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Coffee in hand, Pittsburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Pittsburg data center fight has turned into death threats
  • How a Pittsburg officer's recovery is reshaping a critical police review
  • Which Pittsburg teacher just earned countywide recognition this year?

Also on today's calendar: Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. SF Bay Area official receives death threat over data centers (asamnews.com) — In Pittsburg, a city councilwoman says she's faced assault and death threats as tensions rise over the already-approved AVAIO Perseus data center at the former municipal golf course. Local leaders and residents are split over whether the large project fits a residential neighborhood, while the mayor condemns harassment and officials insist they're focused on what's best for Pittsburg residents.
   

2. Pittsburg Officer Shot Inside Police Station Released From Hospital (contracosta.news) — A Pittsburg police officer who was shot during a violent attack inside the department's booking facility has been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home. Officials detail how the suspect's concealed gun led to the ambush, acknowledge search failures, and emphasize the officer's actions and ongoing investigation while thanking Pittsburg residents for their support.
   

3. Brentwood, Orinda educators named Contra Costa Teachers of the Year (contracostaherald.com) — Pittsburg readers can cheer on Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High's Evette Evers-Threatt, who was a finalist for Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year and honored as Pittsburg Unified's district Teacher of the Year. The county named Brentwood's Rebecca St. Michel and Orinda's Stephanie Sado as overall winners, spotlighting 2026–27 honorees from districts across Contra Costa and their work supporting students and literacy.
   

4. How School Shooting Fears Have Changed How Parents and Teachers Shop for Gear (nytimes.com) — A first-grade teacher in Pittsburg has personally invested in bulletproof gear, door barricades, and careful drill routines to protect her students from a potential school shooting. She describes how active-shooter training changed her classroom setup, how she talks about safety without scaring children, and why Pittsburg families have quietly helped fund these precautions.
   

5. Richmond Enacts 45-Day Data Center Moratorium (letsdatascience.com) — Richmond has temporarily halted new data center approvals with a 45-day emergency moratorium, joining Oakley and Gilroy in pausing large tech projects. For Pittsburg residents, the move highlights how nearby cities are rethinking data centers just after Pittsburg itself approved one, signaling that regional rules and expectations around these facilities may keep shifting.
   

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