What's up Alameda! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: PiYo (Pilates and Yoga) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Alameda Releases Final List Of Mayoral And City Council Candidates (patch.com) — Alameda voters now have a finalized slate of three mayoral and six city council candidates to consider for November, featuring familiar local leaders and community advocates. Residents can start comparing each contender's priorities on issues like housing, climate resilience, safer streets, and neighborhood amenities to decide who best reflects their vision for the city's future.
2. Suspect Charged for Attempted Robbery and Shooting Outside TJ Maxx Store in Alameda (crimevoice.com) — An 18-year-old Vallejo resident has been charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery and shooting outside the TJ Maxx at Alameda's South Shore Center, where a bystander was wounded but is expected to recover. Prosecutors say he faces multiple felony counts tied to the alleged masked robbery attempt, gun use, and resulting injury, and he remains jailed on significant bond.
3. Alameda PostCast for August 21, 2026 (alamedapost.com) — Alameda listeners can catch this week's PostCast episode for updates on felony charges in an attempted South Shore robbery, demolition at Otis School, and help for renters. The show also highlights local real estate trends, a tribute to an Alameda artist, and upcoming community events you can add to your calendar.
4. Earthquake shakes area close to Alameda, CA: 2.3 magnitude recorded on Aug. 21 (fresnobee.com) — A small 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck about three miles south-southwest of Alameda early Friday morning, likely too weak to cause damage but noticeable to some residents. The report explains basic quake science and offers clear, practical safety tips so Alameda households know how to protect themselves during future shaking and possible aftershocks.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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