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🌱 How did Pittsburg earn top marks for fighting tobacco?
Hey there, Pittsburg! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Pittsburg earn top marks for fighting tobacco?
- How the new Pittsburg DA branch could change justice access locally
Also on today's calendar: Contra Costa Con Celebrates Star Trek and Star Wars THIS SUNDAY and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, temps: high: 79, low: 52.
- Sunday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pittsburg's Fight Against Tobacco Use Earns Statewide Spotlight (contracosta.news) — Pittsburg is being recognized statewide for tough local rules that curb tobacco use, protect renters in multi-unit housing, and keep more public spaces smokefree. City leaders say they’ll keep strengthening these ordinances, especially to shield youth from vaping and flavored products, positioning Pittsburg as a public-health leader among California cities. 
• County District Attorney's Office issues Annual Report (thepress.net) — Pittsburg residents now have a new Contra Costa County District Attorney branch office on Railroad Avenue, bringing prosecution and victim services closer to East County. The office’s 2025 Annual Report also details high conviction rates, major public corruption pleas involving Antioch and Pittsburg officers, and expanding restorative justice programs that aim to reduce reoffending across the county.
📸 Around Pittsburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Contra Costa Con Celebrates Star Trek and Star Wars THIS SUNDAY
Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord
10:00 am -
Living Better After 50
Black Diamond High School, 1131 Stoneman Ave, Pittsburg
8:45 am -
Free Mom's Day Boutique in Hilton Concord on April 26
Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord
11:00 am
Sunday April 19
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Sew It Yourself
Antioch Community Center , 4703 Lone Tree Wy , Antioch
5:00 pm -
R&B / HIP HOP PARTY BRUNCH (ANTIOCH)
Antioch Taphouse and Restaurant , 2709 Hillcrest Ave , Antioch
11:00 am -
Plant Bingo + Vino
Dále Vino , 51 Marina Blvd Unit C , Pittsburg
2:00 pm -
Free Blender Bike "Walk & Roll to School"
Riverview Middle Pittsburg, CA 94565
7:00 am -
Celebrating Mother Earth
Riverview Middle Pittsburg, CA 94565
5:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Thursday April 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chief’s Public Safety Update at Gratitude Coffee
Gratitude Coffee Bar , 1655 Willow Pass Rd B , Concord
9:00 am -
Freshman Baseball vs Amador Valley
Northgate High School , 425 Castle Rock Rd , Walnut Creek
4:00 pm -
Clayton Valley Eagles vs Acalanes Dons
Clayton Valley Charter High School , 1101 Alberta Way , Concord
5:30 pm -
Girls Lacrosse vs Alhambra
Northgate High School , 425 Castle Rock Rd , Walnut Creek
5:30 pm -
Boys Lacrosse @ Alhambra
Alhambra High School , 150 E St , Martinez
5:30 pm -
Karaoke Night Party
WTF Restaurant Bar & Grill , 6346 Bridgehead Rd , Oakley
7:00 pm -
AMS Spring Musical
Adams Middle School , 401 American Ave , Brentwood
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Concrete Worker Needed - I have a concrete walkway that needs to be made smooth enough for a wheelchair to not get stuck in the grooves.
The walkway is mostly flat, but sloped. There are a few places where the gaps are significant. (Nextdoor Trident) - Hi, I need a qualified electrician to replace a old school dimmer ( push button type) and the blue box that house the wiring.
Please reach out to me if you can help for a reasonable price. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Old Town Pittsburg)
- Walgreens posted a job opening for Pharmacy Cashier in Pittsburg. Apply here.
- HASA posted a job opening for Driver Assistant in Pittsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pittsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Antioch
- Standoff Near Antioch Schools Ends with Rooftop Arrest of Armed Suspect (crimevoice.com)
- Antioch Council appoints former Mayor Pro Tem to Police Oversight Commission, five to new General Plan Advisory Committee (antiochherald.com)
- Antioch Council splits votes on public financing for low-income apartment projects (antiochherald.com)
Concord
- Concord Police Urge Drivers To Stay Focused During Distracted Driving Awareness Month (claycord.com)
Walnut Creek
- Suspect Charged In Contra Costa County 2021 Killing, Court Date Set (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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