🌱 Patch AM: Which former Pacifica city attorney just helped shape another Bay Area town?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which former Pacifica city attorney just helped shape another Bay Area town?

Also on today's calendar: Happy Hour Caregiver Support Group and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 58 and low of 47 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 43.
• Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 59 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City bids farewell to long-serving city attorney Michelle Kenyon, welcomes Deepa Sharma (piedmontexedra.com) — A longtime Bay Area city attorney who previously served Pacifica was honored this week as she wrapped up 15 years as Piedmont’s top legal adviser. Local readers may appreciate that her regional experience, including work in Pacifica, helped guide major civic projects before she passed the torch to her mentee, new city attorney Deepa Sharma.
   

📸 Around Pacifica

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Happy Hour Caregiver Support Group
  925 Main St, Half Moon Bay
  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Adult Lap Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  6:00 am
• Witch Crafts & Cookies at Breakers!
  Breakers Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch , 145 Rockaway Beach Ave , Pacifica
  9:00 am
• Adult Water Aerobics
  Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
  12:40 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
• 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 10

• Adult Lap Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  8:00 am

Friday January 16

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Open Studio at Pinot's Palette
  Pinot's Palette , 533 San Mateo Ave , San Bruno
  1:00 pm
• Girls volleyball vs Vis Valley at Vis Valley
  San Francisco Community Alternative San Francisco, CA 94112
  4:15 pm
• Nirel the Yogini - Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing at the Library
  Millbrae Library , 1 Library Ave , Millbrae
  5:30 pm
• Citizens Crime Prevention Committee - City Hall Meeting
  San Bruno City Hall , 567 El Camino Real , San Bruno
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• You’re Invited to the FogFest Photography Exhibition
  at the Sanchez ART Center - 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica Jan 16 to Feb 8, 2026. The FogFest Photography Contest Award Winners along with the 3… (Nextdoor Park Pacifica (West))
• Hello neighbors,
  I’m asking for suggestions and advice. Hopefully this never happens to anyone, but accidents do occur. Recently, I found myself in a difficult… (Nextdoor Vallemar)

• Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Pacifica. Apply here.
• Walgreens posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Pacifica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.

🗞 Nearby News

Millbrae

• Real-World Study Supports Satralizumab Use in NMOSD (rarediseaseadvisor.com)

Daly City

• She Goes To Police Calls In A Prius. It's Part Of New Approach To Mental Health Emergencies (edhat.com)
• Tiësto Follows Club Life Ending With New Radio Show, Prismatic (edmtunes.com)
• Hundreds of Trees Around Lake Merced Are Being Cut Down (richmondsunsetnews.com)

San Mateo

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I needed a running start, but I made it!
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