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And on the San Leandro Patch calendar - Illusive Comics' Free Comic Book Day

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In today's newsletter:

  • Stolen band gear trail leads from Oakland streets into San Leandro
  • How a San Leandro native is energizing the NBA playoffs
  • Which Ghirardelli drink mixes from San Leandro are being pulled?

Also on today's calendar: Illusive Comics' Free Comic Book Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 66, low: 55.
  • Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Thieves Steal Band's U-Haul Full of Gear In Oakland In Under Two Minutes (sfist.com) — A touring band’s stolen U-Haul left traces in San Leandro, where thieves reportedly dumped Airtags from the group’s gear after taking the truck from an Oakland hotel. The six-figure loss forced Moonchild to postpone its West Coast tour, including a Berkeley show, while fans rally support through a GoFundMe campaign.    

2. ‘Ausar is awesome': Intensity and energy turn Pistons forward Ausar Thompson into X-factor (mercurynews.com) — A rising NBA playoff standout has roots in San Leandro, where Pistons forward Ausar Thompson and his twin brother Amen grew up before reaching the league. Thompson’s relentless defense, rebounding, and energy have turned him into a key X-factor in Detroit’s first-round series against Orlando, drawing praise from teammates and coaches for his game-changing intensity.    

3. Aldi shoppers warned about possible salmonella risk in breakfast pizzas (pennlive.com) — San Leandro residents should know that Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., based in the city, has voluntarily recalled certain powdered beverage mixes over possible salmonella contamination tied to recalled milk powder. The same broader ingredient issue also triggered a nationwide alert for Aldi-brand breakfast pizzas, though no illnesses have been reported so far.    

4. Popular Chocolate Potentially Has Salmonella: Recall Roundup (patch.com) — San Leandro-based Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is recalling several powdered drink mixes because a supplier’s milk powder raised salmonella concerns, though no illnesses have been reported. The broader recall roundup also covers unsafe Thermos jars, weighted teddy bears, Ford vehicles, and adjustable dumbbells, all of which may affect local shoppers and commuters.    


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