The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗The lush Alhambra Valley is believed to have been a seasonal “pantry” used for foraging by the local population of the Karkines Indians. The Karkines are a part of the Ohlone (Costanoan) Indian group.
In 1824, the western side of Martinez, Alhambra Valley was included in the Rancho El Pinole Mexican land grant to Ygnacio Martínez. East of these lands was the Rancho Las Juntas, a grant made to Irish born William Welch in 1844; his land lay between the lands of Martinez and Pacheco.
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CommonsMartinez-aerial-view-32015
CommonsMartinez-aerial-view-22015
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CommonsMartinez-aerial-view-1 (cropped)2015
CommonsCarquinez Scenic Drive2014
CommonsCalifornia US Congressional District 5 (since 2013)2014
CommonsMartinez, CA USA ( Benicia - Martinez Bridge)2013
BookCA 5 certified2011
CommonsUSA-Martinez-View from Benicia2010
CommonsHooded Merganser at Martinez Beaver Dam Annabelle Lee 12-23…2010
CommonsCorvus brachyrhynchos 1 (1)2008Then & now
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