Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Walnut Creek Below Market Rate home ownership opportunities for very-low and low-income first-time homebuyers* (contracostaherald.com) — Very low- and low-income Walnut Creek first-time buyers can apply for newly built three- and four-bedroom Below Market Rate homes priced from about $262,750 to $377,000, plus up to $70,000 in assistance. The city and nonprofit partners are also hosting a virtual workshop on October 21 to explain eligibility, the lottery process, and how to access counseling and subsidies.
• 50 years later, Lisa Dickinson's disappearance from Walnut Creek remains unsolved (cbsnews.com) — Walnut Creek police are renewing attention on the 1976 disappearance of nine-year-old resident Lisa Dickinson, hoping a fresh tip will finally solve the case. Investigators describe key evidence from Heather Farm Park and past suspects, and urge anyone who remembers something—no matter how small—to contact Lt. Nick Olson to help bring closure to Lisa's still-living parents and the wider community.
• Locals Are Facing Four-Figure Dog Dental Bills, And They Have Some Ideas Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Walnut Creek dog owners are comparing eye-popping four-figure vet dental bills and trading tips on how to save, from driving to Tracy clinics to using wellness plans. The article breaks down sample prices, eligibility rules at Joybound in Walnut Creek, and what to ask vets before booking, helping you better budget for your pet's next cleaning.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
There is an injured raccoon walking around the street on Rudgear and Stewart. It was not afraid of my car or when I slowed down to wait for it to cross. Seemed disoriented and had a broken back leg. Just be cautious if you're… (Nextdoor Murwood)
When you checkout a bunch new coyotes and they all turn out to be fake. I saw this fella wondering around Los Lomas before he eventually crawled back under the fence. He did the cute little hop dance when he saw my husky… (Nextdoor 125 Near Court)
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🗞 Nearby News
San Miguel
Fundraiser set up for family of San Miguel woman killed in shooting (pasoroblesdailynews.com)
San Luis Obispo: Deputies initially contacted the man, who was wanted in connection with a felony (slopulse.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)
Lafayette: Public Hearing on Changes to Land Use and Density (contracosta.news)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!