Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brentwood, Orinda educators named Contra Costa Teachers of the Year (contracostaherald.com) — Walnut Creek families can cheer Parkmead Elementary's Brittany Forrette, who was named the Walnut Creek School District's 2026–27 Teacher of the Year in a countywide celebration. The event in Concord also honored Brentwood and Orinda educators as overall Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year, who will now advance to the state competition recognizing top teachers across California.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I'm looking for a loving foster home for my friends 11-month-old dog, who is a mix of Husky, Jack Russell Terrier, and Labrador. Her name is vanessa,She is still young and would benefit from a safe, caring environment where she can receive plenty of love, attention, and… (Nextdoor Scottsdale - Walnut Creek)
Hello friends! Wanted to introduce Bernie, our beautiful English bulldog available for adoption OR foster with Rocket Dog Rescue! Bernie is a 3-year-old 44lb beefy… (Nextdoor Parkmead)
Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.
SLO County sheriff identifies man killed in shooting after Hwy. 101 chase (sanluisobispo.com)
Subversive resistance: Mission art in early California (courthousenews.com)
Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Chamber partnership expands HR resources for local businesses (contracostaherald.com)
Pleasant Hill's Massive New Japanese Marketplace Will Open Imminently, Has Begun Hiring Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
Contra Costa County Coastal Cleanup Events Planned Across The County (claycord.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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