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Hey there, Dublin! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three deputies indicted over inmate death at Dublin’s Santa Rita Jail
  • Did you feel Tuesday’s early-morning quake roll through Dublin?
  • How did Dublin’s streets earn a top Bay Area rating?

Also on today's calendar: Taco Takeover Thursdays @ LPV! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 58, low: 52.
  • Saturday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 58 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 3 Alameda County Deputies Indicted By Grand Jury In Connection With Inmate Death (patch.com) — Dublin residents are learning that three Alameda County sheriff’s deputies have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the 2021 death of inmate Maurice Monk at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. The deputies face dependent elder abuse charges, with one also accused of falsifying records, following allegations that Monk’s deteriorating condition was ignored for days before he was found dead in his cell.
   

2. Magnitude 3.1 earthquake latest to strike San Ramon area (cbsnews.com) — Dublin residents may have felt a mild jolt Tuesday morning as a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck near San Ramon, part of a recent swarm along the Calaveras Fault. Shaking was reported across the Tri-Valley, including Dublin, but there were no injuries or damage, and scientists note this kind of swarm has occurred in the region for decades.
   

3. Emeryville's Pavement Conditions Among Tops For Alameda County Cities According to Latest MTC Report (evilleeye.com subscription) — Dublin’s streets are rated among the best in Alameda County, tying Emeryville with a strong 2024 pavement score of 78 in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s latest report. That “good” rating puts Dublin ahead of many neighboring cities and reflects consistent road maintenance, though officials warn that aging Bay Area roads will still need costly rehabilitation in the coming years.
   

4. CHP looking into how crash sent car flying onto BART tracks in Castro Valley (nbcbayarea.com) — BART riders traveling between Castro Valley and West Dublin/Pleasanton faced major delays after a tow-truck crash launched a car onto the tracks beside I-580, shutting service and backing up traffic for hours. CHP is still investigating how the unusual collision happened, reviewing towing procedures and witness statements, while service has now been restored for Tri‑Valley commuters.
   

5. ‘Dilbert' cartoonist Scott Adams reveals he's paralyzed below the waist in wake of cancer battle (nypost.com) — Dublin gets a brief mention as the longtime studio home of “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams, who has revealed he is now paralyzed below the waist following complications from prostate cancer. Adams, 68, says doctors are targeting a spinal tumor with radiation as he remains hospitalized, and he describes his current condition and prognosis in stark, personal terms.
   

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