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21Events this week
7Free things to do
89New spots
105New stories

Checked Sunday, September 13, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Pittsburg

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 21 events, day by day →

Adult Blitz Chess Night

Monday 5:30pm · Chess Queen's Club

Level 2 Acro

Monday 7:30pm · Mountain View

Antioch Mobile Farmer's Market

Tuesday 11am · Nick Rodriguez Community Center

Threes Play Group (2 - 4 year olds)

Wednesday 4pm · Cuesta Park · Free

Fall Cheer Teams

Wednesday 6pm · Cheergyms.com

New in Pittsburg

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Rivertown Treasure Chest

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Hunt for real loot: Antioch’s 2022 Small Business of the Year, Rivertown Treasure Chest is a constantly refreshed trove from local vendors with comic books, pop culture memorabilia, vinyl, vintage threads, jewelry, toys, housewares, furniture and CBD finds.

rivertowntreasurechest.com

Pittsburg Florist & Gifts

Shopping

Blooms with heart: Whether you need a last‑minute birthday brightener or something thoughtful for tougher moments, the family-run Pittsburg Florist & Gifts nails it with custom designs, wedding florals, and seasonal picks, plus local delivery that actually shows up.

pittsburgflorist.net

Tapa the World

Restaurants

Tapas worth sharing: If you want a night that feels like Spain without leaving the Delta breeze, Tapa the World dishes out classic tapas, hearty paellas, and chefy small plates meant for lingering with wine, plus lively happy hours and occasional events that make dinner feel like a hangout.

tapatheworld.com

Pittsburg’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Pittsburg’s best →

Most read in Pittsburg

The five stories Pittsburg readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. At Hash Hole Island, the Joints Are Six Times the Standard Size

    At Hash Hole Island in Brentwood, California, four years a year, people pass out joints that are six times larger than the standard size.

    Full story at hightimes.com

  2. Two Contra Costa County Shootings Injure Officers

    A woman allegedly opened fire on police during a mental-health check at a Richmond apartment, striking a veteran officer who has over 20 years of service, causing an hours-long standoff.

    Full story at ijr.com

  3. Investigation underway after officer shot at Pittsburg police station

    A police officer and a suspect were shot during an altercation at a Pittsburg police station, where a gun was discharged.

    Full story at nbcbayarea.com

  4. Suisun City: City Sells Main Street Properties To California Forever

    The team behind California Forever, the proposed billionaire-backed city in Solano County, has closed on vacant properties on a strip of Main Street in Suisun City.

    Full story at sfgate.com

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