🌱 Patch AM: What changes are state officials urging for Martinez police after fatal shooting?

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• What changes are state officials urging for Martinez police after fatal shooting?

Also on today's calendar: Visit Concord | Concord Taco Trail and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 60.
• Monday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 97 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DOJ Declines Charges in Fatal Police Shooting Despite Finding Problems with Use of Force, Training (davisvanguard.org) — State investigators have declined to criminally charge four Martinez police officers in the 2023 fatal shooting of Tahmon Wilson, but issued eight reform recommendations for the Martinez Police Department. The report urges changes to use-of-force training, shooting at moving vehicles, medical aid, body cameras, and evidence handling, while Wilson's family continues a federal civil rights lawsuit seeking further accountability.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Visit Concord | Concord Taco Trail →
  Concord Taquerias and Restaurants, Concord
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Visit Concord | Concord Taco Trail →
  Concord Taquerias and Restaurants, Concord, CA,
  12:00 pm
• Friends Fest 2026 →
  VFW Hall, 930 Ward St, Martinez
  2:00 pm
Friday October 9
• CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal →
  Claremont Resort & Club, 41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Friends Fest 2026 →
  Veterans Memorial Building, 930 Ward Street, Martinez
• Open Air Market →
  Martinez CA
  9:00 am
• Downtown Farmers' Market →
  Martinez CA
  9:00 am
• Mayor's Ride to the Bike Family Fest →
  Martinez CA
  9:30 am
• Blessing of the Animals →
  First Congregational Church of Martinez, 1229 Court St, Martinez
  10:00 am
• Open House →
  Martinez Museum, 1005 Escobar St, Martinez
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• 5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market →
  Scout Hall, 991 Loring Ave, Crockett
  11:00 am
• Don't Stop Believin' - '80s Gala for Dogs and Cats! →
  Springbrook Masonic Temple, 101 Temple Way, Vallejo
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

• Osaka Marketplace Preparing To Open In Pleasant Hill (whatnow.com)
• Hospice East Bay announces extensive staffing, care coverage during planned strike (contracostaherald.com)
• Huskies Host No. 19 Wisconsin On Friday - University of Washington Athletics (gohuskies.com)

Concord

• Additional 36-Hour Full Highway Closure Of Route 4 From Roberts Road To San Joaquin/Contra Costa County Line (ca.gov)
• What Newsom's new laws mean for your bills, job and family (eastbaytimes.com)
• A record not worth cheering? California gas prices near all-time high (eastbaytimes.com)

Berkeley

• Married Couple Shot To Death At Berkeley Hillside Home (patch.com)

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