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🌱 Patch AM: How you can weigh in on Vasco Road’s new safety plan

Also, don't miss You're Invited! Open House on the Martinez Patch calendar

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Good morning Martinez! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can weigh in on Vasco Road's new safety plan

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited! Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 63.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Contra Costa County Requests Public Input on Vasco Corridor Safety Improvement Study Report (contracosta.news) — Contra Costa County Public Works, based in Martinez, is asking residents to review and comment on its new Vasco Road Corridor Safety Improvement Study by September 15, 2026. The report outlines priority safety projects, crash history, and planned median barriers, bridge widening, wildlife crossings, and other upgrades, with major construction expected to start in early 2027.
   

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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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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