Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kern County Tanker Convoys: Fact or Fiction? (californiaglobe.com) — Martinez refineries feature prominently in this deep dive on how California's oil policies and the shutdown of the San Pablo Bay pipeline have reshaped crude flows across the state. The article explains how Marathon's Martinez conversion to renewable feedstocks and PBF's remaining refinery operations affect demand for Kern County oil and broader fuel prices, while outlining potential future scenarios if in‑state production rebounds.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Resolved: She's home. She escaped her yard 1 street over. ********** Found black and white dog on Dorothy Lane. Dog had been loose in the neighborhood at least an hour… (Nextdoor Vinehill)
Missing gray and white cat with swirl marking on her fur since 9/26 Redwood Dr. She likes to jump the backyard fences. Please help look and text at 925-787-7614. Thank You. (Nextdoor Endriss)
Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Martinez. Apply here.
Cinemark posted a job opening for Theatre Team Member in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
Michael Rigsby killed in motorcycle accident on California 4 (newsline.com)
Bay Area heat advisory extended through midweek, forecasters say (eastbaytimes.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!