🌱 Patch AM: How does San Carlos’ new $17.75 wage compare nearby?

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In today's newsletter:

• How does San Carlos’ new $17.75 wage compare nearby?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A little rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy with periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
• Sunday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CA Minimum Wage Increases: Cities With The Highest Pay In 2026 (patch.com) — San Carlos workers earning minimum wage will see their hourly pay rise to $17.75 starting Jan. 1, 2026, higher than the new statewide floor of $16.90. The article also compares San Carlos’ rate with nearby cities like Belmont, Redwood City, and San Mateo, helping residents see how local pay stacks up across the region.
   

📸 Around San Carlos

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Carlos

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★ Featured events ★

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

Saturday January 10

• Human Trafficking Awareness
  655 Skyway Rd, San Carlos
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 3

• Family Storytime with Stay & Play
  Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
  10:30 am
• Maker Hangout
  Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
  2:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Playtime Storytime
  San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
  10:30 am
• Maker Hangout
  Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
  2:00 pm
• Zumba Party!
  Belmont Library , 1110 Alameda , Belmont
  2:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Toddler Time
  San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
  10:30 am
• Fiction Book Club: Global Reads
  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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• Signs and Storytime
  San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
  10:30 am
• Sewing Machine Basics Jr - Winter Break - Fleece Buff/Hat
  Foster City Library 1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404
  1:00 pm
• Gem Painting at the Library!
  San Carlos Library , 610 Elm Street , San Carlos
  1:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• Saturday Board Games Day
  Downtown Branch Library , 270 Forest Avenue , Palo Alto
  10:00 am

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  Custom Couches & Sectionals - Made in the USA Built to Last
• Amara — (650) 486-1703
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kinetic posted a job opening for Flex Porter (San Carlos, CA) in San Carlos. Apply here.
• San Carlos School District posted a job opening for Custodial Substitutes Needed! in San Carlos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Carlos here.

🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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