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Hello Pleasanton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet Carey Martin, a gentle small dog ready for a Pleasanton home
  • Know anything about the Andrews Drive assault? Police want your help
  • What will change at Pleasanton Weekly under new publisher Julie Makinen?

Also on today's calendar: Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93 and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, brisk and cool, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Valley Humane Pet Of The Week: Carey Martin (patch.com) — Animal lovers in Pleasanton can meet Carey Martin, a small, shy but affectionate young adult dog available for adoption through Valley Humane Society. Already house- and crate-trained, she's looking for a calm home, and locals can start the adoption process by contacting the Pleasanton-based shelter or visiting its website.
   

• Teen Hospitalized, Suspects Sought After Pleasanton Assault (patch.com) — Pleasanton police are investigating an assault outside an Andrews Drive apartment complex that left a 17-year-old San Ramon boy hospitalized with non-life-threatening arm lacerations. A second teen from San Leandro suffered minor injuries, and detectives believe the victims were specifically targeted. Anyone with information is urged to contact Pleasanton police to help identify the two young male suspects.
   

• Julie Makinen named Embarcadero Media Foundation publisher and CEO (pleasantonweekly.com) — Pleasanton readers will soon see a new leader at the Pleasanton Weekly's parent nonprofit, as veteran editor Julie Makinen takes over as CEO and publisher of Embarcadero Media Foundation on Oct. 19. She brings deep experience in local and international journalism, nonprofit fundraising, and California news leadership, and will oversee all seven Bay Area publications, including Pleasanton's own Weekly.
   

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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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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