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Coffee in hand, San Leandro? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • San Leandro woman killed while driving in East Oakland shooting
  • How a San Leandro standout just dominated on the college hardwood
  • How Oakland’s Flock camera vote could affect surveillance in San Leandro

Also on today's calendar: Winter Makers Market — A Mindful Market Collab and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Areas of fog in the morning, with a high of 58 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A brief morning shower or two, temps: high: 55, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Fog in the morning; some sun, with a high of 58 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• San Leandro Woman Fatally Shot While Driving: Report (patch.com) — San Leandro readers are learning that a woman from their city was fatally shot while driving alone early Sunday in East Oakland, near MacArthur Boulevard and 102nd Street. Oakland police are still investigating, have not identified a suspect or motive, and are asking the public for tips to help solve the case.
   

• Nat Martinez Named Mountain West Player of the Week (goaztecs.com) — A standout San Leandro native, Nat Martinez has been named Mountain West Player of the Week after dropping 22 points in San Diego State’s road win over Kansas State. The former Freshman of the Week honoree shot efficiently from the field and three-point line, leading the Aztecs as they head into conference play at Fresno State.
   

• Agenda watch: Flock Safety cameras are back on the Oakland city council agenda (oaklandreport.org) — San Leandro is part of a regional network of Flock license plate cameras that Oakland’s city council will decide whether to keep funding in a major vote Tuesday. The debate centers on crime reduction, data privacy, and surveillance impacts on communities of color, alongside other big-ticket Oakland agenda items like small-business tax cuts and public campaign financing changes.
   

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    FOUND on December 14, 2025 in Oakland, CA 94609 near 32nd and telegraph Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Washington Manor)
  • An Alameda County judge granted the Alameda County District Attorney’s request to drop charges against a former San Leandro police officer who shot... (X: KQED)
  • 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)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for (7728) San Leandro: Assistant Manager and Shift Runners in San Leandro. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Castro Valley

  • East Bay's November openings include new options for breakfast, dumplings, dim sum and more (richmondside.org)

Oakland

  • What Oakland Homeowners Should Know Before Starting A Pool Project In 2025, According To Oakland Pool Builders (pressreleasecc.com)
  • Brown Cap no longer scooping, Roses' Taproom stops pouring, and more November East Bay closures (oaklandside.org)
  • Holiday treats: Where to buy panettone in the Bay Area (eastbaytimes.com)

Alameda

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