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In today's newsletter:

• Former Pleasant Hill tourism executive charged after $55,000 loss probe
• How Pleasant Hill's vice mayor wants to rein in risky e-bikes

Also on today's calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 92, low: 58.
• Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Pleasant Hill tourism improvement non-profit employee hit with felony embezzlement charge (mercurynews.com) — Pleasant Hill police say a former executive with the city's tourism improvement nonprofit faces felony embezzlement and commercial bribery charges after a yearlong investigation into allegedly inflated invoices. Authorities estimate about $55,000 in losses but emphasize no city funds appear to be involved. Prosecutors reviewed bank and financial records before filing charges, and more details are expected as the case proceeds.
   

• Senate bill, other measures look to solve problematic Bay Area e-bike use (pressdemocrat.com) — Pleasant Hill's vice mayor is helping lead a Bay Area push to rein in unsafe high‑powered e-bikes on trails like the Iron Horse while keeping everyday riders on the road. A new state Senate bill and several Assembly proposals aim to tighten definitions, labeling, and enforcement, as nearby cities test bans and safety crackdowns. Local advocates also call for better bike infrastructure and education.
   

📸 Around Pleasant Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pleasant Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Pacheco's Artisan Fair →
  Pacheco Community Center, 5800 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco
  9:00 am
Thursday August 27
• Staying Safe on the Road: Driving as an Older Adult →
  Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Computer Help
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  10:00 am
• I Heart Toddler Art
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  11:00 am
• I Heart After School Art
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  1:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Computer Help
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  10:00 am
• Board Installation Dinner and Business Person of the Year Award
  Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Back Forty Texas BBQ
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Computer Help
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  10:30 am
Saturday August 22
• Lego Builders Club
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  2:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Computer Help
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  12:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Pianist Mira Armij Gill Performs with Violinist Francisco Salazar at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek →
  St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! →
  1750 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Heard/met a new creature in Gregory Gardens last night at 2am.
  Researched today -- it was a baby COUGAR on the back fence. No more letting the dog out by herself! UPDATE: I live on Gladys near Strandwood. I know… (Nextdoor Gregory Gardens)
• ⚠️ Magnitude 2.61 earthquake reported
  Aug 17 at 1:18 AM PDT: 2.61 magnitude earthquake occurred near Concord, CA. More than 12 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )

• Outback Steakhouse - Out West Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Cook in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
• Destination XL Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Store Manager in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasant Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Martinez

• You May Soon Stroll Martinez With a Cocktail as "Entertainment Zone" Moves Ahead Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
• 2807 Sabral Cir, Martinez, CA 94553 (redfin.com)
• Martinez Girl Named Youth of the Year (martinezgazette.com)

Concord

• Waymo Clears Way To Contra Costa In Key Step (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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