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Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Free Festival, 21+ Chillgarten + Kids Zone (Sept. 25-26) (funcheap.com) — Walnut Creek's signature Oktoberfest returns Sept. 25–26 at Civic Park East, offering free admission, German and local beers, and a new 21+ Chillgarten lounge. Families can enjoy live music, Bavarian contests, and a Kinder Karneval packed with rides and games, all within walking distance of BART and downtown parking options.
2. Inside Walnut Creek's Newest Chick-fil-A, With a Controversial Feature Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Walnut Creek's newest Chick-fil-A at Oak Grove and Citrus is drawing attention for its unusual no–drive-thru design, shaped by city traffic concerns after public hearings. Locals will find a bright dining room, covered dog-friendly patio, curbside ordering, and community activities like Bingo Night and Spirit Day, all under a local owner-operator.
3. Director, Compensation (aaa.com) — A major AAA compensation director role is open in Walnut Creek, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days a week in the local office on Treat Boulevard. The position oversees corporate and incentive pay strategy, offers a six-figure salary range, strong benefits, and significant influence over how the organization attracts and rewards talent.
4. 'I know you're turning 16': Man flew from Boston to Walnut Creek to sexually abuse girl, feds say (mercurynews.com) — A Boston man was arrested at a Walnut Creek Habit Burger after police say he traveled to the Bay Area to meet a 15-year-old girl he'd contacted on Snapchat. Prosecutors allege he exchanged explicit images, sexually abused her at a motel, and is now facing both state and federal charges while being held without bail.
5. Fall arts 2026: Here are 7 Bay Area productions dance fans should know about (eastbaytimes.com) — Dance fans in Walnut Creek can catch Smuin Contemporary Ballet's "French Kiss" program at local performances on September 18–19, part of a broader Bay Area fall dance lineup. The season also brings major productions to Berkeley, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, ranging from flamenco anniversaries to contemporary collaborations and Día de Muertos celebrations.
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