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Got a New Smartphone? Don't Forget to Download Your Free Patch App

Whether you're the proud owner of a new iPhone or an Android, Patch will keep you connected to your community wherever you go.

Did you get a new phone for Christmas? Patch for iPhone will keep you connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in your neighborhood.

Visit www.martinez.patch.com/mobile to download the free app now.


Here are just a few things you can do on Patch:

  • Access to the most relevant Patch news and local blog posts.
  • Get up-to-date weather forecasts.
  • Search local business listings.
  • Comment on stories or upload photos via Facebook or email.


Plus, you can bookmark anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to your iPhone for easy offline access. 

Patch Places for Android

Patch Places for Android is the go-to directory of local businesses in your Patch town. Any Patch community can be connect to a mobile directory of every place nearby. From local businesses and organizations to government offices and public parks, there will be hundreds of comprehensive listings in the palm of your hand — anytime, anywhere.

Helpful features of Patch Places:

  • Search nearby shops, restaurants and nightlife spots.
  • Call a business location or find it on a map.
  • Browse pictures and upload your own.
  • Share place pages via email, Facebook and Twitter.

Community Connections

Outside of Patch, there are dozens of ways you can contribute to the daily/hourly/moment-to-moment conversations going on in your community. Here are a few more you may want to explore: 

  • Twitter — Send updates on the fly
  • Facebook — Access your account on the move
  • Instagram — Photo sharing 

Happy Holidays from all of us at Patch.

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Beau Behan May 17, 2013 at 09:36 am
Hi Robert, Thanks for dropping in and checking out the blog. The new Patch look is so 'new' as I amRead More still learning to navigate through. Just updated it and added the link to my film review. Thanks again. Cheers!
Robert Rothgery May 17, 2013 at 09:30 am
I am happy to know that Mr. Behan's review of "STID" is now available. Might we knowRead More where it is available? Perhaps I am just an Apple lovin' technopeasant, but despite my frantic serial clicking on text without links, I could not find the actual story. Alas and alack I may never know why there is no darkness in "...Into Darkness" (or Lightness). Oh, and welcome back Jim!
Captain Bebops May 19, 2013 at 09:47 am
Jim, then that's yet another penalty for showing up for jury duty. The system needs a big overhaul.Read More
Jim Caroompas May 19, 2013 at 09:27 am
The city is no longer paying for juror parking. In other words, juror or not, if your meter hasRead More expired, you pay.
Jim Caroompas May 19, 2013 at 09:27 am
Captain Bebops,