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What's up Martinez! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Want a voice on women's issues? Join this Martinez-based county commission
• How a Martinez county vote could spike some workers' healthcare costs

Also on today's calendar: Melt with You Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Apply to serve on the Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls (antiochherald.com) — From Martinez, Contra Costa County is inviting residents to apply for open seats on the Commission for Women and Girls, which advises supervisors on issues affecting women, especially those economically disadvantaged. If you live or work in the county, you can seek an at-large or District IV spot, attend monthly evening meetings, and help shape local policy and community education efforts.
   

• Contra Costa County hikes healthcare premiums amid projected budget deficit (mercurynews.com) — Contra Costa County supervisors meeting in Martinez just approved steep healthcare premium hikes for about 500 active employees and 1,200 retirees on two county plans, citing a looming $700 million deficit. Officials say the move helps preserve services for tens of thousands expected to lose Medicare coverage, but affected workers warn the sudden increases will force them to abandon trusted doctors and strain household budgets.
   

📸 Around Martinez

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Melt with You Festival →
  357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College →
  Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  5:00 pm
• Election Forum →
  VFW Hall, 930 Ward St, Martinez
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Friends Fest 2026 →
  VFW Hall, 930 Ward St, Martinez
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• MDBA Field Trip -- Mt. Wanda →
  Mount Wanda Trailhead, XVQ9+QW, Martinez
  8:00 am
• Coastal Cleanup Day →
  Martinez CA
  9:00 am
• Aire Libre Weekends (Del Cielo B.) →
  Martinez CA
  10:00 am
• Martinez Pride →
  Martinez CA
  11:00 am
• Strange Ladies →
  636 Ward St, Martinez
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Central San Treatment Plant Tour →
  5019 Imhoff Pl, Martinez
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• This Is Hallo-Wine: Inspired by Nightmare Before Christmas →
  Four Fools Winery, 13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Blessing of the Animals →
  First Congregational Church of Martinez, 1229 Court St, Martinez
  10:00 am

📣 Martinez Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pips rescue pack
  I've met these two puppies and would love to find foster home for them. They do not need to go to the same home. 4 months old Both 15 lbs … (Nextdoor Alhambra Valley)
• Pips rescue pack
  I also met this guy at the shelter. 24 pounds Neutered male 2 years old He is very sweet .needs to gain a few pounds Could anyone foster? (Nextdoor Alhambra Valley)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Team Member-Service Champion in Benicia. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

• Putting fast start for Notre Dame football tight ends in perspective (southbendtribune.com)

Concord

• Wells Fargo Celebrates Concord Re-Opening With $100K Donation to Monument Impact (contracosta.news)
• 45321 A Blackburn Ct, Concord, CA 94518 (redfin.com)

Danville

• Danville Police Arrest Man Accused Of Dropping Explicit Photos In Front Of Children (patch.com)
• 21st Annual Concours D'Elegance Coming To Danville Saturday (patch.com)

Ok Martinez! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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