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๐ŸŒฑ Patch AM: See how a lockdown project became a lush Castro Valley garden

Spotted on the Castro Valley calendar: Summer Flea Market (Indoor) 40+ Vendors

Saturday August 22nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Castro Valley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! โ˜€๏ธ

In today's newsletter:

  • See how a lockdown project became a lush Castro Valley garden
  • Are Castro Valley hill homes ready for strict new wildfire rules?

Also on today's calendar: Summer Flea Market (Indoor) 40+ Vendors and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ฐ News we're reading

โ€ข A Vibrant Castro Valley Garden: Photo Of The Day (patch.com) โ€” A Castro Valley couple's home garden, started during the 2020 lockdown, has grown into a colorful, productive backyard full of zucchini, tomatoes, beans, peppers and pollinator-friendly flowers. Their photo is featured as Patch's "Photo of the Day," and residents are invited to submit their own high-resolution images showcasing the beauty and fun of Northern California.
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โ€ข How nearly 2 million California homes must adjust landscaping under just-approved wildfire rule (fresnobee.com) โ€” Homes in Castro Valley's higher East Bay hills fall into a very high wildfire risk zone and will be subject to California's new "Zone 0" defensible-space rules. Over the next several years, many local homeowners must clear flammable materials within five feet of structures, maintain vegetation, and eventually replace wooden fencing near homes to reduce fire danger.
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๐Ÿ“ธ Around Castro Valley

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๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Events in Castro Valley

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    Monday August 24
  • Storytime Stay and Play
    San Lorenzo Unified Wilma Chan Family Resource Center 20450 Royal Ave Hayward Acres
    11:15 am
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Girls Frosh & Var Flag Football vs Bishop O'Dowd
    Castro Valley High School Castro Valley, CA 94546
    4:00 pm
  • Girls JV & Var Flag Football vs Bishop O'Dowd
    Castro Valley High School Castro Valley, CA 94546
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Volleyball all levels vs Vintage (Napa)
    Castro Valley High School Castro Valley, CA 94546
    4:30 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Picture Day
    Hayward High HHS Cafeteria
    7:30 am
  • Board Meeting - Closed Session
    Castro Valley Unified Castro Valley, CA 94546
    5:00 pm
  • Back to School Night โ†’
    Colonial Acres Elementary School Hayward, CA 94541
    5:30 pm
  • Board Meeting - Open Session
    Castro Valley Unified Castro Valley, CA 94546
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Summer Flea Market (Indoor) 40+ Vendors โ†’
    Kenneth C Aitken Senior Center, 17800 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley
    8:00 am
  • Sunday August 30
  • Ready Set Homeschool With HSC โ†’
    Oakland Peace Center, 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland
    10:00 am
  • Yard Sale Benefiting Angus & Friends Cat Rescue 8/30/26 in Castro Valley โ†’
    2360 Farley St, Castro Valley
    11:00 am

๐Ÿ“ฃ Castro Valley Shout Outs!

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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

    Saturday August 22
  • 12th Annual Desi Comedy Fest | Sat Aug 22 2026 | Hayward โ†’
    The Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N 3rd St, Hayward
    7:00 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • Storytime Stay and Play
    San Lorenzo Unified Wilma Chan Family Resource Center 20450 Royal Ave Hayward Acres
    11:15 am
  • Dungeons & Dragonsยฎ
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    4:00 pm
  • Family Storytime
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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๐Ÿชง Patch Classifieds

  • Acoustic roots & blues and classical/flamenco fingerstyle guitar lessons
    Sorry to be buggin' on this, but I'm still at zero students. Oftentimes all it takes is one to get the journey started! Who's it gonna be? hmmmm? (More info)

๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I found a lost dog that is very scared.
    And he in Castro Valley by the cabinets store front of chevron. (Nextdoor Grove Way)
  • I am super excited and nervous
    I have a new wheelchair coming that will give me so much more range I am hoping to be able to get to the library again My fear is where I amโ€ฆ (Nextdoor East Side)
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Pharmacy Cashier in Castro Valley. Apply here.
  • Torani (R. Torre & Co.) posted a job opening for Warehouse Team Member - 3rd Shift in San Leandro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castro Valley here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

San Leandro

Hayward

  • Aisha Wahab wins California congressional special election (diyatvusa.com)
  • Suspects Follow Cash Couriers From Oakland To San Mateo In Apparent Robbery Attempt: Police (patch.com)

Danville

  • Car Crashes Into Danville Restaurant (patch.com)

Ok Castro Valley! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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