🌱 Patch AM: What could replace Tanforan Mall under San Bruno’s new redevelopment plan?

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In today's newsletter:

• What could replace Tanforan Mall under San Bruno’s new redevelopment plan?
• How many San Bruno homes are in today’s PG&E outage?
• Could San Bruno’s favorite chains be next on the closure list?

Also on today's calendar: Beach Break Film Festival .

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 43 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 42.
• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SFYIMBY Year in Review: July 2025 (sfyimby.com) — A key July highlight for San Bruno was the release of the Environmental Impact Report for the massive Tanforan Mall redevelopment, outlining options for a new mixed-use neighborhood with housing and offices. The broader piece surveys major Bay Area housing and development moves, but the Tanforan plans stand out as a potential game-changer for San Bruno’s future jobs, homes, and skyline.
   

• San Mateo County Power Outages Affecting Thousands Of Customers (patch.com) — San Bruno is among the San Mateo County communities hit by a widespread PG&E power outage, with 84 local customers affected. The utility says the outages began around 1:30 a.m., likely tied to a tree contacting a power line, and estimates restoration by about 11 p.m. Residents across multiple nearby cities are also impacted.
   

• Retailers and restaurants that have already announced closures for 2026 (wkrn.com) — A Red Robin restaurant in San Bruno appears in a broader look at national retailers and restaurants planning closures in 2026 and beyond. While no specific San Bruno shutdown is announced, chains like Macy’s, Walgreens, Wendy’s, and others are preparing to trim underperforming locations nationwide, which could eventually affect Bay Area shoppers and workers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Bruno

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 28

• Beach Break Film Festival
  1167 Main St, Half Moon Bay
  3:30 pm

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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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• Adult Lap Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  8:00 am
• Linda Mar State Beach Habitat Restoration with Pacific Beach Coalition (Pacifica)
  Pacifica State Beach Parking Lot B , 5200 CA-1 , Pacifica
  10:00 am
• Reading Buddies
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  11:00 am
• Monthly Gaming Tournament
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  12:00 pm
• Distillery Tour and Spirits Tastings
  Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 1121 Palmetto Ave , Pacifica
  1:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Winter Day Camp Session 2 2025
  Sterling Park Recreation Center , 427 F St , Colma
  10:00 am
• Winter Day Camp Session 2 2025 - Colma, CA 2025
  Sterling Park Recreation Center , 427 F St , Colma
  10:00 am
• Toddler Storytime With Stay and Play
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  10:15 am
• Adult Water Aerobics
  Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
  12:40 pm
• YMCA Community Resource Center at the Library
  Brisbane Library , 250 Visitacion Avenue , Brisbane
  1:00 pm
• Maker Monday: Open Makerspace
  Brisbane Library , 250 Visitacion Avenue , Brisbane
  3:30 pm
• Recreation Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• All clear after suspicious package prompts disruption at San Francisco International Airport, California.
  10:50AM on Dec 26: Airport authorities confirm Terminal 1 has fully reopened. As a result, no further updates will be provided. 10:32AM on Dec 26:… (Nextdoor )
• A traffic accident on the northbound I-280 Vista Point 3 on-ramp in San Mateo caused lane closures, but all lanes are now open with residual delays.
  4:31PM on Dec 26: Traffic accident reported on I-280 Northbound between Vista Point #3 and Highway 92. (Nextdoor )

• BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Busser in San Bruno. Apply here.
• Lunardi's Markets posted a job opening for Bakery Clerk in San Bruno - No Experience Required in San Bruno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Bruno here.

🗞 Nearby News

South San Francisco

• Amen Thompson's 26 points lead Rockets to 119-96 win over Doncic and the Lakers (sfchronicle.com)
• Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Hospital among the best in the nation for patient care (thecommunityvoice.com)
• Suspicious Package Found At SFO, Flights Cancelled (patch.com)

Millbrae

• Captain sues former sheriff, county over rumor about an alleged affair (padailypost.com)

Pacifica

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-- The Patch AM Team

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