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🌱 Alameda Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers + County Fair This Week

Welcome to the Alameda Daily! Here's your five-minute guide to all things going on in Alameda.

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The Alameda County Fair is this weekend.
The Alameda County Fair is this weekend. (Autumn Johnson/Patch)

Welcome back, Alameda! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 66 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Alameda today:

  1. Alameda City Council Passes Ban On Gas Leaf Blowers (Alameda Patch)
  2. Floating Home: Waterfront and Water-Top Home For Sale: $540K (Alameda Patch)
  3. Alameda Businesses Fight Back Against Serial ADA Lawsuit Filer (CBS San Francisco)
  4. Supply Chain Issues: Port Of Oakland Officials Issue Plea For More Cargo Ships To Unload (Alameda Patch)
  5. Alameda County Fair Returns This Weekend: What to Expect (Dublin Patch)

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Today in Alameda:

  • SBA Resources Webinar - Alameda Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)

Alameda Patch Notebook

  • Ruby Bridges Elementary School PTA: "We've raised 25% of our $15,000 goal!!! There's two weeks left to join the fundraising efforts, or donate at https://pledgestar.com/ruby" (Facebook)
  • Girls Inc. of the Island City: "Enrollment is now open for our Eureka! Teen Program! For more information visit the Teen Program Page on our website. Ready to apply? Data shows that girls participating in the Girls Inc. ..." (Facebook)
  • Alameda Health Consortium: "#DYK that there are funds available to cover 100% of unpaid rent for eligible tenants and landlords in Oakland? Find out how 👇🏽👇🏽 #rentalassistance" (Facebook)
  • Alameda Free Library: "Dungeons and Dragons for teens starts next week on Monday, October 25 at 6-7:30pm. Find us in the Stafford Room at the Main Library! No experience needed and masks are required. Come on over and get a free dice baggie! No registration ne..." (Facebook)

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— Bea Karnes

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