Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• America's only major etrog grower is in survival mode amid global competition (forward.com) — A Central Valley citrus farmer is struggling to keep his unique etrog business afloat while still delivering pesticide-free etrogs directly to Chochmat HaLev in Berkeley for Sukkot. The ranch faces foreclosure threats, staff cuts, and stiff global competition, yet is pivoting to sell more fruit straight to congregations like Berkeley's to survive.
• Bryan Walker And Michelle Min Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide Near UC Berkeley (memesita.com) — Two people were found fatally shot Friday outside a home on Panoramic Way along the Oakland–Berkeley border, prompting a joint response from Berkeley and Oakland police near the UC Berkeley campus. Authorities are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide and are seeking photos, video, or tips from the public. The victims are widely reported as the couple behind Berkeley-based clothing brand Bryn Walker, which operates two local stores.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Disability Access for Hopkins Should Not Be an Afterthought —T. Stevens Read on Patch
It's been a while I spent a good chunk of time looking at every post. A clear pattern emerged—people warning their neighbors about dangerous situations and individuals alongside posts showing the beauty of our area and… (Nextdoor South Berkeley)
Tomorrow, Sunday, October 4 , 3 PM. 412 Kearney, EL CERRITO. Giving away these hundreds of other useful items free. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, get in line early. Two items per person the… (Nextdoor Ocean View)
The Guitar Center posted a job opening for GC Retail Repair Tech Store 224 in Emeryville. Apply here.
AmeriPride Services posted a job opening for Op-Bulk Folder in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berkeley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Albany
Fatal I-80 Crash East of Ashby Avenue Kills One, Snarls Berkeley Commute (newsbreak.com)
Emeryville
Bay Area residents say their own lives are on track. The region is another story (siliconvalley.com)
Post Workout Recovery Packets Market To 2035: Convenience and Premiumization Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math (siliconvalley.com)
Oakland
With deportation still hanging, pro-Palestine organizer appears in Oakland (eastbaytimes.com)
Ok Berkeley! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!