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Hello Castro Valley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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  • How CHP tracked down a suspect in a deadly Castro Valley hit-and-run

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Timothy Dewitt arrested after hit-and-run crash at Somerset Avenue (newsline.com) — A 63-year-old Castro Valley man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a deadly hit-and-run at Somerset and Anita avenues, where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a white Chevrolet Tahoe. CHP traced the vehicle to a Castro Valley address and booked the driver into Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of felony hit-and-run resulting in death, while investigators continue gathering information and seek tips from the public.
   

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  • Silver Alert Issued in Hayward as Sheriff Seeks At-Risk Missing Person (newsbreak.com)
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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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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