🌱 Patch AM: How a new BART camera could change safety in Union City.

What's up Union City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new BART camera could change safety in Union City.

Also on today's calendar: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BART considers adding more surveillance cameras as part of safety push (nbcbayarea.com) — Union City riders could soon see a new surveillance camera at the at-grade BART pedestrian crossing as part of a broader systemwide safety push. BART credits cameras and new fare gates with sharply reducing crime and fare evasion, but warns it still faces a major budget deficit that November ballot measures aim to address.
   

📸 Around Union City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Union City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
  1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September 26th! →
  Quarry Lakes Regional Park, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont
  7:00 am
• Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
  1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Diwali & Navratri Festive Edit →
  5695 Saddle Creek Terrace, Dublin
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• STEP AEROBICS with Theo →
  2829 Whipple Road, Union City
• Daily Bowl 10th Anniversary Fundraiser →
  Ruggieri Senior Center, 33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• PPAG Fall Picnic 2026 →
  Contempo Park, 32300 Meteor Drive, Union City
• FCSN 5th Annual Disability Resource Fair
  Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont
  11:00 am
Friday October 2
• Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event →
  Independence High School, 617 N Jackson Ave, San Jose
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Plant & Cutting Swap →
  Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont
• Talkin' Dirt LIVE! With LEAF →
  Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Livermore Barrio Fiesta →
  Bankhead Plaza, 2400 First St, Livermore
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This dog has been living outdoors for 2 weeks☹️He seemed really sweet and skiddish.
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• Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits posted a job opening for PT Sales Merchandiser (BevMo / TWG)-Santa Rosa / Novato in Union City. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Hayward

• Arts leaders recognized in Hayward and Fremont (tricityvoice.com)
• Five USC Trojans for Ducks fans to know heading into Week 4 (usatoday.com)
• Life West Welcomes Higher Education Leader Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa to Board of Regents (rivertonjournal.com)

Fremont

• Alma St, Fremont, CA 94536 Property for sale (corcoran.com)

Pleasanton

• Pleasanton Pizza-Making Couple Each Earn 3rd Place In State Competition (patch.com)

Ok Union City! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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