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In today's newsletter:

  • Where Walnut Creek residents can meet adoptable cats this weekend
  • Former Walnut Creek restaurateur now faces federal bank robbery charges

Also on today's calendar: Joybound People & Pets presents Paws & Plan: Estate Planning Webinar and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 37.
  • Thursday: Sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Bay pets of the week for Jan. 16 (eastbaytimes.com) — Local cat lovers can meet adoptable felines like Teddy at Community Concern for Cats’ weekend events at Pet Food Express in Walnut Creek and at their regular Newell Avenue location. The roundup also spotlights dogs available through East Bay SPCA, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, and Milo Point Richmond, giving Walnut Creek residents several nearby options to find a new companion.
   

• Renowned San Francisco chef indicted for allegedly trying to rob 3 banks in a day (kcra.com) — Walnut Creek readers may remember Ottavio, whose former owner and chef has now been federally indicted in connection with a series of alleged San Francisco bank robberies. Prosecutors say the once-prominent Bay Area chef, long struggling after Ottavio’s 2016 closure and bankruptcy, faces bank robbery and attempted robbery charges and is due back in court next month.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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