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🌱 Patch AM: What Contra Costa’s new anti-ICE rules mean for Martinez residents now.

Also, don't miss Martini Shake Off on the Martinez Patch calendar

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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:

  • What Contra Costa's new anti-ICE rules mean for Martinez residents now.
  • Know someone affected by this Martinez-linked trafficking case? Here's who to call.
  • Why this Pittsburg shooting suspect is headed to Martinez court soon.

Also on today's calendar: Martini Shake Off and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 103 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 62.
  • Friday: Breezy and not as hot, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Contra Costa County adopts anti-ICE policy (mercurynews.com) — Supervisors meeting in Martinez have unanimously adopted a countywide policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents unless there's a judicial warrant, immediately affecting how local staff handle ICE requests. While advocates pushed for a stronger ordinance, officials said a policy offers the same protections and can be implemented and adjusted more quickly.
   

• DA Investigators Searching for Additional Victims in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Case (contracosta.news) — Investigators based in Martinez are asking potential victims or witnesses in a major multi-state sex trafficking case to come forward, and they've released direct phone numbers for tips and confidential support. A 32-year-old Antioch man is jailed at the Martinez Detention Facility on $1 million bail, and Contra Costa's Human Trafficking Task Force says anyone responding will be offered trauma-informed services.
   

• Pittsburg Police: Suspect Smuggled Gun Into Booking Facility Despite Being Searched Twice (claycord.com) — A man accused of shooting a Pittsburg police officer after allegedly sneaking a gun into the department's booking facility is now jailed without bail and due in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez on September 16. The officer underwent surgery and is recovering, while the department reviews how the weapon slipped through two searches.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 9
  • 680 Networking Group
    Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce JFK/National University 100 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    8:30 am
  • 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
  • Zoning Administrator Meeting →
    Contra Costa County Hybrid MeetingThe Zonin
    1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are expecting a baby early October.
    My husband has to go back to work fairly quickly. I am looking for somebody to come to the house for 2-3 hours 2 or 3 times a week to help keep up on… (Nextdoor Alhambra/John Muir)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 4, 2026 in Martinez, CA 94553 near Nancy Boyd Park Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Mountain View)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Martinez. Apply here.
  • SavATree posted a job opening for Tree Climber Crew Lead in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

  • Hartwick Students Drive Social Impact Through Baker-Simpson Internships (hartwick.edu)

Concord

  • Bay Area Oktoberfest 2026: Your guide to beer, brats, music (eastbaytimes.com)
  • Clayton Crime Roundup: Four Arrests, Petty Theft Reported In Clayton Police Activity Log (claycord.com)

Danville

  • Spare The Air Alert Issued In Danville As Triple-Digit Heat Looms (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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