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Wednesday May 27th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • San Ramon man killed after high-speed rear-end crash near H Mart
  • What San Ramon diners should know about the Kebab Shop E. coli probe
  • How a new mega-battery project could benefit San Ramon nonprofits

Also on today's calendar: Urban Sky Live @ LPV! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
  • Friday: Clouds, then sun and cool, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Ramon Man Identified As Victim Of Fatal, Multi-Car Crash (patch.com) — San Ramon readers are learning that 45-year-old resident Michael Bertalan has been identified as the victim of a fatal five-car crash on Dublin Boulevard near H Mart. Authorities say his vehicle was rear-ended at high speed, triggering a chain reaction that critically injured two others and shut down a major stretch of the roadway while crews worked to rescue occupants and investigate.    

2. State health officials probe E. coli outbreak linked to Kebab Shop (eastbaytimes.com) — State health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak tied to beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop, which includes a location on Crow Canyon Place in San Ramon. The chain has paused grilled beef kofta sales, and authorities say the risk is not ongoing, but locals who recently ate that item should be aware of symptoms and updates.    

3. CEC Approves Third Major Clean Energy Project Under Opt-In Certification Program (ca.gov) — San Ramon residents could indirectly benefit from a new 400‑MW battery project in eastern Alameda County, since a funded nonprofit supports organizations serving the Tri‑Valley, including San Ramon. The state-approved facility will bolster grid reliability, create construction and long-term jobs, and channel more than $3 million in community benefits while operating under strict safety and environmental standards.    

4. NCS baseball, softball playoffs: Tuesday's semifinal scores (eastbaytimes.com) — San Ramon Valley High’s softball team has advanced to the North Coast Section Division I final and will face College Park at Saint Mary’s College this Friday at 4:30 p.m. The roundup also lists scores and schedules for other NCS baseball and softball semifinal and final matchups across multiple divisions.    


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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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