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In today's newsletter:

• Which Alameda bus lines and rentals could change after new council moves?

Also on today's calendar: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
• Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Council Advances Housing Rules, AC Transit Warns of Route Cuts (alamedapost.com) — Alameda City Council just advanced new rules for short-term rentals, ADU condo conversions, and relocation payments that could affect local landlords, tenants, and would‑be homeowners. Council also heard that several Alameda bus routes face cuts or elimination in 2027 if regional Measure RTM fails, potentially disrupting commutes to jobs, schools, and medical care for many residents.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alameda

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
  1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
  1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• 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
• Native Boogie and Beats at Lincoln Park →
  Lincoln Park, 1450 High St, Alameda
  12:00 pm
• Alameda Unified School District Candidate Forum →
  Fred Chacon Little Theater, Alameda High School, 2200 Central Ave, Alameda
  2:00 pm
• Bokani Dyer, solo →
  Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo Ave, Oakland
  5:30 pm
• Kids Night Out →
  Color Me Mine
  6:00 pm
• Autumn Acupuncture & Sound Bath →
  Breathing Room Alameda, 1708 Lincoln Ave, Alameda
  7:00 pm
• SFJAZZ Presents Ravi Coltrane "Coltrane Centennial Celebration" →
  The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, 2036 University Ave, Berkeley
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• 9th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ →
  Washington Park, 740 Central Avenue, Alameda
• Open for drop-in Play →
  Swings and Wings, 2307 Blanding Avenue, Alameda
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Flaming Skulls Retain Piper's Cup —ANDY MACKAY Read on Patch

• Found this pup outside my house (1300 block of Pearl Street) today at 3pm.
  Was able to get him on a leash and drop him off at FAAS to scan for a chip. Hoping he finds his people. (Nextdoor East End Zone)

• City of Alameda California posted a job opening for 2026-27 School Year Recreation Leader in Alameda. Apply here.
• Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Team Member in Alameda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alameda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

• What were the best deals for residential properties in Oakland the week of Aug. 24? (eastbaytimes.com)
• Beyond Boston: Northeastern's push into New York City (dailyfreepress.com)
• Puerto Rican Street Cuisine shut down by fire, and Oeste says its won't make it through October (oaklandside.org)

Piedmont

• 348 Jerome Avenue, Piedmont (piedmontexedra.com)

Berkeley

• Triple Rock Brewery In Berkeley Will Close After 40 Years (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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