Also on today's calendar: May Donuts and Demo Drives and 19 more events.
Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Meet Angela Griffiths, Candidate For California's 10th Congressional District (patch.com) — Voters in Walnut Creek can hear directly from Angela Griffiths, a longtime local healthcare professional now running to represent California’s 10th Congressional District, which includes the city. She highlights her three decades in public health, deep roots in the region, and focus on affordability, public safety, transportation, and economic stability for families and small businesses.
• Walnut Creek Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot (patch.com) — Walnut Creek voters are getting ready for the June 2 primary, with a crowded governor’s race, a contested 10th Congressional District seat, and several key county offices and tax measures on the ballot. The guide explains who’s running, what each local measure would do, and how residents in Walnut Creek and nearby cities can cast their ballots by mail, drop box, or in person.
• A Landlocked East Bay Yacht Club Drops Anchor Forever: The After Hours (patch.com) — Downtown Walnut Creek’s beloved Walnut Creek Yacht Club has closed after 28 years at Bonanza and Locust, as its owners retire rather than pass the restaurant on. A local restaurant family behind Broderick and Batch & Brine will dramatically expand and remodel the site into Oceania Fish Bar, reshaping a prominent corner with more seating, outdoor space, and a new seafood concept.
📸 Around Walnut Creek
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Have you ever wanted a companion who is direct, loving and loyal? One who can tell you when something isn’t right but also when things are perfect? If so, meet Lucky. He is the perfect blend of lab and husky. … (Nextdoor Rancho Paraiso)
What is 1 thing you miss from the 80’-90’s? I’m curious and would like to evoke nostalgia and reminisce a bit. Comment down below. (Nextdoor Las Juntas Way)
Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Executive Chef in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate, Walnut Creek Broadway Plaza - Flex in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.
From pups to pints: Weekend fun across the Central Coast (ksby.com)
Pleasant Hill
East Bay senior housing facilities trade for $62M in latest 'silver tsunami' demand play (therealdeal.com)
Pleasant Hill Community Theatre presents ‘Wizard of Oz' (chronicle1909.com)
Lafayette
The Fascinating History of Lafayette's Plaza Park Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
EBMUD Will Cut 40 Feet Off the Lafayette Reservoir Tower Starting Next Week. What to Know. Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
Ok Walnut Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!