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Good morning East Palo Alto! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $75M water plan could reshape East Palo Alto

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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kevin Mullin requests $75M in San Mateo County water infrastructure funding (house.gov) — East Palo Alto could see major upgrades to its water system, including a new storage facility and pump improvements, under a $75 million federal funding authorization package for San Mateo County. The measure, advanced by Rep. Kevin Mullin, also backs regional flood protection and recycling projects, but still needs future appropriations before any local construction can begin.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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