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🌱 Patch AM: When will Waymo’s driverless rides actually reach Pleasant Hill streets?
Spotted on the Pleasant Hill calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair
Greetings Pleasant Hill! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When will Waymo's driverless rides actually reach Pleasant Hill streets?
Also on today's calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 86, low: 59.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Waymo Just Took a Crucial Step Toward Self-Driving Cars in the 925 Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Pleasant Hill is now officially on Waymo's map for future paid, driverless rides, thanks to new state approval covering much of Contra Costa County and the Tri‑Valley. While there's no launch date yet, residents could soon see more Waymo cars mapping local streets as the company gradually prepares to roll out robotaxi service across the 925. 
📸 Around Pleasant Hill
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pleasant Hill
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★ Featured events ★
- Pacheco's Artisan Fair →
Pacheco Community Center, 5800 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco
9:00 am - ECK Light and Sound Service →
5200 Case Ave, Pleasanton
11:00 am - Staying Safe on the Road: Driving as an Older Adult →
Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill
10:30 am
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- Computer Help
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
10:30 am - Lego Builders Club
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
2:00 pm - 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 - Mini Cookie Managerie
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
3:00 pm - Women's Professional Networking Group
Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Hyatt House Lobby Bar Lounge
5:00 pm - Drop-In Knitting & Sewing
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
6:00 pm - 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 - Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! →
1750 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
8:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LOST CAT
Hello neighbors please keep an eye out for my lost kitty! She is a small black cat with a patch of white on her chest and one foggy eye. Her name is… (Nextdoor Fieldcrest Drive) - Does anyone in the area use AT&T WiFi / Direct tv?
Looking to possibly change from Xfinity but would love to hear feedback! (Nextdoor Valley High)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
- Contra Costa Community College District posted a job opening for Music Adjunct Instructor Applied Low Brass (TEMPORARY) in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasant Hill here.
🗞 Nearby News
Martinez
- Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested In Pursuit Across Contra Costa (patch.com)
- Vallejo man gets 10 years for killing East Contra Costa rapper in Antioch front yard (mercurynews.com)
- Northern California Killing Raises Questions About Suspect's Release Before Fatal Stabbing (thehenryettan.com)
Walnut Creek
- A Giant "Tactical" Gun Range May Be Coming Soon to Walnut Creek Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
- California law firm extends lease in Walnut Creek (costar.com)
Concord
- Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries In Contra Costa Crash (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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