Wednesday: Very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 58.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 4-Bedroom Home Under $300K In Walnut Creek (patch.com) — Walnut Creek residents struggling with high home prices have a rare chance at a four-bedroom home listed for $262,750 through the city's Below Market Rate program. The opportunity targets very low-income first-time buyers who meet strict income and asset limits, with the Bay Area Affordable Homeownership Alliance handling applications and questions for interested locals.
• Leslie's Pool Supplies To Close Walnut Creek Store Amid Bankruptcy (patch.com) — Walnut Creek residents who rely on Leslie's for pool and spa supplies will soon lose their local store as the chain shutters eight Bay Area locations amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company says remaining outlets and online sales will keep operating while it slashes debt and attempts to stabilize its nationwide business.
• High school football top 10: Riordan holds off St. Ignatius; shakeup in top five (newsbreak.com) — Walnut Creek football fans will see Acalanes visit Las Lomas this Friday, while Northgate has surged to 6-0 after a big win over Clayton Valley Charter. The regional top-10 rankings highlight strong showings from De La Salle, San Ramon Valley, and other Bay Area powers, setting up several marquee matchups in the coming weeks.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hands-down the most dedicated group of feline loving humans. Each individual works tirelessly, without monetary compensation, and utilizing their many of their own resources to render emergency compassion and… (Nextdoor N Civic)
My cat got out has anyone seen a black cat with little white hairs in his coat? He is skittish and not an outside cat. Please let me know if you have seen him I am losing my mind. His name is Röki. Please call or text me if you… (Nextdoor Contra Costa Centre)
British Swim School posted a job opening for Future Opening: Swim Instructor Part Time in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
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'I love reading these books.' Lillian Larsen Elementary students pick out free books thanks to local donations (ksby.com)
Pleasant Hill Hospice Workers Begin Weeklong Strike Over Layoffs, Staffing Cuts (claycord.com)
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Contra Costa Ballots Arrive: Voting Starts Now (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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