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And on the San Leandro Patch calendar - Pretzel Making Class Drake's Brewing Co.

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What's up San Leandro! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you remember anything about this 1998 death in San Leandro?
  • Why was a loaded pistol allegedly brought onto a San Leandro campus?
  • How did San Leandro’s Pirates fall so hard to Piedmont?

Also on today's calendar: Pretzel Making Class Drake's Brewing Co. and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in San Leandrofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 62, low: 37.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Who Killed Samuel Canaday? Deputies Are Still Searching For Answers Years On (patch.com) — Deputies are renewing their call for information in a nearly 30-year-old killing in the unincorporated San Leandro area, where 57-year-old Samuel Canaday was found dead along East 14th Street in 1998. Investigators are asking anyone with memories or tips about his final hours near 168th Avenue and the Corner House restaurant to contact the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, including via anonymous tip lines.
   

2. San Leandro: Student charged with bringing loaded pistol to high school (mercurynews.com) — A San Leandro high school student has been charged after police say a loaded handgun was found in his backpack at Lincoln High School, prompting multiple felony counts. He was arrested in December, later released under court-ordered conditions, and has pleaded not guilty while the case moves forward. Families may see increased attention to campus safety and counseling as a result.
   

3. Highlanders open league play victorious (piedmontexedra.com) — San Leandro High’s boys basketball team fell 73-49 at home to Piedmont, dropping the Pirates to a 9-6 record in West Alameda County Conference play. Piedmont’s Dillon Casey and P.J. Brayer combined for 41 points as the Highlanders jumped out early and never looked back, while several Pirates hit double figures in the loss.
   

4. Gavin Newsom will need California lawmakers' help to achieve final year goals (sacbee.com) — California’s governor is outlining big legislative goals for his final year, from reshaping education oversight to tackling housing costs and kids’ online safety. For San Leandro residents, the speech notably highlighted local fusion research as an example of the state’s innovation economy, tying the city to future-focused clean energy and business incentives. Lawmakers’ decisions this session could influence funding and regulations affecting that work.
   

📸 Around San Leandro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Leandro

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    Wednesday January 14
  • Petes Hardware 100 Year Celebration Ribbon Cutting
    Pete's Ace Hardware , 2569 Castro Valley Blvd , Castro Valley
  • TK/K Family Information Night (and Dual Language Immersion)
    Bohannon Middle School , Bockman Road , San Lorenzo
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday January 15
  • Best of Awards Night
    Moose Lodge , 20835 Rutledge Rd , Castro Valley
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday January 17
  • MLK Jr. Oratorical Festival
    San Leandro Marina Community Center , 15301 Wicks Blvd , San Leandro
    10:30 am
    • Tuesday January 20
  • Pretzel Making Class Drake's Brewing Co.
    Drake's Brewing Company , 1933 Davis St , San Leandro
    6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’m screening new owner(s) for this feral kitten a male …
    Just 3 days in our small bathroom he is loving kitten … No rehoming cost but will need Vet visit for wellness check, etc. DM for more information or… (Nextdoor Harlan-Estabrook-Castro)
  • Any suggestions on where to report lakeside apartments management for killing trees with hummingbirds nests on them ?
    They sent a company to remove the trees where many hummingbirds were nesting and now they are gone . The tree kept a shadow in front of my room… (Nextdoor Floresta Gardens)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in San Leandro. Apply here.
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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

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