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In today's newsletter:

• How much more will Millbrae BART commuters pay starting Jan. 1?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Windy with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
• Saturday: Becoming windier with rain, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BART fares, bridge tolls set to rise Jan. 1 (mercurynews.com) — Millbrae BART riders will see monthly parking jump by more than $30 starting Jan. 1, alongside a 6.2% systemwide fare increase. The hikes, driven by BART’s looming budget deficit, come as Bay Area bridge tolls also rise 50 cents, potentially raising commuting costs for many Peninsula residents.
   

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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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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 1

• Adult Water Aerobics
  Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
  12:40 pm

Friday January 2

• Adult Lap Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  6:00 am
• Drop-In Mahjong
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  1:30 pm
• Teen Winter Art Contest For
Middle and High School Students
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  2:00 pm
• Drop-In Tech Help
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  2:00 pm
• Nick's Restaurant
  Nick's Restaurant , 100 Rockaway Beach Ave. , Pacifica
  7:00 pm
• Recreation Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  7:30 pm
• Family Rec Swim
  Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• San Pedro Creek, Pacifica Beach Coalition
  Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 751 San Pedro Terrace , Pacifica
  9:00 am
• SPECIAL EVENT: EAST BAY CARD SHOW - JAN 3 & 4 (BURLINGAME)
  Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport , 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy , Burlingame
  9:30 am
• Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  10:15 am

Sunday January 4

• Reading Buddies
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FREE VIRTUAL CIRCLE TIME GROUPS FOR TODDLERS 18m - 5yrs with their parent /caregivers!
  Choose from 2 optional schedules to join. Fun songs, books, and activities led by an Early Interventionist / Infant Developmental Specialist in… (Nextdoor Lomita Hills, Millbrae)
• Vitoria, Mike, Flavio and their crew were wonderful to work with.
  We went from an old 1956 era pool to a beautiful paved patio with a grassy area, and a long two-pronged driveway that went from dirt (mud in winter)… (Nextdoor Millbrae)

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Millbrae. Apply here.
• Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Burlingame. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Millbrae here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burlingame

• Sprinkles Cupcakes Reportedly Closing Locations Nationwide (themainstreetmouse.com)
• Music at Kohl Mansion 2026 Winter/Spring Artists Revealed (broadwayworld.com)
• Bay Area to Welcome 10 New Benihana Locations in The One Group Hospitality's Major Expansion Plan (hoodline.com)

San Bruno

• femtoAI's Growth Signals Shift Toward AI on Every Device (apnews.com)
• Bay Area chill to be lifted by another approaching atmospheric river storm (kentucky.com)
• Northwest Notes: Dec. 30, 2025 (cdapress.com)

San Mateo

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just heard a golfer say he had four strokes on the first hole!
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