Dublin weighs rising service costs against steady tax revenue growth
How a Dublin tech executive landed in an H-1B fraud case
How Dublin’s ex-councilman shook up — and exited — California’s governor race
Also on today's calendar: LPC Run for Higher Education and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dublin City Council To Review Preliminary Budget (patch.com) — Dublin residents are getting an early look at the city’s new two-year General Fund budget, with revenues projected to outpace expenses but long-term forecasts hinting at possible deficits after 2030. The City Council will review rising costs for public safety contracts, personnel, and benefits, along with modest growth in property and sales tax revenues, at its Tuesday evening meeting.
• University of California tech exec and another East Bay man plead guilty to H-1B visa-fraud conspiracy (mercurynews.com) — Two men from Dublin have pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to fraudulently obtain H-1B visas by falsely claiming nonexistent University of California tech jobs. Prosecutors say they used UC affiliations to secure 27 visas, then placed workers at private clients, potentially reducing visa availability for other firms. Sentencing is scheduled for July 30 in Sacramento.
• Los Angeles Times - Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell's rise. Now they're facing questions (consumerwatchdog.org) — Dublin residents may notice their city in statewide headlines as former Dublin city councilman and congressman Eric Swalwell’s once-promising California governor campaign collapsed amid serious misconduct allegations, which he denies. The piece examines how powerful unions, consultants, and Democratic leaders boosted his rise, then quickly distanced themselves, raising questions about political vetting across California.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Dublin Dougherty 580 off ramp. Road conditions dangerous. Who do we notify this about? These roads are so neglected now, that's it's dangerous. Someone drop the ball here. (Nextdoor Echo Park)
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🗞 Nearby News
Pleasanton
Pleasanton Council Eyes New Wireless Rules Aimed At Expanding Cell Service (patch.com)
Livermore
Acting supe's employment contract on tap for Livermore school board (livermorevine.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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