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Happening soon: Pacheco's Artisan Fair on the Martinez Patch calendar
Hi Martinez! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Martinez search warrant led to a countywide burglary arrest
- When could driverless Waymo rides actually reach Martinez streets?
- Martinez court hands down sentence in Antioch front-yard killing
Also on today's calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
- Saturday: Sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested In Pursuit Across Contra Costa (patch.com) — Martinez residents should know a 34-year-old local man was arrested after a multi-agency search tied to burglaries, including one involving a Martinez home. Detectives served a warrant on Alhambra Way, recovered stolen property in a Martinez residence, and booked the suspect into the Martinez Detention Facility on multiple felony allegations, with bail set at $220,000. 
• Waymo Just Took a Crucial Step Toward Self-Driving Cars in the 925 Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Martinez is now officially on Waymo's map, with state regulators approving paid driverless ride-hailing across much of Contra Costa County, including our city. Robotaxis won't appear overnight, but residents may soon see mapping cars on local streets as the company gradually prepares Martinez and neighboring 925 communities for future autonomous trips.
• Vallejo man gets 10 years for killing East Contra Costa rapper in Antioch front yard (mercurynews.com) — From the courthouse in Martinez, a Vallejo man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2025 Antioch front-yard killing that a jury deemed voluntary manslaughter. The case involved an East Contra Costa rapper known locally as $mooth and turned on arguments over self-defense and a severe beating inside the home before the shooting.
📸 Around Martinez
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez
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★ Featured events ★
- Pacheco's Artisan Fair →
Pacheco Community Center, 5800 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco
9:00 am - ECK Light and Sound Service →
5200 Case Ave, Pleasanton
11:00 am
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Native Plant Parley
John Muir National Park Meet on the grounds of the historic orchard.
1:00 pm - Martinez Library Storytime
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am - Martinez Library Book Club
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
6:00 pm - County Planning Commission Meeting →
Contra Costa County Hybrid MeetingThe Zoning Administrator m - ABCD's of Medicare
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
11:00 am - Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am - 2026 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival at the City of... →
Waterfront Park, 245 N Court St, Martinez
12:00 pm - 2026 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival at the City of Martinez Sesquicentennial Festival →
Waterfront Park, 245 N Court St, Martinez
12:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
📣 Martinez Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Computer Help
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
10:00 am - Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am - Back to School Night
M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette, CA 94549
6:00 pm - Board Installation Dinner and Business Person of the Year Award
Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Back Forty Texas BBQ
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I had a great experience with ACME Auto Repair.
They did the job other shops wouldn't (put the spring onto the strut of my wife's Subaru Forester XT), promptly, and for a very reasonable fee. They… (Nextdoor Reliez Valley North) - Saw this beautiful black and white guy roaming around the last few days.
He's very friendly and eager for a pet but has cuts all over his feet and a rather larger one near his ear. Does anyone know anything about him? I… (Nextdoor Virginia Hills)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
- Muir Home Health posted a job opening for Intake Coordinator - In Office in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
- Editorial: El Campanil is Wake Up Call Antioch Needed (contracosta.news)
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Concord
- ML Ops Engineer - TekGlobal - Concord, CA, US (dice.com)
- A Familiar Creamery is Coming to the Willows in Concord Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
Walnut Creek
- Restaurant Fire Forces Evacuation, Draws Major ConfFire Response (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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