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🌱 Patch AM: Why was a San Ramon man arrested in South San Francisco?
Spotted on the South San Francisco calendar: Beach Break Film Festival

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In today's newsletter:
- Why was a San Ramon man arrested in South San Francisco?
Also on today's calendar: Beach Break Film Festival .
Find out what's happening in South San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in South San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Very windy; occasional rain, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 58, low: 46.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Shark Breaches With Human Body In Jaws Mall Smash & Grab: Patch PM (patch.com) — Among several statewide headlines, one key item for locals is the arrest of a 22-year-old San Ramon man in South San Francisco on human trafficking-related and weapons charges. The brief update notes he was taken into custody on allegations of pandering and possessing an illegal firearm, alongside other major California crime and public safety stories.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South San Francisco
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★ Featured events ★
- Beach Break Film Festival
1167 Main St, Half Moon Bay
3:30 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
Sunday December 28
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- McCurdy Roofing Inc.
371 Shaw Rd , South San Francisco
9:00 am
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult Water Aerobics
Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
12:40 pm - Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy: Thursdays
Shelton Theater , 533 Sutter St , San Francisco
8:00 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
6:00 am - Witch Crafts & Cookies at Breakers!
Breakers Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch , 145 Rockaway Beach Ave , Pacifica
9:00 am - Drop-In Mahjong
Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
1:30 pm - Drop-In Tech Help
Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
2:00 pm - Sewing Basics 101 Tutoring
Brisbane Library , 250 Visitacion Avenue , Brisbane
2:00 pm - One Man Gone
Brisbane Inn Lodge · Brisbane , CA , Brisbane
7:00 pm - Jackie Chavez Acoustic Soloist — 7 Mile House
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill · Brisbane , CA , Brisbane
7:00 pm - Nick's Restaurant
Nick's Restaurant , 100 Rockaway Beach Ave. , Pacifica
7:00 pm - Recreation Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
7:30 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- City Manager Sharon Ranals Retires: Endurance, Resilience, Charm Secrets —Elizabeth Nisperos Read on Patch
- If you've been looking for those hard to find Kodak Charmera keyring cameras.
They have them at Fireside Camera in SF (2117 Chestnut St). Only $40. They are open on XMAS eve 11-3. They make a good stocking stuffer for teens. (Nextdoor North Westborough) - Menlo Park authorities warn of flooding on Hamilton and Carlton Ave to Willow Rd, with public works crews on-site addressing the situation.
5:22AM on Dec 24: Menlo Park PD reports flooding on Hamilton and Carlton Ave to Willow Rd. (Nextdoor )
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Youth Enrichment Services Program Leader (Recreation Leader I/II/III) in South San Francisco. Apply here.
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Baggage Agent in South San Francisco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South San Francisco here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Bruno
- Barnes & Noble to open more stores in Georgia (b985.com)
- BART construction to slow evening service between Millbrae, SFO through 2026 (localnewsmatters.org)
- ‘Stranger Things' Series Finale Hits the Big Screen at 20+ Bay Area Theaters (funcheap.com)
Daly City
- She goes to police calls in a Prius. It's part of new approach to mental health emergencies (apnews.com)
- Bright orange, crunchy empanadas are sweeping the internet. Here's where to try them in the Bay Area (sfchronicle.com)
Pacifica
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