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In today's newsletter:

  • Where to meet adoptable cats this weekend in Walnut Creek
  • What John Muir Health's job cuts mean for Walnut Creek care

Also on today's calendar: WomenSing - Join Us and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hot, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Very hot, temps: high: 101, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet Oreo, Rascal, Daisy, Princess Arianna and Pearl: East Bay pets of the week (eastbaytimes.com) — Cat lovers in Walnut Creek can meet adoptable kitties like Princess Arianna at Community Concern for Cats' weekend events at Pet Food Express and their Newell Avenue location. The feature also highlights several other East Bay dogs and cats available through nearby shelters, with details on how to visit or contact each group if you're ready to add a new furry family member.
   

• California healthcare company abruptly slashes 700 jobs (nypost.com) — John Muir Health is cutting 75 jobs across several locations, including its Walnut Creek facilities, as part of a broader wave of healthcare layoffs in California. While another provider, 24 Hour Home Care, plans to eliminate hundreds of positions statewide, the John Muir cuts could hit local staff and services that Walnut Creek residents rely on for care.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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