Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Richmond Fire Suspect Charged with Three Counts of Murder (contracosta.news) — A major criminal case tied to a deadly Richmond house fire is now moving through Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez, where the suspect faces three murder counts and additional arson charges. He remains jailed at the Martinez Detention Facility ahead of an August 24 arraignment, with prosecutors seeking life‑without‑parole enhancements in a case that has shaken families across the county.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The Unlucky One - A Swainson's Hawk nails a Mexican Free-tailed Bat in midair before eating it on the wing. I had never seen this behavior before, so it was a treat to observe. I typically photograph wildlife with the sun behind me, but in this case,… (Nextdoor Maywood)
Saw this gray heron on my walk this morning at Nancy Boyd Park. Remarkable. I just returned from Africa, where these are native. (Nextdoor Tahoe Drive/Circle)
Super Soccer Stars posted a job opening for Youth Soccer Coach - top pay, fun culture, positive impact in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
Pacifica football defeats Beckman with strong opening effort (fresnobee.com)
Concord
Blue Devils B Brings World Championship Home to Concord (contracosta.news)
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Start 2026 Tour: Set Lists, Video (katsfm.com)
Another dreamy weather weekend in store for Bay Area (eastbaytimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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