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🌱 Patch AM: How a Pacifica quarry helps students read millions of years of history
Make time for GISSV'S German Holiday Market on the Pacifica Patch calendar
Hi Pacifica! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Pacifica quarry helps students read millions of years of history
Also on today's calendar: GISSV'S German Holiday Market and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Pacificafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Fog, then some sun, temps: high: 57, low: 42.
- Monday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 58 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Exploring the Pacific coastline helps students decode Earth's deep history (stanford.edu) — Stanford students are visiting a limestone quarry in Pacifica and nearby coastal sites to see firsthand how local geology shapes Bay Area life, from construction stone to landslide-prone cliffs. Their weekend field course traces millions of years of Earth history along the coast, from Crystal Springs Reservoir to Devil’s Slide, Año Nuevo, and Shark Fin Cove, blending science learning with outdoor camaraderie. 
📸 Around Pacifica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica
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★ Featured events ★
- GISSV'S German Holiday Market
Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St, Mountain View
11:00 am - 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
Saturday December 13
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Art Guild of Pacifica's WINTER ART FAIRE at Sanchez Art Center
Sanchez Art Center , 1220 Linda Mar Blvd , Pacifica
11:00 am - Recreation Swim
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
7:30 pm - A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Hall (aka Mildred Owen Concert Hall) , 1220 Linda Mar Blvd , Pacifica
7:30 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
8:00 am - Interactive Forensic Art Talk
Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
10:30 am - Holiday Tea at the Mazza Castle, with Tour
Sam's Castle , 900 Mirador Terrace , Pacifica
11:00 am - Reading Buddies
Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
11:00 am - Distillery Tour and Spirits Tastings
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 1121 Palmetto Ave , Pacifica
1:00 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
6:00 am - German Conversation Group - Pacifica Stammtisch
4627 CA-1 , Pacifica
6:30 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I really just want to say thank you to this community and all those wonderful friends who have helped raise Pearl.
Without all the individuals who have participated in helping me to raise this little girl, I'm sure she would be as amazing. Thank you (Nextdoor Rockaway Beach) - Yesterday, on Wednesday, December 10th at 3 pm, I was driving my daughter to work.
We were passing by the bus stop right in front of Oceana High School where we saw a few kids at the stop. As soon as we passed them, we heard a crash… (Nextdoor Sharp Park)
- City of Pacifica, CA posted a job opening for Child Care Aide/Child Care Associate Teacher (20470120) in Pacifica. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Pacifica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Bruno
- Where to volunteer on the Peninsula this holiday season and beyond (paloaltoonline.com)
- Woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi (azfamily.com)
South San Francisco
- Teen Trafficking Victim Rescued In SMC: Police (patch.com)
- TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screeners (sfchronicle.com)
- Petaluma coach and ex-Globetrotter finds swastikas on dusty SUV; police suspend case (sfchronicle.com)
San Mateo
Ok Pacifica! 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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