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🌱 Patch AM: Why Benicia High was idle while Vallejo celebrated a big win

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Monday October 12th Patch AM (Gretchen F.)

Hello Benicia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Benicia High was idle while Vallejo celebrated a big win

Also on today's calendar: I Need A Mic: Open Mic Poetry and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Gretchen F.!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prep football: Vallejo shows toughness in home win over De Anza (thereporter.com) — Benicia football fans may have noticed a quiet Friday night, as Benicia High had a bye while nearby Vallejo High powered to a gritty 27-18 home win over De Anza. The roundup also notes St. Patrick-St. Vincent's road loss and hints at more weekend games involving American Canyon and Bethel that finished after deadline.
   

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  • #Reunited @ 10:30am l.
    thank you all for your help. Quick update. The phone number on the tag was correct after all. I typed an 8 instead of a 9 when I dialed. Appreciate… (Nextdoor W Side Downtown)
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    I'm looking for recommendations for a reliable, reasonably priced, licensed contractor that services the Benicia area. We're considering converting… (Nextdoor Waters End)
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🗞 Nearby News

Vallejo

  • Vallejo takes 'A Walk Through History' in latest Filipino-American exhibit (timesheraldonline.com)
  • Environmental remediation project at corner of Curtola Parkway, Sonoma Boulevard is completed (timesheraldonline.com)
  • 2-Vehicle Collision on Sonoma Boulevard Kills Man (sweetlaw.com)

Martinez

  • Contra Costa County tests ballot-counting machines ahead of election (ktvu.com)
  • Richmond man convicted of forcibly raping two women sentenced to 169 years to life (contracostaherald.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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