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Historical Society to host annual luncheon

The Contra Costa County Historical Society’s Annual Luncheon and Meeting this year will be held at the historic Diablo Country Club in Diablo, California.  The Country Club was established in May 1914 on land purchased by local developer Robert Noble Burgess, who founded the Club at the foot of Mt. …

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Nov. 11, 2016: Where in Martinez? …

Where in Martinez was this photo taken? The first person to correctly identify the location will win two free tickets to Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas! Email admin@martineztribune.com or post your guesses in the comments section. Good luck!(“MAN ABOUT TOWN” JOHN GRUBKA / Martinez Tribune)

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Meet Brute …

Martinez Police introduced their new K9 at the last meeting of the Martinez City Council, Nov. 2, 2016. “Brute” was purchased through various local fundraisers spearheaded by Martinez Grange youngsters, Seth Kozlowski and Lenore Delfino, who helped raise over $13,000. Officer Tom Brenig has been paired with Brute, now on …

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McLeod supports Supervisor Federal Glover

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter was received past deadline for the edition prior to the General Election. Send letters to admin@martineztribune.com by 11 a.m. Wednesday in order to be published in the following Friday edition. *** Elections are difficult for engaged citizens. Truthiness dominates almost all political narrative, especially in …

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Veterans Day facts & local ceremonies

Local ceremonies In Martinez, Veterans Day ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. at Alhambra Cemetery on Carquinez Scenic Drive. There will be a benediction, followed by a placing of a wreath and Posting of Colors by the Sea Cadets. Ceremonies will continue at 11 a.m., this time at Plaza Ignacio …

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Bulldog runners set up for final stretch in last league dual

By JOEL TIMBRELL Martinez Tribune The season’s second Diablo Athletic League dual meet was held at Newhall Park in Concord on Wednesday, Oct. 26. It was there that Alhambra battled ten other teams, including the longtime rival College Park Falcons. Junior Varsity and Frosh/Soph runners competed at the 2-mile distance, …

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Lady Bulldogs win league title outright

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune For the first time in the program’s history the Alhambra volleyball team won a league title. Not a share of the title, either. The whole thing. It’s theirs and only theirs. Alhambra’s girls’ victory over Concord High on Oct. 27 assured that the Lady Bulldogs …

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Broncos stun Bulldogs with fourth quarter comeback

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune There are two magic numbers for Alhambra’s football team. The first is one, and the second in eight. Despite a heartbreaking loss on Friday night, the deal is simple, win and you’re in. That’s one. The second is eight. Of the 35 players on the …

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Bulldog tennis reaches new ground in DAL tourney efforts

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune After frantically drying the courts, the Bulldog girls tennis team hosted the Diablo Athletic League championships, and it was the perfect day for tennis. All weekend the rain threatened to foil the first day of the two-day tournament, but Monday morning’s gray skies and light …

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