday night, but there would be even more after the final buzzer sounded. The Aug. 26 loss to the Dons was a wash. Acalanes dominated in every facet of the …
Read More »Bulldogs look to capitalize in season of change
By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Alhambra Football has endured many changes over its decades as a program, but this season especially will be all about change. The first and biggest change will be the inception of a new league. The Diablo Athletic League is a 16-team super-conference with two conferences …
Read More »Occupied police vehicle rammed during pursuit
A traffic stop turned into a dramatic pursuit last Friday, ending with an occupied Martinez Police vehicle being rammed. At about 1:14 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, an MPD officer made a traffic stop on a pickup truck in the area of Robinson Street and Alhambra Avenue. The truck yielded briefly …
Read More »Unique items stolen in residential burglary recovered
Detectives from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff have recovered most items that were taken during two burglaries that occurred at a home on Alhambra Valley Road in unincorporated Martinez last month. After the burglaries, the Investigation Division received several anonymous email tips and voice messages on the …
Read More »Otters end season with solid County times
On Saturday, Aug. 6, five Contra Costa County swim teams met to compete in the Twin Counties Swim League (TCSL) Championship. After a full day of stiff competition and excellent swimming, the Martinez Community Swim Team (MCST) Otters won the TCSL Championship, for the fifth year in a row. With …
Read More »Rotary Report: Tech Trek Camp
By PAUL CRAIG Special to the Tribune Amy Beaty and Lexis Alford attended Tech Trek camp at Sonoma State College. The two Alhambra Junior High School girls had a great time and learned lots of science. Much more important, they learned that science is fun! Tech Trek is a summer …
Read More »Local winery’s first music event ‘a hit’
By BRUCE CAMPBELL Special to the Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – Viano Winery is a true Martinez institution, making fine wines since its inception in 1920. On Sunday, Aug. 14, they held their first ever “Music on the Vineyard” event, and by all accounts it was a success. It seems likely …
Read More »Teacher of the Year finalists to be honored at upcoming banquet
After a rigorous selection process, the four current Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year (TOY) finalists concluded their progression Monday morning, Aug. 15, at the annual Teacher of the Year Speech Presentation. The four finalists were each asked to give a prepared three- to five-minute speech titled: “What have …
Read More »Police beef up patrols for start of school year
Fire District also offers back-to-school safety tips for kids By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – Back to School means one thing – kids, lot of them, and the driving public is reminded they need to be more aware of their surroundings in the coming days as the new …
Read More »Todd Billeci selected as Chief of Probation
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the County Administrator’s selection of Todd Billeci to serve as the Chief of Probation. Billeci, who previously was the Assistant County Probation Officer, was recognized by the Board of Supervisors for the significant contributions he has already made to …
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