MARTINEZ, Calif. – Spirits were high as the Soroptimists recently gathered at Haute Stuff restaurant in downtown Martinez to install their new officers for the 2016-2017 year. Installed as President was Judy Moon; Vice-President Kendra McKeen; Treasurer June Rogers; Secretary Sara Lawson; and, Club Director Ann Stanley. Soroptimist International is …
Read More »Congressmen visit Martinez, present $4.5 million check
MARTINEZ, Calif. – U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) visited the Martinez Early Childhood Center on Monday to present a check totaling $4.5 million of federal grant money to support Head Start services throughout Contra Costa County. Specifically, the funding will be used to increase the number …
Read More »Martinez Bocce Federation standings as of June 25, 2016
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, June 25, 2016.
Read More »Brut joins Martinez Police …
Last week on Take Your Dog to Work Day, Martinez Police Department welcomed their newest K9 and Officer Breinig’s new partner, Brut (pictured).(MARTINEZ POLICE DEPARTMENT / Courtesy)
Read More »Martinez Bocce Federation standings as of June 18, 2016
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, June 18, 2016.
Read More »Company investing in new strategy for Virginia Hills property
By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – After seeing the Virginia Hills Shopping Center space formerly occupied by Round Table Pizza sit vacant for several years, Cordoza Properties Inc. is now investing $400,000 to reconfigure the space in hopes smaller spaces will spark renewed interest from prospective tenants. The …
Read More »Arrest made in Shell Avenue shooting, stabbing
By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – One arrest and the seizure of multiple weapons was made after gunfire broke out at a Shell Avenue residence in unincorporated Martinez. The gunfire came moments before local law enforcement was preparing to serve a warrant at the home. An investigation followed …
Read More »Arrest log: June 7-14
Those appearing in the following listings have only been arrested on suspicion of the crimes indicated and are presumed innocent. Arrests listed may not necessarily have taken place in Martinez. • David Barnes, 32, was arrested June 14 on charges of brandishing a deadly weapon. • Cody Lawrence, 32, was arrested June …
Read More »Police blotter: June 12-14, 2016
By DANNY YOEONO Martinez Tribune The crime blotter is compiled from public record and is not confirmed by Martinez Police or any other party unless otherwise stated. Some accounts may be unfounded. Sunday, June 12 Around 4 p.m., a mother and her daughter exchanged hits in a fight that occurred …
Read More »ALL HAIL THE CONQUERING GRADUATES!
Alhambra High School Class of 2016 graduates By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – The shrill of bull horns and screams and cheers of joy by family and friends is still hanging in the air at Knowles Field a week after the latest send off of graduates from Alhambra …
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