the OUTLOOK March/April
City of Pleasant Hill Climate Action Plan TheCityofPleasantHillrecentlybegandraftingits firstever2025ClimateActionPlan(CAP).TheCAP willbearoadmapoutliningtargets,timelines,and strategiesforreducinggreenhousegas(GHG) emissions,whilepromotingsustainable development,resilience,andequitythroughout thecommunity.
TheCityintendstoadopttheCAPby2026andwillincludetargetsthatreflect thosesetbySenateBill32(SB32)toreduceGHGemissionsby40percentbelowthe 1990levelsby2030andAssemblyBill1279(AB1279)thatrequiresachievingcarbon neutralityby2045.
TheCityhasselectedaconsultant,BlueStrikeEnvironmental(BSE),toassistin creatingtheCAP.BSEhitthegroundrunningandhasstarteddatacollection, researchingbestpracticesandapplicableregionalplans,andstartedapreliminary frameworkfortheCAP.InlateJanuaryandearlyFebruary,theCityheldtwocommunityworkshopstocollectfeedbackonbestpracticesfrommembersofthe public,localnon-profitgroups,localandregionalagencies,andallotherinterested partiesthatwillshapetheCity’sCAP.
Whilegovernmentscansignificantlymitigateimpactsinthewaytheyoperate, individualscanmakeadifferenceinthewayweliveourdailylives.JoinPleasantHill asitsetsacourseforcommunity-wideclimatechange. TostayinformedontheprogressofthePleasantHill CAP,visittheprojectwebsite,www.phillca.gov/ CAP2025,whichincludesalistofthingsyoucandoto makeadifferenceandwhereyoucansignupforfuture updates.Finally,theCityisinvitingeveryonetoparticipateinasurveytohelpshapetheClimateActionPlan. ScantheQRcodetotakethesurvey.
Celebrate the planet with Earth Week Activities!
Eachyear,April22iscelebratedas EarthDay—atimetoexpressappreciationfortheworldinwhichweliveand thinkofwaystocareforandsafeguard itforfuturegenerations.InPleasant Hill,therewillbeavarietyofactivities goingonaspartofEarthWeek.These include:
CityCouncilProclamation—atits April21meetingtheCityCouncilwill readaproclamationannouncing EarthDayinPleasantHill.
EarthDayCelebrationatCity Hall—onApril24,2025,theCitywill holdanEarthDaycelebrationfrom 5:00–7:00p.m.inconjunctionwith theweeklyOfftheGridFoodTruck evening.Familiescancomedown fordinnerandparticipateinEarth DaycraftsandactivitiesatCityHall. 100GregoryLane.
Tinkers&ThinkersLaunch Party—onApril26,2025,cometo PleasantHillParkfrom12:00–3:00 p.m.forthenewdateforTinkers& Thinkers.
147GregoryLane.
PleasantHillInstructionalGarden EarthDayCelebration—onApril27, 2025,from12:30–4:30p.m.,cometo thePleasantHillInstructionalGardensforexhibits,planttalks,garden tours,andmore. 1SantaBarbaraRoad.
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Published by the City of Pleasant Hill, California
City seeks applicants for commissions and advisory boards Lookingforawaytoparticipatemoreinyourcommunity?Considervolunteeringtoserveonacommissionoradvisorycommittee fortheCityofPleasantHill!Commitmentsvaryintimeandterm length,andawidevarietyofskillsandtalentsareneeded.
Commission onAging TheCommissiononAgingconsidersallmattersaffectingthe aginginthecommunity,providesawarenessofresources,andplans, promotes,andparticipatesineventsbenefitingtheagingpopulation.Meetingsareheldonthe2nd Thursdayofeachmonthat5:00 p.m.atCityHall. Twovacancies;four-yeartermsthroughApril2029. www.PleasantHillCA.org/Aging CountyConnectionAdvisoryCommittee
TheprimarypurposeoftheCountyConnectionAdvisoryCommitteeistoreview,analyze,andadvisetheCountyConnectionBoardof Directorsonissuesandpoliciesrelatingtofixed-routeandparatransitbusservices.Meetingsareheldonthe2nd Tuesdayofeveryother monthat1:00p.m.attheCountyConnectionofficeinConcord. Two vacancies(primary/alternate);two-yeartermsthroughApril2027. www.PleasantHillCA.org/CountyConnection EducationCommission
ThemissionoftheEducationCommissionistoadvocateforqualitypubliceducationinPleasantHill.TheCommissionactsasaconduit betweentheCityandtheMountDiabloUnifiedSchoolDistrict.Applicantsmustresideinoneoftwomiddleschoolattendanceareas, ValleyVieworPleasantHillMiddleSchools.Meetingsareheldonthe 4th Wednesdayofeachmonthat7:00p.m.atCityHall. Onevacancy; four-yeartermthroughApril2029. www.PleasantHillCA.org/Education PlanningCommission
ThePlanningCommissionreviewslandusepermitsrelatedtoresidentialandcommercialdevelopmentprojects,determines compliancewithzoningordinanceprovisions,ensuresconsistency withtheCity’sGeneralPlan,andreviewsrelevantpolicyissues.To qualifyasacandidate,youmustbeacitizenoftheUnitedStatesand aresidentofPleasantHillforatleastoneyearpriortoappointment. Meetingsareheldonthe2ndand4thTuesdayofeachmonthat6:30 p.m.atCityHall. Twovacancies;four-yeartermsthroughApril2029. www.PleasantHillCA.org/PlanningCommission ForanapplicationormoreinformationvisittheCityofPleasantHill atwww.PHillCA.gov/vacancyorcontactJuanitaDavalosbyphone at(925)671-5283oremailtojdavalos@phillca.gov.
ApplicationdeadlineisWednesday,April2,2025.
Register for the Pleasant Hill Local Government Academy Haveyoueverwonderedwhattheprocessisfor gettinganordinancepassedatCityHall?Orhow theCityputstogetherlargecapital improvementprojectslikethePleasantHill Library?
IfyouwanttolearnmoreabouthowtheCityof PleasantHillGovernmentoperates,signupnowfor theupcomingPleasantHillLocalGovernmentAcademy(LGA).
Backforitssecondseason,afterahiatusduring theCOVIDpandemic,theLocalGovernmentAcademyisasix-weekprogramaimedateducating residentsonCitydepartmentsandprocesses.ParticipantswillgatheratvariouslocationsaroundtheCity tomeetmembersoftheCity’sExecutiveTeamand partners,whowillofferpresentationsandconduct activitiesbasedaroundtheirsubjectmatterarea.
Thisprogramisidealforresidentsandbusiness ownerswantingtolearnmoreandbeactiveintheir community.Sessionswillrunfrom6:00–8:30p.m.on ThursdayeveningsbeginningonMay29,2025.The finalsessionwillbeheldonJuly3,2025,andparticipantswillbeinvitedtoattendtheJuly7,2025 meetingofthePleasantHillCityCouncil,wherethey willbepresentedwiththeCompletionCertificates.
Activitiestobeincludedinthesix-weekprogram includetoursofthePleasantHillPoliceDepartment, PleasantHillPublicServiceCenter,andanoverviewoftheCity’sFinancesandBudgeting. Participantswilllearnabouttheinnerworkingsof Citygovernmentandwaystheycanhelpserve theircommunity.
Forthoseinterested, theregistrationformis availableonlineat www.phillca.gov/lga. Deadlinetoregister isMay23,2025.
Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (PRADU) Program TheCityispleasedto announceitsnew“Permit ReadyAccessoryDwellingUnitProgram” (“PRADU”)tostreamline thepermittingforhomeowner’sseekingto constructadetached AccessoryDwellingUnit (ADU).ADUsareseparateresidentialdwelling unitsthatprovidecompleteindependent livingfacilities(kitchen, bathroom,livingspace)locatedona lotwithaproposedorexistingprimaryresidence.
Homeownersmayalsochoose betweenthreeuniqueexteriorelevation styles,Bungalow,CaliforniaRanchand Modern.
Throughtheprogram,PleasantHill homeownerscandownloadpre-approved, building-permit-levelplansforthree uniquedetachedADUsasfollows:
Plan1: 350-square-foot,studioADU
Plan2: 636-square-foot,one-bedroom/one-bathroomADU
Plan3: 798-square-foot,two-bedroom/one-bathroomADU
Eachunithasbeendesignedto accommodateafullkitchen,livingarea, andlaundryfacility.Additionally,each floorplanmeasureslessthan800square feetinfloorareaandthereforequalifies forastreamlined,“buildingpermitonly” reviewperStateLawandtheCity’sADU Ordinance.
Getting city staff ready for an emergency TherecentL.A.wildfiresunderstandably havebroughtintosharpfocusthe importanceofsafetyandemergency preparednessforcommunitiesand localgovernments.
Fortunately,Citystaff,working withadisasterpreparednessconsultant,spendstimeeach yearonemergency operationstraining. Engaginginscenario-basedtraining coveringawiderange ofpotentialsituations, staffpreparesfordisastersandemergencies
TheplansareavailableontheCity’s websiteatwww.phillca.gov/1652/pradu.
Toutilizetheprogram,homeowners willneedtodownloadtheplans,provide asiteplanshowingtheADUontheirspecificlot,andsubmitabuildingpermit applicationandpayrequiredpermit fees.Pleasenotethathomeownersare notrequiredtoselectaplanfromthe PRADUprogram,individualADUbuildingpermitplansmaycontinuetobe submittedifpreferred.
Formoreinformationonthe PRADUProgram,contacttheCityof PleasantHillPlanningDivisionatplanning@phillca.govor(925)671-5209.
throughtabletopexercisesheldinthe City’sEmergencyOperationsCenter (EOC).TheEOC,whichmaybeactivated foravarietyofreasons,isthecentralized locationofemergencyresponseand recoverysupportoperationsusedbythe Cityduringlarge-scaleincidents.Inthe EOC,Citystaffandagencyleaderscoordinateinformationandresourcesto provideaid,assistance,andrecovery.
TheCityconducteditsmostrecent trainingonFebruary20,2025,when staffsimulatedan emergency responsetoascenarioinvolving multiplepipeline explosionsinthe City.Partnering withrepresentativesfromother PleasantHillagenciessuchasthe PleasantHillRecreation&ParkDistrict,DiabloValleyCollegePolice, andCommunityEmergency ResponseTeam(CERT)members, Citystaffworkedcollaborativelyto adapttoever-changingconditions throughouttheexercise.Providing staffandtheiragencyand communitypartnerswiththiskind of“hands-on”approachensures theCityispreparedforlarge-scale emergenciesrequiringEOCactivation.
Informationonhowyoucanbe readyforanemergencyislocated onpage12,oryoucangoto www.Phillca.gov/Be-Prepared.
Earth Day is day Tuesday,April22ndwillmark the55thEarthDay.Sincethe firstEarthDaywasheldin1970 intheUnitedStates,ithas grownintoaninternationally celebratedeventinmorethan 200countriesacrosstheglobe.
It’saperfecttimetoremember toappreciateEarthandcommitto makingchangesbigandsmallto protectit.Thethemethisyearis OurPower,OurPlanet,soinvesta littleofyourtimetobekindtoour blueplanetonEarthDayandevery day.Herearesomeideas:
Getoutinnature—takeawalk onalocaltrailorvisitapark.Pick upanytrashyoufindalongthe wayanddisposeoforrecycleit
Shoplocalfarmersmarketsfor fresherfoodandasmallercarbonfootprint
Makesuretokeepreusable shoppingbagsinyourcarso they’realwaysavailable
Turnofflights,electronics,and deviceswhennotinuse
PlantCalifornianativesinyour gardentoattractpollinatorsand decreaseirrigationneeds
Gomeatlessforaday—orlonger
Swapoutkitchenandhousehold productsforEarth-friendlyones (gotocentralsan.org/hhwto
learnhowtosafelydisposeof theoldones)
Usearecyclablewaterbottle (theUSaloneconsumesmore than50billionplasticwaterbottles)
Buyproductswithaslittlepackagingaspossibleorusereusable containersandbuyfromstores withbulkbins
Donatetoenvironmentalcauses Lookforalternativestopesticidesinyourgarden
Reviewwithyourfamilywhat goesineachofyourwastecarts (landfill,recycling,organics).
Forinformationon whatgoeswhere,goto RepublicServices/PleasantHillCA Celebrate EarthDay everyday!
Off the Grid returns on a New Night
Fansofgreatfoodtruckcuisinearelooking forwardtoAprilwhenOfftheGridreturnsto CityHallforanothergreatseasonofexcellent food.Newthisyear,OfftheGridwillswitchto Thursdayevenings,5:00–9:00p.m.eachweek fromAprilthroughOctober.
OfftheGridisafantasticfamily-friendly eventtakingplaceonthegrassoutsideCity Hall,100GregoryLane.Severaltrucksline TrelanyRoad,servingupawonderfulassortmentoffoods.Additionally,picnictablesand Adirondackchairsaresetupinthegrassto accommodatecustomers.Musicisprovided, andfamiliesareencouragedtobringtheir ownblanketsandchairstooandmakeaneveningofit!
ToavoidconflictingwiththeDowntown MerchantsThursdayeveningsummerconcerts,therewillbenoOfftheGridonthe followingdates:June19,July17,August21, andSeptember18.
Exciting updates for the 2025 Summer Concerts by the Lake —AnthonyGarcia,CivicActionCommission
The2025SummerConcertsbytheLakeseasonmarksaspecialmilestone—our 25thanniversary!Whilemoredetailsabouthowwe’llcelebratethismilestonewillbe sharedsoon,wearethrilledtoannounceanotherseasonofgreatmusicandcommunityspiritatCityHall.
Backbypopulardemand,we’reexcitedtoincludearotatingselectionoffood trucksandabeveragetruckateveryconcert.YourfeedbackshowedtheCivicAction Commissionhowmuchyoulovedthisaddition,andwe’redelightedtocontinue enhancingyourconcertexperience.
Anotherexcitingannouncement:theFamilyFunZoneisexpanding!In2023,we pilotedoneFamilyFunZoneeventinresponsetorequestsformorekid-friendlyactivities.Lastsummer,weincreasedittothreeconcerts,andthefeedbackfromfamilies wasoverwhelminglypositive.Thisyear,we’retakingitevenfurther—therewillnow beaFamilyFunZoneat every concertfromMaythroughJuly!
TheFamilyFunZone,openduringconcerthours,utilizesthe openspaceneartheconcertareatokeepouryoungestattendeesentertainedwithengagingactivities.It’stheperfectwayto keepkidshappyandbusywhileadultsenjoythemusic.
MarkyourcalendarsforourkickoffconcertonMemorialDay Weekend,andstaytunedformoreupdatesasweprepareto makethis25thanniversaryseasononetoremember.Wecan’t waittoseeyouthere!
Cesar Chavez: Champion of Farm Workers’ Rights and Social Justice —SandraBlanco,CityofPleasantHill DiversityCommission
Doyouknowwhyitbecameso easyforustoaccessfreshvegetables?CezarChavezhasalottodo withit.
CesarChavezwasaprominent Americanlaborleaderandcivilrights activistwhodedicatedhislifeto improvingtheworkingandliving conditionsoffarmworkersinthe UnitedStates.Afterservinginthe U.S.NavyduringWorldWarII,he returnedtofarmworkandbecame involvedincommunityorganizingand instrumentalinformingtheUnited FarmWorkers(UFW)laborunion.His effortsledtosignificantvictories, includingimprovedwagesandworkingconditionsforfarmworkers.
Inadditiontohislaboractivism, Chavezwasastrongadvocatefor socialjusticeandcivilrights.Hislegacycontinuestoinspirelaborand civilrightsmovementstodayand showsuponourplates,athomein PleasantHill.
CesarChavezdayiscelebratedin CaliforniaonMarch31,2025.
SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR SUMMER CONCERTS TheCivicActionCommission’sSponsorshipCommitteeis lookingforlocalbusinessesinterestedinsponsoringthe25th AnniversarySeasonoftheSunsetbytheLakeSummerConcert Series.Tolearnaboutthesponsorshiptiersandhowtoget involved,gotowww.phillca.gov/summerconcerts.
Let’sgoonaCuriosity Quest!2025Summer CampGuideand Spring/Summer
Spotlightnowavailable
TheSpring/SummerSpotlightrecreationguideisnow availableatPHRec&Parkfacilitiesandonlineatpleasanthillrec.com.Thisspecial “flip”combinationissuefeaturesour2025SummerCamp Guidehighlightingalloursummercampsplusswimlessonsononeside.Flipthepublicationovertobrowseour “regular”Spring/Summerissuefeaturingclasses,activitiesandeventsforkidsthroughadults.It’sourbiggest comboissueever,packedwithexcitingrecreationactivitiessuretosparkyourcuriosityandquestforfun!Online registrationisnowopenatpleasanthillrec.com.
PhrecPreschool2025-2026registration
PriorityregistrationinMarch2025forcurrentstudentsandtheirsiblings.Fornewfamilies,registration opensONLINEat9:00amonApril16forDistrictResidentsandonApril17forNon-DistrictResidents.Register atpleasanthillrec.com/175.Firstcome,firstserved.Childrenmustbeage-appropriateby9/1/25.Questions? ContactPreschoolDirector,SarahSmithat(925) 771-7626orssmith@pleasanthillrec.com.
SpringBreakCamps April7-11.YouthandTeenenrichment,S.T.E.M.andSports CampsareavailableduringtheMDUSDschoolbreaktokeep yourkidsactiveandhavingfunthroughouttheweek.Flexiblescheduleoptions.ViewourSchool-BreakCampsat pleasanthillrec.com/478.
Teens QuestwithUs!We’reHiringforSummer!15yrs+ Workwithfriends,havefun,andlearnnewskillsforthe future.Opensummerpositions:SummerCampLeaders,AquaticsCashiers,Lifeguards&SwimInstructors. Applicationdeadlines:SummerCampLeaders:April11, 2025at5:00pm.AquaticsCashiers,Lifeguards& SwimInstructors:April30at5:00p.m.Forjob descriptionsandapplication,visitourwebsiteat www.pleasanthillrec.com/161.Under15?Getinvolved withourVolunTeenprogram!Learnmoreat www.pleasanthillrec.com/331.
Teenonlinedriver’seducationnowavailable 15yrs&up.ReceiveDMV-approvedCertificateofCompletion.Twoonlinecourseoptionsavailable.Oneis self-directedandoneiswithaliveinstructor.
Aquatics LifeguardTraining 15yrs&up.Learn howtosavealife andbecomeanAmericanRedCross(ARC) Lifeguard!Aftersuccessfulcompletionof thecourse,theARC willissuecertificates inLifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, AdministeringEmergencyOxygenand Title22.Thisclassis requiredforlifeguardemployment. Threespringsessionsavailable.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/254.
GetaJumpStartonSummerSwimming! Spring/Summerswimlessonsregistrationisnowopen.
Adults TeamUpforSummerFun! AdultTeamSportsRecreationLeagues: Softball/Soccer/FlagFootball/Bocce/Basketball-Coed–Men’s–Women’sLeagues!Allleaguesareteam-registration based.Summerregistrationpacketsavailableinlate March/earlyApril.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/288
AdventuresforAdults! (21+yrs)
Meetnewfriendsandhave funasyouexploreNorthern Californiainthecompanyof fellowtravelenthusiasts!Visit ourTravelAdventurespage atpleasanthillrec.com/352 toviewlatestlocaladventures.Comeexplorewithus!
PRE-PARTY
Friday,July18 6:00-9:00p.m.
MAINFESTIVAL
Saturday,July19 4:00-9:00p.m.
Markyourcalendarfor thebestsummerfestival oftheseason!Visit BluesandBrewsFestival.com.
Rec&ParkEvents SpecialtyEvents FREE!POP-UPParkPlaydatesareback Popinandplaywithusinourparksthisspring!Locationvaries. ViewPop-UpPlayDateScheduleatpleasanthillrec.com/35.
InclusiveRecreationDances
18yrs&up;Fridays,7:00p.m.–9:00p.m.
Admission:$8cash(caregiversfree)
InclusiveRecDancesarespecificallydesignedfordevelopmentallydisabledadults(18yearsandup).Formoreinformationand dancescheduleatpleasanthillrec.com/35.
UnderwaterEggHunt
Saturday,March291:00–2:30p.m., PHAquaticPark:147GregoryLane
JoinPleasantHillRecAquaticsStaff foranunderwateregghunt!Pools willbeopenforswimming.Pre-registerbynoonon3/28.EggHunters: $22.50/$18(Dist.Res.)Spectatorsand parenthelpersfree.
FREE!AgeWell(formerlyLaugh,LoveandLearn)
AgeWellSeniorExpo
Friday,May2,10:00am-2:00p.m.
PleasantHillSeniorCenter233GregoryLane|(925)798-8788
Over50senior-servicerelatedvendorsfromthelocalareaand freegiveaways!AllfundsraisedbenefittheSeniorCenterCare ManagementProgram.Formoreinformation,calltheSeniorCenterat(925)798-8788.
FREE!SPLASHINTOSAFETY(NEW!)
AllAges;Saturday,May3,1:30-3:00pm.
PHAquaticPark:147GregoryLane
JoinPleasantHillRecAquaticsStaffforourFreeWaterSafety event!Poolswillbeopenforswimming.Enjoylearninghowto staysafeinandaroundthewater!
Water Awareness Youth Art Contest ContraCostaWaterDistrictinvitesyoungartistsages8to18 toshowcasetheircreativityinitsWaterAwarenessYouthArt Contest.Thisannualcontestencourageschildrentothink aboutthemanywaysweusewaterinourhomesandcommunities—andhowtogetthemostvalueoutofeverydrop throughefficiency.
ParticipantswholiveorattendschoolinCCWD’sservice areaareencouragedtoillustratehowtheirfamilyuseswater fordrinking,cooking,cleaning,wateringplants,andmore. Withspring’sarrival,it’saperfecttimetoexplorewaystosave waterathome.Familiescandiscussturningofftapswhile brushingteeth,fixingleaks,andreplacingthirstylawnswith water-efficientlandscaping.Byconservingwaternow,wehelp ensureasustainablesupplyforfuturegenerations.
Sincethecontestbeganin2018,fivePleasantHillyouths havehadtheirartworkshowcasedinthecalendar,including onefeaturedinCCWD’s2025calendar.Thisyear,atleast12win-
SignatureCommunityEvents FREE!“Egg”stravaganza!0-10yrs Saturday,April19,9:45-11:00a.m.
PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLane Joinusforahoppin’goodtimeatour “Egg”stravaganza!Therewillbeone giantegghuntforkidsages5-10at 10:00am—nomultiplesessions,so don’tbelate.Ouryoungesthunters, ages0-4,canenjoyaseparate, non-competitiveegghuntattheirown pace.Alivelydancepartywillfollowthefun.Noregistration required!BringyourEasterbasketsandbestdancemoves!
FREE!Tinkers&Thinkerslaunchparty AllAges.Saturday,April26,12:00-3:00p.m. PleasantHillPark(newlocationbehind TeenCenter,147GregoryLane) 3-2-1Blastoff!Getreadyforanexcitingafternoonof S.T.E.A.M.learningandexploration!Buildarocketand launchitinthepark!Pickupatake-homeTinkerBox.Visit PHTinkersAndThinkers.comformoreinformationand updates.
FREE!BarkInThePark(NEW!) Saturday,May10,10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLane. Getreadyfortail-waggingfunatthe new BarkinthePark event!Thisfree celebrationofallthingscaninefeatureslocalvendors,foodtrucks,and adorableadoptablepets.Bringyour furryfriend(costumeswelcome!)and enjoyadayoftreats,activities,and paw-sitivevibesforthewholefamily. Dogsmustbeonaleash.
nerswillbeselected,witheachwinningentryfeaturedin the2026calendarandearninga$75giftcard. Submissionsmustbehand-drawnonahorizontal 8.5”by11”sheetofpaper.Thedeadlineforentriesis May9,2025.Forcontestdetails,visit ccwater.com/CalendarContest.Tolearntipsforsaving water,checkoutccwater.com/Conserve.
OpenMon/Tuefrom10a.m.to8p.m. Wed/Thufrom10a.m.to6p.m. Frifrom9a.m.to5p.m.and Satfrom9a.m.to5p.m.
2MonticelloAve,PleasantHill
FORKIDSANDFAMILIES BubbleSam
Tuesday,March4|6:00p.m.
Lifeisbetterwithbubbles!Joinusfor amazingbubbletricks,alittlebitofbubblescience,andanunforgettablegrand finale!
Drummm!
Tuesday,March11|6:30p.m.
Joinusforamemorablemusic-makingexperiencefeaturing‘hands-on’ drummingfunforallagesandabilities. We’llsupplytheinstruments.Noexperiencenecessary.
ShrekSwampSoiree
MovieNight
Tuesday,March18|6:00p.m.
Enjoytheone-of-a-kindogreatthe libraryforadelightfulscreeningof Shrek Asimplecraftwillalsobeavailablefor busyhands.Allagesandabilitieswelcome.
DrawingforkidswithMr.Abe!
Tuesday,March25|6:30p.m.
Practiceyoursketchingskillsinaclass focusedonexploringandlearninghow todraw.Allskilllevelsarewelcome. Drawingmaterialswillbeprovided,but feelfreetobringyourownfavoriteart suppliesorsketchbook.Thisprogramis suitableforages6andup.
It’sYogaKids Tuesday,April1|6:30p.m.
Growyourconfidence,flexibility, focusandbalanceateveryage.Certified instructorsteachfunevidence-based physicalandmentalhealthsuccessskills tofeelhealthierandhappier.Joinusat thePleasantHillLibraryforacalmand stress-freehourofyoga.Pleasebringa toweloryourownyogamat.Allagesand abilitieswelcome.
FORTEENS ScreenPrinting WorkshopforTeens
Monday,March10|3:00p.m. Createaone-of-a-kindtotebag usingtheartofscreenprinting!Inthis hands-onworkshopledbylocalartist andteacherChrisGranillo,teenswill learnthebasicsofscreenprintingand havethechancetocreatetheirown uniquedesignusingwater-basedinks withspongestampsandstencils.This eventisfortweensandteens(6thto 12thgrade.)Registrationisrequired.
IntrotoLaserCutting forTeens
Tuesday,April8|1:00p.m. Learnthebasicsofcuttingand engravingwiththeEpilogLaserCutter inthePleasantHillLibraryMakerspace. Thisintroductorysessionis intendedforteens,13-18,noprevious experiencenecessary.Registration andasignedsafetywaiverwithaparent’s/guardian’ssignaturearerequired toparticipate.
UncleJer’sTravelingBeeShow Tuesday,April8|6:30p.m.
CheckoutUncleJer’stravelingBee Show.We`llexplorehoneymakingand harvesting,beereproduction,andthe medicinalqualitiesofhoney.Allagesand abilitieswelcome.
PayingforCollegewith ScholarshipsSeries
Monday,April14,21&28| 6:30p.m.
Joinusfora3-partonlineworkshop seriesonscholarshipswithRebecca Lippman,aformerUCLAinstructorand scholarshipadvisor.Beccawillshow youthatcollegescholarshipsexistfor everyone.Learnhowtoidentify,apply for,andmanagescholarships.Participantsmayattendanyorallsessions. Registrationisrequiredtoreceivea Zoomlink.
MiniMasterpieces: CanvasArtforTeens
Monday,April21|2:45p.m.
Joinusrightafterschoolforan hourofpainting.Pickoutamini-canvas andgetcreative.NoRegistration needed,limitedtotweensandteens (6thto12thgrade)asspacepermits.
SewingStudioBasics
EveryThursday|3:00to5:00 p.m.
Learntosewinthelibrary makerspace!Inthisintroductoryworkshop,tweensandteenswilllearnthe basicsofhowtouseasewingmachine andcreateasimpleprojecttotake home!Noexperiencenecessary,for tweensandteens9yrsto18yrs,registrationandsafetywaiverrequired.
FORADULTSandSENIORS ClassicalGuitarandtheSouth AmericanInfluence
Monday,March17|6:30p.m.
WewelcomemusicianGlenn StallerwhowillpresentworksfromSouth AmericancomposerssuchasMorel,Lauro, Piazzolla,Gardel,Lecuona,Villa-Lobos,and more.Experiencehowtheregionhas deeplyinfluencedcontemporaryclassical guitarwithitspoignantrhythmsandrich harmonies.Noregistrationrequired.
DiabloRegionalConcertBand
Monday,April7|6:30p.m.
Joinusforalivelyspringtimeconcert withtheDiabloRegionalConcertBand.No registrationrequired.Thiseventisfreeto attend.
Hansamo:TraditionalKorean MusicandDance
Saturday,April19|11:00a.m.
Pleasejoinusforaperformancefrom Hansamo,aKoreanAmericandanceand drumtroupethatprovidesvolunteer opportunitiestomiddleandhighschool students.Celebrateandlearnabout Koreanculturewhilesupportingdiversity inthecommunity.Noregistrationrequired.
Drop-InShop
EveryMonday|6:00to8:00p.m.
Callingalladulttinkersandmakers!Try outthetoolsandtechinthelibrary’s makerspace.Meetthemachinesandconnectwithothermakers.Bringaproject,or justyourcuriosity.Noregistration.Adults only.Signedsafetywaiverrequired.
Drop-InKnitting&Sewing
EveryTuesday|6:00to8:00p.m.
Joinanenthusiasticgroupofknitters andsewersTuesdayeveningsintheMaker Space.Youcandropinanytime.Sewing volunteerscanassistyouwithyourprojects.Anyskilllevelorabilityiswelcome, thoughtheknittinggroupissocialandnot instructional.Pleasebringyourownsupplies.Noregistrationrequired!
BookClub 1stMondayor2ndFriday ofthemonth|1:00p.m.
ThePleasantHillLibraryhoststwobook clubsforadultsamonthinourMaker Space.Toseewhattitlesthey’rereading next,pleasevisitccclib.org.
SCAM AWARENESS Someofthemostprevalentcasespolicedetectiveshandleinvolveincidentsrelatedtoscamsandfraud.Fromthreateningemailsdemanding paymentfortaxdebttotextmessagesclaimingthereareunpaidfinesand fees,itappearsthatphishingandscammingareontherise.Infact,the GlobalAnti-ScamAlliance(GASA)reportsthatover$1.03trillionwaslostto scammersin2024.
Whatisphishing? “Phishing”referstothefraudulentpracticeofsendingemailsortext messagesclaimingtobefromreputablecompaniestopersuadeindividuals todivulgepersonalinformation,suchaspasswordsandcreditcardnumbers.Inmanyofthesecases,thesetextmessagesandemailswillinclude linksthatwillpromptyoutoawebsitewhereyou’reaskedtoenterpersonal information.
Protectyourselffromphishingattemptsbyknowingsomeofthesignsto lookfor.Herearefourofthemostcommontrendsinthesetypesofscams: Watchforurgentandthreateninglanguage. Anyurgentorthreatening emailregardingfinesorfees(suchasmessagesrequiring“immediateaction”oran“urgentresponseneeded”)islikelyaphishingscam.
Lookoutforstrangeemaildomainsandmisspellings. Ifanemailclaims tobefromareputablecompany,likeMicrosoftoryourbank,butthe emailisbeingsentfromanotheremaildomainlikeGmail.com,or microsoftsupport.ruit’sprobablyascam.
Demandingunusualformsofpayment. Noreputableagency,likethe IRS,willrequirepaymentusinggiftcardsorothernon-standardmethods.
Linksthataren’tforlegitimatewebsites.Receiveanemailthatyoudon’t recognizeanditincludesalink?Hoveryourmouseoverthelink,but don’t clickit. Lookattheaddressthatpopsupwhenyouhoveroverthelink. Askyourselfifthataddress matchesthelink thatwastypedinthemessage.Ifnot,itisbogus.
Ifyoubelieveyouhavebeenavictimofaphishing attemptorscam,contactthePleasantHill PoliceDepartmentat(925)288-4600toreportit.
Helping the homeless ForContraCostaHealth’sCoordinatedOutreach,Referral,and Engagement(CORE)Program,addressinghomelessnessisatoppriority.In PleasantHill,acompassionateandcommittedCOREPleasantHillOutreachTeam workstirelesslytosupportindividuals experiencinghomelessness,connecting themwithvitalresourcesandservices thatcanhelpthemregainstability.
TheCORETeamismadeupofdedicatedstafffromvariousfields,often bringingtheirlivedexperience.Teams utilizeahousingfocusedstreetoutreachapproachthatworkstostabilize andtransitionthosewhoareunhoused offthestreetsandintomorestable housing.Byofferingdirectoutreach,the teamengageswithindividualsallover thecity,includingPleasantHillPark,ContraCostaCanalTrail,andContraCosta
Boulevard;spaceswhereunhousedpeoplemayberesiding,ensuringthatno onefallsthroughthecracks.
COREoperates7daysaweekto connectindividualstoessentialservicessuchasemergencyshelter, medicalcare,mentalhealthcounseling, substanceabusetreatmentand employmentassistance.Aprimarygoal istomoveindividualsintostablehousing,acriticalstepinhelpingthem rebuildtheirlives.COREalsooccasionallyprovidesfollow-upsupportto ensurelong-termsuccessandintegrationintothecommunity.
Throughtheseefforts,COREisnot onlyworkingtoaddresstheimmediate needsofContraCosta’smostvulnerableresidentsbutalsostrivingtocreate amorecompassionate,supportive environmentforeveryoneinPleasant Hill.Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowneeds
Rodgers Ranch Annual Spring Expo
Celebratespringattheannual RodgersRanchSpringExpo&PlantSale. Plants!Food!Coolstuff!Livemusic!The eventissetfor10:00a.m.–4:00p.m. April12,atRodgersRanch,315CortsenRd. Notjustaplantsale—funforthe wholefamily.Comeexplorethehistoric farmhouseandurbanfarm.
Therewillbethousandsofheirloom tomatoes,vegetables,succulents, natives,flowersandherbsforsale.
PlantsaregrownbytheUrbanFarm team,plustherewillbefiveothergrow-
Pleasant Hill PD seeks volunteers for National Night Out Lookingforarewardingwaytogivebacktothecommunity?ConsidervolunteeringwithPleasantHillPoliceDepartment’sNational NightOutCommittee.
NationalNightOutisheldannuallyonthefirstTuesdayinAugust. Weareseekingcommitteemembersthatcan….
Attendthisyear’seventonAugust5,2025
AttendmonthlyZoomMeetings
Assistincollectingdonations,sponsorships, volunteers,music,andmore
Bringnewideastotheevent
Thosewhomaynotbeabletocommittothecommittee areencouragedtovolunteerthedayoftheevent.
assistanceortonotifyaCOREteam aboutanunshelteredhomelessindividualorfamily,pleasecall211.Pleasenote thatC.OREteamsarenotdesignedfor crisisresponse.Formedicalorother emergenciesinvolvinghomelessindividuals,pleasecall911.
TolearnmoreaboutContraCosta’s HomelessServicesincludingCORE,visit HomelessServicesContraCostaHealth.
erstherewitheverythingfromokrato cactus.
TheSpringExposupportslocalindependentbusinessesandartisanswhowill havefoods,medicinalsandhand-crafted itemsavailableforpurchase.
MasterGardeners,beekeepers,tree, succulentandherbexpertswillbeon handforadviceandconsultations.
Formoreinformationvisit www.RodgersRanch.orgoremailto info@rodgersranchurbanfarm.org.
COREOutreachSpecialistGregStone
CityMeetings... MeetingscheduleSUBJECTTOCHANGE.Pleasecheckthe AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PHillCA.org formeetingaccessandagendainformation.
March Mon3 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue4 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Wed5 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu6 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue11 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu13 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom
Thu13 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Mon17 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue18 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
Thu20 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue25 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu27 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu27 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
April Thu10 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom Thu10 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Tue18 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
Thu17 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom Mon21 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue22 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Allmeetingswillbeheldinperson. Forlivestreamingofthesemeetings,gotowww.phillca.govandclickon“WatchMeetings”icon. Sign up for Emergency Alerts! ResidentscansignupforNixlealertsatwww.nixle.com. RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.
CITYOFPLEASANTHILL
100GregoryLane PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 925-671-5270 www.phillca.gov
CITYOFFICIALS Mayor SueNoack
Vice-Mayor ZacShess Councilmembers
BelleLa AndreiObolenskiy AmandaSzakats
CityCouncilmeetingsarebroadcaston Comcastchannel28,U-Verse Channel99,andWaveBroadbandChannel1029 onfirstandthirdWednesdaysat7:00p.m. Videosofmeetingsarealsoavailableon theCitywebsiteunder“WatchMeetings.”
CITYHALLHOURS
Mon–Wed,8:30a.m.–5:00p.m; Thurs,8:30a.m.—6:00p.m.; Fri,8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.
the OUTLOOK
TheOutlooknewsletter ispublishedbimonthly onrecycledpaper.Forquestionsandcomments, pleasecontacttheCommunityRelationsManager’s Officeat(925)671-5229.
Editor/WriterGeoffGillette, CommunityRelationsManager/PIO Design/miscphotosDonaghuGraphicDesigns CoverphotoAllenVinson COVER:PleasantHillCityHall
CityTreasurer ErickCheung ImportantPhoneNumbers
Police/FireEmergency911
Police(Business)(925)288-4600
Fire(Business)(925)941-3300
PublicServicesCenter(925)671-4646
ChamberofCommerce(925)687-0700
Recreation&Parks(925)682-0896
Trashandrecycling(925)685-4711
PG&E(800)743-5000
SeniorCenter(925)798-8788
SeniorVanService(925)671-5272
Library(925)646-6434
Keep wildfire safety up-to-date
TherecentwildfiresinLos Angelesserveasareminderto thecommunitytobepreparedincasedisasterstrikes. CERThasprovidedthefollowingtipstohelpbeready.
Prepareyourself
TakeaCERTTraining Course.Ifyouarealready aCERTmember,staycurrentbyattendingArea Meetings
SignupfortheCounty’s CommunityWarningSystem
Haveemergencykits packedandready
Prepareyourpets
Haveaplanandpractice
Putimportantdocuments ontoaflashdrive
Knowyourevacuation zone
Prepareyourhome
Createadefensiblespace aroundyourhomebycleaningandrepairing: Roofs
Vents Windows Walls Decks Gutters Visibleaddress Watersupply&hoses Downloadthe GenasysApp
UsedbyContraCosta Countyasthemostreliablesourceforfirst-order evacuationupdates
Residentsupdated throughtheCommunity WarningSystem Identifiesevacuation zones
Gotowww.genasys.com toidentifyyourzone Genasysappcanbeused tostayinformedbefore, during,andafteranevacuation.
Haveaplanandpracticeit Identifyescaperoutes De-clutterhallways Identifyameetingplace Keep“GoKits”handy Assignfamilyresponsibilities—contactotherrelatives,turnoffthegas, gatherthepets,etc.
“GetLowandGo”
Get ready for the 2025 Art, Wine, and
ThePleasantHillCommunity isinviteddowntownfora wonderfulweekendof food,drink,art,andmusicas theChamberofCommerce hoststheannualArt,Wine, andMusicFestivalMay17-18, 2025.
Theeventwillfeaturelive music,localwineries,craft breweries,andavarietyof
“Stop,Drop,andRoll” Evacuate
Stayinformed
Keepfamilyinformed Befamiliarwithyourdisasterroute
Backyourcarintothe driveway
Grabyour“Go”kits Throwonaheavycoatto protectagainstburning embers
Music Festival businessandcraftvendors showcasinghandmadegoods, localservices,anduniqueartwork.Attendeescanenjoy performancesfromlocal musicianswhilesampling offeringsfromareawineries andbreweries.Addingtothe excitement,localperforming artsstudioswilltaketothe KidZonestagewithdanceand martialartsperformances throughouttheweekend.
Thefestivalhasbecome acommunityfavorite, attractingbothresidents andvisitorstocelebrate PleasantHill’sartsandbusinessscene.Admissionis free,withfoodandbeveragesavailableforpurchase. Formoredetails,visitthe PleasantHillChamberof Commercewebsite, www.pleasanthill chamber.com
