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You won't want to miss Concord Taco Trail Challenge | Through October 15 on the Martinez Patch calendar

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Hi there, Martinez! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Concord Taco Trail Challenge | Through October 15 at Concord Taquerias and Restaurants, Concord, CA
  • CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal at Claremont Resort & Club
  • 5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market at Scout Hall

... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 93 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a home for my mom's sweet rescue cat.
    My 90 yr old mom recently moved in with me, but her cat is terrified by my aggressive male cat, and my daughter's large dog that lives with me. … (Nextdoor Virginia Hills)
  • Hi there.
    Can anyone recommend someone to paint one bedroom? It's not a big bedroom. :-). Thanks (Nextdoor Alhambra Valley)
  • SavATree posted a job opening for Tree Climber Crew Lead in Martinez. Apply here.
  • Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

  • Tim Ryan Breaks Down Brock Purdy, McCaffrey & Defense Shine KNBR Podcast (iheart.com)
  • Pleasant Hill Hospice Workers Begin Weeklong Strike Over Layoffs, Staffing Cuts (claycord.com)

Concord

  • Leslie's Pool Supplies To Close Concord Store Amid Bankruptcy (patch.com)
  • Two charged with kidnapping, shooting in Concord home invasion robbery (eastbaytimes.com)

Berkeley

  • Suspect Charged In Mysterious Fatal Shooting Of 23-Year-Old Richmond Man: Report (patch.com)
  • Police Arrest Armed Suspect After Threats At Berkeley Men's Shelter (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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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