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Hey hey Danville! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Danville police seek tips after arrest in explicit photo case
  • Danville man sentenced to nine years for multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
  • See Danville's own Aden Owolabi honored as a Navy All-American

Also on today's calendar: BayArea's Grand Ganesh Festival 2026 - Ganpati Bappa Morya! Join East Bay Ka Raja in San Ramon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 54. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Danville Police Arrest Man Accused Of Dropping Explicit Photos In Front Of Children (patch.com) — Danville police say they arrested a 38-year-old Castro Valley man after a 16-year-old reported seeing someone she believed was behind earlier incidents involving explicit photos near local children. Investigators believe he may be linked to multiple similar cases in Danville and are asking anyone with information to contact the police department.
   

• 78-Year-Old Danville Man Gets 9 Years In Prison For $9.5M Ponzi Scheme: Reports (patch.com) — A 78-year-old Danville resident has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison after admitting he ran a $9.5 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 90 investors over two decades. Prosecutors said he promised high returns on non-existent tax-free bonds and used new funds to pay earlier investors and cover personal expenses, while restitution of over $12 million is being sought.
   

• Navy All-American Bowl to honor San Ramon Valley High School offensive lineman Aden Owolabi (nbcsports.com) — San Ramon Valley High School in Danville will honor offensive lineman Aden Owolabi tonight as he's officially named a 2027 Navy All-American before the home football game. The Road to the Dome tour stop at 501 Danville Blvd brings national attention to a local standout, ahead of his appearance in January's All-American Bowl in San Antonio.
   

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  • San Ramon Sept. 17 News & Info Update (patch.com)
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Dublin

  • Dublin Student Explores Climate Solutions With Scientists Worldwide (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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