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  • How did Contra Costa high schools rank in new U.S. News list?

Also on today's calendar: Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 91 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Contra Costa County High Schools earn top spots in 2026-27 U.S. News Rankings (contracostaherald.com) — From its Pleasant Hill headquarters, the Contra Costa County Office of Education is highlighting strong U.S. News rankings for several high schools across the county. Families in Pleasant Hill can see how nearby campuses like Dougherty Valley, Miramonte, and Campolindo stack up statewide and nationally, and use the county's website for more details on school performance and support services.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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