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Good morning Alameda! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will harbor dredging near Mitchell Avenue reshape Alameda's waterfront?
  • Small Dublin-area quake offers a timely earthquake readiness reminder

Also on today's calendar: Morning Mindful Vinyasa Flow and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Port of Oakland Turning Basins Project Advances to Design Phase (alamedapost.com) — Work to widen the Port of Oakland's turning basins is moving into detailed design, with part of the Inner Harbor expansion requiring excavation at the Continental Terminals Annex by Mitchell Avenue in Alameda. Local leaders, including Alameda's mayor, say the $642 million project will let larger ships turn safely, protect the region's role in global trade, and create new job opportunities once construction begins around 2028.
   

• Earthquake struck area near Dublin, CA: 2.4 magnitude reported on Sept. 15 (sacbee.com) — A small 2.4 magnitude earthquake shook part of Alameda County near Dublin around 1 p.m. Tuesday, a reminder of the region's ongoing seismic activity that also affects Alameda residents. While too minor to cause damage, the report includes a link for sharing what you felt and practical tips on how to protect yourself during future quakes and aftershocks.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Itty Bitty is 12 years old and she is very sweet.
    Her owner had to give her up because she had to go to a home. Come and meet her. She is at the Alameda Southshore animal shelter. (Nextdoor Whale's Eye)
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🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

  • Volunteer opportunities abound on Creek to Bay Day in Oakland (oaklandside.org)
  • Police would get pay raises, longevity bonuses and more in new union contract (oaklandside.org)
  • Meta AI Assembled Profiles of Children From Old Family Posts (technobezz.com)

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Berkeley

  • Richmond Little League Out $11,000 After Devastating Theft (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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