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Hello again Martinez! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Martinez man now faces up to 20 years federal time
  • Martinez teacher earns top county honor—see who's being celebrated.
  • How Martinez joined neighbors for this year's big coastal cleanup push.

Also on today's calendar: A New Spin On Townhome Living! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Martinez man charged with running over deportation officer's foot (mercurynews.com) — A Martinez resident faces a federal assault charge after prosecutors say he ran over an ICE officer's foot while agents tried to arrest him outside his Martinez home early on August 31. A judge is expected to decide whether he will stay in custody during the case, and the injured officer reportedly suffered a serious foot injury requiring hospitalization.
   

• Brentwood, Orinda educators named Contra Costa Teachers of the Year (contracostaherald.com) — Martinez residents can celebrate that Katie Collins of Martinez Junior High School was named a 2026–27 District Teacher of the Year, spotlighting excellence in the Martinez Unified School District. She joins standout educators countywide as Brentwood's Rebecca St. Michel and Orinda's Stephanie Sado advance to the state Teacher of the Year competition, highlighting strong public schools across Contra Costa.
   

• With gloved hands, litter-pickers and trash bags, Pinole volunteers clean up the coastline (richmondconfidential.org) — Martinez is one of eight Contra Costa cities taking part in this year's California Coastal Cleanup Day, joining Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and others in clearing trash from local shorelines. Volunteers, especially teens and families, are helping reduce litter and build long-term stewardship of the Bay, with organizers saying years of cleanups may finally be paying off.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If Looks Could Kill - The 3 young office Great-horned Owls are all grown up now.
    I assume they will be booted out of their natal territory by the parents in the next couple months as the next breeding season begins. The… (Nextdoor Maywood)
  • Wingstop posted a job opening for Cook in Martinez. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

  • Pleasant Hill Chamber partnership expands HR resources for local businesses (contracostaherald.com)
  • Pleasant Hill's Massive New Japanese Marketplace Will Open Imminently, Has Begun Hiring Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
  • Contra Costa County Coastal Cleanup Events Planned Across The County (claycord.com)

Concord

  • Concord Grants Reach Thousands But Housing Lags, Annual Report Shows (patch.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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