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Morning Alameda! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How would each mayoral hopeful spend Alameda's $300 million bond?
  • Three Harbor Bay Landing favorites suddenly close—here's what we know

Also on today's calendar: The 3rd San Francisco Turkish Festival and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mayor Hopefuls Differ on Infrastructure Bond, Urban Development Strategies (alamedapost.com) — Alameda residents get a detailed look at how the three mayoral candidates differ on Measure L, a proposed $300 million infrastructure bond that would fund roads, fire stations, and the animal shelter. They also spar over climate resilience, housing mandates at Alameda Point, and how to fix the long-closed Harbor Bay Landing shopping center on Bay Farm Island.
   

• Eggy's on the move, Sweet Potatoes Up Beet Cafe shuts down and more restaurant closures (berkeleyside.org) — Three popular spots at Alameda's Harbor Bay Landing—La Val's Pizza, La Penca Azul, and China Villa—are temporarily closed because of plumbing problems at the shopping center on Island Drive. A final city inspection is expected in early September, which will determine when these restaurants can reopen to Bay Farm Island neighbors.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The western pygmy blue (Brephidium exilis or Brephidium exile) is one of the smallest butterflies in the world and the smallest in North America.
    The wingspan is 12–20 mm. At Alameda, Elsie Roemer (Nextdoor Bay Farm)
  • Penumbra, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary) in Alameda. Apply here.
  • Alameda Unified School District posted a job opening for Baseball - Assistant Coach - Alameda High (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) - 2026/27 SY in Alameda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alameda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

  • 9th Annual Bay Area Queer Zine Fest: Oakland (2026) (funcheap.com)
  • Senior housing opens on former church land in West Oakland (oaklandside.org)
  • How Aging and Homeless Services Can Meet in the Middle — Shelterforce (shelterforce.org)

San Leandro

  • 2 Arrested After Routine Traffic Stop Turns Into Wrong-Way Crash Along I-580 In San Leandro: Report (patch.com)

San Francisco

  • Prehistoric Tooth Found In Creek + Grammy-Winning Pop Band To Play At College Postgame Show: Saturday Smiles (patch.com)
  • CHP To Crack Down On Bay Bridge Carpool Violators. Here's What To Know (patch.com)
  • Person, Dog Rescued From Water Near Cove In San Francisco: Officials (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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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