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1. Martinez Zombie Brew Crawl (contracosta.news) — Downtown Martinez is gearing up for its 13th Annual Zombie Brew Crawl, where costumed "undead" can sample more than 30 craft beers at local businesses. With a costume contest, designated-driver options, and strict ID and cup rules, organizers are inviting Martinez residents to plan a safe, spooky night out right in the heart of downtown.
2. You May Soon Stroll Martinez With a Cocktail as "Entertainment Zone" Moves Ahead Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Downtown Martinez is on the verge of allowing open-container "entertainment zone" events, where adults could carry drinks between participating businesses during approved festivals. The City Council is set to adopt the ordinance and management plan on August 19, with first events possible later this fall or winter under strict safety, permitting, and alcohol-service rules.
3. Once an engineer with a bright future, murder suspect's life collapsed over 18 months (theoaklandpress.com) — A recent daytime burglary attempt on Francis Court in Martinez ended in the fatal stabbing of 68-year-old retiree Todd Stewart, a longtime engineer and neighbor. The piece traces suspect Marcos Iriarte‑Valdez's rapid descent from well‑paid engineer to facing serious charges, detailing prior domestic violence allegations, burglary cases in Orinda, and court decisions that kept releasing him before the Martinez killing.
4. Martinez Girl Named Youth of the Year (martinezgazette.com) — A Martinez Boys & Girls Club member nicknamed Elly has been named Junior Youth of the Year for the entire Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley. Her leadership at the Martinez Clubhouse spans creating a popular Karaoke Club, helping launch a community garden and pollinator space in Martinez, and mentoring peers through drama and arts programs that continue to grow.
5. Serial Lafayette residential burglary suspect from Martinez arrested (contracostaherald.com) — Police say a Lafayette residential burglary suspect who lives on Alhambra Way in Martinez was arrested after a multi-agency search and is now jailed at the Martinez Detention Facility. The 34-year-old Martinez resident faces numerous felony charges, a high bail amount, and a court appearance in Martinez Superior Court, with investigators still seeking additional information from the public.
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