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Hey hey San Leandro! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why San Leandro's schools just put their superintendent on leave
- See why a San Leandro running back made this elite preseason list
- San Leandro lands on Waymo's next self‑driving expansion map
Also on today's calendar: Comedy Under The Stars: Comedians With Disabilities Act & Maureen Langan and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. San Leandro Unified superintendent on leave after unwanted advances complaints (nbcbayarea.com) — San Leandro's longtime school superintendent has been placed on paid administrative leave while an independent investigation examines employee allegations of inappropriate conduct during a work retreat. District leaders say multiple staff came forward, emphasize neutrality in the process, and have appointed the assistant superintendent as acting superintendent during the review. 
2. Preseason all-Bay Area News Group high school football 2026: Running backs/athletes (modbee.com) — San Leandro High running back Jaymieon Bradley is singled out among the Bay Area's top preseason football standouts, recognized for his strong rushing stats and all-league honors. The broader list previews key running backs and versatile athletes from schools across the region as the 2026 high school season approaches.
3. Is your California city on the list for Waymo's next expansion? (siliconvalley.com) — San Leandro is on Waymo's list of California cities approved for its next self-driving car expansion, putting the community alongside many other Bay Area and Southern California locations. The piece mainly provides long city lists, outlining the broader geographic footprint Waymo is cleared to serve.
4. Man Sentenced For Deadly Castro Valley Marijuana Deal: Report (patch.com) — A San Leandro resident has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for a 2018 shooting during a marijuana deal in nearby Castro Valley, after jurors convicted him of voluntary manslaughter. The judge cited concerns about gun crimes while rejecting arguments that the shooting was justified self-defense.
📸 Around San Leandro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Leandro
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★ Featured events ★
- Morgan Wallen Tribute UK →
Historic BAL Theatre, 14808 E 14th St, San Leandro
8:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- Welcome Back Family Night Engineering Exploration Event
James Madison Elementary San Leandro, CA 94577
5:30 pm - Comedy Under The Stars: Comedians With Disabilities Act & Maureen Langan →
Woodminster Amphitheater, 3540 Sanborn Dr, Oakland
8:00 pm - Board of Education - Special Meeting -Charter Renewals (4) Initial
Brookfield Elementary Great Room, LaEscuelita Education Center, 1050 2nd Avenue, Oakl
6:00 pm - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
Brookfield Elementary Great Room, LaEscuelita Education Center, 1050 2nd Avenue, Oakl
4:00 pm - Back to School Night
Del Rey Elementary School Del Rey Elementary
5:00 pm - Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) District English Langu
Brookfield Elementary Oakland, CA 94603
6:00 pm - Yard Sale Benefiting Angus & Friends Cat Rescue 8/30/26 in Castro Valley →
2360 Farley St, Castro Valley
11:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Sunday August 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back to School Night
Creekside Middle School Castro Valley, CA 94546
5:30 pm - Re-take/Make-up picture day
Castro Valley High School Castro Valley, CA 94546
7:30 am - Padres Latino de Vannoy
Vannoy Elementary School Castro Valley, CA 94546
8:30 am - CVUSD Black/African American Families BBQ
Creekside Middle School Castro Valley, CA 94546
5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please find your bunny ASAP!!
We saw a cat stalking the poor thing on our camera footage! It definitely looks like someone's pet rabbit. White with brown/dark spots (Nextdoor Washington Manor) - Grief is something I've learned to carry in silence.
I don't post every person I've lost, I don't make a status every time an anniversary comes around, and I don't always speak on the days when missing… (Nextdoor Lower Bal)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in San Leandro. Apply here.
- Grocery Outlet Holding Corporation posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Leandro here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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