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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Alhambra defend home turf against Justin-Siena Friday night?

Also on today's calendar: Soft Pretzel Making Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Brisk and cool, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High School Football: Justin-Siena wins head coach's debut over Kelseyville, 20-18 (modbee.com) — Justin-Siena's football team will visit Martinez on Friday, Sept. 4 to face Alhambra High in a nonleague matchup, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Coming off a narrow 20-18 win over Kelseyville, Justin-Siena hopes to build momentum, while Alhambra looks to extend its strong start after a dominant road victory at Hercules.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • 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
    • Wednesday September 2
  • 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
    • Sunday September 13
  • Bike Family Fest 2026 →
    DVC Overflow Parking Lot, 440 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
    10:00 am
  • Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 →
    Vintage Vida, 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My dog Benny got out about 20 minutes ago and he's small.
    He has a collar with our number. He's 10 and cream. I'm freaking out please somebody call me 925-330-6307. (Nextdoor Vinehill)
  • I am looking for a reliable person starting next Friday September 5.
    I just had knee surgery and need someone to do the outside watering most days, feed the birds amd hummingbirds. and scoop the litter box every 2-3… (Nextdoor Alhambra/John Muir)
  • Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa posted a job opening for Court Interpreter - Spanish in Martinez. Apply here.
  • Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. posted a job opening for Petroleum Inspector - Martinez, CA in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

  • Contra Costa County High Schools Earn Top Spots in 2026-27 U.S. News Rankings (contracosta.news)
  • Updated: Napa Man Arrested for a Series of Residential Burglaries (contracosta.news)
  • Teenage Sex and Death at the movies, by Tyler Henson (martineztribune.com)

Concord

  • Concord's Brand New Philz Coffee is Officially Open Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
  • In brief: Los Medanos College to grant funds to East Contra Costa groups (eastbaytimes.com)
  • Pittsburg man gets 25 years for shooting where father of two was killed by stray bullet (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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