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

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say happened on Foothill Boulevard the night of the crash
  • How Bay Area fans helped fuel the Valkyries' historic Finals run

Also on today's calendar: Sama-Sama Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oakland woman charged with killing pedestrian who'd tripped crossing Foothill Boulevard (mercurynews.com) — A San Leandro pedestrian was fatally struck on Foothill Boulevard near Fairmount Avenue after slipping in the roadway, and an Oakland woman now faces vehicular manslaughter charges. Investigators say the SUV briefly stopped before leaving the scene, and the driver was later identified through surveillance footage. The suspect is out on bail and due back in court October 16.
   

• Valkyries prove big dreams can come true by reaching WNBA Finals in Year 2 (sfchronicle.com) — San Leandro fans are among the Bay Area supporters celebrating the Golden State Valkyries' stunning overtime win that swept the Las Vegas Aces and sent the team to the WNBA Finals in just its second season. The article highlights their comeback from an 11-point deficit, the players' confidence, and details for the upcoming Finals series starting October 17 at Chase Center.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone,
    This past year has been very difficult for me. I was diagnosed with cancer. Went through radiation and chemotherapy them shortly after my treatment,… (Nextdoor Cowell St)
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    He is becoming a favorite at Boulevard Pet hospital. He is not cooperating , when they have to put the new cast on, so he gets sedated every time… (Nextdoor Ashland)
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🗞 Nearby News

Castro Valley

  • Castro Valley Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More (patch.com)
  • Bid on Installation of a Full Trash Capture Device On Castro Valley Boulevard Near Lake Chabot Road in Castro Valley in Castro Valley Boulevard Near Lake Chabot Road (californiabids.com)
  • 250+ candidates across 9 county Bay Area share their transportation values in lead up to November election (contracostaherald.com)

Oakland

  • Hundreds protest in Oakland to demand FedEx stop shipping arms to Israel (oaklandside.org)
  • Día de los Muertos 2026: How to celebrate around the Bay Area (eastbaytimes.com)
  • Sex trafficking has victimized people in Oakland's District 2 for decades. What can the next councilmember do? (oaklandside.org)

Danville

  • Danville Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More (patch.com)

Ok San Leandro! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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