🌱 Patch AM: Were you at these Walnut Creek spots during the measles exposure window?

What's up Martinez! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Were you at these Walnut Creek spots during the measles exposure window?

Also on today's calendar: Local playwrights looking for teen actors and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds and fog, then sun, with a high of 51 and low of 47 degrees.
• Wednesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 52, low: 47.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 55 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Measles case confirmed in Contra Costa County (mercurynews.com) — A measles case tied to Contra Costa County was announced from Martinez, with possible exposures at multiple Walnut Creek stores and medical facilities between Dec. 17 and 24. Residents who were at those locations are urged to confirm their measles vaccination status, watch for symptoms for up to three weeks, and call a healthcare provider before seeking in-person care if they feel ill.
   

📸 Around Martinez

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• Food Truck – Limitless Kitchen — FIVE SUNS
  Five Suns Brewing, 626 Main St, Martinez
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

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

• Tarot Social Meetup
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  6:00 pm
• Local playwrights looking for teen actors
  Hillcrest Congregational Church , 404 Gregory Ln , Pleasant Hill
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Martinez Library Storytime
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  10:00 am
• Read to a Dog
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  12:00 pm

📣 Martinez Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 30

• Drop-In Knitting & Sewing
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  6:00 pm
• Keith Miles Music & Smiles
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  6:30 pm
• Martinez Swingers Square Dance
  Pacheco Community Center , 5800 Pacheco Blvd , Pacheco
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• I Heart Toddler Art
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  11:00 am
• Downtown Pleasant Hill Annual “Noon” Year
  Downtown Pleasant Hill , 60 Crescent Dr , Pleasant Hill
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ⚠️ Magnitude 2.59 earthquake reported
  Dec 28 - 11:56 AM PST: 2.75 magnitude aftershock occurred near San Ramon, CA. - 5:18 AM PST: 2.59 magnitude earthquake occurred near San Ramon, CA. … (Nextdoor )
• Hi everyone!
  Found a gardener, so got that checked off the list. We are now looking for someone to come take a look at our roof. We replaced our roof ourselves… (Nextdoor Village Oaks - Martinez)

• Yogurtland posted a job opening for Store Associate in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
• Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

• Dec 18-24: Pleasant Hill Police Calls (contracosta.news)
• Updated: New Years Eve Happenings Around Contra Costa County (contracosta.news)

Concord

• Cold Weather Advisory Issued For The East Bay (claycord.com)
• Retail giant once dominated with 3,500 stores fades to only 5 nationwide (masslive.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 hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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