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In today's newsletter:

• How could Union City's new vicious dog rules affect your pet?
• Community mourns teen killed in Union City crash as family seeks help.
• Simple composting hacks Union City households can start using this week.

Also on today's calendar: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Union City introduces Vicious Dog Ordinance (tricityvoice.com) — Union City is moving toward a new vicious dog ordinance that could let the city deny or revoke licenses for dogs deemed a serious threat. Local owners may soon face strict rules on fencing, muzzling, insurance, and registration if they keep such dogs, with the council expected to vote on October 13.
   

• Community raises money for family of Palo Alto student who died in car crash (newsbreak.com) — A recent crash at Alvarado-Niles Road and Decoto Road in Union City claimed the life of 14-year-old Palo Alto student Abigail Baca, and her family is raising funds for funeral and memorial costs. Union City police say both drivers stayed at the scene, while her school district is offering counseling and wellness resources to grieving students and families.
   

• Composting competence (tricityvoice.com) — Union City and Republic Services are urging residents to fine-tune their food-scrap composting so the city can meet California's SB 1383 waste-reduction goals. The piece shares practical tricks—like lining pails with paper, freezing scraps, and layering yard trimmings—to keep kitchen composting cleaner, less smelly, and easier to stick with at home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Union City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event →
  Independence High School, 617 N Jackson Ave, San Jose
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Livermore Barrio Fiesta →
  Bankhead Plaza, 2400 First St, Livermore
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Cross Country AT Canyon
  Itliong-Vera Cruz Union City, CA 94587
  4:00 pm
• Kamayan Dinner at the Birdhaus →
  3821 Smith Street, Union City
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Girls' Softball AT Bancroft
  Itliong-Vera Cruz Union City, CA 94587
  3:45 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
Friday October 16
• 2026 State of the City Address →
  33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• 4th Annual Fall Festival →
  377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
  9:00 am
• HUGE Fall Rummage Sale! →
  Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, 32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
  10:00 am
• AIA Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka - Festival of Lights 🪔🔥🎆 →
  Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Ave, Pleasanton
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• HUGE Fall Rummage Sale! →
  Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, 32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
  11:00 am

📣 Union City Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Knorr-Bremse Group posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Union City. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Cosmetics Cashier in Union City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hayward

• IBM i Integration Gives Costco Shoppers Real-Time Inventory (itjungle.com)
• California duo set Lego World Map record in under 5 hours (upi.com)
• US Drone Motor Magnet Supply Chain 2027 DFARS Explained (rareearthexchanges.com)

Fremont

• Tesla Reportedly Can't Get the Hands to Work on Its Optimus Robot (futurism.com)
• Amprius Technologies stock gains on $75M defense grant for battery plant By Investing.com (investing.com)

Pleasanton

• Pleasanton Mayor, Council Candidates To Speak At Tuesday Forum (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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