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🌱 Patch AM: Why Albany swimmers are suddenly worried about sea lions at the Bulb
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Albany swimmers are suddenly worried about sea lions at the Bulb
Also on today's calendar: Five Little Monkeys Toy Warehouse Sale! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
- Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Swimmers have rare, terrifying encounter with Blondie the sea lion near Albany Bulb (berkeleyside.org) — Swimmers from an Albany-based open water group describe a frightening close encounter with a sickly sea lion near Albany Bulb over Labor Day weekend, raising new safety concerns for locals who use the beach. The story explains what's known about domoic acid poisoning in sea lions, why unusual strandings at Albany Beach worry regular swimmers, and how residents should respond to distressed marine mammals. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany
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- Five Little Monkeys Toy Warehouse Sale! →
5327 Jacuzzi St, Richmond
9:00 am - Experience a simple meditation to help the world →
2951 Derby St, Berkeley, CA, 94705 - Redwood Gardens Community Room,
1:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Hear How 12-Step Recovery Works →
St. Alban's Church, 1501 Washington Ave, Albany
6:30 pm - Unleash the Power of Your Camera →
Buchanan Street, Albany - Albany Stand-Up →
1122 Solano Avenue, Albany - Coastal Cleanup Day at Albany Bulb →
1 Buchanan Street, Albany - Albany Community Triathlon 2026 →
Albany CA - Shogi Sundays | Learn and Play Shogi! 将棋ミートアップ →
1207 Solano Avenue, Albany - September Orangetheory Solano-Albany Run Club →
1495 Solano Avenue, Albany - Five Little Monkeys 25th Anniversary Celebration! →
1240 Solano Ave, Albany
11:00 am - If A Tree Falls →
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
4:00 pm - New To You: a premiere gallery exhibition →
Starfish Arts, 1227 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
9:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Wednesday September 23
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have any local (I'm in Albany) cat groomer recommendations?
We just got this ultra fluffy love bug, Ham, and I need help with all his extra fluff! He hasn't been to a groomer before and I'd like someone who's… (Nextdoor West Washington)
- University of California Berkeley posted a job opening for Competitive Sports Coordinator (4136U), Recreation & Wellbeing - #70519 - 70519 in Berkeley. Apply here.
- YMCA of the East Bay posted a job opening for Assistant Center Director- Emeryville in Emeryville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berkeley
- Berkeley's Stained Glass Garden to Celebrate 50 Years of Art (kqed.org)
- Where do I watch Berkeley's 2026 election candidate forums? (berkeleyside.org)
- Berkeley Pier, Electric Ferry Get Fast-Tracked With Newsom Certification (sfist.com)
Alameda
- Eli's Mile High Club, Iconic Oakland Music Venue, Will Close After 52 Years Amid Patio Dispute (patch.com)
- Crews Extinguish Blaze At Vacant Building In Alameda (patch.com)
San Francisco
- Man Dies, Two Injured In Deadly Golden Gate Bridge Boat Wreck (patch.com)
- SF Standard CEO Accused Of Demeaning, Sexually Harassing Women In Explosive Lawsuit (patch.com)
Ok Albany! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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