🌱 Patch AM: Why a Richmond homicide suspect is now jailed in Martinez

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 a Richmond homicide suspect is now jailed in Martinez

Also on today's calendar: Music from the Shadows and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 51.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Richmond Police Announce Arrest in 2025 Homicide (newsbreak.com) — A suspect in a 2025 Richmond homicide is now being held at the Martinez Detention Facility on $5 million bail, tying this major case directly to Contra Costa County residents. Richmond police are still seeking help identifying a person of interest seen on video near the November 2025 shooting and are urging anyone who recognizes the individual or their clothing to contact Detective Farr.
   

📸 Around Martinez

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13
• Music from the Shadows →
  Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• You're Invited! Poet's Corner Estate Sale →
  60 Stevenson Dr, Pleasant Hill
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Open Mic →
  636 Ward St, Martinez
  6:00 pm
• Trivia Night →
  Del Cielo Brewing, 701 Escobar Street, Martinez
  6:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Martinez CA
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Diablo Athletic League Cross Country Center Meet →
  Martinez CA
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CAREER & TRAINING EXPOSITION 2026 →
  Martinez Adult Education, 600 F Street, Martinez
  9:00 am
Friday October 16
• Aire Libre Weekends (Del Cielo B.) →
  Martinez CA
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Pacheco Community Center's Parking Lot Rummage Sale →
  5800 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco
  8:00 am
• Open House Celebrating American Archives Month →
  Contra Costa County Historical Society, 724 Escobar St, Martinez
  10:30 am
Friday October 23
• CLARINET FUSION This is Halloween Concert 2026: Martinez →
  City of Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green St, Martinez
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius Symphony and Prokofiev Piano Concerto →
  Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  2:00 pm

📣 Martinez Shout Outs!

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• Jasmina Pique, Travel Agent
• Thousand Friends of Martinez
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi - I am looking for a minor tree trim service.
  Here is a picture of the tree. Does anyone recommend a good service at a reasonable price? (Nextdoor Vine Hills)

• Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Retail Softlines Sales Lead - Key Holder in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
• Round Table Pizza posted a job opening for Crew Member in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Concord

• Podcast: Maria Bagley, Concord City Council Candidate (contracosta.news)
• John Muir Health Recognized for Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular and Stroke Care (contracosta.news)
• 1 Person Hurt in Concord Big Rig Crash on Highway 242 (pacificattorneygroup.com)

Lafayette

• 5 Great Things to Do in the 925 on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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