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🌱 Patch AM: How a new BART camera could change safety in Union City.
Also check out Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September 26th! on the Union City Patch…

Hello Union City! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new BART camera could change safety in Union City.
Also on today's calendar: Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September 26th! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BART Considers New Drone, Cameras As It Seeks to Expand Surveillance (sfist.com) — Union City riders could soon see a new BART surveillance camera at a local pedestrian crossing, part of a broader push to expand the system's security technology. BART is weighing a 180-day drone pilot and additional cameras, while emphasizing data protections and citing past missteps with license plate readers and nonfunctional train cameras as it seeks board approval in early October.
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📸 Around Union City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Union City
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - Diwali & Navratri Festive Edit →
5695 Saddle Creek Terrace, Dublin
1:00 pm - Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event →
Independence High School, 617 N Jackson Ave, San Jose
12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Daily Bowl 10th Anniversary Fundraiser →
Ruggieri Senior Center, 33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
6:30 pm - 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 - Punjabi Parent Advisory Group (PPAG) PICNIC
Contempo Park, 32300 Meteor Dr, Union City
2:00 pm - Kamayan Dinner at the Birdhaus →
3821 Smith Street, Union City - Plant & Cutting Swap →
Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont - Tidal Marsh Restoration Volunteer Day at Eden Landing in Union City, CA →
4995 Horner Street, Union City - Talkin' Dirt LIVE! With LEAF →
Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont
11:00 am - Livermore Barrio Fiesta →
Bankhead Plaza, 2400 First St, Livermore
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits posted a job opening for PT Sales Merchandiser (TWM/BevMo)- San Jose in Union City. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Retail Sales Manager (Full Time) in Union City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hayward
- Arts leaders recognized in Hayward and Fremont (tricityvoice.com)
- Monira Botros died in pedestrian crash on Kelly Street (newsline.com)
- Interview: Theatre Life with Reggie D. White (broadwayworld.com)
Pleasanton
- Pleasanton Names New Superintendent After Ghysels Plans Early Retirement (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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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