Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school football 2026 preview: WACC Mission Division (fresnobee.com) — Castro Valley football fans can look ahead to a rebuilding but hopeful 2026 season as the Trojans move into the WACC Mission Division with four returning offensive linemen and a new junior quarterback, Brayden Lima. Coach John Trotman, in his second year at Castro Valley, expects a deep but young group of skill players to grow quickly, starting with an Aug. 28 opener at Redwood Christian.
• One California County Is Considering a Whopping $30 Minimum Wage Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — Castro Valley workers and businesses in unincorporated areas could eventually see a $30-per-hour minimum wage if Alameda County voters approve a proposed "Living Wage for All" initiative. The measure, now under study by county staff, would phase in increases starting in 2027, with different timelines for large, mid-sized, and small employers and stronger enforcement against wage theft.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi friends, Need some advice please. Is extraction of teeth better or wearing a expander better for braces? Which is safe in terms of future? Thanks (Nextdoor Upper & Central CV)
Does anyone know a reliable and affordable service for installing artificial lawn? Looking for someone who does a good job without charging too much. Thank you! (Nextdoor mid-Madison/Center CV)
Ross Stores posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Castro Valley. Apply here.
O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Cashier - Union GBA in Castro Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castro Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Senior React Developer with Java API & Spring Boot Experience - NTT DATA Americas, Inc - Hybrid in San Leandro, CA, US (dice.com)
Photos: Dogs make a splash at Santa Cruz's annual Parks and Rex pool party fundraiser (eastbaytimes.com)
Trailer trucks on I-580? Lifting the ban would open the floodgates on it, study finds (oaklandside.org)
Puneet Gupta of MG Environmental Consulting: Navigating Solo Success in Environmental Solutions (valiantceo.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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