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🌱 Patch AM: How will a $730M health deficit hit Martinez’s county hospital?
Also, don't miss Martini Shake Off on the Martinez Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Martinez? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will a $730M health deficit hit Martinez's county hospital?
- Want to play bocce in Martinez and support neighbors in need?
Also on today's calendar: Martini Shake Off and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Contra Costa Health facing $730M deficit over next five years (danvillesanramon.com) — Contra Costa Health is warning of a $730 million deficit that will heavily impact Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez and its clinics over the next five years. Local patients could see changes as officials seek more revenue, adjust services, and respond to federal and state health funding cuts while still providing required emergency care. 
• Local Non-Profits Team Up for Charity Bocce Ball Tournament (contracosta.news) — A charity bocce ball tournament is coming to the Martinez Bocce Ball Courts on Saturday, Sept. 19, raising funds for food, housing, and medical support across Contra Costa County. Local residents can form teams, enjoy lunch from The New Mecca Café, and bid in a silent auction, with every dollar going directly to help struggling families.
📸 Around Martinez
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez
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★ Featured events ★
- Martini Shake Off →
525 Henrietta St, Martinez
6:00 pm - Melt with You Festival →
357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez
5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Teens: Make a Zine for Halloween
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 - JSE- Back to School Night-see schedule below
John Swett Elementary Martinez, CA 94553
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
Morello Park Elementary Martinez, CA 94553
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
John Muir Elementary Martinez, CA 94553
5:40 pm - Tarot Social Meetup
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
6:00 pm - MJHS-Back to School Night
Martinez Junior High Martinez, CA 94553
6:00 pm - MJHS Back To School Night
Martinez Junior High Martinez, CA 94553
6:00 pm - Soft Pretzel Making Workshop →
Five Suns Brewing, 626 Main St, Martinez
6:30 pm - Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 →
Vintage Vida, 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
10:00 am - Bike Family Fest 2026 →
DVC Overflow Parking Lot, 440 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 10
Sunday September 13
📣 Martinez Shout Outs!
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- Devine Records & Vintage — (925) 316-5953
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone to board my dog, Lexi!
I'm looking for someone experienced with anxious dogs to watch my dog at their home for 1 night, Nov. 21st–22nd. A little bit about her: Lexi is a… (Nextdoor Alhambra/John Muir)
- Bank of America posted a job opening for Relationship Banker- Pleasant Hill Area in Martinez. Apply here.
- Chevron posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
- Updated: Napa Man Arrested for a Series of Residential Burglaries (contracosta.news)
Concord
- New Concord Fitness Studio Wants You to Work Out in 125 Degree Heat Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
- Concord Police Report: Firearm, Drug, Mail Theft Arrests Among Incidents Reported During the Week (claycord.com)
- In brief: Los Medanos College to grant funds to East Contra Costa groups (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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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