🌱 Patch AM: How a Napa burglary pattern led detectives to Pleasant Hill

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Napa burglary pattern led detectives to Pleasant Hill
• Which nearby high schools ranked best in California this year?

Also on today's calendar: Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, brisk and cool, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Updated: Napa Man Arrested for a Series of Residential Burglaries (contracosta.news) — Pleasant Hill police worked with Napa County detectives to arrest a construction worker suspected in a local residential burglary tied to a broader jewelry theft pattern. Investigators say he admitted involvement, and recovered stolen items from his home, vehicle, and regional pawn shops while seeking more potential victims' tips.
   

• Contra Costa County High Schools Earn Top Spots in 2026-27 U.S. News Rankings (contracosta.news) — Pleasant Hill readers are at the center of new countywide high school rankings, with Contra Costa campuses earning strong spots in U.S. News' 2026–27 Best High Schools list. Several nearby schools, including Northgate and Las Lomas, scored within California's top tier, reflecting strong academics, graduation rates, and college readiness across the region.
   

📸 Around Pleasant Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pleasant Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 3
• Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! →
  1750 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Soft Pretzel Making Workshop →
  Five Suns Brewing, 626 Main St, Martinez
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Martini Shake Off →
  525 Henrietta St, Martinez
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Melt with You Festival →
  357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Computer Help
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  12:00 pm
• Drop-In Shop for Adults
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  6:00 pm
• Plan to Protect Your Children
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Gaming for Teens
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  2:45 pm
• Young Professionals Networking Group
  Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Hyatt House Lobby Lounge
  5:00 pm
• JV Volleyball @ Deer Valley
  College Park High Deer Valley High School, 4700 Lone Tree Wy, Antioch, CA 94531, USA
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Bike Family Fest 2026 →
  DVC Overflow Parking Lot, 440 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
  10:00 am
• Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 →
  Vintage Vida, 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
• Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa posted a job opening for Court Interpreter - Spanish in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasant Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Martinez

• Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in voting (wbal.com)
• High School Football: Justin-Siena wins head coach's debut over Kelseyville, 20-18 (modbee.com)

Walnut Creek

• In brief: Los Medanos College to grant funds to East Contra Costa groups (eastbaytimes.com)
• ICAC Task Force Arrests 5 Suspects Implicated in Exploitation of Children (crimevoice.com)
• New Spanish Restaurant Telefèric Barcelona Opens in Fashion Island (newportbeachindy.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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