How Dublin’s new 113-unit senior housing will change downtown living
Will Doolan Canyon finally open to Dublin hikers and riders?
See how one Emerald High junior just reshaped DUSD’s front entrance
Also on today's calendar: Funestra Comedy Night at Fenestra Winery April 18, 2026 Starring Gina Stahl-Haven and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dublin City Council Approves Senior Affordable Housing 113-Unit Building (independentnews.com) — Dublin has approved a 113-unit affordable senior housing project on St. Patrick Way, steps from the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. Funded with Measure A-1 and city support, the development will prioritize low-income Tri-Valley seniors, including formerly homeless residents, and offer on-site wellness programs, transportation help, and case management as construction moves forward.
• Park District Moves to Open Doolan Canyon to Public (independentnews.com) — Dublin-area residents could soon gain long-awaited public access to the Doolan Canyon Regional Preserve just east of town, as park officials craft a pilot plan for limited entry. The East Bay Regional Park District is weighing access routes, conservation easements, and a possible partnership with a nearby landowner while studying how broader public use might affect sensitive wildlife habitat.
• Emerald High Junior Transforms District Office with Art (independentnews.com) — A massive new banner outside the Dublin Unified School District boardroom now showcases Emerald High junior Lauren Chuck’s “My Dublin School Experience” artwork for the entire year. Selected from districtwide entries, her camera-roll-inspired piece celebrates memories from Dublin schools while highlighting her leadership, volunteer work, and plans to keep blending art with future technical studies.
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💬 Chatter
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MISSING CAT: last seen on Sunday 4/13 He’s a grey tabby with long hair and white on his chest, belly and feet. Please if anyone has seen him between 7/11 area on kimball and around… (Nextdoor Village Pkwy)
Dish n Dash Opens April 21 In Dublin Hi Neighbors, Dish n Dash, a popular Middle Eastern restaurant, will open its long awaited Dublin location on April 21, according to the Dish n Dash… (Nextdoor West Dublin)
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