Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 64.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vasco Road Corridor Safety Improvement Study Report (ca.gov) — Contra Costa County Public Works, based in Martinez, is asking residents to review and comment on a new safety and improvements study for Vasco Road, with feedback due by September 15. The report outlines priority projects, from median barriers to wildlife crossings, and previews a major construction phase expected to start in early 2027.
• 4th Person Dies Due to Alleged Arson Fire in Richmond (ccpulse.org) — Contra Costa County Jail in Martinez is holding a suspect without bail after a devastating Richmond house fire that authorities say was intentionally set, now claiming four family members' lives. Investigators are still working to determine a motive, while relatives organize community fundraising for funeral and living expenses.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
To the woman who notified me at the Chevron gas station near the freeway entrance about the kitten in the road. We got it. It is safe. Thank you!! UPDATE: Chevrolet (we went fancy) is happy safe and currently being spoiled and loved on by my family. She is… (Nextdoor Martinez)
Hi neighbors, this kitty followed my family and I home last night. She's quite skinny and very sweet. I have a vet appointment set to scan for a microchip but I wanted to post here in case anyone here is missing… (Nextdoor Martinez)
Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Benicia. Apply here.
Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Chamber Restores Business Person of the Year Tradition (contracosta.news)
More on the 'Continuous Ownership' Requirement for LLC Derivative Claim Standing (jdsupra.com)
Suspected DUI Driver Strikes Antioch Police Vehicle During Pursuit (contracosta.news)
Concord
Concord City Council To Consider I-680 Ramp Metering Agreement (claycord.com)
Berkeley
'Lasting Impact': Dedicated East Bay Police Dog Retires (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!