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Morning Dublin! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Rigatoni's suddenly went dark after 27 years in Dublin
  • What will Aisha Wahab's short congressional term mean for Dublin?
  • Dublin considers new distance rules between gun stores and schools

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Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• An Iconic Dublin Restaurant Has Closed After 27 Years Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com) — A beloved Dublin Italian spot, Rigatoni's on Dublin Boulevard, has permanently closed after 27 years, leaving its familiar brick-front building dark and empty. Longtime customers are reminiscing about its family recipes and self-serve bread station, while wondering what might replace the restaurant in this prominent location. Diners can still find many of their favorite dishes at the remaining Rigatoni's in Castro Valley.
   

• 'A common purpose over division': Democrat Wahab sworn into Congress with bipartisan aspirations (pleasantonweekly.com) — Residents in parts of Dublin are now represented in Congress by Democrat Aisha Wahab, who just won a special election to fill Eric Swalwell's vacated District 14 seat through January. She's pledging a bipartisan, problem-solving approach while immediately beginning another campaign for the full two‑year term in November, which will again pit her against fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez.
   

• AI Strands Mountain Climbers Woman Ran Down Friend:PD Star Kicked Out: CA News (patch.com) — A statewide news roundup briefly notes that Dublin officials are considering rules to create a buffer zone between gun shops and schools, a move that could affect where future firearms retailers operate in the city. While details are sparse in this summary, the discussion signals ongoing local debate about safety and land-use policy. Residents may see more information as the proposal advances through city channels.
   

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