🌱 Patch AM: What new court leaders in Martinez mean for Contra Costa justice

Hello Martinez! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What new court leaders in Martinez mean for Contra Costa justice
• How Martinez police were recognized alongside other Contra Costa first responders

Also on today's calendar: Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 60.
• Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Contra Costa County Superior Court Announces Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge for 2027-2028 (contracosta.news) — From the courthouse in Martinez, Contra Costa Superior Court has named Judge Joni T. Hiramoto as its next Presiding Judge and Judge Benjamin T. Reyes II as Assistant Presiding Judge for 2027–2028. Their leadership will guide judicial assignments, budgeting and policy for the county court system that serves Martinez residents and the wider community.
   

• Concord Detective Receives 2026 Blue Knight Award (patch.com) — A regional Catholic fraternal group has honored first responders from Martinez, Concord, Clayton and other Contra Costa agencies, highlighting their service across local communities. This year's top Blue Knight Award went to Concord Detective Michael Kinnison for his work on homelessness, mental health, retail theft and nuisance properties, along with his broader community involvement and leadership roles in the department.
   

📸 Around Martinez

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

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
Friday September 25
• Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
  1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
  1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  12:00 pm
• This Is Hallo-Wine: Inspired by Nightmare Before Christmas →
  Four Fools Winery, 13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo
  1:00 pm
• You're Invited! Preview Open House →
  20 Alhambra Hills Dr, Martinez
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Friends Fest 2026 →
  VFW Hall, 930 Ward St, Martinez
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• Central San Treatment Plant Tour →
  5019 Imhoff Pl, Martinez
  4:00 pm
• Strange Ladies →
  636 Ward St, Martinez
  7:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Hispanic Heritage Fiesta // ft. Julio Bravo @ DCB Martinez →
  Del Cielo Brewing Co., 701 Escobar Street, Martinez
• Mira's Mixed Media Mash Up with Mira White →
  Martinez CA
  10:00 am
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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• Thousand Friends of Martinez
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing cat
  Tom is indoor we found his AirTag collar outside ripped please lmk if you see him! (Nextdoor Virginia Hills)
• The Cat Chillin Zone in the Martinez Nob Hill shopping center is a fun and unique experience.
  They have 25 free roaming cats and you are able to interact with them. The volunteers guide you through the experience and point out each cat's… (Nextdoor Wayne Street)

• Chevron posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Martinez. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

• Good Roots Psychotherapy celebrates third location with Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Sept. 24 (contracostaherald.com)
• Podcast: Joy Motts, Antioch City Council Candidate (contracosta.news)
• Clemson faces travel challenges ahead of Cal (aikenstandard.com)

Berkeley

• A Prescribed Burn Is Taking Place At Angel Island This Week. Here's What To Know (patch.com)
• Berkeley Humane Offers Free Pet Vaccines, Microchips This Weekend (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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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