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🌱 Patch AM: Meet Josh Hamilton, Candidate For California's 10th Congressional District

And on the Pleasant Hill Patch calendar - Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale

Tuesday May 5th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Pleasant Hill! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Pleasant Hill business owner shares why he’s running for Congress
  • Pleasant Hill resident arrested after alleged child sex sting in San Mateo
  • How Pleasant Hill is helping shape the future of local economies

Also on today's calendar: Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Meet Josh Hamilton, Candidate For California's 10th Congressional District (patch.com) — Pleasant Hill voters can get to know local resident and small business owner Josh Hamilton, who is running to represent California’s 10th Congressional District. He describes his roots in Pleasant Hill, his propane delivery business serving communities across the district, and his policy agenda on wages, health care, and education.    

2. Pleasant Hill Registered Sex Offender Arrested Sunday In San Mateo As Part Of Alleged Child Sex Abuse Sting (claycord.com) — A Pleasant Hill resident who is a registered sex offender was arrested in San Mateo on Sunday after police say an undercover decoy operation led him to a staged meetup. Authorities allege he traveled from the East Bay for illicit contact with a minor and now faces multiple felony-related charges while the involved watchdog group remains anonymous.    

3. Two Days, One Question: What is in Store for the Economic Futures of Cities? (nlc.org) — Pleasant Hill city leaders recently joined peers from across the country in Raleigh, North Carolina to compare strategies for navigating big economic shifts, from AI to housing and downtown revitalization. Their participation in the Local Economic Futures Forum means Pleasant Hill is helping shape national thinking on small-business support, equitable growth, and how cities can prepare residents for rapidly changing jobs and demographics.    

4. 2026–27 Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year Finalists Revealed (contracosta.news) — Pleasant Hill is the dateline for Contra Costa County’s announcement of four finalists for the 2026–27 Teacher of the Year program, highlighting standout educators from Pittsburg, Lafayette, Orinda, and Brentwood. Local families can look ahead to the September 17 celebration in Concord, where two winners will be named and all finalists honored for their work with students.    


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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • High School Graduation and the Emotions & Questions it Creates —Michael Rubino, Ph.D, MFT Read on Patch
  • Schnauzer found but not chipped
    https://m.facebook.com/groups/2204604710/permalink/10164548473814711/?mibextid=S66gvF (Nextdoor Fair Oaks (Pleasant Hill))
  • Would anyone like to rescue a healthy opossum?
    I just found it happily living in my blanket in the outside storage shed. I need some help in moving it. I'm concerned it may be a pregnant female. (Nextdoor Sherman Acres)
  • Burlington Coat Factory Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasant Hill here.

Ok Pleasant Hill! 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: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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