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🌱 Patch AM: How John Muir’s job cuts could affect Pleasant Hill health services.

Also, don't miss Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! on the Pleasant Hill Patch calendar

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Greetings Pleasant Hill! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How John Muir's job cuts could affect Pleasant Hill health services.
  • Orange County quarterback shines in tight loss at Pleasant Hill's College Park.

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

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds breaking, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: A morning shower, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two major Bay Area health systems are cutting nearly 200 jobs (sfchronicle.com) — John Muir Health plans to cut jobs across several East Bay facilities, including positions in Pleasant Hill, affecting finance, IT, management, nursing, pharmacy, and social work roles. Combined with Stanford Health Care's separate layoffs, nearly 200 Bay Area health care jobs are being eliminated, raising concerns about local workers and potential ripple effects on patient-facing services.
   

• Canyon football coach Vinnie Lopez excited to face former team Pacifica (modbee.com) — A Southern California high school football roundup briefly notes that Beckman's quarterback threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns in a close 28–21 loss at College Park High in Pleasant Hill. While most coverage centers on Orange County teams, it still highlights a recent matchup played on your local field, underscoring Pleasant Hill's role in regional prep football schedules.
   

📸 Around Pleasant Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pleasant Hill

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Other local events
    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
  • JV Volleyball vs. Heritage
    College Park High School, 201 Viking Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, USA
    5:30 pm
  • Freshman Football vs. Campolindo
    College Park High School, 201 Viking Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, USA
    6:00 pm
  • Varsity Volleyball vs. Heritage
    College Park High School, 201 Viking Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, USA
    6:30 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Family Camp at Wente - Labor Day
    Golden Gate Area Council Wente Scout Reservation
  • Family Camp at Royaneh - Labor Day
    Golden Gate Area Council Camp Royaneh
    • 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
  • I need an estimate to have roughly 1650 artificial grass installed.
    I would like quality in both material and installation. I expect 3-4" dig below finished grade. Soil could be transferred to back yard. Install weed… (Nextdoor Graceland Acres)
  • Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member 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

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Walnut Creek

  • These Oktoberfests Will Raise The First Stein And Pretzel In Walnut Creek, Concord (patch.com)

Concord

  • Record Labor Day Gas Prices Projected: What Concord Motorists Should Know (patch.com)

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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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