Monday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 97 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oprah's Book Club Favorite Wins Contra Costa Pick For 2026 (patch.com) — Readers in Walnut Creek are invited to join the 2026 Read Contra Costa program, which has chosen Oakland author Leila Mottley's new novel, "The Girls Who Grew Big," as this year's countywide read. Running from October 1 through November 14, the library initiative encourages residents to read together and discuss the book, which is available in multiple formats through county libraries.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi neighbors! I pulled together free family activities in and around Pleasant Hill for the week ahead. A few highlights: - Martinez First Friday: Friday, 6–9pm… (Nextdoor Pleasant Hill Elementary)
Dear neighbors our Economy had gone down hill no matter who we blame or how we look at it. Everything has gone up in price(gas is almost $7 a gallon) and groceries/Diapers almost have skyrocketed. So I want to bring the Tidings and presents… (Nextdoor Brooktree)
Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
Atria Senior Living posted a job opening for Dishwasher 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)
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)
Hospice East Bay announces extensive staffing, care coverage during planned strike (contracostaherald.com)
Huskies Host No. 19 Wisconsin On Friday - University of Washington Athletics (gohuskies.com)
Lafayette
5 Amazing Local Coffee Alternatives Now That Lafayette Starbucks Has Closed Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
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