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Greetings Castro Valley! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Castro Valley native reshaped Metallica and still funds scholarships

Also on today's calendar: FREE Yoga Classes During our Open House Weekend! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Cliff Burton: Remembering Metallica's Legendary Bassist 40 Years After His Death (therockrevival.com) — Castro Valley gets a heartfelt nod in this 40-year remembrance of Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, who was born here and later inspired music scholarships at Castro Valley High School. The story traces his brief but groundbreaking role in reshaping heavy metal, highlighting how his classical training, punk edge, and inventive bass work still influence musicians worldwide today.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in San Leandro. Apply here.
  • Performance Food Group Company posted a job opening for Inventory Coordinator in Hayward. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castro Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Leandro

  • Infrastructure Mechanical Engineer — Pacific Fusion (energynews.pro)
  • 9 California Family-Owned Restaurants Worth Going Out Of Your Way For (takingthekids.com)
  • Free Early Access Screening: 'The Chosen' Season 6 Premiere (San Leandro) (funcheap.com)

Hayward

Dublin

  • 2 77-Year-Olds Accused Of Killing Son-In-Law In Dublin (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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