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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Alameda shelter dog and other East Bay pets needing homes
  • Could a simple habit be the key to getting stolen bikes back?
  • Why Alameda County youth say pepper spray has no place in juvenile halls

Also on today's calendar: Yoga Sculpt and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 74, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jimbo, Terk, Penny, Lucky, plus Zelda and Zion: East Bay pets of the week (eastbaytimes.com) — Alameda animal lovers can meet Penny, an adventurous Mastiff mix available at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, which is encouraging local adoptions and fostering. The roundup also spotlights other East Bay pets at shelters in Oakland, Walnut Creek, Martinez, and Richmond, with details on how to visit or contact each organization if you're ready to adopt.
   

• APD Recovers, Returns Stolen Bikes Thanks to Good Recordkeeping, Community Awareness (alamedapost.com) — Alameda police recently recovered two stolen e-bikes and several other bicycles after victims had recorded their serial numbers, underscoring how good documentation helps get property back. Officers traced the bikes through a database and a tip from a local business, then served a search warrant on Pacific Avenue. APD is urging all riders to photograph their bikes, save receipts, and record serial numbers for future theft reports.
   

• Youth Demand Alameda County Ban Pepper Spray (blogspot.com) — Youth organizers with Urban Peace Movement are pressuring Alameda County supervisors to ban pepper spray and all chemical agents in juvenile detention, arguing they cause serious physical and psychological harm to detained kids. At an August protest outside the county administration building, they staged a street play and shared testimonies, while the Probation Department defended limited last-resort use and highlighted a sharp drop in spray incidents. The department plans to switch to a different spray, which organizers still oppose.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just want to send a huge THANK YOU to the young lady who discovered my wallet (I inadvertently left behind) on the bench in front of Scott's Seafood in Jack London Square today.
    Whew!! You are a beautiful soul. There are lots of caring people out here. Have a great week ahead. (Nextdoor Mariner Square Marina)
  • UPDATE - WE FOUND HER and she's home safe as of 1:40 AM!
    Missing calico cat - she snuck out this morning around 5:30 am - she's never been gone like this - she has snuck out a few times for less than 10… (Nextdoor Alameda Landing)
  • Exelixis posted a job opening for Associate QA Operations Director - Systems and Process in Alameda. Apply here.
  • FoodMaxx posted a job opening for Multi-Purpose Clerk - Grocery (Night Crew) - FoodMaxx - 10950 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 946 in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alameda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

  • Oakland Police Sergeant Defrauded Department Out Of $38K: Officials (patch.com)
  • What to expect when you vote in Oakland, starting in October (oaklandside.org)
  • Basilica Design Studio breathes energy into Oakland's streetwear scene (oaklandside.org)

San Francisco

  • SF Man Identified After Deadly Bay Area Canoe Trip: Police (patch.com)
  • Popular Mediterranean Eatery Expands Bay Area Presence With New SF Location (patch.com)
  • Owners Of Rodent-Infested Bay Area Apartments To Pay $9M After Years Of Code Violations: 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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