Patch AM: How a Former Martinez Clerk Transformed County Property Assessments

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In today’s newsletter:

How a former Martinez city clerk shaped county property assessments

Also on today’s calendar:

CONJURING WONDER – Magic: Up-Close & Personal

and 9 more events.

Today’s riddle:

Why couldn’t the dog get the apple? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Sunday:

Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

Monday:

Areas of fog, then sun, temps: high: 72, low: 48.

Tuesday:

Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

• Contra Costa Assessor Kramer won’t seek re-election to 9th term

Longtime Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer, who began his public service as Martinez city clerk and still lives in Martinez, will retire at the end of his current term in December 2026. He reflects on decades of county work, his ties to Martinez, and publicly backs Assistant County Assessor Vince Robb as the most experienced candidate to succeed him.

📸 Around Martinez

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Friday March 13

CONJURING WONDER – Magic: Up-Close & Personal

41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley

7:00 pm

Indie Pop Star Michelle Lambert Plays WiseGirl!

1932 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill

7:00 pm

Saturday March 14

San Leandro Historical Railway Society Spring Open House & Model Train Show

1302 Orchard Ave, San Leandro

10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday March 10

MONTHLY Mornings with Meaning Speaker Series

837 Main St, Martinez

3:30 pm

The Arc of a Woman’s Life: Herbal Support for Women’s Health

Martinez Library, 740 Court Street, Martinez

6:00 pm

Thursday March 12

Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library

Martinez Library, 740 Court Street, Martinez

10:00 am

Saturday March 14

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

You’re Invited! New Armando’s Preview Open House

509 Estudillo St, Martinez

2:00 pm

Saturday March 21

Martinez Library Storytime

740 Court St, Martinez

10:00 am

Sunday March 22

Wondrous Wax: Hot Wax Meets Mixed Media — Studio 55 Martinez

Studio 55 Martinez, 55 Howe Rd, Martinez

10:00 am

Food Truck – Charlie’s Food Trailer — FIVE SUNS

Five Suns Brewing, 626 Main St, Martinez

11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

Beware: Rental scam going on.

A woman came to our house asking if this is the house that’s for rent and are we moving this month. Husband answered the door and told her no, we… (Nextdoor Village Oaks – Martinez)

Traffic is at a standstill on CA-24 E reported at…

Traffic is at a standstill on CA-24 E reported at 3:10 PM. (Nextdoor )

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🗞 Nearby News

Concord

Contra Costa County: What were the best deals for residential properties sold the week of Jan. 26? (eastbaytimes.com)

After decades of service to the public, Contra Costa County fire chief to retire (mercurynews.com)

Timothy Pflueger’s Iconic SF Art Deco Designs (Museum of SF) (funcheap.com)

Lafayette

Lafayette’s Historic Taco Bell Stands Empty. What Comes Next? Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)

Ok Martinez!

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P.S. The answer to today’s riddle:

He was barking up the wrong tree.

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