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Hi Alameda! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Support breast cancer awareness with Alameda's limited-edition Pink Police Patch
  • When is your last chance to visit Admiral Maltings?
  • What new secrets did researchers uncover about Alameda's oldest West End home?

Also on today's calendar: Oakland Jazz Choir live at the Hillside Club w/guest Stephanie Crawford and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 87, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Alameda Police Release Pink Patch To Benefit Breast Cancer Nonprofit (patch.com) — Alameda residents can support breast cancer awareness this October by purchasing special Pink Patch police patches at the Alameda Police Department's front counter, with proceeds benefiting the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation in Fremont. Officers will also be handing out free Pink Patch stickers around town while supplies last, giving locals another way to show support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
   

2. 'We Wish It Weren't So:' Admiral Maltings In Alameda To Close (patch.com) — Admiral Maltings, a pioneering craft malthouse and pub in Alameda, will pour its last beers in mid-October after eight years serving the community and local farmers. Founders say they can no longer operate economically despite strong ties to California's craft beer scene. Locals still have a short window to visit The Rake before it closes.
   

3. Today's Alameda Treasure – 1620 Fourth Street, A Return to 'Down Home,' Part 2 (alamedapost.com) — A longtime Alameda resident and historian continues exploring 1620 Fourth Street, one of the city's oldest West End homes, tracing its roots to an 1866 land purchase from co-founder William Chipman. Newly uncovered family documents reveal details about the Rich family farm, famed "Nellie the Cow," and connections among early Alameda pioneers that shaped the city's rural beginnings.
   

4. AMP Awards Alameda Point Collaborative $50K Through Electrification Grant Program (alamedapost.com) — Alameda Municipal Power has awarded Alameda Point Collaborative a $50,000 grant to replace 20 gas water heaters with efficient heat pump systems in supportive housing at Alameda Point, directly benefiting local residents. The utility is encouraging other Alameda nonprofits and community-serving organizations to prepare now for the next electrification grant application window opening in January 2027.
   

5. What Newsom's new laws mean for your bills, job and family (eastbaytimes.com) — New California laws could affect Alameda residents' utility bills, workplace use of AI, housing options, and children's online experiences. One measure, AB 1294, creates a targeted property-tax incentive to encourage moderate-income rental housing in Alameda County, potentially shaping future development. Other laws tighten rules on utilities, immigration enforcement, child safety online, and disaster insurance protections.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The owners of Trabocco, Giuseppe and his wife Christine are very courteous and friendly to the customers.
    Always with a smile when they greet the customers. (Nextdoor Bay Farm)
  • Thanks so much for the incredible welcome, Alameda!
    Even though we've spent many years in Oakland I'm not as familiar with Alameda. Looking for some help - can you provide your favorite new business … (Nextdoor Mariner Square Marina)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (07920) - 1215 Lincoln Avenue in Alameda. Apply here.
  • Alameda Unified School District posted a job opening for SUBSTITUTE Food Service Assistant in Alameda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alameda here.

Ok Alameda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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