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In today's newsletter:

  • Were you at these Walnut Creek measles exposure spots last month?
  • Why a Tahoe-to–Walnut Creek tow turned into a $30,000 EV shock
  • Why did Walnut Creek leaders join a rare regional rebuke?

Also on today's calendar: Living with Purpose: Nurturing the Spirit at Every Age and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Cooler; rain in the morning, with a high of 56 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 58, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Measles case confirmed in Contra Costa County (antiochherald.com) — Health officials have confirmed a measles case with several possible exposure sites in Walnut Creek, including Broadway Plaza stores and Kaiser’s emergency department between December 17 and 24. Residents who visited these locations are urged to verify their measles vaccination, watch for symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure, and call their doctor before seeking care if they feel ill.
   

• Facing a $30,000 Repair Bill, a 2023 Mustang Mach-E Owner Says a Small Rock Caused 'Total Coolant Loss', Forcing a 180-Mile Tow on a 12,000-Mile EV (torquenews.com) — A Mustang Mach-E owner had his 12,000-mile EV towed about 180 miles from Tahoe to a Walnut Creek dealer after a small underbody impact allegedly caused total coolant loss and a $30,000 repair estimate. The incident has sparked debate over EV underbody protection, what warranties really cover, and how insurance factors into costly electric-vehicle repairs.
   

• National Briefs: December 26-January 1 – The American Israelite Newspaper (americanisraelite.com) — Walnut Creek is among several Bay Area cities whose current and former officials signed a joint letter condemning antisemitic social media posts by Richmond’s mayor and urging a strong stance against hate. Their action appears in a broader roundup that also covers U.S. military strikes in Nigeria, GOP debates over antisemitic figures, conservative views on Israel, and a Holocaust survivor event featuring Rob Reiner.
   

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