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By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – Investigation into the erroneous euthanization of an already-adopted dog last month is nearly complete. As Contra Costa Animal Control Services wraps up its probe, new procedures may be part of the findings. “We are going to work hard to ensure this never …

By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune The initial step for new facilities is underway as Contra Costa County officials are now awaiting information from prospective firms that wish to take on upwards of two different future projects for the County. A two- to three-week review process by a committee will then …

Thousands of onlookers came to Main Street in downtown Martinez to enjoy the July 4th parade last Monday. Parade entries varied from walking groups to cars and floats, though one thing was constant – patriotism and appreciation of independence. (MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune)

By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – A brush fire scorched five acres near downtown Martinez late Wednesday afternoon before local fire personnel got the upper hand. Despite having the fire contained by 5 p.m., three engines were on the scene all night long to knock down flare-ups at …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – At the Pleasant Hill-Martinez American Association of University Women (AAUW) June Brunch, college scholarship and Tech Trek camp awards were presented to nine students from local schools. It is the mission of AAUW to break down barriers for women and girls by promoting education and supporting their …

By DANNY YOEONO Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – A brush fire broke out Wednesday afternoon near Rankin Park in downtown Martinez, threatening several residences. The fire was first reported at 3:51 p.m. in the 100 block of Buckley Street, and climbed its way up the Alhambra Hills for several hours, …

By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – Like a postal carrier, Doug Stewart has ventured out on the coldest, hottest and wettest nights to make his rounds around Martinez and 16 other communities that dot Contra Costa County. His customers don’t have addresses. They are the homeless. Some have …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the District Attorney’s Office are investigating an in-custody death that occurred last Thursday at the Martinez Detention Facility. Fifty-seven-year-old Alexander Legaspi of Bay Point was arrested July 6, 2015. He was being held on 15 felony counts of …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Spirits were high as the Soroptimists recently gathered at Haute Stuff restaurant in downtown Martinez to install their new officers for the 2016-2017 year. Installed as President was Judy Moon; Vice-President Kendra McKeen; Treasurer June Rogers; Secretary Sara Lawson; and, Club Director Ann Stanley. Soroptimist International is …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) visited the Martinez Early Childhood Center on Monday to present a check totaling $4.5 million of federal grant money to support Head Start services throughout Contra Costa County. Specifically, the funding will be used to increase the number …