Community Corner
🌱 What’s next in the high-stakes contract fight at Crockett’s C&H plant?
You won't want to miss Pacheco's Artisan Fair on the Crockett Patch calendar
Hi Crockett! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's next in the high-stakes contract fight at Crockett's C&H plant?
Also on today's calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
- 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. 
📸 Around Crockett
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crockett
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★ Featured events ★
- Pacheco's Artisan Fair →
Pacheco Community Center, 5800 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco
9:00 am - 12th Annual Hog August Bites →
Rio Vista
10:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Toddler Stay and Play Social Hour
Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525
11:15 am - Game On! Family Game Night
Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525
5:30 pm - Toddler Stay and Play Social Hour
Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525
11:15 am
Wednesday August 19
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
📣 Crockett Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Welcome Back Coffee
Robert Semple Elementary Benicia, CA 94510
8:00 am - 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 - Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am - 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
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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)
- 2807 Sabral Cir, Martinez, CA 94553 (redfin.com)
- Martinez Girl Named Youth of the Year (martinezgazette.com)
Richmond
- 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)
Ok Crockett! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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