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🌱 Patch AM: How three new approvals could reshape Walnut Creek housing, schools, and rentals
Happening soon: CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar
Hi there, Walnut Creek! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How three new approvals could reshape Walnut Creek housing, schools, and rentals
- Why Hanukkah gatherings in Walnut Creek continue despite a deadly attack
Also on today's calendar: CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Walnut Creekfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Walnut Creekfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 52.
- Wednesday: A brief morning shower, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Time Has Caught Up With Walnut Creek Zoning Codes: Projects Put Rules to the Test (patch.com) — Walnut Creek’s Planning Commission just advanced three projects that could affect housing, schooling, and short-term rentals in your neighborhood. A 7‑story mixed‑use complex near the Walnut Creek BART station moved forward, an Islamic K–8 school on Buena Vista won approval to reopen amid traffic concerns, and a contested Airbnb-style rental on Hacienda Drive received a tightly conditioned one‑year permit. 
• Bay Area Jewish community mourns Australian terrorist attack coinciding with Hanukkah (eastbaytimes.com) — Walnut Creek is joining other Bay Area cities in holding Hanukkah menorah lightings with stepped-up security after a deadly antisemitic attack at a celebration in Sydney, Australia. Local rabbis, including from Chabad of Contra Costa, say they’re grieving yet determined to gather publicly, emphasize resilience, and honor the victims while reassuring Jewish residents it’s still important to show up and be visible.
📸 Around Walnut Creek
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Walnut Creek
★ Featured events ★
- CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal
Claremont Resort & Club,
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- StoryWalkÂŽ with Dougherty Station and San Ramon Libraries
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon - TecHub: Tech Exchange @ the Library
Walnut Creek Library , 1644 N Broadway , Walnut Creek
10:30 am - Baby Songs & Play
Walnut Creek Library , 1644 N Broadway , Walnut Creek
12:00 pm - Sound Bath (December)
The Ruth Bancroft Garden , 1552 Bancroft Road , Walnut Creek
6:00 pm - StoryWalkÂŽ with Dougherty Station and San Ramon Libraries
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon - Preschool Storytime & Play
Walnut Creek Library , 1644 N Broadway , Walnut Creek
10:15 am - T(w)een Game Night
Ygnacio Valley Library , 2661 Oak Grove Rd , Walnut Creek
2:00 pm - The Biggest Gift
Lesher Center for the Arts , 1601 Civic Dr , Walnut Creek
6:30 pm - Celebrate Midwinter with California Revels!
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre , 22311 N 3rd St , Hayward
7:30 pm - Breakfast with Santa at Gibson's Irish Pub
Gibson's Irish Pub , 1387 Locust St , Walnut Creek
10:00 am - Winter Solstice Ceremony
Woodhall - Orindawoods Clubhouse , 501 Orindawoods Dr , Orinda
4:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Walnut Creek Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Half Price Jewelry Sale —Arlita Smith Read on Patch
- Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Half-Off Women’s Holiday Attire and Home Decor Event Rules! —Betty Miller Read on Patch
- Assistance League Thrift Shop Men’s Designer Shirts Event Begins 12/16/23 —Betty Miller Read on Patch
- Sparrow is a super snuggly kitten, who has only one eye!
She is super playful and the fan-favorite amongst the kids who help foster her and her siblings! They love to be read to (especially by kids!) … (Nextdoor Creekside Drive) - McCaulou’s in Lafayette has their window dressed up and decorated with animated elves.
The theme is Christmas ornament factory. It’s magical for kids of all ages 0-99! I remember these windows from my childhood! Fun, quick holiday stop!… (Nextdoor Almond-Shuey)
- Gpac posted a job opening for Accounting Manager, Transportation in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
- ERM posted a job opening for Field Safety Observer (Field Based) in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
- Dec 4 – 10: Pleasant Hill Police Calls (contracosta.news)
Lafayette
- It's Official: Lafayette Has a Brand New Mayor Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
- Frito-Lay rolls out two new Baked Lay's Flavors: All you need to know (primetimer.com)
- Assistance League Thrift Shop's Jewelry Event 'A Must Shop!' (patch.com)
Concord
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-- The Patch AM Team
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