NewsfromtheCity…
City seeks applicants for commissions
Participatingonacommissionthatinfluencesandshapes thecommunitycanberewardingandprovideyouwithan opportunitytomeetotherresidentsaswell.Vacanciesare createdwhenatermexpires,orwhensomeoneneedsto resignfromatermearly.Incumbentsareeligibletoapplyfor reappointment.Vacancieshaveoccurredorareexpectedon thefollowingcommissionsand/oradvisorycommittees:
ArchitecturalReviewCommission
TheArchitecturalReviewCommissionreviewssiteplans, architecturalstructures,andsignageprimarilyrelatedto newdevelopmentinPleasantHill.Candidatesmusthave demonstratedtalentinaestheticsandarchitecturaldesign throughtraining,education,oroccupation.PleasantHillresidencyisnotrequired.Meetingsareheldonthe1st and3rd Thursdayofeachmonthat5:00p.m.atCityHall. One vacancywithafour-yeartermthroughJune2029.TheapplicationdeadlinehasbeenextendedtoFriday,July25,2025,or openuntilfilled.
ContraCostaCountyAdvisoryCouncilonAging
TheAdvisoryCouncilonAging(ACOA)advisesthe CountyAreaAgencyonAgingonallmattersrelatedtothe developmentandadministrationofseniorprograms throughouttheCounty.TheCounciliscomposedof40 members,appointedbytheContraCostaCountyBoardof Supervisorsinpartnershipwithlocalcities.TheACOAmeets the3rd Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom10:00a.m.tonoonat 500EllinwoodWayinPleasantHill. Onevacancy:atwo-year termthroughSeptember2027.TheapplicationdeadlineisFriday,July25,2025.
CountyConnectionAdvisoryCommittee
TheprimarypurposeoftheCountyConnectionAdvisory CommitteeistoadvisetheCountyConnectionBoardof Directorsonissuesandpoliciesrelatedtofixed-routeand paratransitbusservicesandmayincludecommunityoutreachatevents.Ifyouhaveaninterestinsupportingpublic transportation,thiscommitteemightbeforyou!Meetings areheldonthe2nd Thursdayofeachmonthat1:30p.m.at theCountyConnectionofficeinConcord. Onevacancy(an alternateposition);termisthroughJune2026.Openuntil filled.
Notfamiliarwithhowthesecommissionsorcommittees operateorifyoumightbeagoodfit?VisittheCity’sVacancy webpageatwww.PHillCA.govtofindouthowyoucanlearn moreandtofindtheonlineapplication,orcontactJuanita Davalosat(925)671-5283orjdavalos@PHillCA.govforassistance.
Attend a Climate Action Plan workshop
AstheCityofPleasantHill continuespreparationofthe City’sClimateActionPlan (CAP)thecommunityis invitedtoattendoneofthefollowingupcomingpublic workshops:
Dates: Wednesday,August13,2025,from6:00p.m.–8:00p.m. orSaturday,August16,2025from10:00a.m.–12:00p.m. (bothworkshopswillcontainthesamecontent)
Location: LargeCommunityRoom,CityHall 100GregoryLane,PleasantHill,CA94523
Theworkshopsareafollowupfromthesessionsheldearlierthisyear.Feedbackfromthoseworkshopshasbeen incorporatedintothestrategiesandactionsthatwillbepresentedatthistime.
TheCityintendstoadopttheCAPby2026andwillinclude targetsthatreflectthosesetbySenateBill32(SB32)to reduceGHGemissionsby40percentbelowthe1990levelsby 2030andAssemblyBill1279(AB1279)thatrequiresachieving carbonneutralityby2045.
TostayinformedontheprogressofthePleasantHillCAP, visittheprojectwebsite,www.phillca.gov/climateactionplan, whichincludesadditionalinformation,includingalistof actionsyoucandotomakeadifference,andwhereyoucan signupforfutureupdates.
Formoreinformation,contactHaleyCroffoot,Senior Plannerathcroffoot@phillca.govor(925)671-5297.
E-bike safety in Pleasant Hill
Since2020,PleasantHillPDhasseena noticeableincreaseinpeopleriding e-bikesande-scooters,includingchildren. Unfortunately,e-bikeinjuriesandfatalitieshavebeenontheriseinrecentyears aswell.ThePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentwouldliketotakeamomenttooffer sixe-bikesafetytipstoeveryone,inthe hopesofkeepingourcommunitysafeand injury-free.
Knowyoure-bikeclassification. Did youknowthattherearedifferent typesofe-bikeclassifications?Before purchasingorrentingane-bike,ensure youarefamiliarwiththee-bikeclassificationyou’rechoosing.
Wearahelmet. Intheeventofafallor anaccident,ahelmethasthepotential tosaveyourlifeandprotectyoufrom moresignificantinjury.Everyoneaged 17oryoungerisrequiredbylawto wearahelmet(andifyouhaveaClass 3e-bike,ahelmetmustalwaysbe worn,regardlessofyourage).
Bemindfulofyourspeed. E-bikeshave thepotentialtoreachspeedsof20 milesperhourormore,butthefaster yougo,thelongerittakestosafely stop,turn,orotherwisereacttothe environmentaroundyou.Maintaina speedthatallowsyoutorespond quicklyandsafelywhileriding.
Payattentiontotraffic. Whenriding yourbicycle,followtherulesofthe road—thesameasyouwouldifdriving avehicle.
Makeyourselfseen—andheard. We recommendoutfittingyourbikewith reflectivelight,aswellasabell. Know(andobey)citylaws. Lawsregardingelectricbikescanchangeand varyfromcitytocity.Familiarizeyourselfwiththerulesoftheareayouplan tobikein.
Volunteers needed for the Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series
—BarbThor,CivicActionCommissionChair
Doesyourfamilyenjoyattending SummerConcertsinthePark?Haveyou beenlookingforawaytohelpinyour communitywhilehavingfunandworkingwithatalentedgroupofpeople? ThentheCivicActionCommissionneeds YOU!TheSummerConcertseriesislookingforvolunteersatthesummer concertseverytwoweeksthrough August31.
ChoosewhichSundayworksbestfor youorchoosethemall.Evenifyoujust havehalfanhourtospare,wecanreally useyourhelpsettingupinthemorning ortakingdownatnight.Analternative waytovolunteerisbytakingpartina two-to-three-hourshiftinthealways excitingFamilyFunZone.Weencourage teenageparticipation!
Markyourcalendarsnowforour AnnualCommunityServiceDayonSeptember27.Frombicyclerepairto managingfoodbankdonations,there willbemanyprojectsthatneedyour help.JointheCivicActionCommission
andthe morethan 400PleasantHill residentsthat cometogetherto makeadifferenceforavarietyof worthycausesandprojects.
TheCityofPleasantHillhasso manyopportunitiestovolunteerit maybeachallengetojustchoose one.Volunteeringcanhelpyou buildstrongconnectionswithyour communityandcreatelasting friendshipswithfellowvolunteers, whileprovidingasenseofsocial connectedness.Anditjust feels good tovolunteer!
VisittheCityofPleasantHill websiteandtheCivicActionCommissionInformationBoothat concertstolearnmoreaboutvolunteeropportunitiesandhowyou cangetinvolved.Together,wecan buildastronger,morevibrantcommunity.
What is the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC)?
TheTSCconsistsofcitizenmembers, whoareallvolunteers,partneringwith theCity’sEngineering,Planningand PoliceDepartments.Ingeneral,thecitizenmembershaveallhadtransportation orsafety-relatedexperienceintheir careers.
ThepurposeoftheTSCistoaidthe CityCouncilby:
Conductingstudiesoftrafficproblems,asrequestedbytheCityCouncil oruponinstigationoftheTSC,andasa resultofsuchstudiesmakereportsand recommendationsonchangesinpolicy and/oradministrationwhensuch changesaredeemedappropriate.
Holdingmeetingswithrepresentatives fromneighborhoods,shoppingareas, orotherareasofthecitytohearcomplaints,suggestions,andconcerns. WorkwithvariousCitydepartments andotherlocalgovernmentstoimplementrecommendedchanges wheresuchchangescanbe
implementedbyadministrative action.
Initiatetrafficstudiesonitsown initiativeinanareaofgeneral concernintheCity,inaneffort toanticipateandsolvetraffic problemsforpedestrians,bicyclists,andmotorists.
TheTSCmeetsoncepermonth throughouttheyear.Theseare publicmeetingsthecommunityis invitedtoattend.Duringthe meeting,participantsmaypresenttheirviewsonspecific agendaitems.Thereisalsoa publiccommentperiodwhen theycanbringtraffic-related concernstothecommission. Thoughthecommissionmay notrespondtoconcernsraised atthattime,theTSCcanadd themtotheagendaofafuture meetingfordiscussion.
Moresummerconcerts stilltocome
Theseasonisonlyhalfoverwithlots ofgreatmusicstilltocomeinthis,the 25th AnniversaryYearoftheSunsetby theLakeSummerConcertseries.Every otherSundayfrom6:00–8:00p.m. cometotheCityHallLake,100Gregory Lane,forfantasticmusicincluding:
July6TheBellBrothers
July20TheUninvited
Aug3Johnny&JuneForever
Aug17DirtyCello
Aug31TheBigJangle
NewsfromtheCity...
How C.O.R.E. serves the unsheltered in Pleasant Hill
InPleasantHill,theCoordinated Outreach,Referral&Engagement (CORE)programcontinuestoserveas avitalfrontlineresponsetotheunshelteredcommunity.Astheneedfor supportivehousingandservices grows,CORE’seffortsremainfocused oncompassion,connection,and long-termhousingsolutions.
Since2018,theCityofPleasantHill hascontractedwithContraCosta HealthService’sCOREprogramtoprovidestreetoutreach.In2024,CORE served6,048individualsinContra Costa,including116peoplewholost housinginPleasantHill—a20% increasefrom2023.WithdeeppartnershipsinplacewithPleasantHillcity staff,ContraCostaHealth(CCH)programs,andlocalhousingnonprofits, COREprovided2,812essentialservices
toPleasantHill’sunhousedcommunity members—rangingfromhealthcoordinationtohousingnavigation.
Adeeperlookshowshowrising housingcostsaredrivinghomelessness.Accordingtothe2024California HousingPartnershipNeedsReport, rentersinContraCostamustearn over$43/hourtoaffordtheaverage monthlyaskingrentof$2,269.Meanwhile,Stateandfederalfundingfor housingproductionandpreservationinContraCostadroppedby75%, andnearly7in10ofunhousedresidentsliveoutdoors.
Tomeetthegrowingneeds,CORE addednewteamstoworkwithhospitals,jails,anddetentioncenters.These teamsbeginhousingplanningbefore discharge,helpingtopreventpeople frombeingreleasedtothestreets.It’s ashifttowardearlierandmoreeffectiveinterventions.
Theworkisongoing—butwith strongpartnershipsandupstream strategies,COREprovideshope,dignity,andpermanenthousingsolutions forourmostvulnerableneighbors.
*Citationfordatapulledfrom2024CaliforniaHousingPartnershipNeedsReport: https://chpc.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Contra-Costa_Housing_Report.pdf
Get ready for Community Service Day
ThePleasantHillCivicAction Commissionisencouragingresidentstopresentprojectsorsignup tovolunteerforthe2025CommunityServiceDay.Setfor9:00 a.m.–12:00p.m.,September27, 2025,CommunityServiceDayisa daywhentheCitycomestogetherto lendahandtoneighborsandgroups throughouttheCity.
Projectscanrunfromassmallas helpingwithasenior’syardworktoa schoolplaygroundcleanup.Inaddition,foodwillbecollectedagainthis yeartohelpsupportthe FoodBankofContra Costa/SolanoCounty.
OnCommunityServiceDay,volunteers startouttheirdayat
8:00a.m.atPleasantHillParkwhere theycansigninandgettheircommemorativevolunteert-shirts.Then getanicehotbreakfastcourtesyof thePleasantHillLionsClubbefore headingouttoyourprojectsites.
PROJECTS: Ifyouhaveanideafora project,fillouttheformat www.phillca.gov/csd.Deadlineto submitprojectsisAugust15,2025.
VOLUNTEERS: Forthosewanting tovolunteeratthisyear’sCommunityServiceDay,thesignuplistwill beavailableonlinebeginning August1,2025,and willbeupdatedas newprojectsare submitted.
Flip the Script on Aging —VickyPease,CommissiononAging “FliptheScriptonAging”—the themefor2025OlderAmerican’s Month—focusesontransforming howsocietyperceives,talksabout, andapproachesaging.
Itisanopportunityforeachofusto reflectonhowwefeelaboutgetting older,howweperceiveandinteractwith olderpeople,andtoquestionwhether ourperceptionsandexpectationsneeda “tune-up.”
Somequalitiesweassociatewith aging,suchasslowerwalkingand decreasedbalance,areindicatorsof health,notage.Ingeneral,peoplewho stayactiveandleadhealthylifestyles stayindependentlonger.Byshiftingour focusfromage(whichwecannotcontrol),towardsexerciseandhealth,we starttochangethewaywethinkandtalk aboutaging.
Olderpeopleareoftenperceivedas beingsadandlonely.Someare,butothersarebusywithfriends,hobbies,and activities.Connectingwithothersinall stagesoflifeisvitaltohappiness.
Retirementpromisesleisuretimeasa rewardforyearsofhardwork.However, someretireesmissthesenseofpurpose thatcomeswithworking,andneedto findpurposeandfeeltheycancontribute.Forsome,thatneedcanbefilled throughvolunteerism.
PleasantHillisagreatplaceto“flip” thescriptonaging.Wearefortunateto havemanyeducational,recreational, andfunactivitiesthatcanhelpusmeet newpeople,improveourphysicalhealth, anddevelopnewfriendships.ThePH Recreation&ParkDistrict,thePHSenior Center,Mt.DiabloAdultEducation,Diablo ValleyCollege,andthePHLibraryareallin ourbackyardandarejustsomeofthe resourcesthatofferlotsofclassesand activities,manylistedinthisnewsletter alongwithopportunitiestovolunteer.
AndtheSeniorVanServiceisavailableforPleasantHillResidentsage55 andoldertohelpgetyoutothoseactivities.
Formoreinformationonresourcesfor seniors,includingworkshopsofferedbythe CommissiononAgingortheSeniorVanService,visitwww.PHillCA.gov/aging.
ComingSoon!Fall/Winter2025Spotlight
Watchforthelatestissueourrecreationactivity guide,TheSpotlight,comingtomailboxesinlateJuly! RegistrationopensonAugust11,2025,forDistrictresidentsandonAugust13fornon-Districtresidents.Explore allthewaystoplayfromSeptember1,2025,through March31,2026(newextendedissue).TheSpotlightwill beavailableinprintinourcommunityfacilitiesoronline atPleasantHillRec.com.
KIDSTOPChildren’sCenter
GradesTK-6atGregoryGardensElementarySchool, 1CorritoneCourt,PleasantHill KIDSTOPHours:Monday-Friday,7:00a.m.–6:00p.m. Lookingforbeforeandafterschoolchildcare? KIDSTOPcurrentlyhasopeningsforthe2025-2026school year!KIDSTOPisafunandnurturingchildcareenvironment,specializinginscience,technology,engineering, arts&mathematics(S.T.E.A.M.)inspiredactivitiesbefore andafterschool.TheprofessionalPHRec&Parkstaff ensuresyourchildisengagedandinteractswithpeersin positiveandmeaningfulways.
Catcharidewithus!KIDSTOPnowprovidestransportationtoandfromValhallaElementarySchool(TK-6)and PleasantHillElementarySchool(TKonly).Dropoffyour childatKIDSTOPatGregoryGardensasearlyas7:00a.m. andstaffwilldriveyourchildtoschoolandpickupchild afterschoolforchildcareatKIDSTOPatGregoryGardens until6:00p.m.
Reserveyourchild’sspotearly!Visit pleasanthillrec.com/267toreserveyourchild’splacein theprogramandforprograminformation.
TheTeenScene
TeenAfterschoolProgram(Grades6-12)
Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2025-2026schoolyear! Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2025-2026Rates:$13/day|$17.50/daywithtransportationfrom VVMS&PHMS
AnnualMembershipfee:$66/$55(Dist.Res.).
Visitpleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenterat(925) 691-5645forupdatesandmoreinformation.
PleasantHillTeenCouncilnowacceptingapplications for2025-2026
Enteringgrades 6-12.Aleadership andcommunity serviceopportunityforteens!
TeenCouncil membersplan activities,classes, eventsandtrips fortheirpeers,aswellasvolunteeratlocalcommunityevents throughouttheyear.Applicationsareavailableat pleasanthillrec.com/322.Deadlineforapplications:August13, 2025.MeetingswillbeginAugust18,2025.
YouthSpecialtyCamps
Boredom-bustingspecialtycampsstillavailableinJuly!Browse allthefunoptionsonlineatPleasantHillRec.com/505.
YouthSportsPrograms
Keepyourkidsactivewithourexcitingyouthsportsprograms andclassesforpreschoolandyouthages.Registerat pleasanthillrec.com/242.
SummerAquaticsActivities—Keepcoolatthepool!
WaterFitness
Forarefreshingandeffectivelow-impactworkout,tryour waterfitnessactivitiesincludingLapSwim,AquaZumba, and/orWaterAerobics.VisitPleasantHillRec.com/248.
RecreationSwim
Pool&SpraygroundisnowopenatthePHAquaticPark,147 GregoryLaneinPleasantHillPark. AdmissionisFREEforallagesthissummer!
Everyonemustcheckinatthefrontdeskbeforeentering theAquaticParkfacility.CoastGuard-approvedflotation devicesallowedwitharms-reachadultsupervision.
Publicswimhours:
Summer: June7–August3
Mon/Wed/Thu|1:30–4:00p.m. Fri/Sat/Sun|1:00–5:00p.m.
LateSummer: August9–September1 Sat/Sun|1:00–5:00p.m.
HolidayHours July4,&September2 1:00–5:00p.m.
Note:Poolsaresubjecttoclosurewithoutwarning, basedonattendance,weather,emergenciesand training,maintenance,orsafetyissues.
Events
14AnnualPleasantHillBlues&BrewsFestival(FREE) Friday,July18|Pre-Party|6:00-9:00p.m. Saturday,July19|MainFestival|4:00-9:00p.m. PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLane VisitEventwebsiteatwww.BluesAndBrewsFestival.com
ListenLive.PlayLoud.VibeLocal
ThePleasantHill Blues&BrewsFestivalisthebestFREE summerpartyofthe season.Siponlocal craftbrews,listento epiclivebands,and exploreamixoffood trucksandartisan vendors.Whether you’rehereforthemusic,theflavors,orjustagreattime withfriendsandfamily,thisiswherethecommunitycomes togethertoplayloudeverysummer.Getyourlocalvibeon. Cheers!
OnSaturday,theBlues&BrewsFestivalwillfeaturea SHADEDopen-airbeergardenwherebeerfanscansample unlimited tastesofthefinestcraftbeerfromthebest localbreweriesfrom4:00to8:00p.m.(lastcall7:45p.m.).
TastingTicketsarenowavailableat www.BluesAndBrewsFestival.comordirectlythrough Eventbrite.Onlinesalesonly.$45(plusfees)/pp(21+yrs).
Single-poursofbeerandwine willbeavailableonbothFridayand SaturdayattheSingle-Pourtent. Purchaseindividualticketsonthe dayoftheeventattheticketbooth. Pleasedrinkresponsiblyand pre-planasaferidehome(DD, Uber,Lyft,etc).
PleasantHillBrews&Brews FestivalisFREEtothepublic. Visitwww.BluesAndBrewsFestival.comforupdates, musiclineup,participatingbreweries,andbeertastingticketsalesorfollowourBlues&Brews Facebookpage@pleasanthillbluesfestivalorInstagram @phbluesandbrews.
WorldFusionFestivalNEW!FREE Saturday,September13|10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLane Acelebrationoffood,music&culture!Thisneweventfeaturesavibrantmixoffood,liveperformances,anda marketplaceofhandcraftedartsandcraftsfromaround theworld.TheFusionFestivalisacelebrationoftherich diversitythatmakesourcommunityshine.Moreeventinfo andvendorapplicationsavailableontheeventspageof ourwebsiteatPleasantHillRec.com.
ForupdatesonSeniorCenteractivities,fitnessprogramsand theCaféCostanutritionprogram,visitpleasanthillrec.com/341.
Firefighting helicopter returns to Contra Costa County AsofJune1,2025,theContra CostaCounty’scontractedaerial firefightinghelicopter,“Copter1,” isofficiallyoperationalforthe 2025summerfireseason.StationedattheByronWildfire Center,thehelicopterwillbe availableforwildfireresponses throughoutthecountythrough theendofOctober,withtheoptiontoextendservice dependingonweatherandrainfall.
Copter1,thesameaircraftusedinthefallof2024,is equippedwithabellytankandsnorkelsystemthatcancarry 300gallonsofwaterandallowsforaquickrefillfromnearby watersources.Thehelicopterwillbestaffeddailyfor10hours withahighlytrainedcontractpilotandaFireDistrictofficer whowillbeabletoprovidereal-timecoordinationwith firefightersontheground.
Havingalocallybasedhelicopterimprovesresponsetimes andensuresaerialsupportisavailabletoourwildlandincidents.Thetwo-million-dollarcostoftheprogramisbeing fundedbyaone-million-dollarsubsidyfromPG&E,withthe remaininghalfbeingfundedbytheContraCostaCountyFire ProtectionDistrict’sgeneraloperatingfund.
Copter1representsacriticalinvestmentinpublicsafety, bringingfastandeffectiveaerialsupporttoprotectlives,property,andnaturalresourcesacrossthecounty.
Get involved by hosting a Neighborhood Watch meeting
DoesyourneighborhoodalreadyhaveaNeighborhood Watchgroup?Ifso,it’sagreattimetohaveameetinginthe warmsummerair.Thiswayeveryonecanvisitoutsideand enjoytheweather.Potlucksarealwaysafunwaytobringyour neighborstogether!MakesuretocontactthePleasantHill PoliceDepartmentsoanofficercanbetheretochatwith everyoneandhelpprovidevaluableinformation.
NeighborhoodWatchisaprogramdesignedforneighbors togettoknoweachotherandlookoutforoneanother.It’s alsoaproactiveapproachtocrimepreventionwhichbrings togetherlocalofficials,lawenforcementandthecitizens.
Ifyou’renotsureifyourneighborhoodparticipatesin theNeighborhoodWatchProgram,pleaseemail nwatch@pleasanthillpd.orgorleaveamessageat (925)288-4684.
OpenMon/Tuefrom10a.m.to8p.m. Wed/Thufrom10a.m.to6p.m. Fri/Satfrom9a.m.to5p.m. 2MonticelloAve,PleasantHill
FORALLAGES
SummerReading2025— “LevelUpatYourLibrary” June2–August2
Thegameisonthissummeratyour library.Whetheryou’replayingchess withafriend,workingonapuzzle,or learningtocodevideogames,playisone ofthewayswelearnbest.Thelibraryisa greatresourceforyoutolevelupyour learning,aswellasyourfun.FromJune2 toAugust2,theLibrarywillchampion SummerReadingasthesummerofhavingfunandlearningwhileyoudoit. Readersofallagescanvisit ccclib.org/summerformoregaming ideasandchallenges.Everyreaderwho completesapassportiseligibleforafree bookandachancetowinprizes.
FamilyGameDay
Thursday,July17
Dropbyalldayforfun,intergenerationalgamingopportunities.Allages welcome.
11:00a.m.–12:00p.m.
StorytimeandStay&Play
1:00–3:00p.m.
SwitchGamesontheBigScreen
4:00–6:00p.m.
Drop-InBoardGames
FORKIDSANDFAMILIES
Multi-SensoryFamilyPlant Activity
Tuesday,July1|6:30p.m. PresentedbyRuthBancroftGarden andNursery.Here’swhatyoucanlook forwardto:Plantpettingzoo–touch, smell,feeldifferenttypesofplants; explorecactusadaptations;andcreatea cardstockcactus.Theseengaging hands-onactivitieswillgiveyouadeeper understandingofhowthesefascinating plantssurviveforlongperiodsoftime withoutwater.Youwillalsobringhome yourownlow-maintenancecactuscreation!
BubbleSam
Tuesday,July15|6:00p.m.
Lifeisbetterwithbubbles!Joinusfor amazingbubbletricks,alittlebitofbubblescience,andanunforgettablegrand finale!
SkullDetectives
Saturday,July19|10:00a.m.
“Whoseskullisthis?”Learnbasicskull anatomytolearnaboutlocalmammals anddiscovertheiridentity.LedbyanaturalistfromtheEastBayRegionalPark District.
It’sYogaKids
Tuesday,August12|6:30p.m.
Growyourconfidence,flexibility, focusandbalanceateveryage.Certified instructorsteachfunevidence-based physicalandmentalhealthsuccessskills tofeelhealthierandhappier.Joinusat thePleasantHillLibraryforacalmand stress-freehourofyoga.Pleasebringa toweloryourownyogamat.Allagesand abilitiesarewelcome.
CaptainJackSpareribs
Tuesday,August19|6:30p.m.
Ahoy,booklovers!JoinJackSpareribs foraswashbuckling,rib-ticklingcomedy showfullofmagicandsurprises,atalking monkeyandhigh-seashijinks—perfect forreadersandadventurersofallages.
RickyRoo&Friends
PuppetShow
Tuesday,August26|6:30p.m.
Joinusforadelightful,interactive puppetshowwithRickyRoo&Friends!
Perfectforchildrenages2–8,thiswhimsicalperformancefeaturescolorful puppets,engagingstories,sillysongs, andlotsoflaughter.
FORTEENS
LevelUpKeychains
Tuesday,July15|1:00p.m.
DropintotheMakerspaceand pickoutaD&Dthemedwooden keychaintodecorate!Noreservationsrequired.Thiseventisfor tweensandteens(11-18),assupplies last.
ScreenPrinting
WorkshopforTeens
Monday,July21|1:00p.m.
Createaone-of-a-kindtotebag usingtheartofscreenprinting!In thishands-onworkshopledbylocal artistandteacherChrisGranillo, teenswilllearnthebasicsofscreen printingandhavethechancetocreatetheirownuniquedesignusing water-basedinkswithsponge stampsandstencils.Thiseventisfor tweensandteens(11-18).Registrationisrequired.
ClayAnimalsforTeens
Thursday,August14|3:00p.m.
Joinusafterschoolandcraftan animaloutofclaywithlocalartist andceramicistJudyFleming.This eventisfortweensandteens(6thto 12thgrade).Registrationisrequired.
MiniMasterpieces: CanvasforTeens
Thursday,August21|2:45p.m. Chilloutandenjoyanhourof paintingandsomesnacksafter school.Pickoutamini-canvasand getcreative.NoRegistration needed,limitedtotweensandteens (6thto12thgrade),asspacepermits.
FORADULTSandSENIORS
UCMasterGardener:Fall PlantingandWinterPrep
Monday,July21|6:30p.m.
Joinusforanamazinglearning experiencepresentedbytheUCMaster GardenersofContraCostaCounty.Summeristhebesttimetothinkabout plantinginthefallandpreparingyourgardenforthecoldmonths.ExpertBonnie Dwyerwillofferadviceandtipsonhowto doitsuccessfully.Noregistrationrequired. Thisprogramisfreetoattend.
LegalSerieswithAttorney KristinaL.Park
Monday,August4&11|6:30p.m.
AttorneyKristinaL.ParkofPark LegacyLawFirmwillleadtwoinformationsessions.Session1willcover creatingalegalprotectionplanfor yourchildrenandSession2addresses estateplanningforretirees.Noregistrationrequired.Bothsessionsare freetoattend.
Drop-inShop
EveryMonday|6–8p.m.
Callingalladulttinkersandmakers! Tryoutthetoolsandtechinthe library’smakerspace.Meetthe machinesandconnectwithothermakers.Bringaproject,orjustyour curiosity.Noregistration.Adultsonly. Signedsafetywaiverrequired.
Drop-InKnitting&Sewing
EveryTuesday|6:00to8:00p.m.
Joinanenthusiasticgroupof craftersonTuesdayeveningsinthe makerspace.Allskilllevelsandabilities arewelcome.Volunteerswillbeon handforassistancewithoursewing machines.Bringyourownprojectsand supplies.Noregistrationrequired.
BookClub 1stMondayor2nd Fridayofthemonth|1:00p.m.
ThePleasantHillLibraryhoststwo bookclubsforadultsamonthinour MakerSpace.Toseewhattitlesthey’re readingnext,pleasevisitccclib.org.
Delicious new dining option for Pleasant Hill!
AcrossthestreetfromCrumbs,TheRoyaleEateryalsoserves breakfastandbrunch.Theirmenufocusesonpreservingculinary traditionswhileembracingthecreativityandinnovationofthe future.Theirmenuoffersaselectionofbreakfastandlunch dishes…think:juicyChickenWaffle,TomYumPaella,TheAmbassador,andTheKing’s.TheRoyaleEateryislocatedat2190Contra CostaBlvd.Bonappetit!
EDITOR’SNOTE:IntheMay/June2025Outlook,TheRoyale’saddresswasstatedincorrectly,soweare reprintinginthisissue.Weapologizefortheerrorandregretanyinconvenience.
Composting 101: What can go in the green bin?
Residentialcustomershavebeen usingtheirgreencartsforyardwaste formanyyears,butwhatelseshouldit beusedfor?SenateBill1383isastatewideefforttoreduceemissionsof short-livedpollutantsbyreducing organicswastedisposalinlandfillsby 75%by2025.Currently,overhalfofthe materialinlandfillsisorganicwaste.
Inadditiontoleaves,grass,brush andflowertrimmings,itemsfromyour kitchenandfoodpreparationmustbe divertedfromyourtrashcartandinto yourgreenorganicscart,suchas:
Foodscraps(raworcooked):
Fruitandvegetabletrimmings
Breads,grains,pastas
Meatandseafood(including bones)
Dairyproducts,eggshells
Rodgers Ranch Nature Series
Coffeegroundsandpaperfilters
Preparedorprocessedfoods (removepackaging)
Food-soiledpaper: Napkinsandpapertowels
Uncoatedpaper plates,cups, bowls,and to-gocontainers
Pizzaboxes
Notethatcompostableplasticssuch ascoldcupsandcorn-basedutensils neitherbreakdowncompletelyinour compostprocess,noraretheyrecyclable.Theyshouldgoinyourgarbage cart.
Foranswerstoallyourtrash,recycling,andorganicsquestions,goto RepublicServices.com/PleasantHillCA.
RodgersRanchHeritageCenterispleasedto announceitsmonthlyNatureSerieswithlocal Naturalist,MichaelMarchiano.Michaelgrewup inConcordandhikedMt.Diabloandthesurroundingareaforover60years.Hewillsharehis knowledgeofthelocalfloraandwildlifealong withhumorousanecdotes.
Sunday,July13from1:00–2:00p.m.onBirds
Wednesday,July16from7:00–8:00p.m.onReptiles
Sunday,August3from1:00–2:00p.m.(checkwebsiteinJuneforsubject) Wednesday,August20from7:00–8:00p.m.(checkwebsiteinJuneforsubject)
Location:RodgersRanchHeritageCenter,315CortsenRd.PleasantHill Cost:$10feeforRRHCMembersand$15feefornon-members.Achild10andunder canattendforfreewithapayingadult.
Formoreinformation,visittheRodgersRanchHeritageCenterwebsite: https://www.rodgersranch.org/2025-nature-series-lectures.html.Spaceislimited, sopre-registrationisrequired.?Ifyouhaveanyquestions,contactusat info@rodgersranch.org.
Join Pleasant Hill PD at National Night Out
OnTuesday,August5,2025,from6:00–8:00p.m.thePleasantHillPolice DepartmentandCityofPleasantHillwillonceagainrecognizeNational NightOutatCityHall(100GregoryLane).
Join38millionneighborsand16thousandcommunitiesacrossthe nationforNationalNightOut,anannualcommunity-buildingcampaignthat promotespolice-communitypartnershipsandneighborhoodcamaraderie tomakeourneighborhoodsasafer,morecaringplacetolive.
NationalNightOutwillfeatureaBBQ,giveaways,policedronedemonstration,bouncyhouse,andfacepaintingforthekids,aswellastoursofa policecarandsomuchmore.
Attendeeswillhaveanopportunitytoaskquestionsorjustsocializewith membersofthePleasantHillPoliceDepartment.Don’tmissit!
FormoreinformationaboutNationalNightOutortolearnhowyoucan sponsor,contactPleasantHillPoliceDepartmentInvestigationsat (925)288-4630ornwatch@pleasanthillpd.org.
Pleasant Hill Community Foundation hosts CommunityAward Night
ThePleasantHillCommunityFoundation(PHCF)hostedits“CelebrateYour CommunityAwardNight”onMay14, 2025.Thisspecialeveninghonoredlocal organizationsmakingapositiveimpactin PleasantHillandincludedthepresentationoftheFoundation’sspringgrant awardstothisyear’sCommunityGrant recipients.
Twelvediverseprogramsreceived funding,servingeveryonefromchildren andyouthtoolderadults.Thegrantssupportedinitiativesinthearts,athletics, science,culture,andsocialservices.2025 grantrecipientsincluded:
PFLAGClayton-Concord
YouthHomes
CollegeParkHighSchoolGradNite
WeCareServicesforChildren
TinkersandThinkersinnovationfair
MulticulturalFestival
InclusiveRecDances
PleasantHillTeenCenter
PleasantHillSeniorCenter
MiddleSchoolSportsProgram
ContraCostaSeniorLegalServices
CaliforniaSymphony
Inadditiontothegrantawards,PHCF recognizedexceptionalindividualsfor theirservicetothecommunity.The HolmesFamilyAwardwaspresentedto
SergeantKevinTillmanoftheCityof PleasantHillandParkSupervisorKenny GuzmanofthePleasantHillRecreation& ParkDistrictfortheiroutstandingdedicationandpublicservice.
Theeveningconcludedwiththe presentationoftheFoundation’s prestigiousCornerstoneAwardtoJoe Tanner,whohassignificantlyadvanced thePHCFmissionbyconnectingthe Foundationwithmajorfinancial donationsoverthepasttwoyears.
ThenextroundofCommunity Grantapplicationswillbereviewed onOctober1.Interestedorganizationsmayapplyonlineat www.PHCommunityFoundation.org.
FormoreinformationonthePleasant HillCommunityFoundation,goto info@PHCommunityFoundation.org.
CommunityturnsoutforJuneteenthcelebration
Thankstoallofthosewhocameout tohelptheDiversityCommissioncelebrateJuneteenth!June19wasagreat dayofjoy,commemoratingtheendof slavery.Manycameoutforanevening ofmusic,food,craftsandfun.Thanks tothisyear’ssponsors!
CityMeetings...
MeetingscheduleSUBJECTTOCHANGE.Pleasecheckthe AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PHillCA.gov formeetingaccessandagendainformation.
July
WHENWHATWHERE
Tue1 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu3 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Mon7 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue8 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Wed9 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom Thu10 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom
Thu10 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Tue15
Thu24 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
August
Thu7 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue12 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu14 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom Thu14 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu28 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu28 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Allmeetingswillbeheldinperson. Forlivestreamingofthesemeetings,gotowww.phillca.govandclickon“WatchMeetings”icon.
CITYOFPLEASANTHILL
100GregoryLane PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 925-671-5270 www.phillca.gov
CITYOFFICIALS
Mayor SueNoack
Vice-Mayor ZacShess Councilmembers
BelleLa AndreiObolenskiy AmandaSzakats
CityTreasurer ErickCheung
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
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
RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.
Library(925)646-6434
Back to School Safety
It’salmostthattimeofyear again,whenparentsandchildren acrossthecountryarepreparingto gobacktoschool.Aspartofour commitmenttokeepingourcommunitysafe,thePleasantHillPolice Departmentwouldliketohelpby offeringafewsafetytips.
Slowdowninschoolzones. Whenenteringaschoolzone,slow downandobeyalltrafficlaws. Don’tparkalongredcurbsandbe mindfulnottoblockdriveways. Whendrivingthroughneighborhoodsnearschools,watchoutfor childrenandotherpedestrians,especiallyincrosswalks.Aboveall,avoid distractions,suchascellphones.
Bikewithcare. Makesureyourchild alwayswearsabicyclehelmet;helmets
Next CERT
reducetheriskofheadinjurybyas muchas85percent.Beforethestartof theschoolyear,practicethebikeroute withyourchild,toensuretheyunderstandtherulesoftheroadandknow thesafestroutetotaketoschool.
training course begins September 9
Thecoursemeetsweeklyforseven weeks,followedbyonepractical exerciseonaSaturday.
MeetingsareonTuesdayevenings, 6:00p.m.–9:00p.m.atSt.Andrews PresbyterianChurch,1601MaryDr., PleasantHill.
Registerforthecourseat www.PHillCa.gov/cert.
Householdutilitiesand hazardousmaterials
Haveaplanandknowwhattodo. Locateandlabelutilityshutoffsand knowhowtoturnthemoff.
Gas
Keepagasshutoffwrenchor crescentwrenchnear,butnot onthegasshutoffvalveofyour gasmeter.
Turnoffgas only ifyousmell gas!
Onceit’soff, keepitoff. Itmust beturnedonbyPG&Epersonnel.
Electricity
Knowwhereyourbreakerpanel islocated.
Remindchildrenbikingtoschool toavoiddistractions,includingcell phones,headphones,etc.
Walkcarefully. Ifyour child(ren)willbewalkingtoschool thisyear,practicetheroutewith themacoupletimesbeforethe startoftheschoolyear,toensure theyknowthewayandunderstandhowtocrossthestreet safelyandareawareofcarsand bikesthatwillbesharingthese routeswiththem.Adviseyour childof“strangerdanger”andif possible,encouragethemtowalk homewithotherchildrenintheneighborhood.
Wewishallourfamiliesandchildren asafestarttothe2025/2026school year!
Ifyouhaveagenerator,knowwhere themanualtransferswitchislocated.
IfyouhaveaPowerwallorsolarpanels,knowwherethetransferswitch islocated.
Water
Therearetwovalvesforturningoff thewater-onenearyourhouseand anothernearthestreet.
Usethevalvenearyourhouseifwaterlinesinthehousearedamaged. Usethevalvenearthestreetifthere isdamagetowaterlinesbetween thehouseandthestreet.
