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🌱 Patch AM: Alameda Police Called To Capture 'Dragon.' What They Found Was Just As Scary
Be sure to catch New Moon/ New Year Manifestation Sound Bath on the Alameda Patch calendar
Hi there, Alameda! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Abandoned “dragon” in Alameda home turns out even more intimidating
- How does a Shoreline Drive condo stack up in this week’s deals?
Also on today's calendar: New Moon/ New Year Manifestation Sound Bath and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alameda Police Called To Capture 'Dragon.' What They Found Was Just As Scary (patch.com) — Alameda police and animal control recently faced a hissing surprise after being called to a local home about an abandoned “Komodo dragon.” The large, aggressive reptile turned out to be a young Ornate Nile Monitor, which officers safely removed and transferred to East Bay Vivarium, while warning residents these powerful lizards are unsuitable as pets, especially for children. 
• Which were Alameda, Piedmont and Oakland's best home deals the week of Dec. 8? (eastbaytimes.com) — If you’re tracking home prices in Alameda, this roundup shows how a $650,000 Shoreline Drive condo compares with the week’s most affordable sales across Alameda, Piedmont, and Oakland. It breaks down prices, sizes, and trends for 10 recent deals.
📸 Around Alameda
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alameda
★ Featured events ★
- New Moon/ New Year Manifestation Sound Bath
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex, 2317 Central Ave, Alameda
9:00 am - NRI’s 3.7 Million, in USA, Canada, UK seek Live Telecast of Bhagwant Mann- SGPC Row.
38787 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA, 94536,
11:00 am - Flipper Upper Properties Tour: Real Estate
1653 Irving St, SF
10:00 am
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 24
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Other local events
- Alameda Sings! Open House
Alameda Mastick Senior Center , 1155 Santa Clara Ave , Alameda
7:00 pm - Yoga Sculpt
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
10:30 am - Vinyasa Flow
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
4:00 pm - Late Afternoon Flow
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
5:30 pm - Mindful Slow Flow
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
6:45 pm - VIP Behind the Scenes Tuesday Tour
USS Hornet Museum
7:00 am - Ashtanga-Inspired Flow
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
9:00 am - Therapeutic Yoga Flow
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
12:15 pm - Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub , 647 Pacific Ave , Alameda
5:30 pm
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for 2025-26 School Year Recreation Leader in Alameda. Apply here.
- The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for General Education Teacher in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alameda here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oakland
- Sex trafficking survivors would get financial support under new Oakland proposal (oaklandside.org)
- Which were Alameda, Piedmont and Oakland's best home deals the week of Dec. 8? (mercurynews.com)
- How one Oakland high school made gains in reading and math (oaklandside.org)
Piedmont
- Video: SNL'S Chloe Fineman Enjoys Sauna and Bay Dip In Sausalito (sfist.com)
Berkeley
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-- The Patch AM Team
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