🌱 Patch AM: Why investigators want your camera footage near the Martinez jail death

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In today's newsletter:

• Why investigators want your camera footage near the Martinez jail death

Also on today's calendar: Local History: The Anza Expedition 250th Anniversary plus CCCHS celebrates 75 yrs. and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 63, low: 37.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Lures Child With Xbox Trump Sues 2 Small CA Cities (patch.com) — Local officials report that a man from Concord, jailed in Martinez on suspicion of killing his parents, died in custody Thursday at the Martinez jail, and investigators are seeking nearby surveillance footage. The broader roundup also touches on regional safety alerts, including a deadly wild mushroom warning and a federal lawsuit involving California cities’ natural gas rules.
   

📸 Around Martinez

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 23

• AniMeals Martinez
  1301 Alhambra Ave, Martinez
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday January 13

• Clutter-Free in 2026: How to Let Go and Get Organized
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  10:00 am

Saturday January 17

• Martinez Library Storytime
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  10:00 am
• How to Read Korean
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  3:00 pm

Saturday January 24

• Local History: The Anza Expedition 250th Anniversary plus CCCHS celebrates 75 yrs.
  Concord Museum and Event Center, 1928 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA, 94519
  11:30 am

📣 Martinez Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 12

• Drop-In Shop for Adults
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  6:00 pm
• The Goodness of Sleep
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  6:30 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Wild Things Animal Show for Teens
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  2:45 pm
• Read to a Dog
  Lafayette Library and Learning Center , 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd , Lafayette
  3:00 pm
• Clutter-Free in 2026: How to Let Go and Get Organized
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  6:00 pm
• Drop-In Knitting & Sewing
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I just wanted to share some photos of my happy kitties that a lot of you kind folks helped me out with by providing food for them!
  These 2 are like 2 peas in a pod. lol I am forever thankful, these kitties are my world. (Nextdoor Alhambra/John Muir)
• Does anyone know of or willing to help my Mother n law out, her cat is stuck on a two story townhouse in Martinez for two days.
  I just found out a couple hours ago. They believe he was chased by coyote up the redwood tree an out on a small branch to roof , an now will not use… (Nextdoor Alhambra Valley)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Martinez. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

• Dec 25 – Jan 7: Pleasant Hill Police Calls (contracosta.news)
• Man Shot in the Neck Thursday Night in Antioch (contracosta.news)
• Letters: Shooting doesn't mean ICE shouldn't enforce immigration law (mercurynews.com)

Concord

• Work Crews Repair Broken Water Main, Ygnacio In Walnut Creek Remains Closed For Cleanup (claycord.com)
• < The Trump administration fired nearly 100 immigration judges in 2025. What's next? (npr.org)
• Soccer Recap: Ygnacio Valley's Winning Streak Snapped at Five Games (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I think I’m coming down with something!
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