College Park High School Earns Top Honor From State School Chief

The school was among 218 statewide and 13 in Contra Costa County.

Who is the Most Outstanding Teacher in Martinez?

The Eukel Trust will once again hand out three $10,000 awards to three Contra Costa County teachers.

How Can Martinez Schools Teach Healthy Living?

Schools around the country are looking for innovative ways to "raise a healthier generation of kids." Are Martinez schools doing a good job promoting healthy living?

Alhambra Principal Reports that Ryan Menjivar is in Good Health

The Martinez teen who went missing last month is safe, according to Nermin Fraser.

Alhambra Principal Leaving For 'Family Reasons'

Nermin Kamel says that despite some initial growing pains as a new principal, her decision to leave is for purely personal reasons.

Is Martinez Unified Shortchanged in Gov. Brown's New School Funding Proposal?

State officials released district-level details about a plan to give more money to poorer schools.

Help a College Park High School Chemistry Class

An honors science teacher is two-thirds of the way to reaching his fundraising goal. He wants digital equipment to help students understand the principles behind Boyle's Law.

Move of Secret Garden Preschool Is A Possibility

Martinez school district evaluating program as plans for renovation of Vicente adult education campus proceed.

School Bonds: Martinez Unified Using Controversial Long-Term, High-Interest Loans

Martinez is among hundreds of districts throughout the state using capital appreciation bonds to finance major projects. Taxpayers will repay at least $30 million for a $25 million loan.

It's Mock Trial Time Again - Can You Volunteer?

The Contra Costa County Office of Education is seeing legal professionals to assist in this year's Mock Trial event, scheduled to begin in early February.

Martinez Students In State Art Finals

Zoe Damon and Ethan Karlin will have their work displayed at the state PTA convention in May.

Is Gov. Brown Right to Dole Out Money to Schools Unequally?

Compare per student funding for Martinez and Mount Diablo unified school districts.

Martinez Schools Lock Classroom Doors

The district is implementing a series of safety measures in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre in Newtown, Conn.

Martinez Superintendent Sends Message Home To Parents

Superintendent Rami Muth offers her condolences and assurances after the mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school

Martinez School Board To Fill Vacancy Left By Gordon Resignation

Board will appoint a trustee to fill the rest of the Gordon's term

MUSD Relieved Over Passage of Measure C

The measure will provide five additional years of funding for technology, library and music programs in Martinez schools.

'The Wrecking Crew' Is Coming To Town - Don't Miss It

One of the best unseen documentaries about the greatest musicians you never heard of, but you know very well, is coming to town Oct. 27.

All California Schools to Destroy Recalled Peanut Butter Products

The formerly voluntary recall is now a mandatory government order. The California Department of Education has instructed all school districts to destroy stocks of recalled peanut butter linked to potential salmonella contamination.

Martinez Resident, Coach Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student

The 22-year-old coach at Acalanes High School in Lafayette resigned after the school put him on administrative leave.

Author Talk: Marty Brounstein

HARVEST FAIRE

St. Catherine of Siena OKTOBERFEST

AHS Arts Foundation Fundraiser @ Kinder’s Sept 28-29

Alhambra High School Drum Major Takes Home Trophy

Andrew Barrella wins a second place trophy from the Walnut Festival Parade.

Rona Zollinger Is The Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year

Update: Rona makes a statement. It's the first time that a Martinez teacher has won the honor.

Martinez Teacher In The Running For County Teacher Of The Year

Dr. Rona Zollinger of New Leaf: A Sustainable Living Collaborative is one of three candidates - the winner will be announced tomorrow (Thursday) night.

Patio Gardens: California Native Plants for Containers

Successful Citrus for the Diablo Valley

Clases de Control deEnojo/Ira en Espanol

Anger Management Class

School Financing, Initiative Rundown

Contra Costa County Genealogical Society Meeting

U.S. Service Academy Night Hosted by Congressmen Garamendi, McNerney & Miller

Martinez Kids Reassemble Whale Skeleton in Hands-On Workshop

Monday workshop brings hands-on science activities to John Muir Elementary students; kids and families from the entire district invited to after-school open house.

School Board: John Fuller's Priorities

Patch asked each of the candidates for a school board seat in the Martinez Unified School District to list the three most critical issues the schools face.

School Board: Denise Elsken's Top 3

Patch asked each of the school board candidates to name the top three issues facing Martinez schools.

Martinez School Board Takes on Pot

Among the items to be discussed at Monday's school board meeting is the city's proposed cannabis dispensary.

Number of Kids Using Drugs in Martinez on the Decline

A recent survey indicates a majority of students in Martinez see drugs and alcohol in a negative light.

Alhambra Cheerleaders Take Third in Davis Competition

Winning streak broken, but the team looks forward to the nationals competition.

Martinez Jr. High Students Coordinate Holiday Food Drive

Over 1,100 pounds of food was collected over a two-week period.