A Signature Statement

When Mario Alfaro and Yvette Tipton agreed to donate their time and labor to create the Main Street Plaza mural, they had no idea awaited them. 

In Martinez, as it has been said for many, many years, everything is political. And that includes beavers. 

When Alfaro drew a beaver into the Italian Fishing Village portion of the mural, it was ordered removed. That caught the attention of Martinez Patch and other local publications, which then caught the eye of major Bay Area newspapers and TV outlets. 

Alfaro was upset by the order to remove the beaver, so he also removed his signature from the work. However, he was convinced, finally, to sign his excellent artwork so the world could see who created it.

But Alfaro has a wry sense of humor. Look closely at the last letter of his name.