🌱 How Did San Leandro Get Its Name? + Coat Donations

Get on up, San Leandro! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing around San Leandro today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 62 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in San Leandro today:

1. How Did San Leandro Get Its Name? (San Leandro Patch)
2. San Leandro Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend (San Leandro Patch)
3. San Leandro Weekend Weather Forecast (San Leandro Patch)
4. Red Cross Declares Blood Crisis; Where To Donate Near San Leandro (San Leandro Patch)
5. Nextdoor Neighbor, Assumption Parish: "Anybody know where I can donate coats ? - Looking for somewhere where they will be given to those in need. Thanks!" (Nextdoor)

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From my notebook:

• San Leandro Public Library: "Chesapeake Shores Movie and Bingo Game Event Join us for a fantastic Hallmark movie: Chesapeake Shores Season 1, episode 1. This 1.5 hour movie will delight you." (Facebook)
• Bea Karnes, Patch Staff: "Have you seen bare shelves at the grocery stores in San Leandro? What items haven't you been able to find? Photo by Bea Karnes/Patch" (Patch)

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Featured businesses:

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Events:

• Funeral Planning- What No One is Telling you. Friday Jan 14 3 pm PST / 5 pm CST / 6 pm EST (January 14)
• Patio Comedy Showcase at the Alameda Comedy Club (January 14)
• Patio Comedy Showcase at the Alameda Comedy Club (January 15)
• Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w Live Music! (January 16)
• Social Security Webinar (January 17)
• Climate Science, Social Justice and the Future of Our Planet; Prof Dan Kammen - Science Talk (January 19)
• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 24)
• Alameda Restaurant Week 2022 (April 3)
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Announcements:

• Community Youth Worship Choirs! (Details)
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Gigs & services:

• Hair Trigger Media - Wedding, Music, Documentary Video (Details)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Bea Karnes