Good morning San Ramon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
What's really at stake in San Ramon's District 2 council race?
Can San Ramon Valley bounce back in Tuesday's showdown?
Also on today's calendar: Discover LPC and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kathrani Challenges San Ramon Development Decisions and Public Oversight at the Only Council Candidate Forum Hosted by DanvilleSanRamon.com City of San Ramon (opgov.news) — San Ramon residents in District 2 are hearing sharp criticism of recent city development and public-participation decisions from council candidate Chirag Kathrani, who argues residents need stronger oversight of planning, housing deals, and council appointments. He questions changes to downtown standards, Measure G references, appeal fees, and a past council vacancy appointment, while the article notes that many of his financial claims aren't independently verified and city officials haven't yet responded.
• Volleyball Recap: Rocklin Rolls to Its Ninth Straight Win (maxpreps.com) — San Ramon volleyball fans just saw the Wolves' three-game winning streak snapped in a tight 2-1 loss to Rocklin, dropping San Ramon Valley to 19-5. The team won't have long to dwell on it, though, with a key matchup against Dougherty Valley coming up Tuesday evening that could quickly reset their momentum.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Pumpkin Patch in Dublin, CA: Free Entry, Lit Corn Maze at Night Walking in costs nothing. KR Farms Pumpkin Patch in Dublin is free to enter, parking is free, and there's a free family movie every night at 6pm,... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Should I Retire or Learn How to Walk? Need feedback on this from you all. I walk every day, have been doing it for years. I thought I was pretty good at it. Left foot, right foot, repeat… (Nextdoor Windemere)
Here is a little nighttime action from the visiting bobcats. Looks like mom is hunting something on the other side of the fence. (Nextdoor Old Ranch Estates)
SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in San Ramon. Apply here.
City of San Ramon California posted a job opening for Seasonal Maintenance Worker in San Ramon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Ramon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dublin
A Scholastic Archery First: Dublin's Emerald High School is California's First to Compete in NASP Championship (ca.gov)
Dublin Killing: Police Search Home Of Victim's Estranged Wife: Reports (patch.com)
Meet the authors: The Tri-Valley women behind three new books (pleasantonweekly.com)
San Miguel
What El Niño storms could mean for SLO County CA (sanluisobispo.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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!