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In today's newsletter:
- How Dublin’s former mayor hopes to represent you in Congress
- Remember when Dublin’s Hooters closed? See how Mill Valley reacted
Also on today's calendar: Pick Your Pour: The $99 Case Event and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Dublinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Dublinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 35 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 37.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BART Board President, Ex-Dublin Mayor Announces Run For Congress (patch.com) — Longtime Dublin resident and former mayor Melissa Hernandez, now BART Board president, has launched a campaign for the open District 14 congressional seat after Eric Swalwell chose to run for governor. Hernandez highlights her three decades in Dublin and record on housing, open space, transportation and mental health as she joins a growing field of candidates.
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• A prank Hooters sign in Mill Valley sparked outrage, confusion, and memes after the town lost its Whole Foods (sfstandard.com) — For Dublin readers, this piece notes that a former Hooters here, along with locations in Fisherman’s Wharf and Fremont, closed years ago, leaving only Rohnert Park in the Bay Area. The story centers on Mill Valley residents’ uproar after a prank sign claimed a Hooters would replace their recently closed Whole Foods, sparking confusion, satire, and social media debate.
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📸 Around Dublin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dublin
★ Featured events ★
- Pick Your Pour: The $99 Case Event
274 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore
11:00 am - Fenestra Winery's Annual Soup and Wine Event
83 Vallecitos Rd, Livermore
11:30 am - Dublin San Ramon Women's Club Crab Feed Fundraiser
St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Ave, Dublin
5:30 pm - Arukah Crab & Pasta Benefit Dinner
348 N Canyons Pkwy, Livermore
4:00 pm
Saturday January 17
Saturday January 31
Saturday February 7
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Other local events
- January Wellness Drop-In Workshops
Tri-Valley Career Center , 5860 Owens Dr, 3rd Floor , Pleasanton
2:30 pm - GYMGUYZ Ribbon Cutting & Community Event â New Year, New You
KeyPoint Credit Union , 7901 Amador Valley Blvd , Dublin
2:30 pm - AAUW-LPD Program: Travels With Nancy
Livermore Public Library - Civic Center , 1188 S Livermore Ave , Livermore
1:30 pm - All School Open House 9:30-11:30
1273 N Livermore Ave , Livermore
9:30 am
Monday January 12
Wednesday January 14
Wednesday January 21
Saturday January 24
📣 Dublin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rhythm and Burn with Christian! Sunday January 11th at 10am @ Fabletics
Fabletics , 2351 Stoneridge Mall Rd Space D201A , Pleasanton
10:00 am - Spiritual Sound Healing Workshop
Saltwater Gifts & Books , 148 Spring St , Pleasanton
1:00 pm - Indivisible Tri-Valley January Meeting
Porky's Pizza Palace , 2911 Hopyard Rd , Pleasanton
1:30 pm - Bread Making- Focaccia
Tal's Patisserie , 304 Sycamore Valley Rd , Danville
6:30 pm - Tony Rock at Tommy T’s Comedy Club
Tommy T's Comedy Club , 5104 Hopyard Rd , Pleasanton
7:00 pm - StoryWalkÂŽ with Dougherty Station and San Ramon Libraries
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon - StoryWalk® with Dougherty Station and San Ramon Libraries
Dougherty Station Library , 17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd , SAN RAMON - Musical Storytime
Dougherty Station Library , 17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd , San Ramon
10:15 am
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Need recommendation for someone to trim a palm tree in my backyard that's dropping fruits like crazy and looks like still more to come.
It's tall but not super tall. Referral of someone that you personally have had good experiences with would be greatly appreciated. TIA! (Nextdoor Positano)
- CK HUTCHISON HOLDINGS LIMITED posted a job opening for Merchandise Processing Associate in Dublin. Apply here.
- Tesla posted a job opening for Service Assistant in Dublin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dublin here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- My goal to continue our founding editor's legacy (livermorevine.com)
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