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Good morning to you Alameda! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why was Alameda’s long-promised $395 million VA clinic suddenly scrapped?
  • Which Bay Farm author is penning darkly funny Christmas crime tales?
  • Why a Hayward veteran’s death is raising alarms in Alameda County

Also on today's calendar: Winter Makers Market — A Mindful Market Collab and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 58 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 59, low: 53.
  • Monday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bay Area officials demand answers on ‘unfathomable' cancellation of $395 million Alameda veterans clinic (mercurynews.com) — A long-planned $395 million VA clinic at Alameda Point has been abruptly canceled, and Bay Area lawmakers are demanding the Trump administration reverse course and explain why. Federal officials cite sea level rise, access issues, and PFAS contamination, but Alameda leaders dispute those claims and say years of planning and funding for local veterans’ care are being disregarded.
   

• Steve Hockensmith, Boy Genius, Serves Merry Mayhem (alamedapost.com) — An Edgar Award–winning author is quietly crafting bestselling mysteries and holiday crime tales from his home on Bay Farm Island, even if Alameda hasn’t appeared in his books—yet. Steve Hockensmith talks about his Western-mystery series, kid-friendly Nick & Tesla adventures, and a darkly funny Christmas collection you can pick up from local or online booksellers.
   

• Family sues over death of Hayward Marine veteran who was tased, given controversial sedative (mercurynews.com) — An Alameda County family is suing Hayward and ambulance company Falck over the in-custody death of Marine veteran Nathan Hoang, challenging police tactics and the use of a controversial sedative. The case spotlights how first responders across Alameda County handle mental health crises and midazolam, a drug tied to other local in-custody deaths and a recent county jury decision.
   

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  • All lanes on Eastbound I-580 East of N Livermore Ave in Livermore are open, with residual delays reported.
    7:25PM on Dec 18: All lanes on eastbound I-580 east of N Livermore Ave in Livermore are blocked due to a traffic collision. (Nextdoor )
  • Package theft in Alameda on Buena Vista.
    Stole a pressure washer and with their free hand, took a package. She appeared 18 minutes after packages were delivered. My mom was at home during… (Nextdoor Middle Alameda)
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  • Oakland Airport now offering ‘visitor passes' through security (eastbaytimes.com)
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Berkeley

  • Beloved French Bulldog Still Missing After Armed Dognapping Suspect Arrested In East Bay (patch.com)
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