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BY J.A. SCHWARTZ A little more than a year ago, Athletics rookie first baseman Nick …
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By THERESA BERGER MARTINEZ, Calif. – Students from Deer Valley High School in Antioch received a crash course in archiving and local history last Thursday as they toured the Contra Costa County History Center and Alhambra Cemetery for a school project on researching and writing inspired by Edgar Lee Masters’ …
Read More »MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Chamber of Commerce announced recipients of the 2015 Citizen of the Year Awards Tuesday. Awardees will be honored during a special banquet at the Shell Clubhouse, 1635 Pacheco Blvd., Martinez, from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 23. “These remarkable people or organizations have served our community …
Read More »Friday, March 25 Happy Hour & a Half featuring The Tommy Bean Blues Band When: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, March 25 (doors open at 4 p.m.). Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. Cost: No cover charge. Beverage discount. Info: http://armandosmartinez.com 13th Seat at the Round Table When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, …
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By HANNAH HATCH Martinez Tribune Artcelerator hosted their 4th ArtBeat in downtown Martinez March 19. “Emerging artist’s” sculptures created by Allan Diosana and Tim Tarrant, were featured at IFPTE Local 21 at 624 Ferry St. Live music by Greg Burdett and Mike & Marlee was also featured during the gallery …
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By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune With all due to respect for Alhambra’s upperclassmen athletes, the Frosh/Soph athletes put on a show in the first Diablo Foothill Athletic League dual, and showed why the future is truly bright at Alhambra. The girls in particular had a banner day against Miramonte and …
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Friday, March 18 Happy Hour & a Half featuring Paul Cotruvo & Friends When: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, March 18 (doors open at 4 p.m.). Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. Details: Live Music with The Lost Weekend. Cost: No cover charge. Beverage discount. Info: http://armandosmartinez.com The Bell Brothers When: …
Read More »By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Every know and then we’re reminded how many top athletes have gone through the Alhambra softball program. The class of 2014 took home two North Coast Section titles, and a lot of that was due to the shutdown pitching. Two-time Diablo Foothill Athletic League most …
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By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The first two word’s out of Daryl King’s mouth after the game on Monday afternoon were predictable, nut had the same effect nonetheless. “No excuses,” the second-year head coach said after Alhambra’s varsity baseball teams 5-4 loss to the Albany Cougars on March 14. “Whether …
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By HANNAH HATCH Martinez Tribune On March 10, I was able to watch musicians Andrew St. James and Jeff Campbell at the Minor Chords Production’s show located at Armando’s in downtown Martinez. I sat down with 20-year-old San Francisco native Andrew St. James, right before his soundcheck. He talked to …
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Sixth grade students from St. Catherine of Siena School (pictured) recently served a feast of delicious food to members of the community at the Knights of Columbus corned beef and cabbage dinner in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. (COURTESY / On File)
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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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