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Good morning Castro Valley! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will undefeated Castro Valley handle Heritage's surging flag football squad?

Also on today's calendar: TODAY: Build your own cases, up to 85% off wines! Labor Day Wine Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower possible, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Heritage girls flag football improves to 2-0 league record with shutout over Freedom (thepress.net) — Heritage High's girls flag football team improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in league play with a 21-0 shutout of Freedom, and now turns its attention to visiting undefeated Castro Valley on September 3. The Patriots' two-way standouts and new rotation system are paying off early, setting up a compelling matchup for local fans watching Castro Valley's strong 5-0 start.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

San Leandro

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Hayward

  • B&P Mutual Corp - 734038 - 08/18/2026 (fda.gov)
  • Catfish skin products recalled because of ineligible import status (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to Denver, San Diego and Tampa (startupfortune.com)

San Ramon

  • Record Labor Day Gas Prices Projected: What San Ramon Motorists Should Know (patch.com)

Ok Castro Valley! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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