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Also, don't miss CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

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Morning Walnut Creek! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your memory help solve Walnut Creek's 50-year-old missing girl case?
  • How Leslie's sudden Walnut Creek shutdown affects your pool plans

Also on today's calendar: CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 100, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 50 years later, Walnut Creek girl's disappearance remains unsolved (newsbreak.com) — Walnut Creek police are renewing attention on the 50-year-old disappearance of 9-year-old resident Lisa Dickinson, hoping someone locally will finally share a crucial memory or tip. Investigators recount the 1976 search at Heather Farm Park, discuss a long-time suspect, and urge anyone with information to contact Lt. Nick Olson so her family can gain long-awaited peace.
   

• Bankrupt Retail Chain Abruptly Closes Walnut Creek and Concord Stores Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Leslie's Pool Supplies has permanently closed its Walnut Creek store on Oak Grove Road after the national chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, forcing local pool owners to find new options for supplies and water testing. Nearby Leslie's locations in Lafayette and Pleasant Hill remain open, and the company says online shopping, rewards, and services will continue during its financial restructuring.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Calling all trick-or-treaters, we're ready for you!
    Our display is one for the books, and we've gone all out with the decorations. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Diablo Shadows)
  • Careful on the puppy paws!
    It's going to be hot for 5-6 days, please be careful on the hot asphalt and sidewalks walking your dog - it can burn puppy paws .... maybe walk early… (Nextdoor Diablo Shadows)
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Whole Body Team Member (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition - Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service) - Part Time in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Miguel

  • San Luis Obispo: Deputies initially contacted the man, who was wanted in connection with a felony (slopulse.com)

Lafayette

  • Fire Reported at Popular Lafayette Restaurant, Now Closed For Weeks Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
  • Telegraph Quartet, Presented by Berkeley Chamber Performances - 2026-10-17 October 2026 (events.com)
  • Lafayette: Public Hearing on Changes to Land Use and Density (contracosta.news)

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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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