🌱 Patch AM: 1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

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In today's newsletter:

• Pacifica resident among 21 recent deaths reported countywide
• How strong was Tuesday’s quake just southeast of Pacifica?

Also on today's calendar: Everyday Inspiration: The Art & Life of Jerry Ross Barrish and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
• Friday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices (patch.com) — San Mateo County’s latest coroner notices include the passing of Pacifica resident Allen Piccolotti, among 21 county residents who died between January 5 and 11. The list, which spans communities from Belmont to East Palo Alto, highlights recent local losses and offers a reminder that families can share fuller obituaries if they wish. Pacifica readers may recognize neighbors or friends in this week’s names.
   

• Earthquake of magnitude 2.6 reported near Pacifica, CA on Jan. 13 (sacbee.com) — A small 2.6 magnitude earthquake shook an area just southeast of Pacifica around 6 p.m. Tuesday, though it was too minor to cause damage. Residents are encouraged to report what they felt to USGS and review basic earthquake safety steps like drop, cover, and hold on.
   

📸 Around Pacifica

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 15

• Creative Writing: Bring Your Idea: Let's Bring it to Life!
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library, 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 15

• Adult Lap Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  6:00 am
• Gem Painting at the Library!
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  11:00 am
• Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  11:30 am
• Adult Water Aerobics
  Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
  12:40 pm
• NOVAworks Job Search Resource
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  2:00 pm
• Creative Writing: Bring Your Idea: Let's Bring it to Life!
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  3:00 pm
• Sonic Expansion: Community Sound Magic
  Craftsman Coffee , 1750 Francisco Blvd , Pacifica
  6:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Everyday Inspiration: The Art & Life of Jerry Ross Barrish
  Sanchez Art Center , 1220 Linda Mar Blvd , Pacifica
  7:00 pm

📣 Pacifica Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 15

• Girls volleyball vs Marina at Marina
  San Francisco Community Alternative San Francisco, CA 94112
  4:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Open Sewing
  Millbrae Library , 1 Library Ave , Millbrae
  10:00 am
• Romance on the Beach Date Night
  Pinot's Palette , 533 San Mateo Ave , San Bruno
  6:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• Monthly Book Sale at Half Moon Bay Library
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas St , Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 2026-2027 Pacifica School District 6th Grade Lottery —Nicole Ortega Read on Patch
• PSD 2026-2027 Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment —Nicole Ortega Read on Patch

• An accident on southbound US-101 before San Francisco International Airport caused two right lanes to be blocked, resulting in stopped traffic back to Highway 380, but all lanes are now open.
  8:36AM on Jan 12: Traffic collision on southbound US-101 north of San Bruno Ave E in San Bruno blocks two right lanes, causing stopped traffic back… (Nextdoor )
• I'm travelling out of the country soon and my daughter will be house-sitting and working from home.
  She's also watching over my young dog. Is there anything I should get in order before I go? (Nextdoor Park Pacifica)

• Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Pacifica. Apply here.
• Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361365-0) in Pacifica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Bruno

• San Mateo County taps community affairs director as interim head of Parks Department (almanacnews.com)
• Gonzaga's Lauren Whittaker Wins Seventh Women's Basketball Freshman of the Week Award (wccsports.com)
• New San Bruno Home Offers Independence for Adults With Developmental Disabilities (kqed.org)

Millbrae

• Man Caught Stealing Copper From Caltrain Tracks In SMC: Police (patch.com)
• Encoded Therapeutics Announces U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation Granted to ETX101 for the Treatment of Dravet Syndrome (businesswire.com)

San Mateo

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-- The Patch AM Team

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