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Good morning Dublin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Forty Dublin students earn coveted National Merit semifinalist honors
  • When Amador Valley's volleyball team heads into Dublin for league play
  • What led to Rigatoni's closing its once-popular Dublin location?

Also on today's calendar: Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93 and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, brisk and cool, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 40 Dublin Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com) — Dublin families have big academic news as 40 local students were named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top one percent of U.S. seniors. Students from Dublin High, Emerald High, Quarry Lane, and a local homeschooler are now in the running for prestigious scholarships that can help pay for college and may attract additional offers from universities and employers.
   

• Granada Girls Volleyball Team Overcomes Amador Valley (independentnews.com) — Granada High's girls volleyball team snapped a nine‑year losing streak to Amador Valley with a gritty four‑set win that showcased several standout young players. For local fans, Amador Valley will soon visit Dublin for an East Bay Athletic League matchup, giving Dublin residents a chance to see these strong teams compete nearby.
   

• Valley has been well served by local restauranteurs with corporate experience. (pleasantonweekly.com) — Longtime Tri-Valley restaurateurs with big-chain experience have shaped dining options in and around Dublin, including the now-closed McNamara's steakhouse and Rigatoni's in Dublin. The piece reflects on how these operators adapted concepts, navigated COVID-era shutdowns, and influenced everything from family-friendly Italian spots to downtown Pleasanton's outdoor dining scene and local sports honors.
   

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  • I just want to remind everyone out there with pets.
    We have the next two or three days of extreme heat. Please remember to keep your dogs and cats inside. It's too hot for them outside right now. Also… (Nextdoor Echo Park)
  • Hi all,
    I recently found a brand new baby kitten in my yard. And much as I would love to keep the precious angel I already have 2 cats and am unable to keep… (Nextdoor Connolly Station)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time in Dublin. Apply here.
  • Shea Apartments - J.F. Shea Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Community Manager in Dublin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dublin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasanton

  • The Little Butterflies Childcare Center (0-5 yr old) - Pleasanton, CA Patch (patch.com)

San Ramon

  • 53 San Ramon Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com)

Ok Dublin! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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