🌱 Patch AM: Are salmon finally starting to show along Benicia’s shoreline?

Greetings Benicia! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Are salmon finally starting to show along Benicia's shoreline?

Also on today's calendar: The Prediabetes Wake Up Call and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 63.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Top fishing spots this week in Central CA: Lake McSwain, New Melones, Shaver Lake, Stockton (modbee.com) — Anglers are starting to see a few salmon caught from the banks around Benicia as fall runs slowly build in the Delta. A broader Central California report notes improving striped bass and salmon activity from Antioch to Walnut Grove, along with detailed conditions at popular lakes and reservoirs for trout, kokanee, bass, and rockfish as late‑summer patterns settle in.
   

📸 Around Benicia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benicia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• The Prediabetes Wake Up Call →
  FREE LIVE WEBINAR on ZOOM,
  10:00 am
• You're Invited! Open House →
  4966 Bayleaf Ct, Martinez
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Martini Shake Off →
  525 Henrietta St, Martinez
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Back to School Night
  Robert Semple Elementary Benicia, CA 94510
  5:30 pm
• 18th anniversary open mic - Poetry by the Bay →
  Mira Theatre Guild, 51 Daniels Ave, Vallejo
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Death Cafe @ Benicia Public Library →
  150 E L St, Benicia
  6:00 pm
• Don Bassey & Friends →
  Lucca Bar & Grill, 439 First St, Benicia
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Benicia First Tuesday Poetry Group →
  Benicia Public Library, 150 E L St, Benicia
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Back to School Night
  Benicia Middle Benicia, CA 94510
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Poetry By The Cup Open Mic →
  Moschetti Artisan Roastery, 11 6th St, Vallejo
  11:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Harvest Fair →
  Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo
  11:00 am
• Poetry In The Palazzo →
  Vacaville Museum, 213 Buck Ave, Vacaville
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Round Table Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Benicia. Apply here.
• Chevron Stations, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Station Manager in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benicia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vallejo

• August 27 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities (timesheraldonline.com)
• August 27 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Faces and Places (timesheraldonline.com)
• Vallejo's Sunshine Smoothies and Coffee to give away 3,000 free smoothies (vallejosun.com)

Martinez

• 4th Person Dies Due to Alleged Arson Fire in Richmond (ccpulse.org)

Concord

• COVID Rates Increase In Contra Costa According To CA Health Officials (patch.com)
• Concord Weighs Million-Dollar Security Deal At Base (patch.com)
• Raley's Shutters Contra Costa Store Amid Wider Bay Area Move (patch.com)

Ok Benicia! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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