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In today's newsletter:

  • Want your kids to face a FIDE Master for free?
  • How will this East Bay parks race affect Fremont's open spaces?
  • Are you handling shredded paper correctly under Fremont's recycling rules?

Also on today's calendar: BayArea's Grand Ganesh Festival 2026 - Ganpati Bappa Morya! Join East Bay Ka Raja in San Ramon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Simultaneous Exhibitions at 2026 Fremont Chess Festival (uschess.org) — Fremont families can enjoy a free, National Chess Day festival featuring the 2026 Fremont Scholastic Championship and rare chances to challenge three local FIDE Masters in simultaneous exhibitions. With just 10 boards per session and medals for anyone who scores an upset, spots will go quickly for players of all ages and abilities.
   

2. Director Sanwong faces challenge from committee chair Henry for East Bay Parks Ward 5 (pleasantonweekly.com) — Fremont voters are part of East Bay Regional Park District's Ward 5, where incumbent director Olivia Sanwong faces challenger Bruce Henry this November. Both emphasize wildfire safety, trail access, and fiscal stewardship, but differ on liaison meetings, workplace issues, and how closely the district should coordinate with local agencies like Livermore's park district.
   

3. The Surprising Reason Shredded Paper Can't Always Go in the Recycling Bin (familyhandyman.com) — If you shred documents in Fremont, you're expected to place the shreds in a sealed paper bag before recycling, unlike some cities that reject shredded paper entirely. This explainer breaks down why tiny paper pieces cause headaches for sorting facilities and urges residents everywhere to follow their own city's rules. It also offers tips to reduce how much paper you need to shred in the first place.
   

4. These Mexican brothers want to bring rock en español to the Bay's forefront (48hills.org) — A Bay Area rock en español band, The Cires, recorded their new album Danza de Soles on weekends at a storage-facility-turned-studio in Fremont while juggling day jobs and family life. Their Spanish-heavy songs blend Mexican rock ballads with indie and surf influences, aiming to revive Latin rock's presence across the region as they celebrate the release with a Berkeley show.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this a scam.
    I put up something to sell and this person is asking me for verification and bank account and credit card info. Anyone has to do this? I've never… (Nextdoor South Parks)
  • Seattle Aquarium posted a job opening for PLUMBER-NorCAL in Fremont. Apply here.
  • Amazon.com, Inc. posted a job opening for Transportation Area Manager in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fremont here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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