🌱 Patch AM: How a Napa burglary suspect became tied to Pleasant Hill cases

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Napa burglary suspect became tied to Pleasant Hill cases

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

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Turning sunny; cool, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Napa construction worker arrested in home burglaries linked to more thefts, deputies say (cbsnews.com) — Pleasant Hill residents should know that a Napa man arrested in a string of North and East Bay home burglaries is also suspected in at least one Pleasant Hill case, with local police working alongside Napa County detectives. Investigators say he targeted homes with unlocked doors or windows and focused on jewelry and luxury handbags, and they're still seeking additional victims or information.
   

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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
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

Wednesday September 2
• Lattes with Leif
  Strandwood Elementary Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  8:00 am
• 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
• Nurture Path Development Center Ribbon Cutting
  Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Address to come
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Computer Help
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  10:00 am
• Sewing Studio Basics
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  3:00 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

• Mom and Dad Please Listen to Me —Michael Rubino, Ph.D, MFT Read on Patch

• Lost Cat:
  A black cat followed me home . It's currently safe inside my house, calm and well. If you're missing a black cat, please contact me. (Nextdoor Sherman Acres)
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  It was a beautiful turnout with a Great DJ, cheerleaders from the Valkvries & mascot, decor was amazing. Thank you to Channel 7 news for covering… (Nextdoor Gregory Gardens)

• Rebel Convenience Stores posted a job opening for Cashier - Pleasant Hill in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
• The Bay Club Company posted a job opening for Assistant Facilities Director in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasant Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Martinez

• Local Non-Profits Team Up for Charity Bocce Ball Tournament (contracosta.news)
• Contra Costa Health facing $730M deficit over next five years (danvillesanramon.com)
• How To Get A Police Report After An Accident In Orinda (arashlaw.com)

Concord

• League Presses County For ICE Non-Cooperation Ordinance (patch.com)
• These Oktoberfests Will Raise The First Stein In Contra Costa (patch.com)

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