Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• News Roundup: ICYMI edition (thestand.org) — Warehouse workers at C&H in Crockett have paused their strike and returned to work while union leaders and company executives enter a 60-day federally mediated bargaining period through September 30. The broader roundup highlights labor actions, federal surveillance of activists, and major contract fights nationwide, but Crockett's negotiations could directly affect local jobs and the refinery's future.
Welcome Back Coffee Robert Semple Elementary Benicia, CA 94510 8:00 am
Wednesday August 19
CMS Adjusted Day John Swett Unified Rodeo, CA 94572
Toddler Stay and Play Social Hour Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525 11:15 am
Family Storytime Rodeo Library 220 Pacific Avenue, Rodeo, CA 94572 1:00 pm
Time to work on Keenan training (no meeting) John Swett Unified Rodeo, CA 94572 2:45 pm
Minimun Day - All School Release Federal Terrace Elementary Vallejo, CA 94590 7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 10:00 am
Friday August 21
Native Plant Parley John Muir National Park Meet on the grounds of the historic orchard. 1:00 pm
PTG BBQ and Book Fair Robert Semple Elementary Benicia, CA 94510 5:30 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
⚠️ Magnitude 2.61 earthquake reported Aug 17 at 1:18 AM PDT: 2.61 magnitude earthquake occurred near Concord, CA. More than 12 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
Join us on Sunday, August 23rd for the St. Rose of Lima Feast Day Celebration at St. Rose of Lima Church, 10 am Mass in Crockett, 555 3rd Ave. (There not be an 11 am Mass at St. Patrick… (Nextdoor Crockett and Valona)
O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Vallejo. Apply here.
Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Pinole. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crockett here.
🗞 Nearby News
Martinez
You May Soon Stroll Martinez With a Cocktail as "Entertainment Zone" Moves Ahead Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
Richmond Plunge celebrates 100 years with birthday bash and ribbon-cutting (grandviewindependent.com)
Berkeley
Waymo Clears Way To Alameda County In Key Step (patch.com)
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