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🌱 Patch AM: Why San Francisco’s famed Bottom of the Hill is taking a final bow

Coming up: Castro Comedy Cabaret on the San Francisco Patch calendar

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What's up San Francisco! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why San Francisco’s famed Bottom of the Hill is taking a final bow
  • Why bomb squads rushed to Ocean Beach Sunday afternoon
  • How Jon Hamm will light up San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts

Also on today's calendar: Castro Comedy Cabaret and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, with a high of 56 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Rather cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 58, low: 49.
  • Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘The best place to hear live music in San Francisco' is closing down (mercurynews.com) — One of San Francisco’s most beloved indie music venues, Bottom of the Hill in Potrero Hill, will close at the end of 2026 after a 35-year run. Owners plan a “victory lap” year of special shows, inviting fans from across the city and Bay Area to come back, share memories, and give the club a loud farewell before its final New Year’s Eve gig.
   

2. Military flare found at S.F. beach is safely detonated, authorities say (sfchronicle.com) — A military marine flare that washed up on Ocean Beach in San Francisco was safely detonated in place Sunday evening after bomb squads and fire crews shut down part of the shoreline. The device was found near Vicente Street, just north of the San Francisco Zoo, and drew in local agencies along with experts from Travis Air Force Base.
   

3. NFL Honors Taps Major Emmy-Winning Actor as Host in 2026 (mandatory.com) — San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts will host the 2026 NFL Honors on February 5, bringing a nationally televised awards show and plenty of star power to the city. Emmy-winning actor Jon Hamm will emcee the celebration of the 2025 NFL season, including a new award for offensive linemen, with the primetime event airing on NBC, NFL Network, Peacock, and NFL+.
   

4. Analysis: Bench helps No. 7 Gonzaga erase early deficit, speed off on extended run to beat LMU 82-47 (bellinghamherald.com) — San Francisco hoops fans get a quick shoutout here: Gonzaga’s leading scorer Braden Huff last missed double figures against USF in the 2025 WCC semifinals, and he was held under 10 again as No. 7 Gonzaga crushed LMU 82-47. A deep Zags bench erased an early 10-point deficit with a huge first-half run and cruised behind balanced scoring and stifling defense.
   

5. Bay Area Congressional Reps Rip Trump's Military Action In Venezuela As 'Unconstitutional' And 'Illegal' (patch.com) — San Francisco residents are being urged to join Bay Area protests after President Trump ordered a surprise military operation in Venezuela and detained Nicolas Maduro, drawing sharp criticism from local members of Congress. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco and other regional representatives are condemning the move as unconstitutional, warning it sets a dangerous precedent for unchecked presidential war powers and possible long-term occupation.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday January 5
  • BFI: Toddler Plus Storytime
    Alameda Free Library , 1550 Oak St. , Alameda
    10:30 am
  • Souper Monday Club
    Campbell Hall , 70 Santa Rosa , Sausalito
    11:30 am
  • YMCA Community Resource Center at the Library
    Brisbane Library , 250 Visitacion Avenue , Brisbane
    1:00 pm
  • Maker Monday: Intro to Arduino
    Brisbane Library , 250 Visitacion Avenue , Brisbane
    3:30 pm

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Frankestina, a cat who went missing in San Francisco, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 hours, 18 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Upper Noe)
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    Penny is HOME! Thank you all for keeping on the lookout. Thank you to Susan Packer for her help and guidance! (Nextdoor Lower Haight)
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