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Good morning to you Piedmont! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happened after a car hit three parked vehicles in Piedmont?
  • How dominant was Piedmont High in its latest tennis matches?

Also on today's calendar: 9th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver hits three parked cars (piedmontexedra.com) — A late-night crash on Grand Avenue in Piedmont, where a driver hit three parked cars, led to a DUI arrest after officers reported clear signs of intoxication. Police also made another DUI arrest during a separate Grand Avenue traffic stop and investigated, but could not confirm, reports of juveniles trying car break-ins on La Salle Avenue.
   

• Piedmont sweeps Albany (piedmontexedra.com) — Piedmont High's girls tennis team is off to a strong start, highlighted by a 7-0 sweep of visiting Albany on September 14. The Highlanders also notched wins over Hayward and Granada at the James Logan Tournament before narrowly falling to the host Colts, with several standout singles and doubles performances.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I sometimes wonder why people are so quick to judge others these days.
    You can simply share a thought, an opinion, or how you're feeling without asking anyone for anything, and somehow it still gets turned into something… (Nextdoor Upper Piedmont)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (08241) - 3639 MacArthur Blvd in Oakland. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

  • Volunteer opportunities abound on Creek to Bay Day in Oakland (oaklandside.org)
  • Port of Oakland Turning Basins Project Advances to Design Phase (alamedapost.com)
  • Police would get pay raises, longevity bonuses and more in new union contract (oaklandside.org)

Berkeley

  • Richmond Little League Out $11,000 After Devastating Theft (patch.com)

Alameda

  • NorCal Teen Found Safe In Oakland After Being Kidnapped: Police (patch.com)

Ok Piedmont! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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