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🌱 Patch AM: Free Alameda Water Shuttle Remains Suspended. Here's When It Could Return

Coming up on the Alameda Patch calendar: The Prediabetes Wake Up Call

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Hello again Alameda! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Alameda's free water shuttle is sidelined again, but not for long
  • Why a College of Alameda cougar anchors this massive new Oakland mural

Also on today's calendar: The Prediabetes Wake Up Call and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Free Alameda Water Shuttle Remains Suspended. Here's When It Could Return (patch.com) — Alameda's free Woodstock water shuttle between Alameda Landing and Jack London Square is still out of service while welders fix a cracked bracket discovered after recent engine replacements. City officials expect Coast Guard approval and a return to service later this week, and they're urging riders to use the SF Bay Ferry's Alameda Short Hop or AC Transit Line 96 in the meantime.
   

• A Massive New Oakland Mural Inspires Lasting Friendships and New Life Callings (kqed.org) — A new student-painted mural in Oakland prominently features the College of Alameda cougar alongside other Peralta college mascots, celebrating the role of community colleges across the East Bay. The story follows Laney College's mural class as students from diverse backgrounds build friendships, highlight cultural histories, and respond to recent budget cuts and a new parcel tax supporting the Peralta district.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • On our way home after a lovely day we got to enjoy this…
    Does anyone know the story behind these flying creatures? (Nextdoor Harbor Bay Isle)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Nala and Dory, a dog who went missing in Oakland, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 37 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor East End Zone)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Alameda. Apply here.
  • Robert Half posted a job opening for Customer Service Administrator Job in Oakland, CA | Robert Half in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alameda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

  • Smoldering railway trestle demolished in West Oakland following massive fire (oaklandside.org)
  • Free Utopia Workshop: Design Your Ideal City Block w/ Crayons (Oakland) (funcheap.com)
  • Egg Pals are trading pop-ups for a permanent home in Oakland (oaklandside.org)

Berkeley

  • 'Lasting Impact': Dedicated East Bay Police Dog Retires (patch.com)

San Francisco

  • Pair Accused Of Harboring Police Shooting Suspect In SF Charged With Accessory (patch.com)
  • Woman Spots Elaborate Scam Before Handing Over Cash, Suspect Arrested In SF: Police (patch.com)
  • 2 NorCal Spots Named Among Greatest Mexican Restaurants In U.S. By NYT (patch.com)

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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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