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Alhambra High School Softball Team member Cara DiMercurio (at right) helps the Lady Bulldogs to a win over Newark Memorial on Saturday, June 4, 2016.

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City to institute sign pick-up fees

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Owners to be ﬁned for campaign, yard sale & other signage up too long By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune

By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – JRR Construction Co. was fined $4,050 for its role in a gravel truck accident that took the life of a Martinez woman and her unborn child on March 23, 2015. But a year later, the matter still remains unresolved as San Mateo-based JRR Construction opted to appeal the fine last August. No hearing date has yet been set to hear the firm’s challenge of the citation issued by the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA). JRR refused to comment for this story. Lifelong Martinez resident Lindsey Combs, 32, who was two months pregnant at the time of the accident, was killed when a big-rig trailer tipped and spilled its contents onto her vehicle as she was moving her vehicle at the request of workers at the scene along Shell Avenue. Cal/OSHA determined that

Politics

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Campaign signage along Pacheco Boulevard, including home-made signs.

Every election season, candidate signage of all sizes and messages, like weeds, start sprouting along roadsides as well as on poles and fence lines throughout the area. In the waning days of an election, it never fails that the numbers of unsightly signs increase. But now, the clock is ticking for candidates and their supporters to not only remember where campaign signs that dot the city and county landscape were placed, but go out and remove them. Within the city limits of Martinez, signage must be removed no later than 10 days after the

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election, while the county requirement is 90 days. Dave Scola, the city’s Director of Public Works, noted the candidates or their supporters have been pretty good, by and large, when it comes to retrieving signs. After that 10 day period, Scola said candidates are given a call to remind them that their signage is still up and it needs to come down within a couple of days. Under the current system, candidates are only charged a fee for recovery and storage costs if Public Works staff has to go out to get the signs and hold them at the City yard for candidates who want them back. Otherwise, campaign signs that go uncollected by their owners are now simply picked up and disposed of by Public Works staff. Deputy City Clerk Mercy Cabral acknowledged this is a ﬁnancial loss to the city. But candidates are forewarned that this practice will change in the near future. Cabral said whether or not candidates want their signs back, they will be charged a fee if city workers have to go out and pick up signage. “We have not decided how much that fee will be,’’ she said, but it will happen soon in order to update literature that candidates receive from the City about dates and regulations for erecting campaign signs. According to Contra Costa County Public Works CustomSIGNS: Page 3

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The Cobra Day Car Show June 4, 2016, near the Cobra Experience museum on Arnold Drive in Martinez. The museum, which highlights the history of Ford and Shelby American cars from the 1960s, will open for its next public event on Sunday, June 19, for a special Father’s Day luncheon. Doors open at 11 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Visit www.cobraexperience.org for more information.

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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.

Tuesday, May 31 A suspicious woman was reported to have been yelling and cussing at no one in particular around 4:15 p.m. near the Martinez Chamber of Commerce on Marina Vista Avenue. At 4:27 p.m., a shoplifter was suspected to have taken $80 worth of blood pressure medicine from the Nob Hill supermarket. He was restrained into the manager’s office after a fight with an employee. An apparent homemade arrow fell from the sky and landed into an Ortega Drive resident’s backyard, sticking into the lawn.

A transient woman whose belongings were beside her in a baby stroller was reported to have been screaming about government conspiracies at the Amtrak station near 8 p.m. The truth is out there. At 11 p.m., a burglary allegedly took place at the Virginia Hills Safeway supermarket when two trucks went to the back of the store and stole five bales of cardboard, which can be traded for gold on the black market, I assume.

Wednesday, June 1 Three people reportedly got their truck stuck in the water at the marina near midnight. A man purportedly threw trash cans at passersby at the corner of Alhambra Avenue and Main Street at 5:36 a.m. A woman was allegedly kicked out of the Copper Skillet restaurant for yelling and screaming. She was probably just exclaiming her love for a good meal.

At 10 p.m., four men were observed around a bonfire, cooking in the back parking lot of the John Muir Inn. Those in-room microwaves just do not cut it sometimes.

Thursday, June 2 At 12:44 a.m., a man on Alhambra Avenue reported that someone was outside screaming at him. At 1:30 p.m., a man allegedly stole two phones from the AT&T store on Arnold Drive. The two phones were worth $1,500 combined. Two men were “yelling at the moon” in the Main Street Plaza at 1:37 p.m. Another man was running back and forth across Alhambra Avenue while screaming at 9:20 p.m.

Friday, June 3 A woman was allegedly yelling and cursing near the Martinez Yacht Club at 9:47 a.m. A man in a hospital gown

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was reportedly talking to himself and laying down on the sidewalk in front of the county hospital on Alhambra Avenue around 3 p.m.. Two people were locked into the bathrooms at Cappy Ricks Park on Brown Street, for about two hours. At 8:16 p.m., a picture frame was purportedly thrown at a car that was occupied. I am still trying to figure out the symbolism. A suspicious man was reported at the Quik Stop Market on Alhambra Avenue. The man appeared to be under the influence, swinging a baton around and acting erratic. Life is hard for drum majors past high school.

Saturday, June 4 Around 5 a.m., a man reportedly attempted to steal a fan and air freshener from the John Muir Inn. When confronted, he threw the stolen items onto the ground and claimed he had a knife.

A couple had a verbal fight that escalated when a man pushed a woman. It then de-escalated when the man went into the Starbucks on Main Street, presumably to order a relaxing chai tea. Another assault was reported at 3:10 p.m. A woman slapped, pushed, and threw meatloaf at a man in his residence. Was the meatloaf that bad? A pickup truck was observed to be driving erratically, nearly hitting other cars, when it reached its destination at the Virginia Hills Safeway where the driver was seen buying “more alcohol.”

Sunday, June 5 Around 12:50 a.m., a white Ford Explorer was reportedly driving on two rims with sparks flying from underneath the car. At 2:47 a.m., a group of four juveniles were loudly walking on Ridgewood Drive where one of them was heard screaming, “Don’t tell my

parents I’m drunk!” At 10:20 p.m., a customer at the Front Room restaurant on Main Street refused to pay for his dinner because he did not have enough money.

Monday, June 6 At 1:20 p.m., a man wearing a white jersey with a letter on it purportedly was grasping at poles on Alhambra Avenue in order to stay on his feet because he looked like he was drunk. Near 5 p.m., two juveniles were allegedly throwing candy at people from the roof of a building at the corner of Main Street and Estudillo Street. I am sad I missed the free candy throwing. What sounded like a fight was heard on Alhambra Avenue and Main Street around 11:15 p.m. One of the fighters reportedly said, “I’m going to kill you.” Arrest logs available at http://martineztribune.com.

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Glover in run-off with Avila Farias By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune Disappointed yes, but at the same time not surprised was Federal Glover’s perspective as he now looks toward November when he will be in a run-off for his 5th District seat on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors against AnaMarie Avila Farias. With such a large field of candidates, Glover expected the vote to be splintered. The two candidates finished one-two, respectively, in the five-person race with Glover besting the field with 8,791 votes or 35.6 per-

cent of the 24,800 ballots cast. Avila Farias followed with 7,649 votes or 31.8 percent. “I am excited about being number one in this large contingent,’’ said Glover. “Now I am looking forward to going through in November and continuing the job I have been elected to do.’’ Despite having to go forward with the run-off, that did not diminish Glover’s confidence that he is still the right person for the position at this time. He noted while his challenger speaks of the housing affordability issue and works in that industry, he emphasized work is be-

ing accomplished to address that concern throughout the county. Similarly, he cited the progress to address issues related to the Highway 4 corridor. Along with improvements to the region’s infrastructure, such as the widening projects, he also pointed to dollars being brought in to bring relief to related issues from one end of the county to the other. “I will be sharing a clear picture of work I have done and my visions for the future, and that will all be part of my message,’’ he said. Avila Farias could not be reached for comment for this story.

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er Service Coordinator Carrie Ricci, the majority of campaign signage that shows around the county also is picked up by the responsible party after the election. “If signs are placed in the public right of way in unincorporated County and is a safety issue, the Public Works Department will pick up the sign,’’ she said. “We hold onto the signs for approximately 90 days and charge $75 per sign at pick up.’’ If it’s not an immediate safety issue, the signs are left and Public Works will contact the sign’s owner to pick it up. The majority of campaign signage is picked up by the responsible party after the election. Ricci noted that depending on the materials contained in the signs, efforts are made to recycle the signage. The expectation for these types of temporary signs also goes for Realtor signs and other advertisements such as garage sales and estate sales, Ricci said.

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“prior to and during the course of the investigation, including but not limited to March 23, 2015, the employer did not make a thorough survey of the conditions of the work site to determine the predictable hazards to employees and safeguards necessary to prosecute the work brought about by the unloading operation of the dump truck in a safe manner on a sloped and uneven ground with inadequate space.’’ JRR Construction was contracted to demolish and build a half-mile stretch sidewalk along Shell Avenue known as the “Shell Avenue Pedestrian/ Bicycle Improvement Project.” The truck’s owner, Daryl

Crocket, from Greg’s Trucking Service, who was not cited by state investigators, had rented the trailer that tipped. The driver was raising the trailer to dump the gravel when the rig tipped onto Combs’ car that was still in her own driveway. Moments before, Combs had been asked to move her car by work crew members, according to Martinez Police. “This surely is not the cost of a human life,’’ said Erika Monterroza, a spokeswoman for the Department of Industrial Relations, of the $4,050 fine imposed in this case. Monterroza emphasized that Cal/OSHA does not do

criminal investigations. Rather, the fine in this case, regarded as “serious,” reflects the civil process that has been set by the legislature. Regardless of the size of the company, $25,000 is the maximum fine that could be imposed. A check of previous actions against JRR Construction showed a prior “serious’’ incident in June 2010 at a Gilroy project site incident that resulted with a $2,025 fine. A pair of other infractions filed against the company since 2009 totaled $150 and $200 respectively. Monterroza described the company’s safety track record

as “not remarkable.’’ In the wake of the tragedy, relatives established a pair of fundraisers. One set up to help bring relatives from Montana to California for the funeral raised $6,290, and the second one (www.gofundme.com/ lindseycombs) was collecting funds to help pay for funeral expenses and establish an education fund for Combs’ daughter, Lyric. As of June 6, $17,923 had been raised. A check of court filings in the Contra Costa County Superior Court showed no civil actions were initiated by the family against the construction company in the wake of the accident.

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Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, June 10

Saturday, June 11

Sunday, June 12

Monday, June 13

Tuesday, June 14

Wednesday, June 15

Thursday, June 16

75º / 51º Mostly sunny & cool

79º / 51º Mostly sunny

83º / 56º Plenty of sun

86º / 51º Sunshine

88º / 49º Full day of sunshine

90º / 45º Full day of sunshine

85º / 56º Sunny

Sunrise / Sunset 5:45 a.m. / 8:31 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 5:45 a.m. / 8:32 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 5:45 a.m. / 8:33 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 5:46 a.m. / 8:33 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 1:31 p.m. / 1:56 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 2:27 p.m. / 2:27 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 3:22 p.m. / 2:57 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 4:16 p.m. / 3:30 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 5:11 p.m. / 4:05 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset 11:37 a.m. / 12:54 a.m. (FD) 12:35 p.m. / 1:26 a.m. (FD) High Tides 5:41 a.m. (4.53 ft) 7:54 p.m. (4.76 ft)

High Tides 6:51 a.m. (4 ft) 8:44 p.m. (4.79 ft)

High Tides 8:12 a.m. (3.61 ft) 9:32 p.m. (4.89 ft)

High Tides 9:31 a.m. (3.45 ft) 10:16 p.m. (5.02 ft)

High Tides 10:40 a.m. (3.45 ft) 10:55 p.m. (5.18 ft)

High Tides 11:42 a.m. (3.58 ft) 11:28 p.m. (5.32 ft)

High Tides 12:37 p.m. (3.74 ft) 11:57 p.m. (5.48 ft)

Low Tides 12:21 a.m. (1.97 ft) 1 p.m. (-0.30 ft)

Low Tides 1:28 a.m. (1.80 ft) 1:46 p.m. (0 ft)

Low Tides 2:38 a.m. (1.54 ft) 2:35 p.m. (.33 ft)

Low Tides 3:47 a.m. (1.15 ft) 3:22 p.m. (.69 ft)

Low Tides 4:49 a.m. (.72 ft) 4:09 p.m. (1.02 ft)

Low Tides 5:44 a.m. (.33 ft) 4:53 p.m. (1.38 ft)

Low Tides 6:33 a.m. (.03 ft) 5:34 p.m. (1.74 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 Friday, June 10 “Nature” at Martinez Gallery When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 10 Where: Martinez Gallery, 610 Court St. Martinez. Details: Stop in and meet the artists, see the new work and enjoy light refreshments. The current show – Dreams – will be on display through May. Recently four new artists were juried into the gallery: Cheyenne Clarke (watercolor), Jackie Gerry (ceramics), Jane Russell (mosaics), and Diana Violante (oils). Their work

will be part of the Nature exhibition. The gallery is part of the Martinez Art Association (MAA) and donates 15 percent of sales as art grants to local schools. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: (925) 370-6270 or http://maagallerymartinez. weebly.com. Fridays on the Main When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 10 Where: Main Street, downtown Martinez. Details: Car cruise & show, live music and farmers market. Cost: Free

Info: www.fridaysonthemain.com The Vagabond Follies When: 8 p.m. June 10 Where: Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Song and dance in grand classic style. Cost: $18-20 Info: (925) 350-9770 or http://m.bpt.me/ event/2545006

Saturday, June 11 Hawk, Honkers and Hoots When: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez.

Details: Get up close and personal with the bird ambassadors of the Hawks, Honkers and Hoots team. Learn about local and migratory avian wildlife featuring raptors and water birds. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org The Vagabond Follies When: 8 p.m. June 11 Where: Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Song and dance in grand classic style. Cost: $18-20 Info: (925) 350-9770 or http://m.bpt.me/ event/2545006 Downtown Summer Wine Stroll When: 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11 Where: Main Street Plaza (next to Starbucks), downtown Martinez. Details: Spend a relaxing afternoon strolling from business to business in downtown Martinez. Stop in participating stores and restaurants to sample delicious wines and treats. Redeem your advance purchase ticket for wine glass, tasting tickets & Passport beginning at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Plaza (next to Starbucks) Cost: $25 at the door or $21.99 online.

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Sunday, June 12 The Vagabond Follies When: 2:30 p.m. June 11 Where: Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Song and dance in grand classic style. Cost: $18-20 Info: (925) 350-9770 or http://m.bpt.me

Monday, June 13 Lunch at the Library When: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m. June 13 through Aug. 10 (excluding July 4). Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Children ages 1 to 18 are invited to stop by the Martinez Library during the noon hour for a free lunch and to enjoy special stories and activities on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays all summer long. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org Briones 4-H Open House When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 13 Where: Bill’s Ace Hardware, parking lot at Pacheco and Morello Avenue. Info: Come for info about 4-H for boys and girls age 5-19. Animals, activities, club info and project displays. Twenty-five cent hot dogs. Info: briones@contracosta4H.org Uncle Jer’s Bee Show When: 6 p.m. Monday, June 13 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: How and why do bees pollinate plants? Why do bees swarm? How

many eyes do bees have? Why are there different kinds of honey? Get the answers and more at Uncle Jer’s Bee Show. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Tuesday, June 14 Origami When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Master paper folder, Charles Esseltine, will help you learn the art of origami. All materials provided. Best for grades 2 and up. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org An Introduction to Tea When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Tea is a beverage with a lengthy history, many varieties and even health benefits. John Vander Kamp, a tea expert, will be hosting a no-cost, one hour educational workshop, including a tasting of different kinds of teas. Call to register. Cost: Free Info: (925) 646-9900

Wednesday, June 15 Wii Wednesday When: 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Do you Wii? We do! Join us downstairs for Nintendo Wii plus water and snacks. Two games will be provided. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Friday, June 17

Magazines & soft-back books needed! Magazines (and soft back books) are needed at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. The Auxiliary Volunteers deliver some 150 magazines each week to the 14 waiting rooms around the hospital and clinics. The magazines help make the long waits bearable. Bring magazines to the hospital lobby information desk or the Gift Shop. All personal labels are removed by the Auxiliary Volunteers before they are delivered. For more information please call the Gift Shop at (925) 370-5818, or email Rhonda.Smith@hsd.cccounty.us.

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Datebook “Florence Nightingale Live!” Fundraiser When: 8 p.m. on Friday, June 17 Where: Martinez Campbell Theatre, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: “Florence Nightingale - Live!” written and performed by Dr. Candy Campbell. An interactive, witty and poignant exploration of our current state of health-consciousness through the eyes of the founder of modern nursing. Campbell explores healthcare in bygone days in reflection on the future of medicine. Cost: General admission $20 Info: Resevations at (925) 518-3277; Onstagetheatre. homestead.com; Candycampbell.com.

Saturday, June 18 “Florence Nightingale Live!” Fundraiser When: 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 Where: Martinez Campbell Theatre, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: “Florence Nightingale - Live!” written and performed by Dr. Candy Campbell. An interactive, witty and poignant exploration of our current state of health-consciousness through the eyes of the founder of modern nursing. Campbell explores healthcare in bygone days in reflection on the future of medicine. Cost: General admission $20 Info: Resevations at (925) 518-3277; Onstagetheatre. homestead.com; Candycampbell.com. King of the County BBQ Challenge and Music Festival When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18 Where: Martinez Waterfront Park Details: BBQ competition, vendors, live music, games and family entertainment. First jury for all vendors is

April 20; vendor applications must be submitted by April 18. Info: www.countybbq.com

Sunday, June 19 King of the County BBQ Challenge and Music Festival When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19 Where: Martinez Waterfront Park Details: BBQ competition, vendors, live music, games and family entertainment. First jury for all vendors is April 20; vendor applications must be submitted by April 18. Info: www.countybbq.com

Tuesday, June 21 Artist Hangout When: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: A collection of prints and posters by Lorena Castillo. The exhibit is hanging through June at the Martinez Library. Cost: Free Details: http://ccclib.org

Saturday, June 25 An Evening of Sinatra Music When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25 Where: Shell Clubhouse, 1635 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez. Details: Music performed by Mark Shaw. Includes two wine, sparkling wine or beer tickets; heavy hors-d’oeuvres and sweets. Cost: $50 per ticket Info: www.martinezrotary. org

Monday, June 27 Monday Movie Night When: 6 p.m. Monday, June 27 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Everyone is invited! Join the Martinez Library for a showing of

One on one computer help A computer docent is at the Martinez Library on Mondays and Tuesdays (formerly on Fridays) to help with computer related questions. Make reservations on Monday for between 3-5 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Please stop by the reference desk or give the Library a call at (925) 646-9900 for reservations.

“Inside Out.” All ages are welcome, but children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Tuesday, June 28 Panel Discussion: Contra Costa Crisis Center When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Scott Chavez, Crisis Line/211 Call Specialist with the Contra Costa Crisis Center, along with a panel, will introduce us to the Crisis Center. The panel will focus on the 211 Information and referral program and answer audience member questions. Info: http://ccclib.org

Rotary Report

Who’s that enjoying the George Miller Trail? By PAUL CRAIG Special to Martinez Tribune Why, it’s George Miller of course! He loves the eponymously named trail. He loves the out-of-doors and loves Martinez. He seems to love retirement, though he’s keeping busy consulting. George is our Congressman Emeritus, having served in the U.S. Congress for 40 years. He’s among the first of the baby boomers, and deserves to retire with honor. George Miller told Rotary that he’s seen lots of elections, and the current U.S. Presidential race is the strangest

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ever. The Congress is totally polarized and totally paralyzed. The furthest left of the Republicans is to the right of the furthest right of the Dems. No wonder they can’t agree. Yet he’s cautiously optimistic about the long run. Politics runs in cycles, and this cycle will end someday. When is anyone’s guess. Politics is the art of the possible. Bargaining is the name of the game. You u MILLER: Page 12

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Congressman Emeritus, George Miller, at a recent meeting of Martinez Rotary.

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LADY DOGS TAKE NCS DIVISION II TITLE Alhambra High School Varsity Girls Softball seals three-peat with win over Newark

MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune

The Alhambra High School Varsity Girls Softball Team takes home the North Coast Section Division II Championship June 4, 2016.

By CLAIRE PULKOWNIK Martinez Tribune The Lady Dogs are champions once again. Alhambra sealed the three-peat on Saturday, June 4, with the perfect blend of great pitching, three home runs and that bulldog mentality. Top seeded Alhambra beat the number two seeded Newark Memorial in a seven inning battle of the bats, 12-6. The two teams had one previous meeting earlier this season, which took place during the Reed High School Softball Tournament in Sparks, Nevada. The Bulldogs beat the Cougars in their previous matchup 5-3. Alhambra came out swinging in the first inning. Karlee Sparacino hit a line-drive double through the gap that leadoff hitter Kimiko Zapanta and Bri Perez were able to score off of. Junior Morgan Azevedo also hit a double that allowed Sparacino to cross home. Newark Memorial quickly responded in the top of the second, showing they weren’t going down without a fight. The Cougars had a runner at first when Haylee Nelson laid down a bunt. However, the Bulldogs’ third baseman overthrew the ball allowing not only Savanna Norberg-Swickard to score from first, but also Nelson. “We just launched the ball into right field. Bad enough it’s an error, throwing the ball to right field, but then they got

a tarp laying out in right field and my right fielder put her hands up because the ball was under the tarp,” Head Coach Buccellato explained about the play. “But since it wasn’t lodged under the tarp, they let the girl keep running.” The Cougars were able to tie the game on a single by Newark Memorial’s leading hitter and San Jose State commit, Maricela Matos. Alhambra was able to rally behind two homers in the bottom of the second. The home-runs came off the bats of Perez, who drove in three runs, and Cara DiMercurio, who drove in another two runs to put the Bulldogs up 8-3. Perez previously homered off of Newark’s starting pitcher, Jiana Rojo, in their matchup earlier this season. Newark Memorial responded with a home run of their own in the top of the fourth on a shot to center field by Matos. The Cougars scored another run in the fourth on an error by Alhambra’s third baseman, Lindsey Osmer. The bottom of the fourth was bittersweet for the Bulldogs. DiMercurio walked with the bases loaded and no outs, allowing Zapanta to come home for a run. Alejia Lewis came in to run for DiMercurio and on a sacrifice fly ball hit by Regan Silva, Perez was able to score. However, Lewis wasn’t able to stand after sliding into second base and had to be carried off the field. “The trainer said (Alejia) may have a broken ankle ... Ale-

jia is a great kid, she’s part of the reason our team is happy and everyone gets along. She’s a big part of the team,” Buccellato reported on the injured runner. Miranda Nilson ended the scoring with a two-run homer to left field, for her second home run of the season off of Rojo, putting the Bulldogs up 12-6 over the Cougars. “It’s a team effort. You look down the line, one through nine, like Miranda Nilson is batting sixth in our lineup and she had a home run today – a big home run that put the nail in the coffin,” the head coach said about his left-fielder. The Bulldogs’ senior starting pitcher, Sierra College commit Sam Whitworth, dueled for all seven innings on Saturday. Whitworth gave up eight hits and three walks. She also struck out seven batters after 122 pitches. “I was gonna let Brianna Edwards throw one inning ... but Sam was pretty persistent in saying, ‘I’m not coming out, I’m gonna sit on the field, you’re not taking me out,’” Coach Buccellato said when asked why he didn’t take Whitworth out of the game after some struggling. “It’s her senior year, the last time she’ll play (high school softball). She was pitching well today, so I decided to leave her in there ... I got Bri all next year.” The game ended in similar fashion to another recent Bay Area championship – a popup in foul territory, caught by the third baseman, and teammates rushing the field. Martinez, just like the Bay, is home to champions once again.

Martinez Tribune | June 10-16, 2016

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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are apt to stumble when you are blind to problems. Mix-ups can occur in the early part of the week, but you may be unaware at the time. Make your first moves and public appearances in the second half of the week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push your way forward with passion. You can get ahead in the material world by exerting your charm. In the upcoming week you and a special someone may be in complete harmony when it comes to love and money. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The material world means the most. Today’s New Moon occurs in your sign and may mark the beginning of several weeks of increased ambition. A family member or loved one could briefly block your desires this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Bide your time before taking a side. The workplace could become a hotbed of unhappiness in the week ahead. Steer clear of disputes and secure a clear understanding of job requirements before you begin a project. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a new lease on life. As this week unfolds you can develop new goals and focus on achieving your ambitions. A work related project can be both financially and spiritually enriching as you may learn something valuable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Review your plans for the future in the week ahead. You possess foresight and a knack for taking a broad view. Financial genius is at your disposal and should be put to good use whenever making major investments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fill your piggy bank. In the week ahead your social connections can help you make profits or achieve better financial security. Education, travel or simple conversations with your elders can add to your grasp of business tactics. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Work with what you’ve got. It is a good week to put your resourcefulness to work for your benefit. Don’t make excuses when you don’t have all the necessary ingredients. Make do with what you have or do without. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Curiouser and curiouser. Odd things may occur within the home or family early this week. Count on the fact that at least one close friend or loved one will be able to satisfy your curiosity or offer sound financial advice. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Go for broke. You can achieve your ambitions in the week ahead because you show good judgment. Anything you begin will be a success if you have a passion for the subject and stick to it like glue until it is accomplished. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep hot pads on hand to handle heated subjects. You know the saying, “if you can’t take the heat get out of the kitchen.” Walk away from verbal confrontations or financial controversies that occur early in the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are looking for a show horse you may be looking in the wrong stable. In the week ahead your calls for sympathy or understanding could fall on deaf ears. Rather than offering excuses just get on with the work. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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Two Martinez City Council seats up for grabs this November

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Councilmember AnaMarie Avila Farias enters Supervisorial run-off With incumbent Martinez City Council member AnaMarie Avila Farias now in a runoff for the 5th District Supervisor’s seat on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, it appears that leaves not one but two seats up for grabs on the Martinez City Council for the November General Election. The seat now held by Mark Ross is the other seat to be contested this Fall. The reason Avila Farias’ seat on council is open is because her name cannot appear twice on the ballot.

Avila Farias could not be reached for comment for this story, but she has previously indicated that she would vacate her seat on the City Council if she made it to a run-off after the June 7 Primary Election stage of the race for Federal Glover’s supervisor seat. No candidate on Tuesday in the 5th District contest achieved the 50-percent-plus-one vote threshold to win the seat outright. July 18 is the first day when interested parties can file papers for the November election, and Aug. 12 is the deadline to file.

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Capt’n Jack SpareRibs invaded the Martinez Library with magic and mayhem Monday, June 6, 2016, as part of the popular “Pirate Invasion” program. Here, he’s balancing a sword upon his fingertips. The Library has many free activities for children and adults. For more information, call (925) 646-9900 or visit http://ccclib.org.

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need allies, and you need something to offer. Over the decades George has had his share of successes and failures. Mostly successes. He’s a believer in “pay as you go.” Years ago he proposed a balanced budget. For a time, the government agreed. Then things changed. We’ve been paying for our wars by borrowing. We’re passing the cost to future generations. Ditto for infrastructure like bridges and roads, which are decaying. Bad! Ditto too for education, which is getting ever more expensive. Education is the key to the nation’s economic survival. When we short-

change education and science, we short-change our kids and grandkids. Science “tells it like it is” – whether we like it or not. In some areas we accept science. When you have a toothache, you want a well-trained dentist. When you go to Kaiser or John Muir for help with your arthritis, you want your doctor to be trained in arthritis medicine. You don’t call your dentist! If you want to build a bridge, you go to a trained engineer – neither your M.D. nor your dentist. Climate change seems different. Why are there so many deniers? The proper approach is: If you want to know about

climate change, you should ask someone whose made a career of studying climate. What’s so hard about that? The answer: It’s real; and it’s going to affect us all. There comes a time to turn the battles over to others. Welcome home, George. Happy (GMIII) Trails! Rotary Report is a brief synopsis of weekly Martinez Rotary Club presentations, provided by a Rotary member. Rotary meets from 7:30-9 a.m. every Wednesday (excluding the last Wednesday of the month) at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 Muir Station Road, Martinez. For more information about the club, visit http://www.martinezrotary.org.