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🌱 Patch AM: Dublin To Reassert Commitment To Extensive Fallon 580 Project Following Legal Setback

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In today's newsletter:

  • Dublin weighs environmental tradeoffs to keep Fallon 580 project on track
  • How can Dublin dog owners keep aging pets safe around pools?
  • Dublin man’s alleged role in chilling murder-for-hire plot detailed

Also on today's calendar: Live @ LPV Sally & The Fields and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 65, low: 39.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dublin To Reassert Commitment To Extensive Fallon 580 Project Following Legal Setback (patch.com) — Dublin officials are moving to reaffirm their backing of the massive Fallon 580 development, which includes hundreds of homes and millions of square feet of commercial space east of Fallon Road. After a legal challenge under California’s environmental law, the city must adopt a new project-specific Statement of Overriding Considerations explaining why the project’s housing, parks, and economic benefits outweigh impacts like traffic and diminished scenic views.
   

2. Why do older dogs keep tumbling into a Dublin swimming pool? (mercurynews.com) — A Dublin dog owner wrote in worried about their elderly pets repeatedly falling into the backyard swimming pool, prompting practical safety advice for local readers with aging animals. Suggestions include fencing the pool, alarms, and supervised outdoor time, plus a reminder that these accidents stem from age-related decline, not intent. A second question explains typical perching behavior of turkey vultures.
   

3. Second man convicted in murder-for-hire plot, Dublin defendant trial nears (pleasantonweekly.com) — A Dublin resident is facing federal charges in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme that also involved suspects from Manteca, with two co-defendants already convicted and sentenced. Prosecutors say the group arranged payments and provided information to an undercover agent posing as a hitman, and the Dublin defendant’s next court date is set for February.
   

4. Anything can happen in EBAL basketball, soccer this season (pleasantonweekly.com) — Dublin High’s basketball and soccer teams are right in the thick of a wide-open EBAL season, mixing strong tournament wins with some frustrating league losses. Local rivals like Amador Valley, California, Granada, and Livermore are all jostling for position, making every upcoming matchup important for Tri-Valley fans tracking league title hopes.
   

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    Tuesday January 13
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    Dublin Civic Center , 100 Civic Plaza , Dublin
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    • Wednesday January 14
  • GYMGUYZ Ribbon Cutting & Community Event â New Year, New You
    KeyPoint Credit Union , 7901 Amador Valley Blvd , Dublin
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    KeyPoint Credit Union , 7901 Amador Valley Blvd , Dublin
    2:30 pm
    • Wednesday January 21
  • AAUW-LPD Program: Travels With Nancy
    Livermore Public Library - Civic Center , 1188 S Livermore Ave , Livermore
    1:30 pm
    • Saturday January 24
  • All School Open House 9:30-11:30
    1273 N Livermore Ave , Livermore
    9:30 am

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    Emerald High School HOSA is hosting a free, two-day STEM & Health Careers Camp for students in grades K–8 on January 24 and 25 from 10:00 AM to 12:00… (Nextdoor The Preserve)
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