Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• $500k+ Sinkhole Repair Is About to Disrupt a Lafayette-Walnut Creek Road Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Drivers traveling between Walnut Creek and Lafayette on Springbrook Road face weekday daytime closures starting Thursday, October 1, while Contra Costa County repairs a sinkhole and replaces a failed culvert near Sherwood Way. Through traffic will be detoured from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and nearby residents should expect delays up to 15 minutes as crews rebuild the compromised roadway.
• Juvenile Hurt in Walnut Creek Pedestrian Accident on Tice Valley Blvd. (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A juvenile pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon on the 1900 block of Tice Valley Boulevard in Walnut Creek. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, and an inquiry into what caused the crash is still underway. Residents who frequent Tice Valley may notice ongoing police follow-up in the area.
• In memoriam: Bay Area Jews mourn Sunkist Fruit Gems (jweekly.com) — Congregation B'nai Shalom in Walnut Creek is scrambling, along with other Bay Area synagogues, after Jelly Belly discontinued beloved Sunkist Fruit Gems, the soft kosher candies tossed at b'nai mitzvah kids. Local rabbis are stockpiling remaining bags and debating suitable replacements, underscoring how a simple candy helped make Torah celebrations feel sweet, festive, and kid-friendly.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Just saw this Monarch. Haven't seen one for years in this neighborhood. (Nextdoor Walnut Heights)
Found this Jay in our house, put him outside on our rail was some food and water as he seemed a bit traumatized. He know is hoping around and short flights around but is following me everywhere. Possibly someone's pet? (Nextdoor Parkmead)
Vans posted a job opening for Vans: Assistant Manager - Olympic Blvd in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
Macy's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate, Walnut Creek Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
Annual Block Party, Fiesta Vecinal brings services, food and fun to Central County Sept. 29 (contracostaherald.com)
Which Pink Honda Would You Rock? 1987 CRX vs 2008 Element (theautopian.com)
Contra Costa County celebrates 103 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (contracostaherald.com)
Lafayette
A burglary crew hit 18 Danville businesses before dawn. The town had three beats on duty. Town of Danville (opgov.news)
Hog Island Oyster Co. To Open First East Bay Location In Lafayette (whatnow.com)
Starbucks closing 250 stores this week: Here's a list, so far, of locations shuttering nationwide (newswest9.com)
Concord
Mt. Diablo High Halts Varsity Football Season Amid Player Shortage: Report (patch.com)
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