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Good day Alameda! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Free Alameda–Oakland water shuttle is back—see how often it runs.
• Which Alameda streets just saw million‑dollar homes change hands?
• Flynn Fire in eastern Alameda County is fully contained at five acres.

Also on today's calendar: The Prediabetes Wake Up Call and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 59.
• Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After Weeks-Long Halt, Water Shuttle Returns To Offering Free Rides Between Alameda And Oakland (patch.com) — Free water shuttle service between Alameda Landing and Oakland's Jack London Square is running again after engine repairs and a brief delay over a cracked bracket. The 45-foot Woodstock pontoon has already carried hundreds of thousands of riders and bikes, and city officials say it's been highly reliable since launching in 2024. Alameda residents can once more count on the free estuary crossing.
   

• What are the 10 most expensive homes that sold in Alameda in the week of July 20? (eastbaytimes.com) — If you're watching Alameda's housing market, last week's sales were eye‑popping, topped by a Gibbons Drive home that closed for $3.6 million. Seventeen properties changed hands across town, with prices, square footage, and per‑foot costs laid out so you can compare neighborhoods and recent trends.
   

• Update: 100% containment now attained for Flynn Fire in Alameda County (fresnobee.com) — A small wildfire dubbed the Flynn Fire burned about five acres near I‑580 and Midway Road by Altamont in eastern Alameda County, but firefighters now report it is 100% contained. Officials explain that full containment means control lines fully surround the blaze, though it can still burn inside the perimeter. Crews continue working the area while the cause remains under investigation.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alameda

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• The Prediabetes Wake Up Call →
  FREE LIVE WEBINAR on ZOOM,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Ashtanga Inspired Flow →
  Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub, 647 Pacific Ave, Alameda
  8:00 am
• Community Yoga →
  Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub, 647 Pacific Ave, Alameda
  10:30 am
• Vinyasa Flow →
  Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub, 647 Pacific Ave, Alameda
  12:00 pm
• Pilates and Pinot →
  Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub, 647 Pacific Ave, Alameda
  5:00 pm
• Groove Is In The Start: '80s End of Summer! →
  Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda
  6:00 pm
• Bill Callahan →
  The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, 2036 University Ave, Berkeley
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• PiYo (Pilates and Yoga) →
  Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub, 647 Pacific Ave, Alameda
  8:30 am
• Morning Awakening Flow →
  Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub, 647 Pacific Ave, Alameda
  10:00 am
• Sips on the Ship!
  USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum USS Hornet Museum
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Alameda Coin Club - 2026 →
  Alameda Free Library 1550 Oak St. , Alameda, CA 94501
  4:00 pm
• Regular City Council Meetings 2026 →
  City of Alameda 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am a wheelchair user student!
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🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

• How to de-escalate conflict, according to Oakland violence prevention experts (oaklandside.org)
• Oakland stabbing spree suspect has lengthy criminal history, records show (nbcbayarea.com)
• OUSD takes up screen time rules (oaklandside.org)

Piedmont

• Share your thoughts about the Piedmont Community Pool (piedmontexedra.com)

Berkeley

• 'Pinnacle Of Student Housing': New Apartments Open Near UC Berkeley (patch.com)

Ok Alameda! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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