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🌱 Patch AM: Pedestrian Killed In Castro Valley Hit-And-Run Crash; Suspect Arrested: CHP
Happening soon: Our Lady of the Rosary International Festival on the Castro Valley Patch calendar

Good day Castro Valley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- CHP tracks down suspect after deadly Castro Valley hit-and-run
- Planning Chabot camping? What to know before wildfire season heats up
Also on today's calendar: Our Lady of the Rosary International Festival and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 95 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 59.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pedestrian Killed In Castro Valley Hit-And-Run Crash; Suspect Arrested: CHP (patch.com) — Castro Valley residents are reeling after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday afternoon at Somerset and Anita avenues, despite officers' efforts to save him. CHP investigators quickly traced a white Chevrolet Tahoe to a Castro Valley address and arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of hit-and-run resulting in death, and are asking witnesses to come forward with any additional information.
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• Yosemite's Dome Fire Was Caused by An Abandoned Campfire. Here's What to Know About Camping During Fire Season (kqed.org) — If you're camping at Anthony Chabot Family Campground in Castro Valley or heading to other parks this fire season, this guide explains how to check fire danger, air quality, and evacuation status before you go. It also walks you through strict campfire rules, refund policies, and what to pack so you can leave quickly and safely if a wildfire threatens your campsite.
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📸 Around Castro Valley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Castro Valley
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★ Featured events ★
- Our Lady of the Rosary International Festival →
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C St, Union City
11:00 am - FREE Yoga Classes During our Open House Weekend! →
YogaSix, 680 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville
7:00 am - Bay Bombs Car Club Show & Shine →
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C St, Union City
10:00 am - Livermore Barrio Fiesta →
Bankhead Plaza, 2400 First St, Livermore
10:00 am - Discover LPC →
Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr, Livermore
5:00 pm - Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off 10/18 in San Leandro →
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 13
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Angus & Friends Cat Rescue -- Tips For Change Fundraiser! →
Rosmarino, 2065 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
5:00 pm - A Personalized Approach To a Blood Sugar Reset with the Murali Protocol →
FREE online webinar
10:00 am - 2026 Blessing of the Animals →
11:00 am - Pause in the Pasture →
Heirloom East Bay, 9990 Crow Canyon Rd, Castro Valley
11:30 am - VOYAGER, A Tribute to the Music of Journey →
19501 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley
7:30 pm - 4th Annual Fall Festival →
377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
9:00 am - AIA Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka - Festival of Lights 🪔🔥🎆 →
Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Ave, Pleasanton
12:00 pm - Sunset Reset: Somatics & Sound (Flow, Meditation & Sound Bath) →
Heirloom East Bay, 9990 Crow Canyon Rd, Castro Valley
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
📣 Castro Valley Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Castro Valley PatchAM possible:
- Shepherd's Gate New Life Thrift Store — (925) 606-1924
- The Dorris-Eaton School — (925) 930-9000
- Right Time Financial — 5102906595
- Coastline Christian Schools — (510) 522-0200
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVSan: Lateral Reimbursement Opportunity Program Coming Soon —Castro Valley Sanitary District Read on Patch
- Since Joanne is gone, where do you purchase your fabrics?
I went to Michael's in Dublin and was rather disappointed with their stock. Is there another Michael's that carries more and better service? (Nextdoor Palomares Hills) - Two Adoption Events this Weekend at Nobody's Perfekt Dogs & Cats
Saturday and Sunday from 1-3pm; October 3rd & 4th Where: Our adoption center at 3810 Castro Valley Blvd. in Castro Valley. 2026 Special: Adopt one… (Nextdoor Columbia)
- Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center posted a job opening for Appointment Clerk/Medical Receptionist in Castro Valley. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Team Member-Food Champion in Castro Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castro Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Leandro
- City of San Leandro Seeks Bids for Fixed Film Reactor Removal Project (visionhispanausa.com)
- OEA rep posted school board campaign flyers at Skyline High (oaklandreport.org)
- Newsom Vetoes Bill Protecting Nurses Who Override AI, Signs Clinical Judgment Law (nurse.org)
Hayward
- 'Swatting' Call Prompts Lockdown At Schools In Hayward: Police (patch.com)
- Election 2026: Hayward mayor takes on conservative challenger (mercurynews.com)
- Castro Valley hit-and-run crash kills 57-year-old pedestrian (ktvu.com)
Danville
- Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Danville This Fall — And How To Carve Them (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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