Martinez resident Freda Keat-Grillo passed away with her family by her side on July 14, 2021. She was born in Visalia, CA. and moved to Martinez with her family when she was a young child. Freda was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Martinez, and a member …
Read More »Local Taekwondo athletes medal in Las Vegas Tournament
A local Taekwondo competition team representing Dae Han Martial Arts Center in Martinez recently won four medals at the USA Taekwondo Grand Prix West held in Las Vegas. The team is coached by Master Christina Tam, a former member of the Peruvian National Taekwondo Team, Master Joon Tae Kim, Master …
Read More »The History of Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery and its Potter’s Field
BY JUDIE & JOSEPH PALMER Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery’s eight acres reside on Carquinez Scenic Drive with its Potter’s Field (three acres) located west of the main entrance at the bottom of the hill. We’re often asked when working at the site, “Is this a military cemetery ?” “Are they veterans …
Read More »New Park in Concord named after Justice Thurgood Marshall
The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors unanimously voted Tuesday to name the new regional park at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station “Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50.” The name “Thurgood Marshall Regional Park – Home of the Port Chicago 50” recognizes …
Read More »Obituary: Michael Joseph Mason (1945-2021)
Our beloved Michael passed away at 6:24 a.m. on May 19, 2021 in Martinez. Family and friends blessed to have been part of his journey through life and to have known such a caring, loving husband, brother, uncle and friend. Michael was a quiet sole, but his presence was felt …
Read More »Obituary: Denise Elaine Puzzuto (1954-2021)
Denise Puzzuto left us after a sudden unexpected acute illness. She quietly passed away on March 13th with her children, Sean and Mikaela, and her partner, Bill, by her side. She was a Nurse for over 43 years devoting herself to the care of others, working for 17 1/2 years …
Read More »Obituary: Dennie Lee Baugh (1930-2021)
Born November 20, 1930 in Shenandoah, Iowa, Dennie Lee Baugh passed away peacefully from acute myeloid leukemia on February 2, 2021 in Martinez. He was the son of Severn Baugh and Bernice Huffine Baugh. He is survived by his loving wife Betty, brother James Baugh (Sandra), daughters Diane Bailey (Reginald) …
Read More »Underground Echoes: The Great Horse Trough Mystery
BY JUDIE & JOSEPH PALMER One of the rough gems of the Alhambra Cemetery is the cement remnants of what once was a very large water container. It is unknown exactly when it was installed, by whom, its eventual abandonment, or its complete structure and appearance. Unfortunately, no records or …
Read More »Obituary: Janet Marie Spinale (1939 – 2020)
Janet Marie Spinale, age 81, of San Francisco, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020, at her residence in Martinez, CA. She was born October 7, 1939, in San Francisco, the daughter of the late William and Elsie Baroncini. Janet was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 …
Read More »New Shoreline Park Opening at East Touchdown of Bay Bridge
After decades of regional cooperation and planning, the Bay Area has a new shoreline destination opening for the public to enjoy. The new shoreline park is located at the eastern touchdown of the Bay Bridge and provides spectacular views of the entire bay and new eastern span of the Bay …
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