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Good morning Belmont! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could Belmont kids soon be barred from riding some e-bikes?
Also on today's calendar: Quoth The Raven Nevermore Terror Tea and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What California's new e-bike laws mean for you and your neighbors (calmatters.org) — New California e-bike laws could soon affect Belmont families, as San Mateo County is authorized to pilot a ban on kids under 12 riding certain lower-speed e-bikes, with $25 fines for parents. Belmont Councilmember Robin Pang-Maganaris supports tighter rules, while safety advocates argue lawmakers should prioritize protected bike infrastructure and warn the pilot could unfairly target young riders.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belmont
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★ Featured events ★
- Quoth The Raven Nevermore Terror Tea →
By The Teashore, 724 Main St, Half Moon Bay
11:00 am - Bay Area Connect Conference →
San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 W 20th Ave, San Mateo
9:00 am
Saturday October 17
Friday February 26
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Other local events
- We Can Read Book Club
San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
4:00 pm - PMISV Peninsula Monthly Happy Hour →
Marvin Gardens, 1160 Old County Road, Belmont
5:30 pm - San Carlos Stitchers
San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
6:00 pm - Trivia Night
San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
6:00 pm - Tech Tutor Drop-In
San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
10:00 am - Level Up Lounge
San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
1:30 pm - Sugar Skull Decoration
San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
2:00 pm - Storytime & Theater Fun
San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos
4:30 pm - Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Belmont →
Mountain Mike's Pizza - Belmont, 390 El Camino Real, Belmont
6:30 pm - Free ! Mexican Sugar Skull Class by acclaimed artist Diego Marcial Rios →
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont
1:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 23
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💬 Chatter
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- Being high up on the hill, I feel like I should do some preparation ahead of the El Nino winter.
I want to start by checking the downspouts and drainage. Does anyone have any recommendations for contractors who have experience doing this? What… (Nextdoor Plateau Skymont)
- Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District posted a job opening for Social Science Teacher - CR#17 2027 school year - Ralston Middle - Temporary in Belmont. Apply here.
- VONS posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Belmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Carlos
- Four candidates seek three seats in San Carlos (padailypost.com)
- The Telo MT1 is a big truck trapped in a tiny truck's body (theverge.com)
- As Newsom considers commuting California's death sentences, 42 Bay Area killers remain in prison (mercurynews.com)
San Mateo
- Growth Marketing Manager, Web Experience (R6101) (verticalmag.com)
Ok Belmont! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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