Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 92 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 92, low: 61.
Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Waymo Just Took a Crucial Step Toward Self-Driving Cars in the 925 Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Oakley is now officially on Waymo's map, with state regulators clearing the company to eventually offer paid, driverless rides in Oakley and other 925 cities. While no launch date is set, the approval removes the biggest regulatory hurdle, meaning mapping and testing in local streets could start before robotaxis arrive. Residents may soon spot Waymo vehicles preparing the way for future service.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Get ready for the Freedom High School (FHS) Homecoming Parade and Rally next Thursday, August 27th! FHS has provided participant, attendee & community information on the graphics or you can view the info. at https://tr.ee/auAL758rB3. (Nextdoor )
2 Little Black Dogs Roaming up and down Lorenzetti Dr. Looks like they have been hiding in someone's backyard across the street from me. Please message me if you are the owner (Nextdoor Gateway East)
Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Oakley. Apply here.
Soccer Shots posted a job opening for Saturday Youth Soccer Coach in Oakley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brentwood
'Small victory' for Brentwood family after rare legal hearing deems police-custody death accidental (sfchronicle.com)
Brentwood's Sip and Scoop Ice Cream Shop Set to Close (contracosta.news)
New Details Emerge in Nick Reiner's Murder Case After Grand Jury Testimony (parade.com)
Antioch
Vallejo man gets 10 years for killing East Contra Costa rapper in Antioch front yard (mercurynews.com)
Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries In Contra Costa Crash (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!