Tuesday: Clouds, then sun and cool, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ICAC Task Force Arrests 5 Suspects Implicated in Exploitation of Children (crimevoice.com) — Walnut Creek police coordinated a countywide Internet Crimes Against Children sting that led to five recent arrests of suspects who allegedly tried to meet minors for sex in the city. The multi-agency operation involved several Bay Area departments and federal partners, and charges include arranging meetings with a minor and distributing lewd material. Authorities emphasize the task force's ongoing mission to identify and stop child predators.
• 9 California Delis Where You Can Grab A Great Sandwich Before The End Of Summer (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured summer sandwich stops is Morucci's Deli in Walnut Creek's Saranap neighborhood, known for long lunch lines, numbered sandwiches, and Semifreddi's bread. Locals can grab a hefty sandwich and escape the heat on the shaded patio, which the article calls a smart pick during toasty Walnut Creek summers. It's presented as a classic, old-school Bay Area deli worth timing your visit for.
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Update - kitten has been caught and has someone willing to foster him/her, so kitten should get the care it needs! Stephanie M came and helped trap/catch him/her and thinks the kitten is about 6 weeks old so I guess we should all keep an eye out for other kittens… (Nextdoor Saranap II)
On my walk last night, I was greeted by a family of deer, they were so cute. They got a little close, so I backed away a bit as a walk towards me across the street. The babies are growing under sponsor are almost gone . Also a… (Nextdoor Walnut Heights)
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate, Seasonal Flex Only, Walnut Creek - Pottery Barn in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Pittsburg man gets 25 years for shooting where father of two was killed by stray bullet (eastbaytimes.com)
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Concord's Brand New Philz Coffee is Officially Open Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
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