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🌱 Patch AM: When could driverless Waymo rides actually reach Pleasant Hill streets?
Spotted on the Pleasant Hill calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair
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In today's newsletter:
- When could driverless Waymo rides actually reach Pleasant Hill streets?
Also on today's calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Some sun, with a high of 88 and low of 59 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. You won't see robotaxis everywhere right away, but the company can now legally launch service here once it finishes mapping, testing, and safety preparations across local streets and freeways. 
📸 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
10:00 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
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
- Wow I just finished reading through the 200+ comments to the post about off-leash dogs at Ygnacio Valley Park.
I thought it'd be refreshing to have a thread about kind and respectful dog owners. I'll start: I walk my little old man terrier on the CC Canal… (Nextdoor Gregory Gardens) - Hello neighbors
We just moved to a new home. We need help with our backyard - more so identifying the current plants and proposing native, drought resistant plants… (Nextdoor Fieldcrest Drive)
- Out West Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Host/Hostess/Server Assistant in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
- CBRE Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Facilities Manager-Walnut Creek, CA in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasant Hill here.
🗞 Nearby News
Martinez
- Forum on TRUTH Act on Aug. 25 in Martinez or on Zoom or livestream (thepress.net)
- Lafayette Burglary Suspect Arrested with a Stolen Vehicle in Walnut Creek (crimevoice.com)
- Vallejo man gets 10 years for killing East Contra Costa rapper in Antioch front yard (mercurynews.com)
Walnut Creek
- California law firm extends lease in Walnut Creek (costar.com)
- Bay Area Kitchen Remodeling Trends Shift Toward Smart, Custom Designs (timesoftheislands.com)
Concord
- Philz Coffee Opens New Contra Costa Location Wednesday (patch.com)
- Contra Costa Charities Team Up For Bocce (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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