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Good morning Walnut Creek! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Countywide reading program invites Walnut Creek to dive into new novel

Also on today's calendar: Donuts & Demos! and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 98, low: 59.
  • Monday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 97 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oprah's Book Club Favorite Wins Contra Costa Pick For 2026 (patch.com) — Readers in Walnut Creek are invited to join the 2026 Read Contra Costa program, which has chosen Oakland author Leila Mottley's new novel, "The Girls Who Grew Big," as this year's countywide read. Running from October 1 through November 14, the library initiative encourages residents to read together and discuss the book, which is available in multiple formats through county libraries.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I pulled together free family activities in and around Pleasant Hill for the week ahead. A few highlights: - Martinez First Friday: Friday, 6–9pm… (Nextdoor Pleasant Hill Elementary)
  • Dear neighbors our Economy had gone down hill no matter who we blame or how we look at it.
    Everything has gone up in price(gas is almost $7 a gallon) and groceries/Diapers almost have skyrocketed. So I want to bring the Tidings and presents… (Nextdoor Brooktree)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
  • Atria Senior Living posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Miguel

  • San Miguel fire station to get $1 million for new emergency operations center (pasoroblesdailynews.com)
  • Man charged in San Miguel woman's death pleads not guilty (ksby.com)

Pleasant Hill

  • Osaka Marketplace Preparing To Open In Pleasant Hill (whatnow.com)
  • Hospice East Bay announces extensive staffing, care coverage during planned strike (contracostaherald.com)
  • Huskies Host No. 19 Wisconsin On Friday - University of Washington Athletics (gohuskies.com)

Lafayette

  • 5 Amazing Local Coffee Alternatives Now That Lafayette Starbucks Has Closed Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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