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Kiwanis Club of Martinez members shared cake and champagne in celebration of receiving its Kiwanis International Charter on April 15, 1926, making the local chapter 90 years old. Speaker for the occasion was Justin Gomez of States Coffee & Mercantile, which roasts its own coffee beans and offers a selection …

By GABE AGURCIA Special to the Tribune Alhambra baseball defeated Dublin on Tuesday, April 12 at home by a score of 4-1. The Bulldogs jumped on the Gaels in the first inning. After a 1-2-3 top half, second baseman Trent Greene led off with an infield single. Greene proceeded to …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune After playing less games than they intended to at the Livermore Stampede tournament this past weekend, the Bulldogs welcomed Dublin for their first home game of the year. A steep drop off in competition looked to give the Lady Bulldogs a bit of rust, and …

Founder Heidi Perryman talks beavers By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – More than eight years after one woman spearheaded an effort to address the plight of one fury creature from demise in Alhambra Creek, that effort subsequently generated national interest and has given more attention to the health …

By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Earth Day 2016 celebrations being held locally will mark many milestones and much progress in the environmental movement that can be traced back to the labors of John Muir, whose name graces the national historic site in Martinez. The National Park …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune If you’ve ever shown up to a game late, you know the frustration of hearing the star shortstop has gone 3-for-3 with two home runs and a double, all after a benches clearing brawl. But if you show up to an Alhambra baseball game late, …

Program at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center that sends newborn infants home with layettes in need of donations The 18th annual Grandma Baby Shower was held last month by the members of Priscilla Circle, First Congregational Church of Martinez. Two big bags of baby items were donated to the Newborn Infant …

Officials believe Martinez man’s victims may number in the hundreds MARTINEZ, Calif. – Blake Robert Johnston was sentenced to 30 years in prison late Tuesday, and ordered to serve a lifetime on supervised release, for traveling across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual acts with a minor, …

By HANNAH HATCH Martinez Tribune I met artists Tim and Susan Sharman recently, at their beautiful art-filled home built in 1916. The two compiled a huge collection of their work, other works they admired and a library of books. I came to the realization that these inspirational artists were my …

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Every student at Alhambra will be happy to be on spring break, but I don’t think anyone will enjoy it with the same sense of satisfaction the Bulldog volleyball team will. After a thrilling 3-2 win over Miramonte on April 1, the Bulldogs take their …