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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 …

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 …

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 …

Habitat for Humanity’s Muir Ridge Development on Pacheco Boulevard takes shape. The development will feature 20 new single-lot affordable homes. The homes will be simple, modestly sized and incorporate green building features. Visit www.habitatebsv.org for more information about Habitat for Humanity, how to volunteer or donate, or to download a …

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 …

As a result of an emergency accommodation to the California Secretary of State’s office, the Contra Costa County Elections Division has discovered that 113 registered voters voted twice and had both ballots counted during the June 7 Presidential Primary Election. The Contra Costa Elections Division plans to send those voter …

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 …

New concrete and framing supply business Build-Tek Inc., located at 55 Howe Road, Martinez, celebrated their Grand Opening Friday, June 24, 2016. The event featured door prizes, food, a raffle, vendor booths and a ribbon cutting (pictured above). (JOHN GRUBKA / Courtesy)

Martinez remained a strong competitor throughout the 2015-2016 CoolCalifornia Challenge thanks to the sustainability efforts of participating Martinez households. Collectively, actions taken by participating households in all 22 cities are leading to savings of approximately 5,638 metric tons of carbon dioxide – the equivalent of removing more than 2,500 homes …

A former Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriff’s role in the sex scandal that has rocked the Oakland Police Department is part of an on-going internal affairs probe by Contra Costa County officials. Former Deputy Sheriff Ricardo Perez resigned last week while the subject of investigation into sexual misconduct. While no …