Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Indian American Students Awarded $5,000 for Creative Ideas (hiindia.com) — San Ramon teens from California High and Dougherty Valley High just earned $5,000 each for winning Discover San Ramon's Event Innovator Competition, with ideas for major new community events like a Sky-Track Grand Prix, RoboFest, and a Cherry Blossom Festival. Recognized by the mayor and City Council this week, their concepts could shape future citywide celebrations and safety improvements around popular cherry blossom viewing spots.
• ONVIF advances standard for verifying surveillance video authenticity (securitysystemsnews.com) — A San Ramon–based announcement from ONVIF details a new Media Signing standard aimed at proving whether surveillance video is authentic or has been altered. The add-on lets IP cameras cryptographically sign footage at creation, giving law enforcement, insurers and courts a more reliable way to verify digital evidence as AI-generated fakes become more sophisticated.
• Contra Costa County Celebrates 103 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (contracosta.news) — Contra Costa County just celebrated 103 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, with San Ramon's Dougherty Valley High leading the entire county at 37 honorees and California High also posting a strong showing. Students from San Ramon Valley High and other area schools are now in the running for prestigious scholarships worth nearly $24 million, underscoring the academic strength of local campuses.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
San Ramon Native Kyle Lacanlale Claims UWBC North American Championship with 3rd-Round TKO —Bobbie Lacanlale Real Estate Read on Patch
Some 9/11 heroes stood on two feet. Some stood on four. Remembering the 9/11 rescue dogs. (Nextdoor Oak Creek at Greystone Ranch)
Coyote jumped over my fence in my yard. Didn't even know they could jump that high. Had a cat in its mouth then dropped it when he saw me. Keep your animals safe! (Nextdoor Vestrella at Gale Ranch)
Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T0949) in San Ramon. Apply here.
TJX posted a job opening for Backroom/Processing Associate in San Ramon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Ramon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dublin
Unifying Dublin: New Superintendent Campbell looks to rebuild community in first year after strike (pleasantonweekly.com)
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Walnut Creek
The 'Decision Regret' Rule: How To Tell if a Friend Is Secretly a Toxic Influence on You (parade.com)
Ok San Ramon! 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
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