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Today in Martinez Wed Sep 30

Coming upOCT 2Aire Libre Weekends (Del Cielo B.) · 5:00 PMAn outdoor weekend hangout at Del Cielo Brewing Co in Martinez.City of Martinez Coming upOCT 2Pumpkin Dunkin · 5:00 PMA pool party in Martinez with a floating pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating and costumes.City of Martinez Coming upOCT 2First Fridays · 6:00 PMFirst Fridays brings art, music and community to downtown Martinez's streets.City of Martinez
Council meetsSEP 306:00 PM · Agenda postedCity of Martinez Council passed7items on Wed Sep 2County parking license · Stop signs at Castro and Green · Solid waste subcommittee · Tort Liability Platform · Waterfront grand jury report · Hidden Valley courts decision · Accessory dwelling unit rules · and 4 moreCity of Martinez City payments made346checks written Aug 7 – Sep 3Who was paid, how much and why, one check at a time.City of Martinez
Police calls260Martinez · Sep 21–27Week before: 274 calls. Busiest block: 1000 block of Arnold Dr, 10 calls.Martinez Police Department Arrests4Martinez · Sep 21–27Week before: 7. For driving under the influence of alcohol, possessing drug paraphernalia and others.Martinez Police Department In effectNOWCapitol Corridor service alert, Train 549Capitol Corridor
Cheapest gas$5.79Autopia Car WashRegular, cash. 3950 Alhambra Ave. Tap for directions.GasBuddy (opens directions)Weather91°Sunny · 57° tonightThe week ahead is on the Calendar.National Weather Service Martinez newsSEP 29Martinez: California DOJ Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Tahmon WilsonContraCosta.news (opens ContraCosta.news)