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🌱 Patch AM: How October 18 BART changes could disrupt Union City riders’ plans
Spotted on the Union City calendar: Bay Bombs Car Club Show & Shine

Coffee in hand, Union City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How October 18 BART changes could disrupt Union City riders' plans
Also on today's calendar: Bay Bombs Car Club Show & Shine and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 94, low: 60.
- Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BART cancels Green Line on October 18 and single-tracks San Leandro–Bay Fair (railway.supply) — BART riders from Union City and across the East Bay should prepare for a full Green Line shutdown and single-tracking between San Leandro and Bay Fair on Sunday, October 18, causing 25–30-minute delays. The article also recalls earlier Sunday closures between Union City and Bay Fair after a fallen tree, underscoring how vegetation work continues to affect Union City–area service.
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📸 Around Union City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Union City
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★ Featured events ★
- Bay Bombs Car Club Show & Shine →
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C St, Union City
10:00 am - Livermore Barrio Fiesta →
Bankhead Plaza, 2400 First St, Livermore
10:00 am - A Personalized Approach To a Blood Sugar Reset with the Murali Protocol →
FREE online webinar,
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- JV Boys' Basketball AT CCMS/LOGAN
Itliong-Vera Cruz Union City, CA 94587
3:45 pm - Girls' Soccer AT CCMS/LOGAN
Itliong-Vera Cruz Union City, CA 94587
3:45 pm - Girls' Softball AT CCMS/LOGAN
Itliong-Vera Cruz Union City, CA 94587
3:45 pm - 2026 State of the City Address →
33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
6:00 pm - 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 - HUGE Fall Rummage Sale! →
Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, 32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
11:00 am - Mutt Strut 2026 →
Masonic Homes of California, 34400 Mission Blvd, Union City
8:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My neighbor found this dog, wondering around, no collar or tags.
Please call if you can assist finding it's owner. 510 453 1964 (Nextdoor Union City Townhouse)
- Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member - 001368-Hayward, CA (Hayward, CA) in Hayward. Apply here.
- Panda Express posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357510-10) in Hayward. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hayward
- 60-Year-Old Male Rider Killed in Hayward Motorcycle Crash on SR-92 (pacificattorneygroup.com)
- Plasma Protein Purification Cartridges Market To 2035: Biopharma Expansion Drives Growth (indexbox.io)
- Election 2026: Union City's Sakakihara faces Price in state Senate race (mercurynews.com)
Fremont
- California Gov. Newsom taps Indian American Ajay Bhutoria for licensing board (diyatvusa.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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