Road Rage Shooting Tops Crime Log + Beer With A Purpose

Happy Saturday, Alameda! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 63 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories in Alameda today:

1. Highway Road Rage Gunshots + Fire: Alameda, East Bay Crime Log (Alameda Patch)
2. Jury Finds Alameda County Man Guilty In Killing (Alameda Patch)
3. College Of Alameda: COA Splash Newsletter (Alameda Patch)
4. I went to Metallica's secret show at a tiny San Francisco venue Thursday night (SFGate)
5. The secrets of filming 'The Princess Diaries' in San Francisco revealed 20 years later (SFGate)

Today in Alameda:

• OPENING: Alameda Point Pumpkin Patch & Fun Zone 2021: Alameda (10:00 AM)
• VIP Behind the Scenes Tour - USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum (9:00 AM)
• The Menagerie's Haunted Halloween Market (11:00 AM)
• Post-Traumatic Stress: Panel #2 - USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum (6:00 PM)
• Experience the Haunted Woods of Wicklow (6:00 PM)
• Comedy Oakland Live - Sat Sep 18 2021 (8:00 PM)

Alameda Patch Notebook

• Island Cat Resources and Adoption [ICRA]: "These kitties are nuts! Meet Pistachio (Stach), Cashew (Cash), Walnut (Wally) and Hazelnut (Hazel). They are inquisitive and love to play. They are available for adoption and need to be adopted in pairs. https://icraeastbay.org/cats/cash..." (Facebook)
• Alameda Chamber of Commerce: "Today is International County Music Day and I am curious, who is your favorite artist? #CountryMusicDay #TapYourFoot #AlamedaChamber" (Facebook)
• Alameda Food Bank: "Beer with a purpose. Okay, to be fair, beer doesn't need a purpose, but this one has a very noble purpose. Almanac Beer Company launched their new Bay of Plenty Hazy IPA today and the proceeds from those sales will go to 3 amazing local ..." (Facebook)
• Alameda Free Library: "Do you know who this character is on the cover of this book? #BookFaceFriday" (Facebook)
• County of Alameda, CA - Government: "The Board of Supervisors will hold its first Public Hearing on Redistricting on Tuesday, September 21 at 6pm via Zoom. After a short presentation about the Redistricting process, criteria, schedule, and outreach efforts, the Board will h..." (Facebook)
• West Alameda Business Association: "There are Always Fun Events Happening on Webster - What's New? - https://mailchi.mp/5b9e6667c98b/always-new-events-on-webster" (Facebook)
• Alameda Health Consortium: "#DYK Covered California is now offering more financial help to lower the cost of health insurance, and most who enroll will qualify to save. Reach out to your trusted #CHC enrollment specialist or visit coveredca.com to learn more! #GetC..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll be in your inbox again next week with a new update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Bea Karnes

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Alameda Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at bea.karnes@patch.com.