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DeLaney endorses Federal Glover for Dist. 5 Supervisor

As an 18-year employee of Contra Costa County and a 14-year member of the Martinez City Council, I have a unique insight into the two candidates for the District 5 Supervisor race, having worked with both for several years. Consequently, I am supporting Supervisor Federal Glover. Federal has demonstrated over …

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Local politicians taking heat

‘Mudslinging’ amps up as General Election nears By E. CLARK Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – Several local candidates for public office, as well as politicians not on the ballot this year, are taking heat for their alleged involvement in “hit pieces” coming through the mail, on social media and other …

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Local nonprofit, RES Success, to host annual fundraiser

MARTINEZ, Calif. – RES Success, a local nonprofit, presents the 17th annual “Artistry for Autism,” Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1-4 p.m. All proceeds for the event will be going towards programs that provide adults with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders an enriched environment in which they can become successful …

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Narrative concert at Alhambra High to celebrate Muir

“We hear only woodpeckers and squirrels and the rush of turbulent streams. But imagination gives us the sweet music of tiniest insect wings, enables us to hear, all round the world, the vibration of every needle, the waving of every bole and branch, the sound of stars in circulation like …

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Rotary Report: Work-based learning at Martinez Unified

By PAUL CRAIG Special to the Tribune Rona Zollinger and Lorena Castillo told Martinez Rotary about the exciting work they’re doing with the Martinez Unified School District finding jobs for students. In today’s competitive world this is super-important. Zollinger estimated that in 2018, only one-third of jobs will require a …

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Voter information now ‘just a text away’

MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Contra Costa Elections Division has a surefire way for voters to access information that is sure to get a thumbs-up from those on the go. Contra Costa residents can simply text the word “Contra Costa” to “2Vote” (28683) on their smartphones, and receive a reply text …

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Lady Bulldogs cruise in win over Pinole Valley, 17-3

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s varsity girls water polo team took one step closer to the playoffs with their win over the Pinole Valley Titans on Thursday afternoon. The girls, who have three games left on their season (as of Tribune deadline) needed a win badly, and took care …

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Seniors take over in final regular season match

By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune On Thursday night Willie Marchesano honored his eight seniors in quite possibly the best way: he allowed the underclassmen to take a break and allowed the seniors to play the whole game in front of their friends and family. As far as coaches go, Marchesano …

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