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🌱 Patch AM: Looking for a cat? See who’s waiting in Walnut Creek

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Coffee in hand, Walnut Creek? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Looking for a cat? See who's waiting in Walnut Creek

Also on today's calendar: New Member Welcome Social and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 90, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet Oreo, Catniss, Eclipse, Bunny and Olive, plus Tobias: East Bay pets of the week (eastbaytimes.com) — Local animal groups are featuring several adoptable pets and now hold regular weekend cat adoption events at Pet Food Express in Walnut Creek and Martinez, plus a permanent site on Newell Avenue in Walnut Creek. If you're considering a new furry family member, you can meet cats like Bunny and Olive close to home while supporting a long-standing East Bay rescue network.
   

📸 Around Walnut Creek

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Walnut Creek

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What type of bird is this?!
    Landed in my yard….I have lived here for 20 years and never seen one. (Nextdoor Walnut Heights)
  • Found the owner!
    Is this your kitten? Climbing fences between homes on Walnut and Amigo. (Nextdoor Walnut Heights)
  • L.N. Curtis & Sons posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Clerk in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
  • Columbia Bank posted a job opening for Middle Market Manager in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

  • Good Roots Psychotherapy celebrates third location with Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Sept. 24 (contracostaherald.com)
  • They fostered 16 children. Now, they've found a way to help hundreds more (nbcbayarea.com)
  • Contra Costa County High Schools earn top spots in 2026-27 U.S. News Rankings (contracostaherald.com)

Lafayette

  • Rancho Cantina Expands to Danville with Ranch-To-Table Dining, Offering Grand Opening Chances to Win $500 in Free Tacos and Free Tacos for a Year (whatnow.com)
  • Peter Pan Foundation Celebrates 20 Years with 'The Never Grow Up Gala' Featuring Broadway's B Noel Thomas (contracosta.news)

Concord

  • Concord Detective Receives 2026 Blue Knight Award (patch.com)

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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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