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Make time for Pacheco's Artisan Fair on the Martinez Patch calendar
Good morning to you Martinez! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Martinez's new Entertainment Zone change downtown nights?
- Why a Martinez contractor is jailed on a long list of charges
- Martinez residents join others seeking answers after deadly Northern California stabbing
Also on today's calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Martinez Set to Finalize Entertainment Zone, Talk Downtown Parking (contracosta.news) — Martinez's downtown could soon see an official Entertainment Zone where adults can carry alcoholic drinks between participating businesses during permitted events, if the City Council finalizes rules this Wednesday night. The council will also review the low-cost downtown employee parking permit program, including possible expansion to more county workers, with staff reporting rising meter revenue and no major parking impacts so far. 
• Serial Lafayette residential burglary suspect from Martinez arrested (contracostaherald.com) — Martinez residents are learning more about a local man accused in a string of Lafayette home burglaries, who was arrested after searches at his Alhambra Way residence and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on multiple felony charges. Authorities say he has a lengthy arrest history and runs a Martinez-based electrical business, while the investigation continues and his next court hearing is set in Martinez Superior Court.
• Northern California Killing Raises Questions About Suspect's Release Before Fatal Stabbing (thehenryettan.com) — A Northern California stabbing case that left Todd Stewart dead is raising broader questions about pretrial release and public safety, while friends and neighbors rally around his family. Community members, including people from Martinez and Santa Rosa, are offering support as they seek answers about why the suspect was free despite earlier arrests and immigration concerns.
📸 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
- Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am - 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
Thursday August 20
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 - I Heart Toddler Art
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
11:00 am - Toddler Stay and Play Social Hour
Crockett Library 991 Loring, Crockett, CA 94525
11:15 am - I Heart After School Art
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
1:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I believe this person's account has been hacked.
They had activity from 3 years ago, but then they post something like this which is a known scam/fake job? And then close the discussion/comments… (Nextdoor Arreba) - ⚠️ Magnitude 2.61 earthquake reported
Aug 17 at 1:18 AM PDT: 2.61 magnitude earthquake occurred near Concord, CA. More than 12 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
- Martinez Unified School District posted a job opening for Custodian - Las Juntas Elementary in Martinez. Apply here.
- US Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for VCS Cook- Martinez CA in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
- Book Senior Care Services in Pleasant Hill, CA with Mona M. from $35/hr (care.com)
- Former Pleasant Hill tourism improvement non-profit employee hit with felony embezzlement charge (mercurynews.com)
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)
- Two Women Identified In Separate Fatal Crashes In Concord, Walnut Creek (claycord.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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