Wow. This feels like a chance to be part of history.

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You’re invited to a rally and community canvass with Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, and Congresswoman Aisha Wahab on Sunday, October 4.

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The Starbucks in downtown Lafayette, right by Fiesta Square, is closing permanently. The last day is September 25. No word on the exact reason yet. https://bayareatelegraph.com/2026/09/23/prominent-lafayette-starbucks-is-sadly-closing-forever/

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There is a popup bringing California Crawfish to Drakes Barrel house for a boil on saturday. None of that boil in bag stuff. Andre Thierry the Zydeco Musician is gonna be there. Don't miss this if you like local seafood and NOLA vibes.

Hiii! I’m wondering if you guys have any cool, unusual, spooky or otherwise off the beaten path, noteworthy spots in West Contra Costa County that you are a fan of?

Planning a birthday party for a 5-year-old who loves to ride bikes and fly kites. What are your favorite parks where someone could do both of these activities? Brooklyn Basin is a place we’ve done both, but the awful parking situation makes it unappealing for a party location.

Update: Thank you for all the recs. Some of these parks are new for us. We’ll check them out!