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🌱 Patch AM: Pacifica cancer patient shares why just being here is a victory
Make time for Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! on the Pacifica Patch calendar
Good morning Pacifica! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Pacifica cancer patient shares why just being here is a victory
- Why a Pacifica Taco Bell is hailed as a perfect sunset spot
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Pacificafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Pacificafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 55 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 55, low: 49.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 58 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What did you accomplish in 2025? Readers tell us their wins. (washingtonpost.com) — A Pacifica resident, 69-year-old Dave Sikula, shares how simply reaching the end of 2025 after a Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis is his proudest achievement. He joins people nationwide celebrating everything from new jobs and big trips to quiet retirements and kids’ milestones, offering a hopeful snapshot of what neighbors found meaningful this year. 
• New Year Health Resolutions: 8 Simple Tweaks (outsideonline.com) — Local readers might smile to see the Taco Bell Cantina in Pacifica praised as one of the Bay Area’s best sunset spots after a day on the trails. The broader piece offers eight simple health and wellness tweaks for the new year, from short breathing sessions and outdoor skills to flexible, guilt-free habits you can actually keep.
📸 Around Pacifica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica
★ Featured events ★
- 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
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
6:00 am - Baby Bounce Storytime With Stay and Play
Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
10:15 am - Noon Year's Storytime Celebration With Clifford the Big Red Dog
Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
10:15 am - Noon Year’s Storytime Celebration With Clifford the Big Red Dog
Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
10:15 am - Reading Buddies
Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
5:30 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
6:00 am - Adult Water Aerobics
Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
12:40 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
6:00 am
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
📣 Pacifica Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Open Sewing
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
10:00 am - Toddler Storytime
163 Visitacion Ave , Brisbane
11:00 am - Noon Year's Storytime Celebration With Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm
163 Visitacion Ave , Brisbane
11:30 am - BRN II Meeting
San Mateo Chamber of Commerce Meetings are held via Zoom
12:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CAKE, the cat and OWNER UNITED!!
Are you missing a cat?This cutie has been visiting our backyard on Inverness. We don’t mind but wondering if anyone is looking for it. (Nextdoor Westview)
- City of South San Francisco, CA posted a job opening for Building Maintenance Custodian (20603813) in South San Francisco. Apply here.
- Insitro posted a job opening for (Associate) Director, People Partner in South San Francisco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Bruno
- Retailers and restaurants that have already announced closures for 2026 (kxan.com)
Millbrae
- Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Hospital Among the Best in the Nation for Patient Care (patch.com)
Daly City
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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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