🌱 Patch AM: How the new Pittsburg DA office changes trips from Martinez

Hello Martinez! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How the new Pittsburg DA office changes trips from Martinez

Also on today's calendar: Local playwrights looking for teen actors and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds and sun, a few showers, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Windy with occasional rain, temps: high: 58, low: 47.
• Friday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 53 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office Expands to Pittsburg (contracosta.news) — Residents who once had to travel to Martinez for Contra Costa County District Attorney services now have a closer option with a new office in Pittsburg, while the main and Central Eastern DA branches remain in Martinez. The article lists addresses and phone numbers for all three locations, making it easier to find legal help across the county.
   

📸 Around Martinez

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• Live Music // David Correa Trio – MTZ
  Del Cielo Brewing Co. · Martinez, CA, Martinez
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• Martinez Comedy Fest
  Martinez Event Center · Martinez , CA , Martinez
  8:00 pm
• AniMeals Martinez
  1301 Alhambra Ave , Martinez
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Martinez Library Storytime
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  10:00 am
• Needle Arts
  740 Court St · Martinez , CA , Martinez
  9:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Brian Scott Magic
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  2:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Martinez Library Storytime
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  10:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• Local playwrights looking for teen actors
  Hillcrest Congregational Church , 404 Gregory Ln , Pleasant Hill
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Computer Help
  Pleasant Hill Park , 147 Gregory Ln , Pleasant Hill
  10:00 am
• Storytime Junction
  Lafayette Library and Learning Center , 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd , Lafayette
  10:30 am

Friday December 26

• ❄️ WINTER ALL DAY CAMP week 1: Polar Explorers + Mythical Creatures
  Sparkologie | Art Design STEM Classes , 1941 Oak Park Blvd # 70 , Pleasant Hill
  9:00 am

Saturday December 27

• Martinez Library Storytime
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ⚠️ Magnitude 2.7 earthquake reported
  Dec 23 at 12:11 AM PST: 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred near San Ramon, CA. 74 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
• Lost an i air bud, one of the little white ones, somewhere between Veale Ave and the Mountain View Park… could’ve even been at the park cuz I was there today.
  If u find one and feel inclined to reach out, feel free to text me at 9166163019. Thank you, neighbors! (Nextdoor Mountain View)

• City of Martinez California posted a job opening for Police Officer Trainee - Open to Applicants seeking Academy sponsorship in Martinez. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

• "Swedish House Mafia" NYE at SF's Pier 80 (funcheap.com)
• You wouldn't believe what a country musician and friends went through to save trapped animals in a barn (pennlive.com)
• Robbery during used car sale led to chaotic police call (berkeleyscanner.com)

Concord

• Atmospheric River, Flood Watch, High Wind Watch In Concord: What To Know (patch.com)

Walnut Creek

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 got tired of the hole business.
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