🌱 Patch AM: Why was a Martinez man facing child-lewdness charges released from jail?

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• Why was a Martinez man facing child-lewdness charges released from jail?

Also on today's calendar: Diablo Symphony Holiday Concert “Winter Lights” with Blackhawk Chorus and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 48 and low of 38 degrees.
• Sunday: Fog, then some sun, temps: high: 48, low: 38.
• Monday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Martinez man, former San Quentin guard charged with lewd acts involving children released pending trial (contracostaherald.com) — A Martinez resident and former San Quentin correctional sergeant has been released from custody on his own recognizance while facing multiple felony charges alleging lewd acts involving minors in Contra Costa County. Prosecutors say they are deeply concerned about the judge’s decision, citing the seriousness of the allegations and prior arrests, and emphasize they will keep pursuing legal options to protect the community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Diablo Symphony Holiday Concert “Winter Lights” with Blackhawk Chorus
  Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek
  2:00 pm
• Star Quest Youth Variety Show
  Martinez Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez
  2:00 pm
• Christmas in Hercules 2025
  Valley Bible Church, 1477 Willow Ave, Hercules
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Impressions that Remained
  Community Congregational Church, UCC, 1305 W 2nd St, Benicia
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• MAA Holiday Boutique
  1635 Pacheco Blvd , Martinez
  10:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Beer Pong Tournament – MTZ
  Del Cielo Brewing Co. , A , Martinez
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Teen Drop-In
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  2:00 pm

Thursday December 18

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

Saturday December 20

• Martinez Library Storytime
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  10:00 am
• Winter Solstice Celebration
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  1:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Santa's Workshop - Tuesday
  91 Arreba St , Martinez
  5:30 pm

Friday December 26

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Assistance League Thrift Shop Men’s Designer Shirts Event Begins 12/16/23 —Betty Miller Read on Patch

• Hi neighbors I'm looking for my cat her name is whiskey she is gray and white and she's 4 years old and she spaded with a microchip last time I seen her was on the 9th of December she was home but then she disappeared if anyone's seen her please let
  me know thank you I appreciate it she disappeared next to Las juntas School on Ellis road in Martinez 925-812-0839 (Nextdoor Vinehill)
• Lost dog , on Allen street,
  Hi I’m looking for my dog Panther if you have seen her please contact me at 9258268939 She got out today around 10 am and I’m worry that something… (Nextdoor Martinez)

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Institutional Services Worker - Generalist (Hospital Janitorial Services) in Martinez. Apply here.
• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Travel Retail Sales Merchandiser in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Concord Turkey Trot Raises $42k for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa County (contracosta.news)
• Cockpit audio released: Pleasant Hill pilot tried to shut engines off mid-flight (ktvu.com)

Concord

• This Habitat Is Our Habitat: More Green Space For Contra Costa County And Home For The Critters (patch.com)
• PipeMan Products Delivers Reliable Wheeler-Rex 8100 Hot Tap Solutions (express-press-release.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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