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Hi there, Benicia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Benicia's mayor is shaping the Bay Area heater mandate fight

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny, brisk and cool, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bay Area property owners speak out against proposed gas water heater ban (mercurynews.com) — Benicia residents are represented directly in the heated debate over a Bay Area Air District plan to phase out gas water heaters, as Mayor Steve Young pushes for more flexibility. The board will reconsider a revised proposal on November 4 that delays the mandate to 2028 and adds exemptions for low‑income owners and homes with electrical or space constraints, while still aiming to cut harmful air pollution.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Persimmon & Prosciutto Pizza by DoughBottega.com in Vallejo. I can't wait to devour this pizza!
    Pre-order your pizza ahead of time. They are open Fridays and Saturdays from 3-7pm. Saturdays are reservations only, so if you plan to pick up your… (Nextdoor Old Southampton)
  • Round Table Pizza posted a job opening for Dough Roller in Benicia. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benicia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vallejo

Martinez

  • Northern California Community Wants Stronger Oversight of Dangerous Refineries Nearby (insideclimatenews.org)

Concord

  • Suspect Who Cut Off Ankle Bracelet Then Violently Attacked 2 Women Sentenced Today: Contra Costa DA (patch.com)
  • Precious Wedding Photos Stolen From Car In East Bay, Couple Pleas For Return 'No Questions Asked': Report (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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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