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The packed City Council meeting on Pine Meadows shows beyond question that citizens care about the place. The City Council voted to send the current proposal back to the drawing board. The applicant seems to agree. The right approach should seek compromise. On the one hand, the owners have some …

By PAUL CRAIG Special to the Tribune About a third of Martinez Rotarians are vets. They’ve served in all services, and in many periods. Rotary speaker Steven Burchik asked for a show of hands as he started his talk at a recent meeting of the local Rotary club. Burchik served …

MARTINEZ, Calif. – A recent incident near Martinez Junior High School has sparked additional police patrols in the area. According to a March 17 release by Deputy Superintendent of Martinez Unified School District CJ Cammack, a female junior high student was recently approached by a stranger while walking home from …

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’ …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …