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Hi Pleasanton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police link Pleasanton teen to 25-business burglary spree
  • Amador Valley junior spotlights teen mental health through expert interviews
  • How Amador's young Dons finally turned their season around

Also on today's calendar: Free Fall Job Fair and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 57.
  • Friday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pleasanton Teen Suspected In 25 Business Burglaries Arrested (patch.com) — Pleasanton readers are learning more about a major Sept. 10 burglary spree that hit at least 25 local businesses in a single morning, far exceeding earlier incidents this year. Police say a 19-year-old Pleasanton resident was arrested after evidence was found at his Vineyard Avenue home, and investigators are still seeking three additional suspects while coordinating with nearby agencies.
   

2. Pleasanton Student Explores Teen Mental Health Through Expert Interviews (patch.com) — Pleasanton families may be inspired by a local Amador Valley High School junior who is tackling teen mental health by interviewing psychologists and other experts for her blog, "Inside the Student Mind." She shares insights on stress, anxiety, and future careers while emphasizing empathy, listening, and encouraging classmates in Pleasanton and beyond to seek help and feel heard.
   

3. Pleasanton Preps: Amador football gets off the schneid with 32 points in win over Liberty (danvillesanramon.com) — Amador Valley's football team finally broke through in Pleasanton with a 32-28 win over Liberty, powered by a young roster and the return of senior lineman Calvin Albertson. The Pleasanton Preps column also spotlights strong tournament runs from Foothill and Amador girls' water polo and Foothill girls' volleyball, giving local fans plenty of names and performances to follow.
   

4. D.A. Ursula Jones Dickson: Terminix to Pay $3.15 Million Over Illegal Disposal of Pesticides, Customer Records (ognsc.com) — A statewide investigation into Terminix's hazardous waste and record-handling practices has led to a $3.15 million settlement, affecting facilities including one in Pleasanton. Alameda County will receive $160,000, and the company must tighten how it disposes of pesticides and protects customer data, meaning stronger environmental and privacy safeguards at its Pleasanton and other local locations.
   

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    I am looking for cleaning services that are super thorough and reliable! Please send me your recommendations. Thank you! (Nextdoor Downtown Pleasanton)
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Ok Pleasanton! 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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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