Thursday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 71, low: 58.
Saturday: Remaining cool with some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A-E Source: 5th annual Dreaming of the Islands offers tropical vibes (fresnobee.com) — Crockett residents can soak up Hawaiian and island vibes this Saturday at the fifth annual Dreaming of the Islands Market, running 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Scout Hall on Loring Avenue. Organized by local artisan Kari Carlos-Savinski, the event features more than 20 vendors, island-inspired food, music, a photo booth, and a mystery "No Plane Ticket Required" prize basket.
Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 10:00 am
Governing Board Meeting Benicia Unified School District, 350 E K St, Benicia, CA 94510\ 5:00 pm
Friday August 14
Adjusted Day- release at 1:14 pm John Swett Unified Rodeo, CA 94572
Reading Ranger John Muir National Park Meet at the Strentzel-Muir House. 10:30 am
Car Meet & Cruise at Taqueria Los Amigos Vallejo Chamber of Commerce 425 Virginia St A, Vallejo, CA 94590 5:00 pm
Meet the teacher - drop in Grace Patterson Elementary Vallejo, CA 94590 5:30 pm
Saturday August 15
Martinez Library Storytime Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 10:00 am
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Smile, Contra Costa County! It's #CityHallSelfie Day! Today, we're celebrating the people who work every day to serve our communities and make Contra Costa County a great… (Nextdoor )
Did you accidentally take my plant? Hi, I had a potted plant I set out while I was planting another in my front yard. It wasn't out for dubs, but I have plenty of succulents to give you… (Nextdoor Crockett and Valona)
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🗞 Nearby News
Hercules
[08-08-2026] Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-80 in Hercules (arashlaw.com)
Former Taylor Farms exec accused of stealing $32M from company (newsnationnow.com)
Bio-Rad Laboratories (NYSE:BIO) Hits New 52-Week High - Here's What Happened (marketbeat.com)
Martinez
Martinez Resident Charged with Murder, Faces Special Circumstance Allegation (contracosta.news)
One dead, one injured in Richmond stabbing (sfchronicle.com)
Contra Costa immigrant rights advocates push for ICE non-cooperation ordinance (kalw.org)
Berkeley
Double Stabbing Leaves One Dead In Richmond; Suspect At-Large: Police (patch.com)
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