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Morning South San Francisco! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How undercover South San Francisco detectives saved a missing 17-year-old
• South San Francisco mourns the passing of Marilyn R. Jones

Also on today's calendar: GISSV'S German Holiday Market.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 41 degrees.
• Sunday: Fog, then some sun, temps: high: 54, low: 42.
• Monday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Teen Trafficking Victim Rescued In SMC: Police (patch.com) — South San Francisco detectives rescued a 17-year-old trafficking victim at a Veterans Boulevard hotel after an undercover operation sparked by a tip from another agency. A 23-year-old San Francisco woman was arrested on human trafficking and related charges, while the teen was taken into protective custody and connected with support services. Police are asking anyone with information to contact their investigations bureau.
   

• Marilyn Jones (wvnews.com) — South San Francisco readers are invited to remember Marilyn R. Jones, who was born in the city in 1941 before later settling in Montana. Her family recalls her warmth, love of cooking, and devotion to gatherings, and they suggest honoring her by sharing a favorite meal, time with loved ones, or simple acts of kindness.
   

📸 Around South San Francisco

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South San Francisco

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• GISSV'S German Holiday Market
  Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St, Mountain View
  11:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Oyster Point Yacht Club Christmas Party - Toy Drive - Membership Drive
  911 Marina Blvd, South San Francisco
  5:00 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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📣 South San Francisco Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Adult Lap Swim
  Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
  8:00 am
• The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
  Cow Palace Arena & Event Center , 2600 Geneva Ave , Daly City
  9:00 am
• Downtown Pacifica Second Saturday Neighborhood Market
  Cafe Pacifica , 1821 Palmetto Ave , Pacifica
  10:00 am
• Winter Art Faire 2025 - Jewelry, crafts and more!
  Sanchez Art Center , 1220 Linda Mar Blvd # B , Pacifica
  11:00 am
• Community Art - Holiday Ornaments
  Art Space on the Coast , 2021 Palmetto Ave , Pacifica
  11:00 am
• Paint & Sip : Monet's Impression, Sunrise
  Pinot's Palette , 533 San Mateo Ave , San Bruno
  1:00 pm
• Dungeons and Dragons
  Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
  2:30 pm
• Parent's Night Out - The Chronicles of Narina
  Sterling Park Recreation Center , 427 F St , Colma
  5:30 pm
• Nick's Restaurant
  Pacifica Chamber of Commerce , 100 Rockaway Beach Ave , Pacifica
  7:00 pm
• Radio Incognito
  Winters Tavern , 1522 Francisco Blvd , Pacifica
  7:00 pm
• Polar Twilight
  Pinot's Palette , 533 San Mateo Ave , San Bruno
  7:00 pm
• A Charlie Brown Christmas
  The Hall (aka Mildred Owen Concert Hall) , 1220 Linda Mar Blvd , Pacifica
  7:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• James Gillanders (January 24, 1974 - November 17, 2025)
  James "Jimmy" Winfield Gillanders of South San Francisco, CA (January 24, 1974 - November 17, 2025).... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Albert Sze: Congratulations National 25th USA Poet Laureate —Elizabeth Nisperos Read on Patch
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• ‼️FOUND DOG‼️
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• Someone tried breaking into my home on Alhambra Rd between 8-10am They tried multiple times.
  They were not successful but attempted the front door and the back gate (dogs scared them away). Police report has been filed. Vehicle 1 Color:… (Nextdoor Avalon Park)

• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in South San Francisco. Apply here.
• San Francisco Staffing posted a job opening for Inventory Site Specialist II in South San Francisco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South San Francisco here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Bruno

• Where to volunteer on the Peninsula this holiday season and beyond (paloaltoonline.com)
• Woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi (azfamily.com)

Colma

• Free Elvis Costello Tribute + BBQ (Benicia) (funcheap.com)

Daly City

Ok South San Francisco! 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 demand a jury of my piers.
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