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🌱 Patch AM: Why Eden Medical Center just earned top marks for maternity care

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Morning Castro Valley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Eden Medical Center just earned top marks for maternity care
  • How a 54-42 shootout against Castro Valley showcased a rising star

Also on today's calendar: A Charlie Brown Christmas 🎄 and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Fog, then some sun, temps: high: 57, low: 40.
  • Monday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These CA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com) — Expectant parents in Castro Valley can take note that Eden Medical Center is ranked among California’s best hospitals for maternity care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ratings. The statewide list is based on objective quality measures like C‑section and newborn complication rates, helping families compare options and understand how local facilities stack up against others across California.
   

• Bay Area teams' road to state football titles might be paved by their ground game (sfchronicle.com) — Castro Valley football gets a brief but notable mention as Bishop O’Dowd’s star running back Lamar Ellis logged 286 rushing yards and five touchdowns in a 54-42 win over Castro Valley earlier this season. The broader story spotlights several Bay Area backs whose powerful ground games are propelling their teams into state championship matchups across Southern California this weekend.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CVSan: Christmas and New Year’s Holidays and Holiday Tree Recycling —Castro Valley Sanitary District Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Castro Valley! 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!

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