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Coffee in hand, South San Francisco? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How much did South San Francisco’s minimum wage jump this New Year?

Also on today's calendar: Happy Hour Caregiver Support Group .

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Windy; morning rain, with a high of 56 and low of 50 degrees.
• Monday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 56, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 58 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Minimum Wage Increases Across the Bay Area (ccpulse.org) — Workers and employers in South San Francisco should note that the city’s minimum wage has just increased to $18.15 per hour as of Jan. 1, 2026. The article compares this new rate with other San Mateo County and Bay Area cities, explains how the hikes are tied to inflation, and reminds businesses they must post updated wage notices for employees.
   

📸 Around South San Francisco

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South San Francisco

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Happy Hour Caregiver Support Group
  925 Main St, Half Moon Bay
  12:30 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

Saturday January 10

• Castro Comedy Cabaret
  Beaux, 2344 Market St, SF
  7:00 pm

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📣 South San Francisco Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 4

• Adult Lap Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  8:00 am
• Reading Buddies
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  11:00 am
• Distillery Tour and Spirits Tastings
  Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 1121 Palmetto Ave , Pacifica
  1:00 pm

Monday January 5

• 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: Intro to Arduino
  Brisbane Library , 250 Visitacion Avenue , Brisbane
  3:30 pm
• Family Rec Swim
  Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
  7:30 pm
• Recreation Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  7:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Toddler Storytime
  Brisbane Library , 250 Visitacion Avenue , Brisbane
  11:00 am
• Family Storytime
  Brisbane Library , 250 Visitacion Avenue , Brisbane
  11:30 am
• londbard Margarita Bar
  Longboard Margarita Bar , 180 Eureka sq , Pacifica
  4:00 pm
• Girls volleyball vs Everett at Everett
  San Francisco Community Alternative San Francisco, CA 94112
  4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Happy New Year 2026: January 1 , Solemnity of Mary, Intro Our Lady of Calligraphy —Elizabeth Nisperos Read on Patch

• Hello next door friends.
  I’m hoping all those who have fur kids can commit to having them chipped and registered, put collars with ID’s and keep them inside. We have had too… (Nextdoor Avalon Park)
• High King tides at Coyote Point.
  Never saw that high tides for long time. Even the birds take refuge on the higher ground. (Nextdoor Sunshine Gardens)

• AppleOne posted a job opening for Freight Forwarding Agent in South San Francisco. Apply here.
• Unitek Learning, Inc. posted a job opening for Admissions Coordinator in South San Francisco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South San Francisco here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Bruno

• Gonzaga's Lisa Fortier Becomes Fastest Active Division I Women's Basketball Head Coach To Reach 300 Division I Victories (wccsports.com)

Colma

• UPSIDE: Gen Alpha spurs ALLICE forward (philippinenews.com)

Daly City

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-- The Patch AM Team

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