Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
Saturday: Brisk and cool, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 16 Danville Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com) — Danville families can celebrate as sixteen local high school students are named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top one percent of seniors nationwide. Students from Athenian, Monte Vista, and San Ramon Valley High earned this distinction, joining 68 semifinalists across the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and moving one step closer to valuable college scholarships.
• RESTORE launches Fall fundraising season to expand life-changing safe homes in Contra Costa County (contracostaherald.com) — A Contra Costa nonprofit is kicking off its fall fundraising season tonight with a major event at Community Presbyterian Church in Danville, aiming to expand faith-based transitional housing. Residents are invited to hear powerful personal testimonials and help RESTORE raise $150,000 toward opening a fifth safe home serving families in need across the county.
• This Bay Area town to host stars from cult classic 'Gilmore Girls' for 3-day festival (ktvu.com) — Downtown Danville will transform into a Stars Hollow-inspired setting October 23–25 as the Flannel & Foliage festival brings "Gilmore Girls" cast members for panels, photo ops, and themed activities. Locals can enjoy free general admission, autumn markets, trivia, screenings, and special paid VIP experiences, including dinners at Bridges and a picnic at Hap Magee Ranch Park.
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After a long battle, we finally made it happen! Welcome to the Blackhawk Market Place! A Sunday event held at the Blackhawk Plaza from 9am-2pm. Come support and have a great time, as Sundays at the… (Nextdoor Blackhawk)
If you haven't discovered Yersen Gelato Cakes in Blackhawk in the Subway-McDonalds shopping center you are missing something special. Great for these hot days. The owner makes all the gelato and gelato cakes early am daily and sells them out daily. Amazing fresh flavors. He is… (Nextdoor Hidden Valley)
San Ramon Valley Unified School District posted a job opening for Resource Teacher 0.4 | Greenbrook Elementary School (2026-2027) in Danville. Apply here.
Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Assistant Manager in Alamo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.
Investigators Seeking Victims In Contra Costa Human Trafficking Case (patch.com)
Line Dancing Nights In Walnut Creek Come With Lessons And Bourbon (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!