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Greetings Union City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators know about Union City's third traffic death this year

Also on today's calendar: Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September 26th! and 9 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: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 14-year-old girl dies after Union City crash with box truck (sfchronicle.com) — A 14-year-old girl has died from injuries suffered in a car and box truck collision at Alvarado Niles Road and Decoto Road in Union City, the city's third traffic fatality of 2026. Both drivers stayed at the scene, and police say alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors as the investigation continues.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hayward

  • Organizer in $36 million transnational scheme to defraud more than 400 elderly and vulnerable Americans pleads guilty to money laundering conspiracy (justice.gov)
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  • An Oakland Photographer Surveils the Surveillance State (coyotemedia.org)

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Pleasanton

  • Car Crashes Under Gravel Truck, Triggers I-680 SigAlert Tuesday (patch.com)

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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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