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Good morning to you Union City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Union City psychiatrist says you can beat winter blues
- See the striking 2025 photo featuring an unhoused Union City neighbor
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Union Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 54 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 56.
- Friday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How to mentally weather the upcoming winter season (tricityvoice.com) — Union City residents can hear directly from a local Kaiser psychiatrist about recognizing and easing Seasonal Affective Disorder as daylight shrinks this winter. She explains symptoms to watch for, simple at-home steps like getting sunlight and limiting screens, and when to seek professional help, including options such as medication, vitamin D and carefully monitored light therapy. 
Find out what's happening in Union Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• 2025: A look back at Bay Area images that made our year (marinij.com) — A powerful year-end photo collection includes a close-up look at an unhoused Union City resident living in an encampment by Quarry Lakes, along the ravine between Fremont and Union City. The gallery spans everything from local protests and immigration struggles to sports, festivals and everyday Bay Area moments that defined 2025.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chinese As A Second Language (CSL) Conversational Group
Manor Branch Library , 1241 Manor Blvd , San Leandro
10:00 am - Get Started: iPhone - Apple
Apple Stoneridge Mall , One Stoneridge Mall Rd , Pleasanton
10:30 am - Little Listeners Storytime
395 Paseo Grande , San Lorenzo
11:00 am - Noon Year's Eve Celebration
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon
11:15 am - Life-size Candyland®
Castro Valley Library , 3600 Norbridge Ave , Castro Valley
12:00 pm - Tony Roberts
Tommy T's Comedy Club , 5104 Hopyard Rd , Pleasanton
7:00 pm - New Year's Eve with Matt Axton & Badmoon
Bankhead Theater , 2400 First St , Livermore
7:00 pm - New Year‘s Eve Spectacular
Made Up Theatre , 4000 Bay St suite b , Fremont
8:00 pm - StoryWalkÂŽ with Dougherty Station and San Ramon Libraries
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon - Bundle Up Seek & Find
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon - Arrowhead and New Marsh - Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline
Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline Arrowhead and New Marsh -
1:00 am - Drop-in 3D Printing Information Booth
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
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Voted Best HVAC & Refrigeration Company in the Bay Area - Nekter Juice Bar — (510) 270-8336
Nékter Juice Bar Grand Opening Jan 3rd
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I need a hallway closet door installed.
It’s just the solid door I need someone who can cut out the hinges and door knob and hang it. (Nextdoor Pioneer and Delaine) - Hi I am looking for someone to help with cleaning my 1.
5 bathroom, please dm or comment if your interested. (Nextdoor Pioneer and Delaine)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Union City. Apply here.
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Worker in Union City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hayward
- Two affordable housing complexes open in Hayward (tricityvoice.com)
- Riding into the new year: Hayward plans to give away 2,000 free bicycles through 2026 (localnewsmatters.org)
- Best home deals in Hayward: In the week of Nov. 24 top 10 list (mercurynews.com)
Fremont
- Fremont Bank Foundation gives grants for 2025 (tricityvoice.com)
- Local artist demos painting in acrylic (tricityvoice.com)
Pleasanton
Ok Union City! 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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