BY DEBRA J.MORRIS “You ought to have seen what I saw on my way To …
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BY RICK PORCARO Thairo Estrada’s ninth inning double scored Matt Chapman all the way from …
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By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s baseball team was able to exercise some demons on Saturday night in the opener of the Bulldog Classic. They pounded out 11 hits in the 6-1 win over John Swett-Crockett while getting five innings of solid work on the mound from junior Brett Sterrer. …
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By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune If you’ve ever shown up to a game late, you know the frustration of hearing the star shortstop has gone 3-for-3 with two home runs and a double, all after a benches clearing brawl. But if you show up to an Alhambra baseball game late, …
Read More »By JOEL TIMBRELL Special to the Tribune After the Bulldog frosh/soph girls narrowly defeated powerhouse Campolindo High School at the last track dual meet with a score of 71-63, the Dogs were hungry for another win. Last Wednesday, March 30, Alhambra visited the Dublin Gaels and Las Lomas Knights at …
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Program at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center that sends newborn infants home with layettes in need of donations The 18th annual Grandma Baby Shower was held last month by the members of Priscilla Circle, First Congregational Church of Martinez. Two big bags of baby items were donated to the Newborn Infant …
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Officials believe Martinez man’s victims may number in the hundreds MARTINEZ, Calif. – Blake Robert Johnston was sentenced to 30 years in prison late Tuesday, and ordered to serve a lifetime on supervised release, for traveling across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual acts with a minor, …
Read More »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 …
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By HANNAH HATCH Martinez Tribune I met artists Tim and Susan Sharman recently, at their beautiful art-filled home built in 1916. The two compiled a huge collection of their work, other works they admired and a library of books. I came to the realization that these inspirational artists were my …
Read More »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 »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 »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 …
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BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter Colin Hay’s performance at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts Saturday night was a welcome revelation for anyone previously unfamiliar with his solo works. Best known as the lead singer and frontman for the long disbanded Australian band Men at Work, Hay has also created …
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BY RICK PORCARO In sports betting, what exactly is an underdog? If you want to gamble on the team or player with the lowest odds to win, you’re taking a chance on the underdog. The payoff in these wagers is more significant since the underdog is given a smaller likelihood …
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