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🌱 Patch AM: Could Valley Water’s takeover change flood protection for East Palo Alto?
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Hi there, East Palo Alto! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could Valley Water's takeover change flood protection for East Palo Alto?
- Why Gujarat's tech delegation chose East Palo Alto for its investor pitch
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Turning sunny; cool, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Valley Water wants to take over flood control efforts on San Francisquito Creek (padailypost.com) — Flood control on San Francisquito Creek, which affects East Palo Alto, may shift from a small joint powers authority to the much larger Valley Water agency, after Palo Alto residents pushed for stronger leadership. East Palo Alto is a member of the creek authority, whose board includes Councilmember Mark Dinan, and any change in control could influence future flood protection projects and funding along the creek. 
• Gujarat pitches technology, investment opportunities to Silicon Valley leaders (indicanews.com) — Gujarat's chief minister brought a high-profile investment pitch right into East Palo Alto, hosting a roundtable at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley to court Silicon Valley investors. While the visit focused on promoting Gujarat's tech and manufacturing sectors, it also highlighted East Palo Alto's role as a meeting point for global business and potential India–U.S. partnerships.
📸 Around East Palo Alto
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Palo Alto
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- Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
10:30 am - Learn English: Talking About the News Conversation Group
Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
12:00 pm - Meditation with Sara
Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
10:15 am - Chill Out with Mindfulness Meditation
Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
11:00 am - Digital Help Hub |Centro de Ayuda Digital
East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
11:00 am - U.S. Citizenship Test Class
East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
11:00 am - Mindfulness Meditation
Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1:00 pm - Community Threads: Pencil Roll Pouch
Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
3:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BCBR Cohort 17 | In-Session
Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
8:00 am - Virtual Information Session & Student Panel: MBA Programs
Santa Clara University Online
8:30 am - Virtual Information Session: STEM MS Programs
Santa Clara University Online
8:30 am - Making Your Camino Course Accessible (Virtual)
Santa Clara University Remote via Zoom
9:00 am
Thursday August 20
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- Offshore Drilling Plans Spark New Fight Over SMC Coast (patch.com)
Ok East Palo Alto! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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