Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Very hot, temps: high: 100, low: 60.
Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Pilot, Woman Convicted In Sex Abuse Case Should Face 230 Years To Life: Contra Costa Jury (patch.com) — Walnut Creek residents are learning that a local woman and her former airline co-pilot boyfriend were each convicted on 20 felony counts for years of sexual abuse against her young daughter. Tried in Contra Costa Superior Court using a rare dual-jury format, both now face potential sentences of 230 years to life, with prosecutors praising the child's courage in testifying.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Announces New Court Accompaniment Program —Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Read on Patch
The comments are closed for both posts on the found shepherds but I thought I would share my story of abandoned shepherds from our communities that ended up at the Martinez Shelter. Nola (RIP); I wanted to adopt a shepherd but had 2 cats and a husband with no dog experience so after multiple rescues declined us, I thought why not… (Nextdoor Saranap)
Anyone missing their kitty? I just found this sweet cat near St Paul church parking lot. It's ears are folded and it's orange in color. No collar. (Nextdoor Downtown Walnut Creek)
My Derm Recruiter posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist - Travel Required in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1208) in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Miguel
San Miguel fire station to get $1 million for new emergency operations center (pasoroblesdailynews.com)
VOTE: Are you voting in the California gubernatorial election? (bakersfieldnow.com)
Man charged in San Miguel woman's death pleads not guilty (ksby.com)
Pleasant Hill
Osaka Marketplace Preparing To Open In Pleasant Hill (whatnow.com)
Best of the Bay 2026 Editors' Pick: Tacos El Patrón (newsbreak.com)
Lafayette
3822 Quail Ridge Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 (redfin.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!