By E. CLARK Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez is one step closer to becoming an art destination with the opening of a new members-only gallery on Main Street this Saturday. Main Street Art, 613 Main St., will host a soft opening from 2-8 p.m. May 14, to showcase to …
Read More »Coffman, Bromley lead Bulldogs in final dual meet
By JOEL TIMBRELL Special to the Tribune The Bulldogs gathered at their home track for their last dual meet of 2016 last Wednesday, May 4, to battle the Las Lomas Knights and Acalanes Dons. In the varsity girls 1600 meters, Marissa D’Atri picked up a solid win with a season …
Read More »Lady Bulldogs make up for slow start with late burst
By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The Dougherty Valley Wildcats ventured into unchartered territory on Tuesday afternoon, but although the Bulldog onslaught was late, it arrived with ferocity. With a 3-1 lead going into bottom half of the third inning, fans looked perplexed, but the top of the Alhambra order sparked …
Read More »Davis drafted by Green Bay Packers
By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune On Saturday afternoon Wisconsin and Martinez were forever linked in a way only sports can make sense of. The Green Bay Packers used the 163rd overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft to select former Alhambra Bulldog and California wide receiver/kick returner Trevor Davis, making …
Read More »Plans for private ferry service move forward
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The City Council Wednesday night unanimously agreed to authorize moving forward on an agreement with a private ferry service for Martinez. Marina management company Almar and the City of Martinez will work together to establish an access agreement with Prop SF, a ferry service that intends to …
Read More »Alhambra Interact wins Iron Chef
By PAUL CRAIG Special to Martinez Tribune The Martinez Interact Club has been going on for a long while. It has never been stronger! About 30 members meet regularly under the aegis of Rotarian Bruce Christensen and Alhambra High School teacher Tom Murray. Last Sunday Interact sponsored an “Iron Chef” …
Read More »Celebrating mothers …
The church choir of the First Congregational Church, 1229 Court St., Martinez, will celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday with a special worship service. All are invited to attend. Pictured from left, front row: Jennifer Champion, Laura Febus, Holly Parker and Gail Haefke, Director; middle row: Emily Scott, Marsha Davis, Juanita …
Read More »Remembering Andre …
Family and friends gathered to mourn the passing of Andre Parrilla, a freshman at Alhambra High School, during an evening candlelight vigil held at Alhambra High School on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Above: AHS senior and football player Garrett Arreaga (54) shares an embrace during the emotional evening. (EMILIA ROSALES …
Read More »City appoints new manager
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez City Council has announced the appointment of a new city manager. Brad Kilger, who has served as the city manager of Benicia since 2010, will assume his position with the City of Martinez June 13. “Brad (Kilger) brings to us the perfect blend of professional …
Read More »Volunteer receives George and Helen Hartzog Award
By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – The backbone of the National Park Service and its properties like the John Muir National Historic Site, is its volunteers. The Earth Day festivities on Saturday, April 23, honored Concord resident Sandra Candanosa with the George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding …
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