Tuesday: Hot, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Very hot, temps: high: 101, low: 70.
Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Meet Oreo, Rascal, Daisy, Princess Arianna and Pearl: East Bay pets of the week (eastbaytimes.com) — Cat lovers in Walnut Creek can meet adoptable kitties like Princess Arianna at Community Concern for Cats' weekend events at Pet Food Express and their Newell Avenue location. The feature also highlights several other East Bay dogs and cats available through nearby shelters, with details on how to visit or contact each group if you're ready to add a new furry family member.
• California healthcare company abruptly slashes 700 jobs (nypost.com) — John Muir Health is cutting 75 jobs across several locations, including its Walnut Creek facilities, as part of a broader wave of healthcare layoffs in California. While another provider, 24 Hour Home Care, plans to eliminate hundreds of positions statewide, the John Muir cuts could hit local staff and services that Walnut Creek residents rely on for care.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Local Author Patricia Mousa Jordan Turns Family Memories Into a Published Memoir —Walnut Creek City Lifestyle Read on Patch
I've seen a lot of posts about e-bike riders. I am a regular recreational walker. I was up near the open space in rancho paraiso the other day and saw two young e-bike riders. They were… (Nextdoor Northgate)
This has been an amazing growing season for our coleus.... are other plant lovers enjoying this color explosion? (Nextdoor Buena Vista)
Walnut Creek School District posted a job opening for Child Nutrition Support - Walnut Creek School District / Northern California - Parkmead Elementary in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
Woodhouse posted a job opening for Back of House Spa Attendant $500 Signing Bonus in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.
Pleasant Hill Chamber to Host 2026 City Council Candidate Forum (contracosta.news)
Lafayette
Clayton Crime Roundup: Four Arrests, Petty Theft Reported In Clayton Police Activity Log (claycord.com)
Football Recap: Concord Piles Up the Points Against Mt. Diablo (maxpreps.com)
Concord
Knights improve score, finish fourth at St. Kate's Fall Opener (carleton.edu)
Danville council debating critical funding question for affordable apartment project (danvillesanramon.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
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