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🌱 Patch AM: Who will lead Contra Costa courts from Martinez starting in 2027?
Be sure to catch Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 on the Martinez Patch calendar
Good morning Martinez! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Who will lead Contra Costa courts from Martinez starting in 2027?
Also on today's calendar: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Contra Costa County Superior Court Announces Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge for 2027-2028 (contracosta.news) — Contra Costa County Superior Court, based in Martinez, has named Judge Joni T. Hiramoto as its next Presiding Judge and Judge Benjamin T. Reyes II as Assistant Presiding Judge for 2027–2028. Their leadership will guide judicial assignments, budgeting, and policy for the county court system that serves Martinez residents and the wider community. 
📸 Around Martinez
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez
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★ Featured events ★
- Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
5:00 pm - Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
12:00 pm - This Is Hallo-Wine: Inspired by Nightmare Before Christmas →
Four Fools Winery, 13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo
1:00 pm - You're Invited! Preview Open House →
20 Alhambra Hills Dr, Martinez
1:00 pm - Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic & Modernization Project: Community Info Session →
7:00 pm - Friends Fest 2026 →
VFW Hall, 930 Ward St, Martinez
2:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Live Music Del Cielo Brewing →
Del Cielo Brewing Co, Martinez - Comedy Under the Stars -Outdoors Susana Park - Martinez →
Susana Park, 701 Susana Street, Martinez - Roxx on Main Live →
Roxx on Main, Martinez - Fall All Ford Swap Meet →
The Cobra Experience, 777 Arnold Drive, Suite 200, Martinez
8:00 am - Blessing of the animals and solar panels →
Grace Episcopal Church, 130 Muir Station Rd, Martinez
12:00 pm - Blessing of the Animals →
First Congregational Church of Martinez, 1229 Court St, Martinez
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Sunday October 4
📣 Martinez Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Coyote sighted taking a leisurely walk down starflower this morning around 10 AM.
I was on a work call so wasn't able to catch the first 10 minutes. (Nextdoor Sunrise Ridge NW) - Looking for reliable cat sitter for 4-5 days (End of October) in the downtown Martinez area who offers reasonable rates.
Must have great references. Good job for high school students!! (Nextdoor Martinez)
- Rivian posted a job opening for Field Service Technician - Martinez, CA in Martinez. Apply here.
- PBF Energy, Inc. posted a job opening for LP Modeler in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
- Annual Block Party, Fiesta Vecinal brings services, food and fun to Central County Sept. 29 (contracostaherald.com)
- Which Pink Honda Would You Rock? 1987 CRX vs 2008 Element (theautopian.com)
- Contra Costa County celebrates 103 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (contracostaherald.com)
Piedmont
- Traffic Stop In Piedmont Leads Officers To Gun Arsenal: Police (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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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