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Today's riddle: why did the golfer take an extra pair of pants to the golf course ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. WC Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Stole from a Local Church Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Walnut Creek police recently arrested a Martinez man after recovering electronics allegedly stolen from St. Matthew’s Church, drawing strong reactions from local residents. Officers say the property was found and returned, and community members have been debating the incident online, from outrage over targeting a church to jokes about the outdated gear.
2. East Bay pets of the week for April 17 (eastbaytimes.com) — If you’re looking to adopt a cat in Walnut Creek, Community Concern for Cats now hosts weekend events at local Pet Food Express stores plus its regular Newell Avenue site. The feature also spotlights several adoptable pets from East Bay shelters, with details on how and where to meet them.
3. Aztec Stories in Modern Mexico (seegreatart.art) — An upcoming exhibition at Bedford Gallery in downtown Walnut Creek will showcase a 55-year retrospective of Nahua artist Inocencio Jiménez Chino, running April 18 through June 28. You can explore his amate paintings, folklore-inspired narratives, and activist works, with a public opening party on April 18 and pay-what-you-can admission Wednesday through Sunday.
4. When E-Bikes Meet the Law: California's Fight Over Safety, Speed, And Accountability (patch.com) — E-bike safety is now Walnut Creek’s top public safety complaint, according to the mayor, with the police chief warning that enforcing age and speed rules is tough without registration or plates. A local assemblymember’s bill would require DMV registration and license plates for many e-bikes statewide, sparking pushback from cycling advocates who fear new barriers and biased enforcement.
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