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Hey there, Walnut Creek! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • BART drone plan could bring aerial policing to Walnut Creek stations
  • Which outdoor furniture options remain after Yardbird's Walnut Creek closure?
  • What will Calicraft's new permanent Shadelands location offer Walnut Creek drinkers?

Also on today's calendar: Autos of Alamo and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Saturday: A steady breeze, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BART Wants To Launch Policing Drones In East Bay Stations (patch.com) — BART is considering a 180-day pilot program to deploy policing drones, initially between Bay Fair and Hayward, with a district-wide policy that would also apply to Walnut Creek stations. The drones could respond to trespassing, vandalism, emergencies, inspections, and crowd control, while collecting video and sensor data accessible to multiple BART departments. Directors are set to vote on the proposal October 8, and Walnut Creek riders may see new aerial surveillance if it moves forward.
   

2. Walnut Creek's Very Fancy Outdoor Furniture Store Has Sadly Closed Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — A high-end outdoor furniture store, Yardbird, has closed its showroom on North Broadway, leaving another empty retail space in downtown Walnut Creek. Residents still have local options like Patioworld and Terra Outdoor Living for upscale patio pieces, but the closure ends Yardbird's in-person shopping experience and raises questions about what business might move into the prominent space next.
   

3. Calicraft Planning Permanent Location In Walnut Creek (whatnow.com) — Calicraft Brewing is moving ahead with a permanent brewery and taproom at 2700 Mitchell Drive in Walnut Creek's Shadelands area, replacing its temporary beer garden setup. The Walnut Creek-based brewer already runs its Shadelands and downtown Upstairs taprooms, plus locations in Fairfield and Davis, and plans to consolidate operations at the new two-story brick-and-mortar space.
   

4. Amateur comedian busted after police link San Ramon theft footage to video of his standup routine (mercurynews.com) — A 33-year-old Walnut Creek man was arrested after police linked tattoos seen in a video of his standup comedy routine to surveillance footage from a cash-register theft at a San Ramon Starbucks. Officers later went to his Walnut Creek apartment and booked him on a grand theft warrant, though he has since been released and no charges have yet been filed.
   

5. RESTORE launches Fall fundraising season to expand life-changing safe homes in Contra Costa County (contracostaherald.com) — RESTORE, a faith-based transitional housing nonprofit, is launching its fall fundraising season to support a fifth safe home serving Contra Costa County families. One of its key events will be held November 6 at Hillside Covenant Church in Walnut Creek, where attendees can hear powerful testimonials and learn how to support Christ-centered recovery and housing programs for local residents.
   

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  • Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers that showed up on Saturday mornings the Stinkwort (Dittricia graveolens) infestations on the Ygnacio Canal trail have been removed between John Muir Hospital and Oak Road).
    Volunteers showed up with muscle, pick axes and sharp shovels along with much needed gloves to remove this sticky aromatic fast growing invasive weed… (Nextdoor Walnut Heights)
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    Helpers needed from 12-3 pm in Walnut Creek. Assorted tasks such as setting up tablecloths, using a blower for balloons, cutting up fruits, putting… (Nextdoor Pleasant Hill Elementary)
  • Turner Construction Company posted a job opening for Assistant Quality Control Engineer (Bay Area) in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
  • Walnut Creek School District posted a job opening for Child Nutrition Support - Walnut Creek School District / Northern California - Parkmead Elementary in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.

Ok Walnut Creek! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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