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Also on today's calendar: Joybound People & Pets presents Mother's Day Floral Arrangement Workshop and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. East Bay pets of the week for April 10 (eastbaytimes.com) — If you’re looking to adopt a pet close to home, Community Concern for Cats is now holding weekend adoption events at Pet Food Express and its Newell Avenue location in Walnut Creek. The roundup also highlights several adoptable dogs and cats at shelters in Oakland, Dublin, Alameda, and Richmond, with details on how to meet each animal and when walk-in adoptions are available.
2. Kid's birthday dinner heartlessly ruined after family is turned away from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in the Bay Area over dress code (nypost.com) — A Walnut Creek family says their 13-year-old’s birthday dinner was derailed when Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse refused to seat them in the dining room over a tracksuit, sparking a viral TikTok debate about dress codes. The Walnut Creek location confirms it now enforces a business casual policy that bans sweatpants, athletic wear, see-through clothing, and overly revealing outfits.
3. 'Top' Teacher Honor Finalists In Contra Costa County Chosen (patch.com) — Walnut Creek readers are seeing Contra Costa County spotlight four standout teachers as finalists for the 2026–27 Teacher of the Year honor, chosen from 22 nominees across local districts. Surprise classroom visits, led by County Superintendent Lynn Mackey, turned an ordinary Monday into a celebration and set these educators on a path toward possible state-level recognition.
4. Benicia High School boys volleyball team holds on for first-round playoff win (fresnobee.com) — Benicia High’s boys volleyball team has advanced in the North Coast Section Division III playoffs and will next host Berean Christian of Walnut Creek, a league rival that previously swept them. The tense four-set win over San Rafael sets up a high-stakes rematch that Walnut Creek families and fans of Berean Christian will be watching closely.
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