The Martinez Tribune is looking for both established and aspiring journalists to come join our …
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BY HELEN LAME’ Janelle Salaün scored 21 points off the bench and Kayla Thornton added …
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On the rainy morning of October 21, 2021, our beloved “Auntie Nina” went to join her family in heaven. She lived through more history than any of us could ever imagine. She experienced WWI and WWII, not to mention the Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Gulf Wars. She lost her …
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BY KAYLA BEIRNE Class 3 e-bikes offer pedal assistance up to 28 mph. With this increased speed come more responsibilities. We go over what you’ll need to know. Cyclists know that their best is never enough. Bicycle engineers feel the same way. To further improve upon the electric bicycle, designers …
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BY STEPHANIE RICKMAN There is a subtle magic that happens when crossing the threshold beneath the old train trestle at Alhambra Avenue in Martinez, CA. Standing tall, on long bronze legs of steel, the bridge is a rusty reminder of generations past when Gold Miners made their way to the …
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BY KARYN A. POKLETAR Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham is back with his eighth solo LP. The songwriter has returned, following a litany of personal challenges: open heart surgery, a divorce after 21 years of marriage and exile from the Mac mother ship with the self-titled Lindsey Buckingham. Buckingham …
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BY DEBRA J. MORRIS This Thanksgiving, take a break from your traditional recipes and change it up with some new and interesting side dishes to serve with the big bird. Yes, it’s nice to enjoy favorite dishes that have been handed down through the generations for this special day, but …
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At 66, Dianne never imagined she would depend on others to do her grocery shopping. Walking is difficult for her, which makes going to the supermarket challenging, and because she lives on a fixed income, she faces yet another obstacle to obtaining healthy food. “I didn’t plan on my life …
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BY KAYLA BEIRNE The holidays are the perfect time to take a fun trip in the snow with friends and family. Explore the travel essentials you’ll need for your winter vacation. Winter holidays are coming up fast, and it’s the perfect time to plan your seasonal vacation. However, deciding what …
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BY JUDIE & JOSEPH PALMER This column is different than our previous submissions for instead of an Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery decedent’s bio or focusing on its history, we will be addressing the folklore contributed to one of its residents – Eliza Nottingham. She is alleged to have saved “Abe” when …
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Nashville-based singer/songwriter A.J. Croce has always traveled on his own musical road. For more than twenty years, the creative pop iconoclast has tapped a variety of Americana sounds in crafting his music. Many of Croce’s albums have appeared on Top 40, AAA, Americana, College, and Blues charts and when his …
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The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is now accepting applications from individuals and groups interested in enhancing the fish and wildlife resources of the County. Grant applications must be received by Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 5:00 pm. The Fish and Wildlife Committee strongly encourages applications related to …
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BY HELEN LAME’ They say time loves a hero, and in the case of Little Feat, an electrifying roots rock and blues beat colliding with a Grateful Dead jam vibe can prove to be even more heroic. Appearing Monday night at The Fox in Oakland as part of their Last …
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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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