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🌱 At Pittsburg's marina, Pilates meets music and community

Pittsburg, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Pittsburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • At Pittsburg's marina, Pilates meets music and community
  • Shephard widens lead in Pittsburg's council race
  • Newsom commutation plan includes Larry Lasater's killer

Also on today's calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Serendipity Cellars and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
  • Friday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These Latinas Bring Banda and Pilates Together, Making Workouts a Party (kqed.org) — A sold-out Pilates gathering at Pittsburg's marina paired a workout with reggaeton and hip-hop, part of a Bay Area movement blending fitness and Latino culture. Organizer Con Corazón aims to make wellness spaces more welcoming, and attendee Maripaz Orozco said the event helped challenge her doubts about fitting into Pilates.
   

2. Winners Begin to Emerge (contracosta.news) — Sonja Shephard widened her lead for Pittsburg's third City Council seat to 172 votes in Tuesday's count, up from 58. Dionne Adams and Arlene Kobata also appeared headed for reelection, though the results were not yet certified.
   

3. 29 Calif. death row inmates tied to killings of 32 officers included in Newsom's commutation plan (corrections1.com) — Alexander Rashad Hamilton, convicted in the killing of Pittsburg Police Officer Larry Lasater, is among inmates covered by Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed death-sentence commutations. The statewide proposal would replace 548 death sentences with life without parole, with commutations taking effect after required legal steps are completed.
   

4. Facilities Master Planning Resources (ca.gov) — Pittsburg Unified's 2021 facilities master plan appears among examples on a California Department of Education resource page for school construction planning. The page also gathers guidance on building conditions, climate resilience and funding, while noting that inclusion of a district's plan does not imply state endorsement.
   

5. Prep football analysis: Cardinal Newman, Vintage, Rancho Cotate big winners ahead of postseason (pressdemocrat.com) — Pittsburg enters the North Coast Section football playoffs as the No. 3 seed, with a possible championship rematch against Cardinal Newman. The Pirates have won five straight Division 1 titles, including last year's victory over Newman, whose strong finish makes the Cardinals a contender again.
   

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    SO MANY NEW JOBS WILL BE AVAILABLE!! Step up and apply. You're welcome!!! (Nextdoor Marina Vista)
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Ok Pittsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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