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Good morning to you Dublin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Elderly Dublin couple charged after fatal shooting at busy sports park
  • How a Dublin teen became Alameda County's Youth Poet Laureate
  • See how much a Hazeltine Lane home just sold for.

Also on today's calendar: House of Cards: Building Stability and Hope in Housing and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dublin Killing: Elderly Couple Charged With Murder, Man Admits To Shooting Son-In-Law: Police (patch.com) — Dublin residents are learning more about a deadly weekend shooting at the Dublin Sports Grounds, where police say a 77-year-old local man admitted to killing his son-in-law. Prosecutors have charged the man and his wife with murder and special circumstances, alleging they ambushed Jonathan McKinsey in a crowded park parking lot amid a bitter divorce and custody dispute involving their daughter.
   

2. Dublin High Student Named the 2026 Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate, Aims to Promote Local Civic Voice (independentnews.com) — A Dublin High School senior has been named Alameda County's 2026 Youth Poet Laureate, giving Dublin teens a strong new voice in countywide arts and civic life. She and another Dublin resident, the new vice laureate, will lead workshops, perform at community events, and spotlight young writers' perspectives across the East Bay over the next year.
   

3. Sale closed in Dublin: $2.8 million for a single-family home (mercurynews.com) — A four-bedroom home on Hazeltine Lane in Dublin recently sold for about $2.77 million, or $706 per square foot, highlighting the city's high-end market. Nearby properties on Sable Oaks Way, Signal Hill Drive, and East Cog Hill Terrace also closed above $2.9 million, offering residents a snapshot of current neighborhood values.
   

4. Voters Face Delay On Minimum Wage Increase Decision (independentnews.com) — A proposed $30 minimum wage for unincorporated Alameda County will go to voters in 2028, and Dublin is watching closely since its current city minimum is tied to the county rate. County supervisors worry higher wages could hurt small businesses, while supporters say many workers still earn far below a living wage.
   

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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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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