🌱 How a new radar network could change storm prep in San Lorenzo

Coffee in hand, San Lorenzo? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new radar network could change storm prep in San Lorenzo

Also on today's calendar: Urinetown: The Musical and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sun, some clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Bay Area Public Water and Wastewater Utilities Build Advanced Radar Network, Bringing Academic Advancements to the Region's Weather Preparedness (coastsidebuzz.com) — San Lorenzo is directly involved in a new Bay Area radar network through the East Bay Dischargers Authority, which helps local agencies better track intense storms and manage flooding and water supplies. The Advanced Quantitative Precipitation Information system uses multiple high-resolution radars around the region to give near real-time rainfall data, improving emergency response, reservoir operations, and stormwater management that ultimately affects San Lorenzo residents and infrastructure.
   

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📸 Around San Lorenzo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Lorenzo

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★ Featured events ★

Friday April 17

• Urinetown: The Musical
  Moreau Catholic High School, 27170 Mission Blvd, Hayward
  7:00 pm

Saturday April 18

• Historic Petaluma Hosts 43rd Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival
  Historic Downtown Petaluma,
  10:00 am
• Edible Gardening Hands-On Workshop
  888 C St, Hayward, CA, 94541,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday April 18

• JV Girls Softball Tournament
  Castro Valley Unified Castro Valley, CA 94546
  8:00 am
• Boys Freshman Baseball vs Alameda
  Castro Valley Unified Castro Valley, CA 94546
  10:00 am

Monday April 20

• Flag Football Home vs Muir
  Castro Valley Unified Castro Valley, CA 94546
  3:45 pm
• JV Football @ Home vs Manor
  Castro Valley Unified Castro Valley, CA 94546
  3:45 pm

Wednesday April 22

• Little Listeners Storytime
  San Lorenzo Library , 395 Paseo Grande , San Lorenzo
  11:00 am

Saturday April 25

• 12th Annual Safe Kids Day
  Oakland Arena , 7000 S Coliseum Wy , Oakland
  10:00 am

Saturday May 2

• Spring Craft Fair
  Christian Life Church , 1699 Orchard Ave , San Leandro
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• JV Girls Softball Tournament
  Castro Valley Unified Castro Valley, CA 94546
  8:00 am
• PC: Coffee Meetup
  CVCC park Castro Valley, CA 94546
  8:30 am
• Community Hub: Adult Education with Hayward Adult School
  Hayward Public Library , 888 C St , Hayward
  11:00 am
• Wrinkle in time play
  Bancroft Middle San Leandro, CA 94577
  5:00 pm
• Paint n Sip: "Spring in the Air"
  Artist Center , 3742 Castro Valley Blvd Suite A , Castro Valley
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• T-Force posted a job opening for Dockworker Part-Time No CDL - TForce Freight in San Leandro. Apply here.
• ANTS Sports posted a job opening for Youth Tennis Coach - San Leandro Winter/Spring 2026 in San Leandro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Lorenzo here.

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🗞 Nearby News

San Leandro

• Mad dash to replace Eric Swalwell as four top contenders throw their hats in the ring (nypost.com)
• Antioch launches transparency portal for controversial Flock cameras (eastbaytimes.com)
• Senators Propose a Section 232 Investigation into Heavy Equipment Manufacturing (americanmanufacturing.org)

Hayward

• South Alameda County young adults get new shelter in Hayward (mercurynews.com)

San Mateo

• SMC Officers Arrest Suspect In Child Exploitation Investigation: Police (patch.com)
• Road Reopened In SMC Following Law Enforcement Operation: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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