Community Corner

đŸŒ± Patch AM: CA District 14 Live Special Election Results 2026

And check out Elder Flower Live @ LPV! on the Dublin Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Wednesday August 19th Patch AM
Wednesday August 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Dublin! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dublin voters help decide razor-thin race to replace Eric Swalwell
  • Dublin man arrested after suspected DUI crash kills passenger in Monterey
  • Dublin's long-delayed BART-area affordable housing hits another roadblock

Also on today's calendar: Elder Flower Live @ LPV! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 59.
  • Friday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CA District 14 Live Special Election Results 2026 (patch.com) — Voters in Dublin and neighboring Tri-Valley cities are helping decide a razor-thin special election to replace former Congressman Eric Swalwell, who resigned amid sexual assault allegations. State Sen. Aisha Wahab holds a slight lead over BART Board President Melissa Hernandez, with tens of thousands of ballots from the district, including parts of Dublin, still being counted and the race too close to call.
   

2. Dublin Man Suspected Of DUI In Deadly Monterey Crash: Police (patch.com) — A 20-year-old Dublin resident has been arrested on suspicion of DUI after a Monterey crash that killed one passenger and injured two others, according to police. Investigators say he was driving with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit and may face gross vehicular manslaughter charges, and they're asking anyone with information to contact Monterey police.
   

3. Dublin Affordable Housing Project Near BART Station Remains Stalled After Years Of Delays (patch.com) — Dublin residents near the BART station are still waiting for long-promised affordable housing as a key land transfer has stalled amid county authority issues. After years of shifting agreements and bureaucratic snags, the City Council is now reviewing the latest update and deciding how staff should push to finally secure the Site D-1 property for nearly 100 affordable units.
   

4. Waymo Gets the Green Light for Tri-Valley Robotaxis. The Cars Aren't Here Yet. Open Governance (opgov.news) — Dublin is now officially on Waymo's map for paid driverless rides, though the company hasn't said when cars will actually appear at spots like Dublin/Pleasanton BART. State regulators have cleared the way for all-hours service, raising big questions about airport trips, late-night rides, and how robotaxis might compete with Uber, Lyft, and local transit across the Tri-Valley.
   

5. Looking back at All-EBAL teams from spring sports season (pleasantonweekly.com) — Dublin High athletes earned numerous All-EBAL honors across spring sports, from baseball and softball to tennis and track, highlighting strong local performances. The roundup lists Players of the Year, first- and second-team selections from Dublin alongside neighboring Tri-Valley schools, giving families and fans a one-stop look at who stood out last season.
   

📸 Around Dublin

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Dublin

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Dublin Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Dublin PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our west Dublin neighborhood gray foxes stop by nightly or in the wee hours of the morning, but usually not all four of them - the mom and three sibs.
    Apparently they all agreed on a seed snack early today. (Nextdoor West Dublin)
  • I am looking to replace the engineered wood flooring on the first floor to match the flooring elsewhere.
    I will get the wood - and I am looking for a reasonable installer that can remove and haul away the existing floor and install the new floor. This… (Nextdoor Dublin Ranch Golf Club)
  • Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Bakery Clerk in Dublin. Apply here.
  • HHB Restaurant Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Sous Chef - Upscale Casual - Dublin, CA in Dublin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dublin here.

Ok Dublin! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Dublin