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🌱 Patch AM: Why is Union City shrinking faster than any other big California city?

And on the Union City Patch calendar - Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why is Union City shrinking faster than any other big California city?

Also on today's calendar: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Turning sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 12 California Towns That Have Been Quietly Losing Residents In Recent Years (newsbreak.com) — Union City has quietly seen the fastest population decline among California cities over 50,000 residents between 2020 and 2025, dropping about 6.9 percent. The piece explores how high Bay Area housing costs and shifting economic pressures are pushing some residents out, while also noting Union City's strengths, from its BART access to local parks and diverse food scene.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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  • FedEx posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate in Union City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hayward

  • World's Oldest F6F Hellcat Reappears on Warbird Circuit After 49 Years (vintageaviationnews.com)
  • I Was Hit While Crossing the Street in Oakland. Who Is Responsible, and Can I Make a Claim? (arashlaw.com)
  • Robotaxi Companies Have Leased More Space This Year Than the Previous Four Combined. Much of It Is in Cities Where They Can't Legally Operate Yet (realtytoday.com)

Fremont

  • Fremont, CA: Goofball Does California Roll At Fernald & Hackamore, Refuses To Yield, Immediately Pulled Over By Cop Watching (newsbreak.com)

Pleasanton

  • Pleasanton Schools Jump In Bay Area Rankings: Niche (patch.com)

Ok Union City! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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