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• How much did South San Francisco’s minimum wage just increase?

Also on today's calendar: NRI’s 3.7 Million, in USA, Canada, UK seek Live Telecast of Bhagwant Mann- SGPC Row. and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 43 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 60, low: 41.
• Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Minimum Wages and Exemption Thresholds Adjusted Across the USA (natlawreview.com) — South San Francisco’s local minimum wage has increased from $17.70 to $18.15 per hour as of January 1, 2026, affecting many workers and employers in the city. The piece also outlines similar minimum wage and salary-threshold changes across California and other states, encouraging businesses to review pay practices for compliance.
   

📸 Around South San Francisco

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South San Francisco

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 15

• NRI’s 3.7 Million, in USA, Canada, UK seek Live Telecast of Bhagwant Mann- SGPC Row.
  38787 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA, 94536,
  11:00 am

Saturday January 24

• Flipper Upper Properties Tour: Real Estate
  1653 Irving St, SF
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

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

Sunday January 18

• Sip and Paint
  Oyster Point Yacht Club , 911 Marina Blvd , South San Francisco
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 10

• Adult Lap Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
  8:00 am
• San Pedro Valley Park: Trail and Habitat Restoration Work Days
  San Pedro Valley Park , 600 Oddstad Blvd , Pacifica
  9:00 am
• Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  10:15 am
• Computer Basics: Mastering YouTube
  Brisbane Library , 250 Visitacion Avenue , Brisbane
  10:30 am
• Learn to Draw Llama Llama With Illustrator James Morrow
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  2:00 pm
• Into the Woods
  San Francisco Playhouse , 450 Post St , San Francisco
  3:00 pm
• Author Workshop: Fired to Founder
  Peninsula Books , 441 Westlake Center , Daly City
  4:00 pm
• Nick's Restaurant
  Nick's Restaurant , 100 Rockaway Beach Ave. , Pacifica
  7:00 pm
• The Ol'man Brothers Band
  The Hall (aka Mildred Owen Concert Hall) , 1220 Linda Mar Blvd , Pacifica
  7:30 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

• Paulie is just a wittle baby!
  We will only be able to foster Paulie for 1 more week. If you’re interested in fostering or adopting the sweetest snuggle bug please visit… (Nextdoor Sunshine Gardens)

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions posted a job opening for Early Childhood Infant Teacher in South San Francisco. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

San Bruno

• Comeback complete: Mitty star's return to basketball a year in making (fresnobee.com)

Colma

• Faith, Film and the First Jewish Indian Chief (jewishjournal.com)

Daly City

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