A Sweet Affair Bakery
Bakeries & SweetsOld-school bakery bliss: A Sweet Affair Bakery has been baking from scratch since 1984, turning family recipes into breads, pastries, cookies, and celebration-worthy custom cakes.
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Fresh N Fitted
ShoppingFresh fits, no fluff: Fresh N Fitted is a family-owned contemporary streetwear shop serving the Creek with curated drops in limited quantities, new heat weekly, no restocks.
Sirius Pet Grooming
PetsStress-free pup glow-ups: Whether your dog is a rescue with big feelings or just hates the chaos, Sirius Pet Grooming does one pet at a time in a cage free setup, tailoring the groom to their needs so they look sharp and leave calmer.
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Local – NBC Bay Area
At least 11 businesses in Danville, California, were burglarized early Tuesday morning, leaving owners on edge.
Full story at nbcbayarea.com ↗
Danville Turns Into Stars Hollow This Fall With Six ‘Gilmore Girls’ Stars
A fan festival called Flannel & Foliage will be held in downtown Danville, California this fall, featuring six actors from "Gilmore Girls" including Kelly Bishop, Scott Patterson, Yanic Truesdale, Emily Kuroda, Sean Gunn, Todd Lowe and John Cabrera.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
Community Briefs: Hot Summer Sundays car show
The annual Hot Summer Sundays car show in downtown Danville is set to take place at a new and improved location following renovations to the downtown area.
Full story at danvillesanramon.com ↗
Walnut Creek Man Gets 3 Years for Optum Ghost Employee Scheme That Cost $1.2M
Karan Gupta, a 48-year-old Californian man from Walnut Creek, California, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for orchestrating a years-long scheme to put a no-show employee on the payroll of Minnesota health services giant Optum.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
Compost bags don't belong in your Oakland compost bin — sorry
Compostable "compostable" bags sold in bulk at Costco and given out for produce at stores like Farmer Joe’s and Berkeley Bowl are not actually accepted in Oakland’�s curbside compost bins, according to Waste Management.
Full story at oaklandside.org ↗
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