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Spotted on the San Ramon calendar: Elder Flower Live @ LPV!
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In today's newsletter:
- What will driverless Waymo rides actually mean for San Ramon commuters?
- San Ramon–raised fighter just punched his way into a UFC contract
Also on today's calendar: Elder Flower Live @ LPV! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
- Friday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Waymo Gets the Green Light for Tri-Valley Robotaxis. The Cars Aren't Here Yet. Open Governance (opgov.news) — State regulators have cleared Waymo to offer paid driverless rides in San Ramon and neighboring Tri-Valley cities, potentially adding a new way to reach BART, airports, and local destinations. Waymo hasn't said when service will actually start here or which routes will come first, leaving key questions about availability, pricing, and real-world usefulness for San Ramon riders. 
• Pleasanton Preps: Tri-Valley Babe Ruth team reaches World Series semis (danvillesanramon.com) — A local mixed martial artist who grew up in San Ramon has earned a UFC contract after a decisive win in Dana White's Contender Series, capping a five-fight win streak. The column also highlights Tri-Valley youth baseball's World Series run and shares registration details for Pleasanton and Sunol CYO youth basketball.
📸 Around San Ramon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Ramon
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★ Featured events ★
- Elder Flower Live @ LPV! →
Las Positas Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore
6:00 pm - Island of Black & White Live @ LPV! →
Las Positas Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Rd, Livermore
6:00 pm - Comedy Uncorked @ Retzlaff Vineyards: Starring Joe Klocek & Carla Clay →
Retzlaff Vineyards, 1356 S Livermore Ave, Livermore
7:30 pm - ECK Light and Sound Service →
5200 Case Ave, Pleasanton
11:00 am - Yin Yoga & Soundbath Journey →
YogaSix Walnut Creek, 1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek
3:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Speak Up! English Language Conversation Group
Dougherty Station Library 17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd, SAN RAMON, CA 94582
10:00 am - All Ages, All Moves: Chess and More
Dougherty Station Library 17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd, SAN RAMON, CA 94582
3:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons®
San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
4:00 pm - Family Storytime
San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
6:30 pm - Musical Storytime and Stay & Play
Dougherty Station Library 17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd, SAN RAMON, CA 94582
10:15 am - Author Talk with Eleanor Vincent →
100 Montgomery St, San Ramon
5:30 pm - FREE Native Plant Talk + Seed Swap →
Forest Home Farms Historic Park, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
11:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our mom's live-in caregiver is now looking for a new position.
She is trustworthy, and experienced with both seniors and children. She used to be a nurse in India. She is available for live-in babysitting or… (Nextdoor Canyon Lakes Estates) - ⚠️ Magnitude 2.61 earthquake reported
Aug 17 at 1:18 AM PDT: 2.61 magnitude earthquake occurred near Concord, CA. More than 12 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in San Ramon. Apply here.
- National Mentor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator in Pleasanton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Ramon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dublin
- Dublin's Kataria named county youth poet laureate (pleasantonweekly.com)
- Dublin Affordable Housing Project Near BART Station Remains Stalled After Years Of Delays (patch.com)
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0002038202-26-000014 (sec.gov)
San Miguel
- Church will donate 40,000 pounds of milk to food bank (pasoroblesdailynews.com)
Ok San Ramon! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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