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  • How did Walnut Creek's own Jackson Flora fare in pro debut?

Also on today's calendar: Alamo Farmers' Market OPEN this weekend (9/6/26) and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 94, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Hot, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What's next for SF Giants' top pick Jackson Flora after his solid pro debut? (eastbaytimes.com) — A rising San Francisco Giants prospect from Walnut Creek, pitcher Jackson Flora, just delivered a strong one-inning professional debut for Single-A San Jose, flashing a 98 mph fastball and two strikeouts. Local fans may soon see the 21-year-old, a former Pleasanton and UC Santa Barbara standout, pitching in the upcoming California League playoffs as San Jose chases a title.
   

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  • Local Author Patricia Mousa Jordan Turns Family Memories Into a Published Memoir —Walnut Creek City Lifestyle Read on Patch
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    Unfortunately it began to rain quite steadily and neither of us had brought a raincoat or umbrella and got more and more drenched. Just as we were… (Nextdoor Rossmoor)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Expect Delays for Microsurface Paving on Several San Luis Obispo County-Maintained Roads (ca.gov)

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  • September Live Music + Events Rundown in Contra Costa County (contracosta.news)
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  • Contra Costa County: What were the best deals for residential properties sold the week of July 27? (eastbaytimes.com)
  • Unlicensed Businesses Targeted In Concord Tax Data Deal (patch.com)
  • TLC Issue Statement After T-Boz Misses Dates on It's Iconic Tour Due to 'Sickle Cell Crisis': 'Her Health and Recovery Remain Our Highest Priority' (kjwl.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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