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🌱 Patch AM: How doctors finally solved a San Carlos man’s terrifying memory mystery
And check out San Mateo Cars & Coffee at AutoVino | Holiday Toy Drive Edition on the San Carlos Patch calendar

Hi San Carlos! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How doctors finally solved a San Carlos man’s terrifying memory mystery
Also on today's calendar: San Mateo Cars & Coffee at AutoVino | Holiday Toy Drive Edition and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in San Carlosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in San Carlosfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Some sun; fog early, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.
- Monday: Fog, then some sun, temps: high: 56, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Areas of fog in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• An autoimmune disease stole this man's memory. Here's how he's learning to cope (myjournalcourier.com) — A San Carlos man’s baffling memory loss in early 2020 was ultimately traced to a rare autoimmune brain disease, highlighting how hard these conditions can be to diagnose. His story, and that of another patient, anchors an explainer on autoimmune encephalitis, emerging antibody-based tests, and evolving treatments that can help patients regain daily function even after profound memory damage.
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📸 Around San Carlos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Carlos
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★ Featured events ★
- San Mateo Cars & Coffee at AutoVino | Holiday Toy Drive Edition
380 Industrial Rd, San Carlos
10:00 am - Christmas Open House- Free Dance Classes, Holiday Crafts, Food, Pics with Santa & More!!!
CY Dance Works, 25 37th Ave, San Mateo
2:00 pm - 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
Sunday December 14
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Holiday, Vintage and Collectibles Sale!
1413 Magnolia Avenue
9:00 am - Kids Culture Club
San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
3:30 pm - Cookbook Book Club
Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
6:00 pm - Upcycled Jewelry Lab
San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
6:00 pm - Spanish Conversation Club
San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
6:30 pm - In-Person English Conversation Club
Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
6:30 pm - Baby Bounce Storytime with Stay and Play
Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
10:30 am - Brain Power Hour: Age-Friendly Brain Games
Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
11:30 am - Holiday Market At Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
Devil's Canyon Brewing Company , 935 Washington St , San Carlos
4:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
📣 San Carlos Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making San Carlos PatchAM possible:
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Make a leather crossbody bag - Cre8 A Couch — (650) 591-4663
Custom Couches & Sectionals - Made in the USA Built to Last - Amara — (650) 486-1703
A California cuisine restaurant with mediterranean leaning. - Samaritan House — (650) 347-3648
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Substitute 'On Call' Janitor or Custodian or Office cleaner in San Carlos. Apply here.
- Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Theatre Team Member in Redwood City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Carlos here.
🗞 Nearby News
Belmont
- The California Barrel Company and Mary Rosamond (rosamondpress.com)
Atherton
Ok San Carlos! 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 didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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