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In today's newsletter:
Dive into Livermore's pumpkin patches and a poolside pumpkin hunt
See how Livermore High fared in this week's football action.
Could a $30 wage nearby reshape jobs for Livermore workers and businesses?
Also on today's calendar: Three Little Pigs BBQ is hitting two Tri-Valley stops this Saturday. and 23 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Monday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Livermore This Fall – And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Livermore can choose from several nearby pumpkin patches, including ABC Tree Farms, G&M Farms, and Joan's Farm, all offering mazes, rides, and kid-friendly attractions. The Robert Livermore Aquatic Center will even host a Pumpkin Patch and Splash where kids grab pumpkins from the pool. The piece also explains how to pick the right pumpkin and carve a standout jack-o'-lantern at home.
• High school football 2026: Friday's Week 6 scores, Saturday's schedule (eastbaytimes.com) — Livermore High's football team fell 47–7 to Monte Vista in Week 6 action, as part of a busy slate of Bay Area high school games. The roundup also notes nearby matchups like Granada at Amador Valley and Castro Valley at San Leandro, plus today's Saturday schedule. Local fans can quickly see how Livermore fared and what other regional games are on tap.
• Voters Face Delay On Minimum Wage Increase Decision (independentnews.com) — Alameda County supervisors have delayed a decision on a proposed $30 minimum wage for unincorporated areas until at least the March 2028 statewide ballot, leaving current rules in place for now. Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton currently follow the county's $16.90 minimum but aren't directly covered by the measure, which has sparked debate over business impacts, worker pay, and whether countywide voters should decide rules for only unincorporated communities.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Sunset October 1, 2026. View from Hansen looking over the Sycamore Groves. (Nextdoor The Corners)
This little guy showed up in my garage about a week ago on Felicia Ave. The neighborhood right off of Patterson Pass and Vasco. I've posted on Facebook; missing kitty but no response. I plan to take him to Valley Humane… (Nextdoor Arroyo Las Positas)
ManTech International posted a job opening for Senior Precision Machinist in Livermore. Apply here.
Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Livermore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livermore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasanton
Pleasanton Palooza, BMX Show, Porsches On Main Headed To Pleasanton This Weekend (patch.com)
A Massive, Crazy Glowing Pumpkin Experience Opens in Pleasanton Today Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
Dublin
Dublin Teen Makes Science Click For Neurodivergent Students (patch.com)
News Digest: Weekends on Main returns Life Sciences Summit coming to Pleasanton LARPD touts successful diaper drive (pleasantonweekly.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!