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Hey there, Union City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Did your dashcam capture this Union City hit-and-run suspect?
  • Ready for Sunday's free Sama-Sama Fest at Union Landing?
  • Union City man gets 50-to-life for shooting Mountain View officer

Also on today's calendar: A Personalized Approach To a Blood Sugar Reset with the Murali Protocol and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Not as warm but pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect Sought After 15-Year-Old Hospitalized In Hit-And-Run Crash: Union City Police (patch.com) — Union City police are asking residents for help identifying a driver who seriously injured a 15-year-old boy in a hit-and-run at Regents Blvd. and Kenwood St. on Sept. 28. The teen suffered a broken hip, and investigators are looking for a newer-model Honda CR-V seen heading west on Kenwood; anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact police.
   

• Local Event: Sama-Sama Fest (patch.com) — Union City residents can celebrate Filipino American History Month at Sama-Sama Fest this Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Union Landing. The free event will feature local vendors, artists, and community groups, highlighting Filipino American culture and stories while inviting the broader community to enjoy music, food, and family-friendly activities.
   

• Union City man sentenced 50 years to life for close-range shooting of Mountain View officer (newsbreak.com) — A Union City man has been sentenced to 50 years to life for the 2022 close-range shooting of a Mountain View police officer during a traffic stop. Prosecutors say the officer survived thanks to his vest and quick reactions, while the case highlights regional concerns about officer safety and gun violence involving residents from Union City.
   

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  • Hi, we are looking for an Indian cook who can come over and cook for 2 days a week.
    We live in Union City. I can pay $25 to 30 per hour. Please DM/comment your phone number if you are interested. I would need it for Monday (3PM) &… (Nextdoor Foothill Glen)
  • Hi everyone, is there any families in need of a nanny starting mid November?!
    If so please reach out to me for more details and reference! Thank you and have a great day!! (Nextdoor Union Station)
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier Part Time in Union City. Apply here.
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  • Harvest Park, Hart Middle Schools Welcome $20M New Athletic Fields (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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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