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What's up Alameda! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which East Bay shelter dog might be your next Alameda walking buddy?
  • Veteran of the Year once served at Alameda’s historic Navy air base
  • Will new Medi-Cal rules quietly cut off your 2026 coverage?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 54 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 54.
  • Friday: Windy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Bay pets of the week for Jan. 2 (eastbaytimes.com) — If you’re thinking about adopting, one standout pup is Beans, a gentle, flower-sniffing husky mix available now at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter. This week’s East Bay roundup also highlights adoptable pets from Oakland, Dublin, Walnut Creek, Martinez and Richmond, with details on how to visit each shelter and meet your potential new family member.
   

• John R. Richard named ‘2025 Veteran of the Year' (picayuneitem.com) — A 101-year-old Navy veteran recently honored as 2025 Veteran of the Year once worked at the former Navy air base in Alameda, connecting his long service story to the Island City’s military past. His life journey spans World War II duty, construction work after the base closed, and an active retirement filled with family and community ties.
   

• Alameda Health System Reminds Community: Apply For Medi-Cal Before December 31, 2025 (sfbayview.com) — Residents across Alameda County are being urged to apply for or confirm their Medi-Cal coverage by today, December 31, 2025, before new restrictions begin January 1. Alameda Health System warns that adults 19 and older with Unsatisfactory Immigration Status may lose access to full-scope Medi-Cal if they miss the deadline, and offers multiple hotlines and enrollment help so families can keep essential care and avoid costly emergencies.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Chunks, a dog who went missing in San Leandro, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 14 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our office baby… (Nextdoor East End Zone)
  • I highly recommend Todd for plumbing.
    He has helped us twice when we had floods in the house. He was very prompt in responding and prompt showing up. I was so appreciative of his help. … (Nextdoor Bayport Alameda)
  • World Market posted a job opening for Inventory Management Planner in Alameda. Apply here.
  • Saarman Construction Ltd. posted a job opening for Accounting Specialist / Clerk / Sr. Accountant in Alameda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alameda here.

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