Joan (Joanie) Costella Thomas passed on Dec 24th at the age of 86. A long …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Jimmy Butler erupted for 32 points and Steph Curry added 27 as …
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Capt’n Jack SpareRibs invaded the Martinez Library with magic and mayhem Monday, June 6, 2016, as part of the popular “Pirate Invasion” program. Here, he’s balancing a sword upon his fingertips. The Library has many free activities for children and adults. For more information, call (925) 646-9900 or visit http://ccclib.org. …
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By PAUL CRAIG Special to Martinez Tribune Why, it’s George Miller of course! He loves the eponymously named trail. He loves the out-of-doors and loves Martinez. He seems to love retirement, though he’s keeping busy consulting. George is our Congressman Emeritus, having served in the U.S. Congress for 40 years. …
Read More »By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune Disappointed yes, but at the same time not surprised was Federal Glover’s perspective as he now looks toward November when he will be in a run-off for his 5th District seat on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors against AnaMarie Avila Farias. With such …
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The Cobra Day Car Show June 4, 2016, near the Cobra Experience museum on Arnold Drive in Martinez. The museum, which highlights the history of Ford and Shelby American cars from the 1960s, will open for its next public event on Sunday, June 19, for a special Father’s Day luncheon. …
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By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune Every election season, candidate signage of all sizes and messages, like weeds, start sprouting along roadsides as well as on poles and fence lines throughout the area. In the waning days of an election, it never fails that the numbers of unsightly signs increase. But …
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This immature green heron is one of two fledglings that are now on their own at Hidden Lakes in Martinez. This youngster is poised to strike for his next meal and appears to have learned his lessons well. (WARREN ROSE / Courtesy)
Read More »By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – JRR Construction Co. was fined $4,050 for its role in a gravel truck accident that took the life of a Martinez woman and her unborn child on March 23, 2015. But a year later, the matter still remains unresolved as San Mateo-based …
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By CLAIRE PULKOWNIK Martinez Tribune The Lady Bulldogs are headed to the semi-finals of Division II North Coast Section for their fifth straight year in division II after their 7-3 win over the Concord Minutemen on Friday May 27, 2016. As the number one seed, Alhambra earned a bye for …
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The Martinez Bocce Federation consists of 235 teams within excess of 500 players participating across 32 different divisions. The courts are located at the Martinez Marina. MBF Standings current as of Saturday, May 28, 2016.
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By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune For the third year in a row, the Alhambra Lady Bulldogs will be playing for the North Coast Section crown. It’s only fitting that the twice defending champions should get a chance to defend their title as their swan song in Division II. The Bulldogs …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER In an unexpected early Christmas gift that music fans have long hoped for, the newly reformed 4 Non Blondes performed the first of two sold out shows at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on Wednesday, part of a stretch of their first new shows …
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For slaughtering the right tools come in handy, especially if you want to be efficient, safe and precise. Slaughtering knives are designed to do certain tasks, requiring sharpness and control — separating meat from bone, skirting or breaking down large cuts. In this article, we will cover knife materials, different …
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