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🌱 Patch AM: How a violent repeat offender ended up sentenced in Martinez court
Also, don't miss Music from the Shadows on the Martinez Patch calendar
Greetings Martinez! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a violent repeat offender ended up sentenced in Martinez court
Also on today's calendar: Music from the Shadows and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Richmond man convicted of forcibly raping two women sentenced to 169 years to life (contracostaherald.com) — A Richmond man has been sentenced in Martinez to 169 years to life for a series of violent sexual assaults, including one that ended with his arrest in the city. Martinez and Concord police investigated, and local victim-support contacts in Martinez are highlighted for anyone facing domestic violence. The case underscores ongoing efforts during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 
📸 Around Martinez
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez
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★ Featured events ★
- Music from the Shadows →
Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
7:00 pm - You're Invited! Poet's Corner Estate Sale →
60 Stevenson Dr, Pleasant Hill
9:00 am - Open House Celebrating American Archives Month →
Contra Costa County Historical Society, 724 Escobar St, Martinez
10:30 am
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Sama-Sama Fest →
Union Landing, I-880, Union City
11:00 am - Strange Ladies →
636 Ward St, Martinez
7:30 pm - 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 - Diablo Athletic League Cross Country Center Meet →
Martinez CA
2:00 pm - Pacheco Community Center's Parking Lot Rummage Sale →
5800 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco
8:00 am - CLARINET FUSION This is Halloween Concert 2026: Martinez →
City of Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green St, Martinez
7:00 pm - Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius Symphony and Prokofiev Piano Concerto →
Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
Sunday October 25
📣 Martinez Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update 2: reunited!
Thanks to all, trip to Animal Services paid off and she's home! Update: No news of owner as of 2 pm. Dog (she) was taken to Sage, chip found and… (Nextdoor Alhambra Valley) - does anybody have any recommendations on where to get a spare key made for my car?
I have the original key obviously but I bought the car from a neighbor and it didn't have a spare key (Nextdoor Alhambra/John Muir)
- Sealaska Corporation posted a job opening for Yard Crew Member in Martinez. Apply here.
- CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco - Grand Opening in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Concord
- Podcast: Maria Bagley, Concord City Council Candidate (contracosta.news)
- Concord Voters To Decide On Business Tax Changes Under Measure O (claycord.com)
- Concord City Council Race Draws Nine Candidates Across Three Districts (claycord.com)
Lafayette
- Lafayette Has a Local Pumpkin Patch This Weekend, and It's For a Good Cause Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
- Lafayette's Best Sandwich Shop Isn't Even a Sandwich Shop 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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