🌱 Patch AM: Where and when Pacifica’s waves might glow electric blue

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In today's newsletter:

• Where and when Pacifica’s waves might glow electric blue

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
• Sunday: Windy with rain at times, with a high of 58 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Find your ‘whycation': Inside 4 travel trends for 2026 (eastbaytimes.com) — Pacifica’s shoreline gets a shout-out as one of the Bay Area spots where you might catch magical blue bioluminescent waves between June and October, alongside Tomales Bay and Moss Landing. The piece explores 2026 travel trends like “whycations,” dark-sky stargazing, digital detox retreats, sustainable train trips, and even Route 66 centennial road trips, with several ideas close enough for easy getaways from the coast.
   

📸 Around Pacifica

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica

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★ Featured events ★

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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Other local events

Friday January 2

• Nick's Restaurant
  Nick's Restaurant , 100 Rockaway Beach Ave. , Pacifica
  7:00 pm
• Family Rec Swim
  Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
  7:30 pm
• Recreation Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• Adult Lap Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  8:00 am
• San Pedro Creek, Pacifica Beach Coalition
  Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 751 San Pedro Terrace , Pacifica
  9:00 am
• Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  10:15 am
• 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• Gem Painting
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  11:00 am
• Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  3:15 pm
• An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
  San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech , 419 O'Farrell St , San Francisco
  6:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• JHS Food Pantry
  Jefferson High School , 6996 Mission St , Daly City
  6:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(07919) - 1301C Palmetto Avenue in Pacifica. Apply here.
• Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Pharmacy Cashier in Pacifica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Bruno

• Self-driving cars could receive notices of traffic violations under new law in 2026 (localnewsmatters.org)

Millbrae

• Loyola Marymount beats Pacific 80-71 (sfchronicle.com)

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 just lost interest.
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