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Tribune Man dies in Martinez jail; Sheriff to hold inquest MARTINEZ, Calif. – In accordance with the Contra Costa County Chiefs’ of Police Association Officer Involved Fatal Incident Protocol, Sheriff-Coroner David O. Livingston will hold an in-quest into the death of Alexander Guzman Legaspi. This incident occurred on June 23, 2016, in Contra Costa County. The proceedings will convene on Jan. 11, 2017, at 9 a.m. at the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse, 725 Court St., Dept. 9, Room 300, Martinez. Legaspi was an inmate at the Martinez Detention Facility and was facing a long prison sentence. While out on free time, he went to the shower room. A short time later, the Module Deputy found Legaspi hanging from the shower bar. Deputies provided life saving measures until medical staff arrived. They were unable to resuscitate Legaspi and he was pronounced deceased. The purpose of the inquest, which Sheriff-Coroner Livingston convenes in fatal incidents involving peace officers, is to present the facts of the incident to a jury for their deliberation and finding on the manner of death. The inquest is open to the public. No photographs, video, or other recording may be taken during the proceedings.

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Proposed initiative seeks open space Collision at I-680 designations on private, public lands interchange claims life of two Martizians M

ARTINEZ, Calif. – With the new year comes a new challenge for the City of Martinez – this time in the form of a proposed initiative measure to amend the City’s General Plan. The paperwork, submitted by “Friends of Pine Meadow” founder Tim Platt, proposes that all lands currently designated as open space, or lands with similar use designations in the General Plan remain as open space, or for park or outdoor recreation use only. This would include both private and public lands. The title and summary for the initiative measure speciﬁcally proposes that privately owned lands designated as Open Space/

Conservation Use, be restricted regarding residential use. Dwellings, roads and parking areas would be restricted to less than two percent of the entire land area.

The paperwork also proposes that there would be no change to the amendment without an election. Councilwoman Lara DeLaney expressed concern over the propos-

“I’m very concerned about what the impact of this may be on our plans for the marina and ... the impacts on property that is privately held but may be designated Open Space at this time.” – Martinez City Councilwoman Lara DeLaney

Lands within the Alhambra Creek Watershed would be restricted to one dwelling unit per acre, and those outside the watershed restricted to two dwelling units per acre. The same would hold true for the Franklin Hills sub-area.

al during the Dec. 21, 2016, City Council meeting. The proposal had been submitted earlier in the day. “I’m very concerned about what the impact of this may be on our plans for the marina and mariINITIATIVE: Page 3

German artist to showcase work at local gallery, Main Street Arts MARTINEZ, Calif. – California-based German artist Tina Pressler will be showcasing her work at the new Main Street Arts gallery beginning next week. Pressler has collaborated with numerous artists in Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the U.S., with some of her prints coming available at the popular home decor store, Pottery Barn, in spring 2017. In addition to working as an artist and being an independent art instructor, Pressler has worked as a global peace mural facilitator for the Art Miles Mural Project, a 20 year project that saw the creation of over 4,500 murals throughout 20 nations, bringing healing messages to people all over the world. Pressler holds a degree in Science from Germany, and expands upon that background in her art. Using sections of squares and circles that are repeated indeﬁnitely, her art contains rhythmic dimension, with each painting setting the stage for the next. Her work will be on display Jan. 14-29 at Main Street Arts, 613 Main St., Martinez. Visitors will have a chance to meet the artist during the show’s opening from 2-5 p.m. Jan. 14. For more information about the gallery and Pressler, visit www.mainstreetarts.net.

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One of Tina Pressler’s works to be on display at Main Street Arts gallery beginning next week.

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MARTINEZ, Calif. – A single vehicle collision near a tricky intersection in Martinez has taken the life of two local residents. According to California Highway Patrol (CHP), at about 9:57 a.m. last Friday, Dec. 30, emergency personnel responded to a report of a vehicle having collided with a concrete divider. The collision took place near the intersection of Highway 4 and I-680 southbound. Emergency personnel found the vehicle occupied by the driver, Jerry Erben, 79, of Martinez, and his wife Paula, 74. Both sustained major life threatening injuries during the collision, and both were transported to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek. Paula succumbed to her injuries that day, with Jerry ultimately succumbing to his injuries on Jan. 1. CHP ofﬁcials believe that, for unknown reasons, the COLLISION: Page 3

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Police Blotter 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.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 A Date Street resident hired a dog sitter while she

went out of town. The resident discovered the dog sitter had let the dog out of the house and that her credit card had been compromised. Coming home early to investigate, she found her house littered with other people’s check books. At 1:26 p.m., some kids were seen writing on the wall of the Hot Dog Depot on Ferry Street. I totally saw this coming. It was quite obvious. How did no-

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body notice? The writing was on the wall. A woman gave a stranger a ride to Warren Street. During the ride he kept asking for heroin and after the ride was over, he took her wallet. SAD.

Thursday, Dec. 29 Around 2 a.m., a Tuolumne Avenue residence was host to a possible fight between three to four women with items being thrown around the house. At 1:13 p.m., a woman in blue sweatpants was screaming and yelling in the middle of Ilene Street, blocking the roadway. She’s probably just exclaiming her joy for 2016 being over. The Virginia Hills Safeway was having troubles with a trespasser who continually came back into the store and into the employee-only area around 4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 30 At 12:38 a.m., a Shasta Drive resident could not get a woman to leave their house.

At 9:36 a.m., a large addition to a home was noticed being built on Canyon Way and the validity of a building permit was questioned. At 9:39 a.m., a man with a shaved head took $100 to $200 worth of razors from the CVS drugstore on Center Avenue. Geez, that is a lot of razors for a man whose head is already shaved. An aggressive panhandler was stationed outside of Safeway. When he was refused a donation he got agitated and started pacing in front of the store. At 12:51 p.m., a Green Street resident was yelled at by a man in grey jeans who was not me. At 1:05 p.m., a woman reported a theft of her purse after she got a ride originating in Martinez with its destination in Concord. At the start of the ride, the driver insisted the purse be placed in the trunk. After the ride was over, the driver refused to open the trunk and drove off. At 10:32 p.m., a bag

hanging from a tree was on fire on Arreba Street. The bag fell out of the tree. The tree was near a house.

Saturday, Dec. 31 A Toyota pickup truck was flashing its headlights and running stop signs at the marina around 6 p.m. At 7:07 p.m., a bicyclist fell off his bike and became unconscious on Green Street.

Sunday, Jan. 1 What a beautiful New Year folks.

Monday, Jan. 2 At 12:40 a.m., a loud party was heard on Berrellesa Street. At 9:49 a.m., a man with a bowl cut stole $10 worth of small bottles of wine from the CVS on Center Avenue. I would drink my sorrows away too if I had a bowl cut. Around 5 p.m., a man walked around the Lucky supermarket parking lot at-

tempting to sell a Yorkshire Terrier for $4,800 dollars.

Tuesday, Jan. 3 After sleeping in front of the store, a man in a burgundy jacket and orange shoes repeatedly trespassed the Safeway on Alhambra after being repeatedly walked out four to five times by employees. A man in gray sweatpants was reportedly bothering the taxis in front of the Amtrak station at 2:42 p.m. This man was identified as the same man who was told not to return to the station after using drugs in the bathroom. At 7:24 p.m., a Panda Express patron found their car passenger window smashed. The patron thought it might be related to being a Cowboys fan. Other car owners in the lot reported smashed windows and theft. Probably Cowboys fans as well. A man locked himself inside the Valero gas station bathroom on Alhambra Avenue for three hours.

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Morgan reviews Maui Waui & Cocoa Nut Stout By ELI MORGAN Special to the Tribune Maui Waui IPA, 6.5 percent ABV, Altamont Brewing Company, Livermore, California The pour isn’t very impressive, but that is OK because my interest quickly gets intercepted by the nose scent of tropical and rare Citrus flavors. The body is thin so it goes down like a tropical cocktail you had on vacation. The mouth feel and taste is really smooth and delicious. The finish really lets you know you’ve had a plethora of luscious rare hops. Very pleasantly hoppy, not bitter. It can be found on tap at the Hop Grenade in Concord. Cocoa Nut Stout, 8 percent ABV, Fieldwork Brewing Company, Berkeley, California This stout is a one-of-a-kind. It pours a deep, dark, black. The nose is full of roasted tropical coconut dipped in dark chocolate. The palate and whole mouth feels textures of coconut husks and cacao nibs. The finish is so luxurious your mouth feels like you just had a shot of Louie the XIII cognac. Toasty, oaky, cocoa coconut ... a wonderful experience. It can be found on tap at Sunol Ridge in Walnut Creek. Eli Morgan is a 43-year-old lifelong Martinez resident who has been actively beer hunting since 1992. In those days, you really had to get out of town in order to get a decent beer.

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driver overshot the I-680 ramp and drove his Chrysler sedan off the roadway, down a dirt embankment, continuing to travel until the vehicle collided with the concrete divider. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision, and the incident is still under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or events leading up to it is asked to contact CHP at (925) 646-4980.

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MARTINEZ, Calif. – Overcrowding at Contra Costa County Animal Services is always a problem, but the issue was made significantly worse Tuesday, Jan. 3, when 33 dogs came into the Martinez shelter. A post on Smart Paws Pet Resources’ Facebook page showed nine dogs crowded into one kennel at the Martinez shelter. The post was made on Wednesday along with an urgent call to potential adoptive families. “Only by seeing and sharing the crisis we face of homeless pets in our county can we make a difference, because everyone can do something,” the post read. “We need adopt-

ers and fosters to get these dogs out.” Not all of the dogs shown in the post were immediately available for adoption, with some awaiting health and behavioral screening, but the shelter has hundreds of dogs, cats, rabbits and even Guinea pigs ready for adoption. “Foster, adopt, donate to your favorite rescue, volunteer,” the post stated. To see a list of available animals, visit the shelter in person at 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez. Some of the animals are also available for view online at www.co.contra-costa. ca.us/59/Animal-Services. Remember to spay and neuter your pets!

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na development, and [I’m] just concerned about the impacts on property that is privately held but may be designated Open Space at this time,” she said during council comments near the end of the meeting. DeLaney asked City staff what the procedure is for considering initiative measures that could potentially be put before voters. Senior Assistant City Attorney Veronica Nebb said the City would study the proponents of the measure and ultimately order a report to analyze what the effects of the measure would be. That report would become public, she said, but would only be ordered after proponents of the measure

turn in verified signatures from Martinez voters declaring they want the proposed initiative to move forward. “So that report will take place before you call an election, or have the opportunity to call an election,” Nebb said. “There’s research to be done.” Councilman Mark Ross said the same question was asked of City staff during the closed session of the meeting. Ross asked if council could receive an expedited report on the proposed initiative. “A little bit of balance goes into [the question of] when do we pull the trigger on starting to look into the fine grain de-

tail of the measuring itself,” Nebb said. “We have this other timeline ticking in the background of the statutory requirements of the bill that transferred the marina to the City,” she added. That bill, specifically SB-1424, transferred control of the marina from the State to the City – a move in the right direction concerning possible marina improvements. But with that bill comes a deadline to adopt a Land Use Plan for the marina. It’s yet unknown what effect the proposed initiative would have on that Land Use Plan, or whether the proposed initiative will be put before Martinez voters.

Weather, Astronomical & Tides Wednesday, Jan. 11

Thursday, Jan. 12

44º / 38º Variable cloudiness

53º / 35º Mostly cloudy, rain possible

Sunrise / Sunset 7:24 a.m. / 5:08 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:24 a.m. / 5:09 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:24 a.m. / 5:10 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 2:52 p.m. / 5:23 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 3:47 p.m. / 6:25 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 4:49 p.m. / 7:21 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 5:53 p.m. / 7:21 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 9

Friday, Jan. 6

Saturday, Jan. 7

Sunday, Jan. 8

48º / 29º Periods of clouds, sun

48º / 33º Cloudy

50º / 36º Periods of rain

Sunrise / Sunset 7:25 a.m. / 5:04 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:25 a.m. / 5:05 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:25 a.m. / 5:06 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:25 a.m. / 5:07 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 2:02 p.m. / 4:16 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset 12:37 p.m. / 1:59 a.m. (FD) 1:17 p.m. / 3:08 a.m. (FD)

Tuesday, Jan. 10

56º / 37º 51º / 28º Mostly cloudy, rain possible Cloudy with rain possible

High Tides 7:49 a.m. (5.12 ft) 8:40 p.m. (3.81 ft)

High Tides 8:39 a.m. (5.41 ft) 9:59 p.m. (3.90 ft)

High Tides 9:29 a.m. (5.77 ft) 11:06 p.m. (4.17 ft)

High Tides 10:18 a.m. (6.07 ft)

High Tides 12:06 a.m. (4.43 ft) 11:06 a.m. (6.27 ft)

High Tides 1:01 a.m. (4.69 ft) 11:55 a.m. (6.37 ft)

High Tides 1:53 a.m. (4.86 ft) 12:44 p.m. (6.33 ft)

Low Tides 1:01 a.m. (.69 ft) 2:45 p.m. (.95 ft)

Low Tides 2 a.m. (1.12 ft) 3:55 p.m. (.46 ft)

Low Tides 3:02 a.m. (1.48 ft) 4:57 p.m. (0 ft)

Low Tides 4:04 a.m. (1.80 ft) 5:52 p.m. (-0.39 ft)

Low Tides 5:03 a.m. (2 ft) 6:44 p.m. (-0.62 ft)

Low Tides 6 a.m. (2.13 ft) 7:32 p.m. (-0.72 ft)

Low Tides 6:56 a.m. (2.17 ft) 8:18 p.m. (-0.72 ft)

Temperatures from AccuWeather. Astronomical information by U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department. Water levels measured from Martinez-Amorco Pier. (FD is Following Day; PD is Preceding Day.)

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Datebook Ongoing Pleine Aire Exhibit When: Month of December (through Jan. 7, 2017) Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Exhibit features local artists and local locations. Cost: Free Housing Workshop for Seniors When: Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Where: Contra Costa County Aging and Adult Services, 500 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Details: This Information and Assistance Program may be able to help with your housing search. Register and attend if you are a resident of Contra Costa County, a senior citizen that is homeless, if you’re in the process of eviction and could be homeless soon, your rent has or will be increased to an amount you cannot afford, or if you

are unable to use the Internet to locate or apply for housing. Info: (925) 229-8434 or 800-510-2020 to register. DC Solar Downtown Holiday Ice When: Now through Jan. 8, open 7 days a week Where: Downtown Martinez (near intersection of Ferry and Marina Vista Avenue). Details: Skating school, private and corporate parties, birthday parties, non-profit fundraisers, themed skate nights and more. Info: http://mainstreetmartinez.org

Saturday, Jan. 7 Free Backyard Composting Workshop When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 7 Where: City Hall, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez. Details: The City of Martinez is hosting free backyard composting workshops and offering high-quali-

ty compost bins for $58. Composting your yard trimmings and food scraps is easy, great for your yard and garden, kind to our environment and good for you too! Save money, save water, and conserve natural resources. Find out how – attend this free workshop. Registration is simple – just email compostrsvp@ cityofmartinez.org, or call (925) 372-3531. Special to this class will be a fun raffle for some great prizes, including a free compost bin and several “Sustainability Kits” to get your New Year off to a super start. Cost: Free Info: (925) 372-3531 or compostrsvp@cityofmartinez.org RollsDeep Film Festival When: Begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Where: Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: A celebration of the art of filmmaking, powered by Artcelerator.

Cost: $10 Info: www.artcelerator.org/ rollsdeep.html

Saturday, Jan. 14 Sons of Italy Diablo Valley Lodge #2167 Polenta Dinner When: 4:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Where: Martinez Veteran’s Hall, 930 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Dinner prepared by Catering by Cynthia. Buffet menu of: creamy polenta, grilled Italian sausages, meatballs with marinara sauce, Caesar salad, green beans with toasted hazelnuts and crumbled blue cheese with mustard vinaigrette, garlic bread, trio of mini desserts: key lime tarts, pineapple upside down cakes and chocolate truffles; iced tea, lemon water, coffee, and hot tea. Music and dancing with DJ Eddie Togonon to ‘50s music. Reservations required, seating limited. Cost: $20 per person, due in advance. Info: For reservations, contact Anne Mobley by Jan. 8

at (925) 788-8824 or whiterabbit531@sbcglobal.net. Main Street Arts Guest Artist Opening When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Where: Main Street Arts, 613 Main St., Martinez. Details: Guest Artist is Tina Pressler. Her work will be on display at the gallery from Jan. 14-29. Pressler is a California-based German artist and independent art instructor. She studies and collaborates with many artists throughout the U.S. and Europe, and has worked as a global peace mural facilitator for the Art Miles Mural Project. Selected prints of hers will be available at Pottery Barn in spring 2017. Cost: Free Details: www.mainstreetarts.net

Saturday, Jan. 28 Little Faith in Concert When: 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. Details: “Little Faith” will

bring their high-energy blend of Soul, Blues and Gospel music to Armando’s on Saturday, Jan. 28. Little Faith, whose members have performed with, Robin Thicke, Etta James, Carly Simon, Natalie Cole and others, are touring in support of their latest album release, “Eternity.” The Skyrocket Records release was produced by Michael Baker, long-time musical director for Whitney Houston, and features a mix of traditional roots gospel music and old school R&B. Little Faith’s soulful sound, fueled by three powerful lead vocalists and an explosion of gospel organ has been described by LA Weekly’s Jonny Whiteside as: “First-rate musicianship and crafty song selection…deep-scouring, soul-stirring joy-spreading.” Pasadena Weekly says Little Faith’s live shows are “Legitimate cause for celebration in the way three powerful voices can supportively differ yet blend.” Cost: $15 Info: www.armandosmartinez.com or www.littlefaithmusic.com

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DA, weed, Pine Meadow, marijuana & beavers – oh my! By E. CLARK Martinez Tribune

ontra Costa County District Attorney Mark Peterson is still in hot water over the misuse of $66,373 in campaign funds, but that water isn’t exactly at a rolling boil. The Enforcement Division of the Fair Political Practices Com-

mission postponed its meeting, originally scheduled for Dec. 15, to a yet-to-be-revealed date this month. At the meeting, the FPPC will have the option to approve an agreement with Peterson accepting his apology and the $45,000 fine already imposed by the commission. I’m still at a loss as to why the well-paid DA would use cam-

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paign funds for things like lunches and movie tickets. He said in a statement that he “considered the money a loan,” and that he kept track of the expenses with the intention of paying them back over time. But isn’t that what credit cards are for? I guess his method spared any added interest! I’m also surprised by the silence surrounding the DA’s transgressions. One would think Martinez residents would push back against Peterson’s blatant disregard of the state’s Political Reform Act. It is a law, and he’s at the head of an agency charged with the task of upholding the law. Yet only Bill Schilz of Martinez has publicly come forward with a letter to the editor regarding the DA’s infractions. Maybe folks aren’t speaking out because Peterson is a nice guy who appears to be on the up and up. Or maybe it’s because the money was supposedly spent on cell phone bills and Chinese food. If the credit card statements included Ashley Madison affair accounts or casino cash withdrawals, maybe we’d all be a little more incensed? The public isn’t the only body staying mum on the issue. I haven’t heard a peep from the Board of Supervisors on this issue. Why? They oversee our County agencies, and one would think each member would take a public stand on this. I guess it’s easier staying quiet and out of the fray, but I’d like to think we’re electing people with backbone. Perhaps that isn’t the case? ...

h, boy. Another “Pine Meadows” is afoot with the ballot initiative detailed on page one of this edition. I’m going to express my opinion here, and I know it may not be a popular one with the “Friends” groups, but that’s what this page is for. If you have a rebuttal, an explanation, a clarification or a public plea, I encourage you to write to admin@martineztribune.com, and I’ll publish your responses here in future editions. I believe there’s a war on private property in and around Martinez, and that war needs to end pronto. Our City Council and

Planning Commission allowed it to start by delaying the sale and/ or development of the former Pine Meadow Golf Course, and now a certain faction of citizens believe it’s their right to tell private property owners what they can and cannot do with their properties. Somebody somewhere in a position of power should have stood up long ago and referenced the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause, which states private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation. Now, I know there are proponents of this latest ballot initiative that’ll spout pie-in-the-sky budget figures, including monies the City will again tell them are unavailable for use. They’ll say they “want the best” for the property owners and all involved. They may even mean it, and I believe some of them do. But it’s time to look these folks in the eyes and tell them what they’re doing – and that is spending gross amounts of City time and funds combating issues in ways that are productive to no one. It is a good and noble cause to wish to preserve open space and save lands for public use. For that, we should commend the “Friends” groups. But to delay or prevent the sale or use of private property and expect the property owners to bear the brunt is not only wrong, but also illegal. Yes, it may be expensive and difficult to litigate, but the Pine Meadow issue is still afloat, and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the City of Martinez is the subject of a major lawsuit for keeping the Dean family in the lurch for so long. About seven years and over 70 public meetings, if memory serves right. That’s ludicrous! Readers, don’t you find it disconcerting to think that some random person or group of people can suddenly have the right to alter the use of your private property, simply by convincing enough registered voters – usually in hasty conversations in grocery store parking lots – to side with them and that their opinions of what should be done with your land are valid? That’s downright scary! And it’s happening right now, right here in Martinez. And

pretty soon, it won’t just be happening to the Dean family or the owners of DeNova Homes. Now, I’m not a policy maker by any stretch, but if something like this latest initiative were to actually be put to a vote, it should include some kind of language stating the new land uses would only take effect after the current properties are sold. Meaning current property owners’ land uses would be “grandfathered” in, and their land wouldn’t suddenly be under the control of others and for public use. The buyers, however, would enter into those sales knowing full well the allowable uses of the property. That seems fair, doesn’t it? Again, I love open space, and I’m thankful for all that we have here in Martinez. It’s a major part of what makes Martinez pleasant and beautiful. But the Constitution takes property rights pretty seriously, and we should too. There’s also a lot to be said about being good to others and not infringing upon others’ rights to seek happiness and, under the confines of the law, do what they please with their own property.

arijuana smells awful, and poses public health and safety issues such as impaired driving. I’m wondering how long it’ll take before support groups like “Mothers Against Marijuana” will form, if they haven’t already. It will be interesting to note, a few years down the line as the data becomes available, how many lives are lost on public roadways due to intoxicated drivers. Not drunk drivers, but high drivers (my apologies for not knowing a better term). The nation has spent decades and millions of dollars educating the public about the dangers of drunk driving. Will we have to start all over again with marijuana education? I believe so. Call me uptight or too conservative or whatever you will, but I believe passing Prop 64 was a mistake we may eventually regret. I think the suggestion made by Councilwoman Noralea Gipner at the last City Council meeting regarding the allowance of a dis-

pensary in Martinez is a bad idea. Having a dispensary here will not stop those wishing to grow marijuana locally. It might, in fact, encourage them, having a nearby supply outlet. And anyway, those that need weed for medical or other purposes can have it delivered to their door within the hour. I say NO to a Martinez dispensary. And you know what they say about putting the genie back in the bottle.... We really don’t need that here, do we? I’m appalled enough at the amount of people I’ve seen drunkenly stumble from one bar to the next only to then get behind the wheel of a car in a foolish attempt to drive themselves home. It happens frequently on the streets of downtown Martinez. Don’t believe me? Tailgate downtown for a few hours and keep your eyes out. I usually notice it while on late-night walks with the dog. Disturbing.

have one more likely unpopular opinion to share with you this week. And again, I hope you’ll write in and give me the ol’ one-two should you feel I’ve got it wrong. But with the resurgence of the beavers, the upper regions of the creek have become utter cesspools. When the poor critters had died off and disappeared and the city removed the clever “Beaver Deceiver” that allowed limited water flow through their dams, the creek was clean and running, albeit very shallow at times. Several species of fish were seen migrating upstream, and that awful pungent smell that once again permeates the creek was gone for a time. I love wildlife and understand beavers are a keystone species that have helped return many other fading species to the lower regions of the creek, but their dams are wreaking havoc on everything to the south. Surely there’s a solution that will keep the tides flowing and cleaning out the waterway south of their dams. It just needs to be bigger than the Beaver Deceiver. Any suggestions? Email letters, columns and other contributions to admin@ martineztribune.com.

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Sports Alhambra girls win Jamboree; 11th in a row By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune It was clear from the get go that Friday night’s championship game of the West Coast Jamboree Quartz bracket was not going to go the rest of the tournament had gone for the Lady Bulldogs. There was no 30-point plus win, but the Bulldog girls battled against a physical Cheyenne-North Las Vegas side that hung tough for four quarters. The Bulldogs’ 56-48 win on Dec. 30, clinched them their third West Coast Jamboree plaque in the last four years. More importantly the girls rebounded from a slow start in the first half to get the win. “What I told my girls is we knew going in that they’re a physical team. We told them that if we don’t match their intensity we’re not going to get the calls we expect,” said coach Jason Bautista. “We kind of went stride for stride with them, basket for basket, turnover for turnover.” Even despite the less than stellar start, Alhambra only found themselves down a single point at the halftime interval. In a first half that saw 11 lead changes, neither team looked like it was playing its best game. But the aptly-named Desert Shields were dominating the boards and just looked stronger than Alhambra. However only two scorers for the Bulldogs had more than two points going into the half, sophomore’s Bry Waters and Abby Brown. Waters lead the team with 20 points on the night. At the break Bautista told his team, “‘I think we’ve seen their best.’ Our conditioning will kick in, and I think it comes down to basketball IQ.” Aggressive play from the Desert Shields, allowed the Bulldogs to make some adjustments. In the first half they jumped passing lanes in attempt to steal the ball. Bautista said it wasn’t about who could

Bulldog boys battle back to beat Capuchino By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune

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In a sign of great sportsmanship, the two teams that played in the West Coast Jamboree Quartz finale stopped for a photo after the game. Alhambra beat Cheyenne-North Las Vegas 56-48 on Dec. 30, 2016.

make the play, but who could make the better play. It was his team who made the better play. Straight out of the gate, the Bulldogs went on a 9-0 run after Cheyenne’s Marisha Harden nailed a three-pointer for the opening field goal of the half. It was Brown who sparked the run with a steal and basket, before dishing the ball to a cutting Karissa Wiebalk on the following possession. Then Wiebalk herself delivered the blow that forced a timeout from Cheyenne by hitting an uncontested three-pointer. “Abby played an amazing game tonight. She sees the floor well, and she made good basketball decisions based on what the defense was giving her,” Bautista said. Brown had 15 points on the night. That 9-0 run opened up the score, but it also created a more free-flowing style of pace to the game that favored the more conditioned Bulldogs. That’s what Bautista

wanted. The second 9-0 run put the game away. “Those 9-0 runs definitely stretched the game out. We had to make sure we honed in defensively to stop them from going to the hoop,” Bautista said. Alhambra built up a lead that topped out at 15 points with only three minutes left on the clock, but they were still left with work to do. They withstood an onslaught in the final three minutes, but because they had built up such a big lead, Cheyenne was forced to launch a ton of jump shots. Something that just wasn’t in their arsenal. So even though they were outscored in the final three minutes 7-2, the Lady Dogs held on to win the tournament and collect their 11th win in a row. “What we’re going to have to do is come back Monday, be humble, and want to be able to get better, Bautista said. “Tonight we got better as a basketball team.”

Alhambra’s longest lead on Wednesday afternoon only lasted 58.1 seconds. But luckily for them they were the most important 58 seconds of the game: the last 58. The Bulldogs’ 71-68 come from behind win over Capuchino-San Bruno on Jan. 4 saw them start their year off in style. After trailing throughout the entire contest, they only allowed a single field goal in the final three minutes of game time to snatch the win. From the get go the Mustangs came out launching long-range shots. On the night they converted eight shots from three-point range. At the end of the first quarter backto-back long balls from seniors Marquez Mozeke and Brian Grealish turned a one-point lead for Alhambra into a five-point deficit. That run continued, and allowed Capuchino to double their lead. The Mustangs jumped out to leads as big as 11 points before Alhambra could answer back. But when they did it came from one of their seniors, Jordyn Eglite. The 6-foot-4 big man was kept quiet early on as both teams urged the game u DOGS: Page 8

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the tournament. She scored 16 points in the ﬁrst game against Chowchilla on Dec. 28, 2016, while also providing six rebounds, three assists and four steals. She also scored 13 points in the second game of the tournament against Kennedy-Richmond, while collecting ﬁve rebounds, four steals and two assists.

However, the contribution that earned her the Athlete of the Week Award was her defense. “She did quite a bit of scoring, but at the same time she held down defensively and kept our nucleus intact,” said coach Jason Bautista. In the ﬁnal game of the tournament Lara had only two points, but she added seven rebounds and ﬁve steals on the other side of the ball.

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Lady Dogs beat Division III opponent Kennedy 70-31 By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune After Alhambra’s 70-31 win over Kennedy-Richmond, Jason Bautista inquired as to how the team did from the free throw line. The answer: 0/10 from the line in the first quarter alone. “Make sure you put that in print,” Bautista said. “I want them to see that.” Thats the level the program has ascended to almost overnight for some of us. But for the team, the results come as a result of a summer and fall program that changed the team. Now, staring down the barrel at a 10-game winning streak and a title game against an unknown Las Vegas opponent. Kennedy was one of the sides that lined up well with Alhambra due to their tenacity in defense, but their composure was lacking. The Eagles hung with the Bulldogs for about a quarter, but a pull up jumper by senior Lani Lara put Alhambra up seven before the first interval. That was with Alhambra’s abysmal showing from the free-throw line.

But they created enough turnovers and caused Kennedy enough trouble so that even if they weren’t sinking their shots from the foul line, they got the other team in trouble. Only three minutes into the second quarter Kennedy had a player foul out of the game, while as a team they had 11 team fouls. Alhambra went on a 15-3 run highlighted by big efforts from Bry Waters, who again lead the way in scoring in the first half. Waters gashed the Kennedy defense of fast breaks, and showed an impressive bit of speed when she turned the corner on defenders who looked to have the angle to close her off before getting to the basket. Up 18 at halftime, the Bulldogs came out of the break with the same fast offense. A 17-0 run blitzed the Eagles directly from the break. Senior Saelym Schmidt opened the run with a wing-jumper, and added her first three-pointer of the run to cap it off. The run encompassed the entire quarter, and not only did Alhambra not allow Kennedy to score, they didn’t

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Sophomore Bry Waters runs down the right side of the court as Kennedy’s Ukiah Ware matches her stride for stride in defense. Alhambra would win the game by a score of 70-31 in the second round match up on Dec. 29, 2016.

even have an attempt from the free throw line. Kennedy scored first to start the fourth quarter, with an energized Jermila McElroy leading the way. The 5-foot4 sophomore didn’t quit and fired up shot after shot, while

also driving off a crowd off Bulldogs in an effort to get to the basket. Unfortunately her efforts were useless. Although the Bulldogs couldn’t fully get the 40-point lead needed to get the running clock going, they set-

tled in and outscored Kennedy 13-11 despite not really having much to play for. The win put the Bulldogs in the final of the West Coast Jamboree against Cheyenne-Las Vegas, NV, a game that took place on Dec. 30.

Alhambra outscore Chowchilla in Jamboree opener By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s girls basketball team rolled to their ninth win in a row when they beat the visiting Chowchilla Tribe on Dec. 28, 2016, in the opener of the Quartz Bracket of the West Coast Jamboree. After a formidable run of unbeaten results, the West Coast Jamboree was meant to offer an increased level of competition for the Bulldogs. But they swept aside Chowchilla 65-30 in the tournament opener with ease. Sophomore Bry Waters had 10 points in the first quarter alone as Alhambra gashed the Tribe’s defense on the fast break. Waters accounted for half of the Bulldogs’ scoring in the quarter, and allowed the team to open up a 20-8 lead. Abby Brown contributed four assists to cutting runners in the first quarter alone. A bit rocked, Chowchilla didn’t really seem to know what hit them. But they regrouped in the second quarter and put together a better display defensively. Or at least so they thought. The Bulldogs didn’t go about try to out-shoot the Tribe in the second quarter. Instead they worked the ball into Kiera Rios, who converted a pair of three-point plays in the quarter.

Hammer leads the way with 23 points in win

Senior Lani Lara did so as well. The guard drained along-range jumper for three, then picked off a sloppy pass with only seconds on the clock and laid it in to energize her team. Chowchilla couldn’t rebound from the attack, nor could they rebound during the game. They turned the ball over three times in the third quarter before calling a timeout to calm things down. At that point the Bulldogs were in full on cruise control, and could see the light at the end of the tunnel. A three-pointer from senior Karissa Wiebalk activated the running clock, while the Tribe was forced to shoot a plethora of ill-advised jump shots just to pad the stat line and make the result look less lopsided. Not something that was easy to achieve considering the Bulldogs won by 35. The win allowed the Bulldogs to move on and take on the winner of the Orland and Kennedy-Richmond game. The Eagles from Kennedy High beat Orland by a score of 55-51. Chowchilla went on to lose to Orland by a single point in a 34-33 thriller on Dec. 29. The Tribe were finally rewarded for their efforts when they took 7th place after beating Emery-Emeryville on Dec. 30 for their loan win of the tournament.

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Alhambra senior Saelym Schmidt rises to the basket in the Bulldogs’ 55-30 win over Chowchilla High School in the opening game of the Quartz Bracket of the 2016 West Coast Jamboree on Dec. 28, 2016.

into a breakneck pace. But Elite converted on an and one to cut the lead to only four points. But more importantly he began to establish himself as a threat. Up until that point the Bulldog offense came from Wyatt Hammer. The sophomore led all scorers with 10 points at the half, and then again at full time with 23 on the night. He had more scoring help after halftime. The first four points of the half came from the hands of Eglite, starting with a deft sky hook that he dropped in with hands in his face. Those were the first of 14 points in the second half alone. He finished with 18 on the night. At 40-40, Eglite’s basket tied the game for the first time, but that was erased quickly by a couple of quick transition lay ups by Capuchino’s Grealish. Alhambra made it’s first real run at the lead when Thomas McDonald nailed a long three-pointer to bring Alhambra within two points. The San Bruno side again built up their lead however, to enter the fourth quarter still up by four points at 57-53. A big three-pointer by Hammer set the tone for the quarter, and a pair of free throws from Kinrick Todd tied things up at 60-60. Capuchino wouldn’t take the lead again. Appropriately it was Hammer who got the Bulldogs the lead they wouldn’t relinquish. He hit a couple of three throws to give Alhambra a lead with 58.1 seconds. In the final 58.1 important seconds where the Bulldogs had their only lead of the night, their was a lot of pressure for them to hold onto their lead. Smartly, Capuchino’s Mozeke drew a foul with two seconds on the clock from beyond the arc. Alhambra coach Chris Petiti took a timeout after the second free throw that effectively ‘iced’ the shooter, and he missed his third effort to all but secure the Bulldog lead. By the time Hammer knocked down his final two shots from the free throw line, only a last ditch miracle could save the Mustangs. It didn’t come, and the wild shot by Mozeke hit the back board before rolling off the court, the same way Capuchino did.

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Trustee and Probate Sales. Complimentary Property Evaluation and Fair Market Analysis Provided. Michael Brionez, Broker, J. Rockcli ealtors, 925 288 0477, michaelbrionez.com.

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SHELL GAS STATION and convenience store for sale, great location in Folsom, next to busy DMV, schools, biz district. Leave msg, (928) 377-7579.

Fuel/Wood/Oil

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE Oak/hardwood mix. Cords or half cords. Deliver on Saturdays. (925) 229-4999.

Legal Notices

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): eConnection. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1297 Kansas Circle, Concord, CA 94521. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bayarmaa Havel, 1297 Kansas Circle, Concord, CA 94521. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁcti tious business name(s) listed above on 12/21/16. /s/ Bayarmaa Havel. Statement ﬁled with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Dec. 27, 2016. Published: Dec. 30, 2016; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 2017 ______________________________________________________________________-__

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): C C CARRIER. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 106 Aralia Ct, Hercules, CA 94547. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GURDIP CHAHUHAN, 106 Aralia Ct, Hercules, CA 94547. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ GURDIP CHAUHAN (MANAGING MEMBER). Statement ﬁled with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 3, 2017. Published: Jan. 6, 13, 20,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): HR CARRIER. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 172 Oxford St, Hercules, CA 94547. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HARPAL SINGH, 172 Oxford St, Hercules, CA 94547. ROHIT DHIR, 2 Harrison Ct, Richmond, CA 94803. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name s listed above on NA. /s/ HARPAL SINGH. Statement ﬁled with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 4, 2017. Published: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017.

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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Too many holiday cheers can put your energy levels in arrears. In the week to come you may find that you enjoy being with some people, but other ones eat up too much of your time. Balance work with play. TAURUS (April 20May 20): Your creative talents may be best displayed when teamed up with another person. In the upcoming week you may be attending several social functions where you can display your people skills and flair for the artistic. GEMINI (May 21June 20): Your head may be buzzing with new ideas in the week ahead. Creative and imaginative mental images can be applied in practical ways. You may enjoy making some handicrafts or homemade holiday treats. CANCER (June 21July 22): You may have some clout if you get out and about. Sitting home watching TV won’t bring you the attention or the enjoyment that you crave. In the week ahead head off to public functions with your special someone. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Peer pressure can push your buttons. With a holiday on this week’s calendar you may be required to attend one too many social gatherings. Some business matters are top priority and will not withstand passing distractions. VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22): You may flirt until it hurts as this week unfolds. People will be delighted with your aptitude for good, clean harmless fun. Working, doing things, or going places with congenial

companions is at the top of your to-do list. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A holiday outing in the week ahead might act like magic bullet that revives your spirits. It isn’t the opinion of parents, family or a sweetheart that counts but the verdict of the person staring back at you in the mirror. SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21): It’s the thought that counts. If your aim is to impress, attending to someone’s needs is a much better option than mere money or token gifts. In the week ahead you may tune in on what your partner really requires. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ask for advice if you want something nice. This week your bank account may shrink under a barrage of bills and last minute gift giving. However, someone’s wise counsel can make you a bundle if you listen closely. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may inadvertently put your foot in your mouth early in the week. However, forgiveness is easy to find. Get in touch with relatives at a great distance or friends close at hand to display your generosity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will wonder where the money went when you come home from shopping and it is all spent. As this week unfolds you can find a very good use for your savvy business and financial skills. Balance your checkbook. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Holiday entertainments are odds with efficiency. During the week ahead you may be tempted to take a long lunch or to go home early. You will have to make up for it with extra effort somewhere along the line.

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Crossword ACROSS 1 Parlor action 5 Dorm peer leaders: Abbr. 8 Lidless container 14 Palm that produces purple berries 15 CPR giver 16 Missouri River city 17 “You don’t look a day over 29,” probably 19 One may use a teleprompter 20 IM guffaw 21 Hustled 23 Points in math class 24 Didn’t come to pass 28 Chorus for the villain 29 “Dang!” 30 Fellow 31 Drink with sushi 32 Cow or sow 35 Flooring phrase 40 Promos 41 General organization? 42 Tetra holder 43 Reining word 44 “Given the circumstances ...” 47 So as not to be noticed 51 Stories of the ages 52 Invalidate 53 Vacation destination 56 Wanted badly 59 Device for exposing the end of 17-, 24-, 35- or 47-Across 61 __ Pie 62 Great Basin native 63 Orkin victim 64 Pull out of the water 65 TD’s half-dozen 66 Gorillas, e.g. DOWN 1 Go through a lot of tissues 2 Tunnel effect 3 Help from behind 4 Gather dust 5 “I can __” 6 __ curiae: friend of the court 7 Tough to climb 8 Nav. noncom 9 Word before base or ball 10 Kingdoms 11 Skywalker associate, familiarly 12 Monastic garment 13 Inducing the willies

18 Sea eagles 22 Kitchen dweller of song 25 Spanish 101 verb 26 Cook quickly, in a way 27 Half-note feature 28 Obey 30 Campus no. 31 Farm home 32 Unit between levels 33 Prince in “Frozen” 34 Large grazer 36 Cowardly Lion player 37 Bouncy pace 38 Missouri River city 39 Sundance Kid’s girlfriend 43 Boll eater 44 Actor Will of “The Lego Movie” 45 Many diner dishes 46 Not working 47 Stress-related ailment, possibly 48 Language on a longship 49 16th-century circumnavigator 50 Turn out 54 Prepare for a shot 55 Song and dance

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