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Hi there, San Ramon! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes to downtown and Measure G is a council hopeful challenging?
  • Which streets will close for Sunday's Run for Education?
  • How could this DSRSD race affect your San Ramon utility bill?

Also on today's calendar: Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Fire Safety Expo and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, brisk and cool, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kathrani challenges San Ramon development decisions and public oversight Open Governance (opgov.news) — San Ramon City Council District 2 candidate Chirag Kathrani is pressing for more transparency around downtown development, affordable housing obligations, and how council vacancies are filled. He questions recent zoning changes, appeal costs, and proposed edits to Measure G language, arguing residents deserve clearer explanations and stronger oversight, while city and developer responses are not yet included.
   

2. Traffic Advisory: Rolling Street Closures for Run for Education (ca.gov) — Expect short rolling street closures near San Ramon City Center and between Sycamore Valley Road and El Capitan Drive on Sunday, October 11, for the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation Run for Education. From 8 to 9 a.m., Danville Police will briefly close segments of Brookside, Everett, and Paraiso drives while runners pass, so plan extra time and use caution if driving through the area.
   

3. Kismat Kathrani Calls for Greater Accountability at DSRSD City of San Ramon (opgov.news) — San Ramon residents served by Dublin San Ramon Services District will see business owner Kismat Kathrani challenge incumbent Donald Downey for the Division 2 board seat, emphasizing tighter scrutiny of the district's $91 million budget. He's focusing on controlling rising customer costs, improving infrastructure, and demanding clearer explanations of how ratepayer money is spent across Dublin, south San Ramon, and Dougherty Valley.
   

4. Meet the authors: The Tri-Valley women behind three new books (danvillesanramon.com) — San Ramon readers can meet hometown mystery author Dana Mentink, whose new novel "Murders in the Marquee" draws on her upbringing in local schools and the wider Valley. The piece also spotlights two Dublin writers whose poetry and bilingual children's book explore healing, resilience, and Iranian heritage, underscoring the Tri-Valley's rich creative community.
   

5. Tyler Winkles Is Dominating Northern California and He's Not Even Playing His Main Sport (newsbreak.com) — A regional look at Northern California's top high school football players spotlights California High School's San Ramon quarterback, Nicco Kovacs, who has thrown for nearly 1,300 yards and 16 touchdowns after transferring from Amador Valley. While Acalanes star Tyler Winkles leads the Player of the Year conversation, Kovacs' strong start keeps San Ramon firmly in the wider football spotlight.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I want to share the website for Contra Costa Animal Services to alert anyone who doesn't know they exist and can adopt or help.
    I adopted my third dog here and volunteered after learning they existed. Please, spread the word on your local shelters. I believe a lot of people… (Nextdoor Windemere)
  • Ok so it really needs to be said, but please, for the love of your pets, furry little family, and whatever other animals you take care of, please keep them inside.
    I've lived in the area for years now, and I both see and hear coyotes DAILY and NIGHTLY followed up with a bunch of sightings of bobcats at last 2-3… (Nextdoor Lakemont)
  • Rejuvenation posted a job opening for Design Sales Specialist/Home Stylist, Full Time, San Ramon - Pottery Barn in San Ramon. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Ramon here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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