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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:

  • Why federal agents swarmed Martinez to arrest a repeat deportee

Also on today's calendar: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic & Modernization Project: Community Info Session and 9 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fugitive Run Down: Three-Time Deportee Nabbed After Ramming ICE Officer In California (tampafp.com) — Federal agents recently arrested a man in Martinez after he allegedly rammed an ICE officer with his vehicle and later resisted arrest from Homeland Security agents. The officer, injured in the August 31 Martinez incident, is recovering but currently cannot walk without assistance. The suspect, previously deported three times, remains in federal custody pending legal proceedings.
   

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Berkeley

  • Man, 20, Struck And Critically Hurt Crossing Telegraph Avenue (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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