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š± What really happened after ICE detained a man in Emeryville?
Emeryville, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Emeryville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What really happened after ICE detained a man in Emeryville?
- Why was Emeryville swept into this monthās ICE enforcement surge?
Also on today's calendar: Let's Go Lesbians! Safe Words Comedy Showcase and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes? š¤ (Answer below!)
āļø Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official California election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.
- Sunday: Cool with partial sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Oakland Immigration Arrest Raises Questions About āICE-Free Zones,' Training at Hospitals (kqed.org) ā An Emeryville arrest by ICE last week led to a detainee with fractured ribs being taken to Oaklandās Highland Hospital, where staff say they lacked required training on handling immigration enforcement. Alameda Health System insists it follows state protocols, but workers and advocates argue practices fall short of Californiaās new privacy and āICE-free zoneā rules. Community members are now monitoring the hospital and demanding accountability from local and federal authorities. 
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ā¢ ICE agents present outside Santa Cruz County Jail (santacruzsentinel.com) ā Recent ICE activity across California included an Oct. 16 arrest in Emeryville, part of a broader enforcement surge that also reached Santa Cruz and Santa Clara jails. Santa Cruz officials stress they donāt assist civil immigration enforcement, while advocates fear the operations are meant to intimidate communities ahead of the November elections. Local residents and observers are closely tracking where agents appear next. Ā Ā Ā
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Let's Go Lesbians! Safe Words Comedy Showcase ā
San Francisco Eagle Bar, 398 12th St, SF
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Dance Fridays Halloween: Live Salsa, Bachata & Cumbia | 3 Rooms ā
Dance Fridays / Space 550, 550 Barneveld Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124,
7:45 pm -
Candy Kingdom 2026 ā
Valley Bible Church, 1477 Willow Ave, Hercules
7:30 pm -
Halloween & DĆa de los Muertos, OceĆ”nica Ballet's Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla ā
College of San Mateo Theatre, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo
4:00 pm
Wednesday October 28
Friday October 30
Saturday October 31
Sunday November 1
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Other local events
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Halloween Baby Bounce!
Golden Gate Branch Library, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
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Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night
Oakland Public Library, 125 14th Street, Oakland
5:30 pm -
Chair Yoga
Oakland Public Library, 125 14th Street, Oakland
10:30 am -
Community Mural and Screen-Printing Event ā
ECCL Room 100A, 4727 San Pablo Ave., Emeryville
2:00 pm -
Teen Gaming @ Golden Gate
Golden Gate Branch Library, 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
2:00 pm -
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Great Room, LaEscuelita Education Center, 1050 2nd Avenue, Oakl
4:00 pm -
Alameduhzine's Issue 2 Zine Release Party ā
Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda
3:00 pm -
Ogreena Nation Live in Concert ā
5616 Bay St, Emeryville
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
Wednesday October 28
Saturday November 7
Wednesday November 11
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- PEF hosts community reception on Nov. 12, opening night of PHS play (piedmontexedra.com)
Ok Emeryville! 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: "What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes?" ā A nervous wreck (Thank you Fiona M. for sending it in!)
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