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Also on today's calendar: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Alan L.!
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 9th Annual Blues Brews + BBQ Fest (Alameda) (funcheap.com) — Washington Park in Alameda is turning into a free, day-long Blues Brews + BBQ festival, featuring live blues, local craft beer, and plenty of barbecue options for all ages. Families can enjoy a kids' zone, Bay Area artisan vendors, and eco-friendly reusable drinkware and compostable food service, all organized by the West End Arts District just a short walk or bike ride away.
2. Humpback Whale Spotted In A CA River, 60 Miles From Its Pacific Ocean Home (patch.com) — An Alameda fisherman's trip to the Sacramento River turned extraordinary when he and friends spotted a full‑grown humpback whale surfacing about 60 miles from the Pacific. Marine mammal experts are monitoring the well‑known whale, urging Bay Area residents to keep their distance while it hopefully finds its way back to sea.
3. California officials warn of possible measles exposure in 6 counties due to infected Amtrak rider (ksbw.com) — Alameda County residents who rode certain Amtrak trains or thruway buses, or visited stations like Emeryville between Sept. 10 and 14, may have been exposed to measles from an unvaccinated traveler. Health officials urge anyone potentially exposed to watch for fever or rash for up to 21 days, call a doctor before seeking care, and confirm their MMR vaccination status.
4. Bay Area prep football Week 4, 2026: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 fared (eastbaytimes.com) — Alameda High fell 24–14 to Newark Memorial in Week 4 action, one of many local results that reshaped the Bay Area prep football landscape. The roundup lists scores from across Alameda County and neighboring areas, plus how each Top 25 team fared, helping local fans track rivals and upcoming league threats.
5. Election 2026: The Bay Area faces a transit reckoning. Will voters pay to keep it running? (eastbaytimes.com) — Alameda residents could see their sales tax rise to among the state's highest if a November regional transit measure passes, but the money would help avert deep cuts to BART, AC Transit, ferries, and other systems. Supporters say the half‑cent tax is essential to keep service running, while critics argue agencies should cut costs and redirect big project funds instead.
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