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🌱 Patch AM: How today’s storm just sidelined Waymo’s robotaxis across San Francisco

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Hi there, San Francisco! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How today’s storm just sidelined Waymo’s robotaxis across San Francisco
  • How SFPD’s Honda Unit tracked a suspected dealer across the city
  • Flying out of SFO? Here’s why delays are piling up today

Also on today's calendar: Dear San Francisco - Matinee Performance and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Windy with showers around, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 59, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Waymo pauses San Francisco service amid severe weather (ktvu.com) — Waymo has temporarily halted its driverless taxi service in San Francisco because of severe weather and a flash flood warning, with service resuming only when conditions are safe. The pause follows last weekend’s outage-related robotaxi problems that blocked intersections across the city, renewing concerns from local officials about how these vehicles behave during emergencies.
   

2. SFPD's Honda Unit Arrests Haleem Williams (thesfnews.com) — San Francisco police say they arrested a 49-year-old man after a series of undercover drug buys that began at a Golden Gate Park music festival and ended near Mint and Mission streets. Officers report seizing suspected MDMA pills, a loaded ghost gun, and other evidence, and the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact SFPD or use Text-A-Tip.
   

3. Winter weather keeps travelers waiting at SFO as delays stretch into the night (localnewsmatters.org) — If you’re flying through SFO, expect lingering delays after a PG&E-related power issue briefly darkened parts of the airport and winter weather triggered federal arrival limits. Runway lights and terminal power were restored quickly, but hundreds of flights still faced delays, so travelers should check directly with their airlines before heading out.
   

4. U.S. auto safety agency probes Tesla Model 3 emergency door release (cnbc.com) — Federal auto-safety officials are investigating whether Tesla Model 3 emergency door releases are too hard to find or use, after a defect petition targeting 2022 cars. For Bay Area readers, the issue hits close to home: families of two students killed in a Cybertruck crash in a San Francisco suburb have also sued, alleging its door design trapped them in a burning vehicle.
   

5. What were the most fun cities in America this year? (newsnationnow.com) — San Franciscans can take pride that the city ranks among WalletHub’s top five U.S. destinations for entertainment and nightlife this year. The list highlights classic local draws like Alcatraz, major museums, and a lively club scene, while comparing San Francisco with other “fun” cities such as Las Vegas, Orlando, and Miami.
   

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    Friday December 26
  • Drop in Nutcracker decorating workshop
    P.A.I.N.T Art Collective , 8 Princess St , Sausalito
    12:00 pm
  • The Reset: Charting Your Roadmap to Career Success
    Alameda Free Library , 1550 Oak St. , Alameda
    12:30 pm
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    2:00 pm
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    Brisbane Inn Lodge · Brisbane , CA , Brisbane
    7:00 pm

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    Lucy (Lucipurr) was LOST on December 24, 2025 in San Francisco, CA 94124 near Across from candlestick park Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Castro)
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