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Traveling from Contra Costa County to Southern California is just about to get much more convenient with the April launch of a new scheduled charter jet service out of Buchanan Field. JetSuiteX, a new venture from private jet company JetSuite, will initially kick off round-trip service from Buchanan Field to …
Read More »School board trustees recognized
Bobbi Horack, Denise Elsken and Kathi McLaughlin were recently recognized for their outstanding service as trustees for the Martinez Unified School District. Their recognition comes from the Contra Costa County School Boards Association. John Marquez and John T. Nejedly Jr. were also recognized by the association for their service on …
Read More »Brief: Teachers of the Year announced
Contra Costa County school districts announced their 2016-2017 Teachers of the Year this week. Twenty-two representatives were chosen from 17 different school districts within the county, two of whom will go on to represent the county in the California State Teacher of the Year Program this fall. Erin Flanigan of …
Read More »Local Sea Scouts compete in Regatta
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The local Sea Scout Ship Albatross participated in the 2016 Seafarrer’s Regatta last week, placing 3rd overall. According to their Skipper, Adam Mollwitz, 58 boys and 61 girls competed in the 36th annual event designed to test the scouts’ knowledge, skills and teamwork. The event took place …
Read More »Rankin Pool readies for May 2 opening
By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – Life guard recruitment efforts will likely be an ongoing effort for the Martinez Recreation Department as it readies for the May 2 opening of Rankin Pool for the 2016 season. So far, 18 lifeguards have been hired and those individuals are going …
Read More »Local voters to have exclusive early access
Contra Costa County only county in California able to cast votes a full week before June 7 Primary By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune In this year of unprecedented presidential politics, Contra Costa County voters will be the only ones in California to express their opinions a full week before the …
Read More »Historical Society continues digitization efforts
By TASHINA MANYAK Martinez Tribune The Contra Costa County Historical Society located in downtown Martinez hosted a Scan-a-Thon event on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Society recently obtained new, high-grade scanners that can digitize entire books. President of the Society Scott Saftler showcased the various …
Read More »Incident near school leaves parents, admin on high alert
MARTINEZ, Calif. – A recent incident near Martinez Junior High School has sparked additional police patrols in the area. According to a March 17 release by Deputy Superintendent of Martinez Unified School District CJ Cammack, a female junior high student was recently approached by a stranger while walking home from …
Read More »History Center leads student tour
By THERESA BERGER MARTINEZ, Calif. – Students from Deer Valley High School in Antioch received a crash course in archiving and local history last Thursday as they toured the Contra Costa County History Center and Alhambra Cemetery for a school project on researching and writing inspired by Edgar Lee Masters’ …
Read More »Chamber announces Citizens of the Year
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Chamber of Commerce announced recipients of the 2015 Citizen of the Year Awards Tuesday. Awardees will be honored during a special banquet at the Shell Clubhouse, 1635 Pacheco Blvd., Martinez, from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 23. “These remarkable people or organizations have served our community …
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