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Hey hey Castro Valley! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who conquered Castro Valley's legendary Dick Collins Firetrails this year?
  • See how Castro Valley Virtual Academy ranks among California's top schools

Also on today's calendar: FREE Yoga Classes During our Open House Weekend! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Week In Running: September 28, 2026 (irunfar.com) — Castro Valley hosted the longtime Dick Collins Firetrails trail race, featuring 100k, 50-mile, and marathon distances with local and visiting runners tackling challenging East Bay terrain. Winners were crowned across all three distances, highlighting strong performances and keeping this classic regional ultra firmly on the map for Bay Area trail runners.
   

• CA's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — Castro Valley Virtual Academy, part of Castro Valley Unified, has been ranked among California's top public high schools in a new Niche analysis. The statewide list compares schools using academics, reviews, and other factors, giving local families another data point when weighing high school options or considering how the district stacks up against other top performers.
   

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  • Found Great Dane
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  • Ivy Living - Oakmont Management Group posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Hayward. Apply here.
  • Chevron posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castro Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Leandro

  • 24 Hour Fitness looks to grow again in Las Vegas (reviewjournal.com)
  • ACCO Engineered Systems Adds Manufacturing Capacity with High-Purity Piping Facility in Arizona (rutlandherald.com)
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month sponsored by Epic Care (kkiq.com)

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  • SRVUSD One Of The Best School Districts In The Bay Area, California For 2027: Niche (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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