🌱 Patch AM: Can the Pirates avenge last year’s 5-1 loss to Vanden?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can the Pirates avenge last year’s 5-1 loss to Vanden?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Makers Market — A Mindful Market Collab and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Fog, then some sun, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.
• Monday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
• Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Soccer Game Preview: San Leandro vs. Vanden (maxpreps.com) — San Leandro High’s boys soccer team hosts Vanden at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, looking for payback after a heavy 5-1 loss in their last meeting in 2023. The Pirates come in hot off a 1-0 shutout of Encinal, while Vanden just suffered its first defeat of the season, setting up a high-energy holiday matchup.
   

📸 Around San Leandro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Leandro

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Winter Makers Market — A Mindful Market Collab
  Zenti Bistro, 500 Davis St, San Leandro
  11:00 am

Monday December 22

• (Dec 22 - Dec 26) Winter Math Camp for Kids ages 6-16
  Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Ave, Piedmont
  9:00 am

Friday January 9

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!
  The Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• FREE admission to a LEGO® winter display in San Leandro, CA
  2305 Washington Ave , San Leandro
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• San Lorenzo Unified Food Distribution
  Wilma Chan Family Resource Center , 20450 Royal Ave , Hayward Acres
  2:00 pm
• SLZUSD Family University -- College and Career Readiness
  District Office Board Room , 15510 Usher St. , San Lorenzo
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Celebrate Midwinter with California Revels!
  The Douglas Morrisson Theatre , 22311 N 3rd St , Hayward
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Paint Time: Choose your Project
  Artist Center , 3742 Castro Valley Blvd Suite A , Castro Valley
  1:00 pm
• PDS Holiday Showcase 2025
  California State University , East Bay , Hayward
  2:00 pm
• WINTER CONCERT: Hillside Woodwind Quintet & Montecito Brass Ensemble
  Castro Valley Library , 3600 Norbridge Ave , Castro Valley
  2:00 pm
• Robert DaValle Blues Jam
  The Bistro , 1001 B St , Hayward
  3:00 pm
• Bay Area's Best: Sounds of the Season
  Performing Arts Complex , 25555 Hesperian Blvd , Hayward
  3:00 pm
• EBYO Sensory Friendly Concert
  HUSD Performing Arts Center , 2390 Panama St , Hayward
  4:00 pm
• Kelly Park BIG Band
  The Sound Room , 3022 Broadway , Oakland
  5:00 pm
• Junior orchestra rehearsal — Lamorinda Community Band
  Campolindo Performing Arts Center , 300 Moraga Rd , Moraga
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Bumblebee was LOST on December 11, 2025 in Oakland, CA 94609 near 34th n west street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Washington Manor)
• Please help me find my dog, she must have got out last night when my son took the trash out and now we can’t find her.
  Her name is Snooki she is a white and gold Maltese yorkie. (Nextdoor Mulford Gardens)

• On Friday, a judge in Alameda County dismissed a case against a former San Leandro police officer who killed a man inside a Walmart five years ago... (X: abc7newsbayarea)
• An Alameda County Superior Court judge dismissed the manslaughter case against former San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher on Friday afternoon... (X: BerkeleyScanner)

• Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Command Center Associate in San Leandro. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in San Leandro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Leandro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oakland

• Building Permits Issued For 6501 Shattuck Avenue in Bushrod, North Oakland (sfyimby.com)
• Oakland school board (OUSD) approves $102.5 million in budget cuts in 5-2 vote (oaklandreport.org)
• The death of Oakland's Mary Jesus, 21 years ago (indybay.org)

Ok San Leandro! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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