Pet Food Express, in the former Carrow’s restaurant location at 500 Center Ave., Martinez, celebrated their Grand Opening July 23-24, 2016. In addition to selling pet-related goods, the store features dog training classes, a community veterinary clinic, and a pet wellness center, among other events and programs. (JOHN GRUBKA / …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Join National Park Service interpretive rangers for a night sky adventure, “Path to the Perseids – A Meteor Shower Adventure,” on Friday, Aug. 12, at Mt. Wanda, part of the John Muir National Historic Site (NHS) in Martinez. This free program begins at 8 p.m. and will …

Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association (PCFMA), which comes to Martinez every Sunday, will celebrate National Farmers Market Week Aug. 7-13. They’re asking the public to join them, along with the USDA and farmers markets across the country, in the first annual #myPCFMAplate Recipe Contest. Contestants will have a chance to …

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)

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors paid tribute on Tuesday, July 19, to the professionals who serve the County as Probation, Pretrial and Parole Supervision Officers, recognizing their often unsung achievements in contributing to public safety, community engagement, and support for victims. Most public safety professionals don’t enter the …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Two minors were arrested Tuesday afternoon after fireworks they set sparked a brush fire in a residential neighborhood. The fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. July 26, in the vicinity of Hollyview Drive. It began in the deepest part of the canyon, spreading across an open field …

By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – Potential candidates are starting to trickle in for various seats and positions slated to appear on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot. In the race for two open seats on the Martinez City Council, incumbent Mark Ross, John Stevens and Noralea Gipner …

The Martinez Bocce Federation consists of 235 teams within excess of 500 players participating across 32 different divisions. The courts are located at the Martinez Marina. MBF Standings current as of Saturday, July 16, 2016.

On Wednesday, July 13, the Martinez Community Swim Team (MCST) took on the Oakwood Athletic Club Mako Sharks. In this fast-paced evening swim meet, the Otters swam away with a victory against an excellent Oakwood team. The Otters showed their strong team work, winning 10 of 12 relay events. The …

Martinez is lucky to have a well-rounded bunch of athletes within its borders. Especially when you stop to think about the amount of people who live here. And that extends to its swimmers. The Forest Hills Swim Team is coming off a solid outing at the Dana Hills Pentathlon where …