Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 95 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 59.
Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pedestrian Killed In Castro Valley Hit-And-Run Crash; Suspect Arrested: CHP (patch.com) — Castro Valley residents are reeling after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday afternoon at Somerset and Anita avenues, despite officers' efforts to save him. CHP investigators quickly traced a white Chevrolet Tahoe to a Castro Valley address and arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of hit-and-run resulting in death, and are asking witnesses to come forward with any additional information.
• Yosemite's Dome Fire Was Caused by An Abandoned Campfire. Here's What to Know About Camping During Fire Season (kqed.org) — If you're camping at Anthony Chabot Family Campground in Castro Valley or heading to other parks this fire season, this guide explains how to check fire danger, air quality, and evacuation status before you go. It also walks you through strict campfire rules, refund policies, and what to pack so you can leave quickly and safely if a wildfire threatens your campsite.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
CVSan: Lateral Reimbursement Opportunity Program Coming Soon —Castro Valley Sanitary District Read on Patch
Since Joanne is gone, where do you purchase your fabrics? I went to Michael's in Dublin and was rather disappointed with their stock. Is there another Michael's that carries more and better service? (Nextdoor Palomares Hills)
Two Adoption Events this Weekend at Nobody's Perfekt Dogs & Cats Saturday and Sunday from 1-3pm; October 3rd & 4th Where: Our adoption center at 3810 Castro Valley Blvd. in Castro Valley. 2026 Special: Adopt one… (Nextdoor Columbia)
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center posted a job opening for Appointment Clerk/Medical Receptionist in Castro Valley. Apply here.
Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Team Member-Food Champion in Castro Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castro Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Leandro
City of San Leandro Seeks Bids for Fixed Film Reactor Removal Project (visionhispanausa.com)
OEA rep posted school board campaign flyers at Skyline High (oaklandreport.org)
Newsom Vetoes Bill Protecting Nurses Who Override AI, Signs Clinical Judgment Law (nurse.org)
Hayward
'Swatting' Call Prompts Lockdown At Schools In Hayward: Police (patch.com)
Election 2026: Hayward mayor takes on conservative challenger (mercurynews.com)
Castro Valley hit-and-run crash kills 57-year-old pedestrian (ktvu.com)
Danville
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Danville This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com)
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