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In today's newsletter:

  • What could replace the long-empty Neiman Marcus box at Broadway Plaza?
  • Fire forces long-term closure of beloved Lettuce Restaurant in downtown Walnut Creek
  • Will Walnut Creek approve a new indoor shooting range on North Main?

Also on today's calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 59.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Options emerge for empty retail space in Walnut Creek after RH store drops out (mercurynews.com subscription) — A long-vacant former Neiman Marcus at Broadway Plaza, a key Walnut Creek corner at Mt. Diablo Boulevard and South Main Street, is back on the market after RH dropped plans for an "immersive" flagship. Owner Macerich is now pitching the 85,900-square-foot space to potential tenants, possibly carving it into smaller shops that could bring more revenue and new downtown activity.
   

2. Popular downtown Walnut Creek restaurant devastated by fire (mercurynews.com) — A Wednesday morning fire severely damaged Lettuce Restaurant & Catering at Locust Street and Civic Drive, a longtime downtown Walnut Creek favorite near City Hall and the Lesher Center. Around 30–35 firefighters contained the one-alarm blaze without injuries, but the interior was devastated, and owners now face a lengthy closure while insurance and repair plans are sorted out.
   

3. Proposed indoor shooting range in Walnut Creek sparks debate (nbcbayarea.com) — A proposed Elite Armory indoor shooting range on North Main Street is stirring strong opinions among Walnut Creek neighbors, with 54% of emailed comments opposed and 44% in support. City commissions are now weighing safety, noise, and neighborhood fit, and the project's conditional use permit will go to the Planning Commission before any possible appeal to the City Council.
   

4. High Crude Oil Prices Push Up National Average, While California Average Stagnates (contracosta.news) — Gas prices in Contra Costa County, including Walnut Creek, are holding near $5.56 per gallon even as the national average climbs to a record August high. A detailed breakdown shows how local prices compare with other California cities, recent months, and EV charging costs, helping residents plan fuel and charging budgets.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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