🌱 Patch AM: Can Alhambra defend home turf in Friday’s showdown in Martinez?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can Alhambra defend home turf in Friday's showdown in Martinez?

Also on today's calendar: Martini Shake Off and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds breaking for sun; cool, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
• Thursday: Cool with periods of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High School Football: Justin-Siena wins head coach's debut over Kelseyville, 20-18 (modbee.com) — Justin-Siena's football team just snapped last season's winless streak with a gritty 20-18 home victory over Kelseyville, and their next test is a road trip to Martinez to face Alhambra High on Friday, Sept. 4. With Alhambra coming off a dominant 50-0 win at Hercules, Martinez fans can expect a lively matchup under the lights as the Bulldogs try to build on early momentum.
   

📸 Around Martinez

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Martini Shake Off →
  525 Henrietta St, Martinez
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Melt with You Festival →
  357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• MJHS-Back to School Night
  Martinez Junior High Martinez, CA 94553
  6:00 pm
• MJHS Back To School Night
  Martinez Junior High Martinez, CA 94553
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library
  Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
  10:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Martinez Library Storytime
  Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
  10:00 am
• Calligraphy Workshop
  Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Zoning Administrator Meeting →
  Contra Costa County Hybrid MeetingThe Zonin
  1:30 pm
• County Planning Commission Meeting →
  Contra Costa County Hybrid MeetingThe Zoning Administrator m
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Soft Pretzel Making Workshop →
  Five Suns Brewing, 626 Main St, Martinez
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Bike Family Fest 2026 →
  DVC Overflow Parking Lot, 440 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
  10:00 am
• Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 →
  Vintage Vida, 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• With the sad passing of the great and legendary Dolly Parton, I thought I would share the link to her Imagination Library.
  It's a wonderful foundation that she started to get books into the hands and hearts of children. If you have a child up to the age of five, please… (Nextdoor Martinez)

• Rebel Convenience Stores posted a job opening for Cashier - Pleasant Hill in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
• Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

• Napa construction worker arrested in home burglaries linked to more thefts, deputies say (cbsnews.com)

Concord

• These Oktoberfests Will Raise The First Stein And Pretzel In Walnut Creek, Concord (patch.com)

Walnut Creek

• Fashion Brand Opening New Store In Contra Costa (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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