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🌱 Patch AM: Rep. Aisha Wahab Hosting Pleasanton Town Hall

Coming up on the Pleasanton Patch calendar: San Ramon Library Foundation's Mega Book Sale

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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:

  • Pleasanton town hall offers direct access to new congresswoman
  • Pleasanton's 925 Gives turns Dolly Parton Day into a giving marathon
  • How could 1,438 new homes reshape Pleasanton's neighborhoods?

Also on today's calendar: San Ramon Library Foundation's Mega Book Sale and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Rep. Aisha Wahab Hosting Pleasanton Town Hall (patch.com) — Pleasanton residents will have a chance next week to question newly elected Congresswoman Aisha Wahab at a town hall at Veterans Memorial Hall. Representing a district that includes Pleasanton, Wahab plans to discuss local, state, and federal priorities while campaigning for a full four-year term this November.
   

2. Tri-Valley Giving Campaign Gets A Dolly Parton Twist (patch.com) — Pleasanton-area residents are invited to join the 925 Gives online campaign on Sept. 25, tying a full "9 to 5" workday of donations to California's new Dolly Parton Day. The Three Valleys Community Foundation aims to boost support for local nonprofits, offering a $925 bonus to the organization that attracts the most unique donors during business hours. Community members can learn how to participate and support Pleasanton and Tri-Valley causes at 925gives.org.
   

3. Threat of Litigation Pushes Pleasanton Commission to Rezone (independentnews.com) — Pleasanton's planning commission has unanimously backed rezoning three sites that could allow 1,438 new homes, potentially raising density well above the city's usual limits. The move stems from a settlement with a housing advocacy group that threatened litigation over Pleasanton's state-required housing element, and now heads to the city council before a year-end deadline.
   

4. California Sees Rise in Rabies Exposures as CDC Warns of Growing Risk (edhat.com) — A domestic cat in Pleasanton recently tested positive for rabies and was euthanized, underscoring a broader rise in rabies exposures across California. Health officials urge residents to avoid wild animals, keep pets' vaccinations current, and seek immediate medical advice if bitten, scratched, or exposed to potentially rabid wildlife or stray animals.
   

5. Analog Devices acquires Alif to boost physical AI (iotm2mcouncil.org) — Pleasanton-headquartered Alif Semiconductor has been acquired by Analog Devices for $1.35 billion, bringing its edge AI microcontroller platform under a larger global electronics player. The deal could influence local jobs and innovation as Alif's technology is integrated into broader "physical AI" systems for consumer and industrial uses.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yay! It's Here! It's Here! —Eastbaypianist Read on Patch
  • The famous Bobby Berk has left his mark in Pleasanton! —Christine Rombouts Read on Patch
  • Constitution Week is here! —Jane E Lunn Read on Patch
  • Pleasanton Student Earns Eagle Scout Award —Ken Mano Read on Patch
  • Hello please help in locating a lost kitten!
    Very small and very cute black and white last seen on Ballantyne dr Pleasanton. Please call me if you have seen or possibly have her 925-353-5369 (Nextdoor California Terrace)
  • Hi everyone, I am looking for an experience and knowledgeable handyman with reasonable charges, who can do flooring work as well as plumbing work to check any leakage in the bathroom.
    Any good recommendations will be great help and appreciated. Thank you in advance (Nextdoor Del Prado)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cashier (Front End) in Pleasanton. Apply here.
  • Nordstrom posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales or Stock - Persimmon Place Rack in Dublin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasanton here.

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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