Good morning Martinez! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Why federal agents swarmed Martinez to arrest a repeat deportee
Also on today's calendar: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic & Modernization Project: Community Info Session and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
Monday: Sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
Tuesday: Hot with brilliant sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Fugitive Run Down: Three-Time Deportee Nabbed After Ramming ICE Officer In California (tampafp.com) — Federal agents recently arrested a man in Martinez after he allegedly rammed an ICE officer with his vehicle and later resisted arrest from Homeland Security agents. The officer, injured in the August 31 Martinez incident, is recovering but currently cannot walk without assistance. The suspect, previously deported three times, remains in federal custody pending legal proceedings.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I found my baby girl Kiki… She was locked in my spare bedroom that I use only for Storage. She must've snuck in when I went to put laundry in there…… Thank you for all your positive suggestions everybody! (Nextdoor Mountain View)
This cat has been hanging around our neighborhood (H/G Streets and Serrano St,) for several weeks. Pink collar with a Giants tag. She is always hungry so I think she's lost. Anyone recognize her? (Nextdoor Alhambra/John Muir)
Government Jobs posted a job opening for Institutional Services Worker - Generalist (Hospital Janitorial Services) in Martinez. Apply here.
Macy's posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor - Estee Lauder, Concord Sunvalley - Part Time in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
Annual Block Party, Fiesta Vecinal brings services, food and fun to Central County Sept. 29 (contracostaherald.com)
Local Event: Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival (patch.com)
Concord
Navy Approval Advances Concord Naval Station Redevelopment (patch.com)
Man, 20, Struck And Critically Hurt Crossing Telegraph Avenue (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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!