🌱 Patch AM: County investigators in Martinez seek more victims in trafficking case

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• County investigators in Martinez seek more victims in trafficking case

Also on today's calendar: Concord Taco Trail Kick Off Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Antioch man charged with human, sex trafficking following years-long investigation (antiochherald.com) — Martinez-based Contra Costa prosecutors are seeking additional victims in a years-long human trafficking investigation tied to a suspect now held at the Martinez Detention Facility on $600,000 bail. Residents who may have information are urged to contact county investigators or an anonymous tip line, while support services are available through Community Violence Solutions for anyone affected.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Concord Taco Trail Kick Off Party →
  Las Montañas Supermarkets, 1725 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• 9/11 Memorial Open House at the Carquinez Model Railroad Society - Passenger Trains on Parade →
  645 Loring Ave, Crockett
  10:00 am
• You're Invited! Open House →
  4966 Bayleaf Ct, Martinez
  12:00 pm
• Martini Shake Off →
  525 Henrietta St, Martinez
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 →
  Vintage Vida, 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  10:00 am
• Bike Family Fest 2026 →
  DVC Overflow Parking Lot, 440 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Melt with You Festival →
  357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Soft Pretzel Making Workshop →
  Five Suns Brewing, 626 Main St, Martinez
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Martinez Pride →
  Waterfront Park, 245 N Court St, Martinez
  11:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Central San Treatment Plant Tour →
  5019 Imhoff Pl, Martinez
  4:00 pm
• Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College →
  Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• This Is Hallo-Wine: Inspired by Nightmare Before Christmas →
  Four Fools Winery, 13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Labor Day Lounging - Lucked out on Labor Day with this neat sighting of a Bobcat kitten relaxing in the fork of a sycamore.
  The Poison Oak added some interesting color to the scene as well. Bobcats are adept climbers and this particular cat easily climbed ~40 feet up an… (Nextdoor Maywood)
• I was over in Concord today and it looks like Joybound is open again.
  I didn't try to go in, but I will when I'm over that way again on Thursday. Sure have missed them. (Nextdoor Hidden Lakes)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Team Member-Service Champion in Martinez. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

• Pleasant Hill to Consider Potential Restrictions on Gas-Powered Landscaping Equipment (contracosta.news)
• Hartwick Students Drive Social Impact Through Baker-Simpson Internships (hartwick.edu)
• Ken Kesey's Furthur Bus Returns to San Francisco After 60 Years as Centerpiece of Grateful Dead Exhibition (wcsx.com)

Walnut Creek

• BART Wants To Launch Policing Drones In East Bay Stations (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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