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Morning Belmont! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Fitch's AAA verdict means for Belmont's library debt and taxes
  • Will Waymo's robotaxis actually help Belmont Caltrain riders?
  • Meet CalMatters' managing editor in Belmont to unpack Prop. 40

Also on today's calendar: Live Music, Pizza & Wine at AutoVino's Friday Happy Hour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, brisk and cool, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Belmont, California special tax bonds affirmed at AA as Fitch maintains AAA issuer rating (tradersunion.com) — Belmont's city government just had its top-tier AAA issuer rating and the AA rating on its library-related special tax bonds reaffirmed by Fitch, with a stable outlook. That means the city's borrowing costs should remain favorable, reflecting strong finances and high property values despite slow population growth and notable long‑term liabilities.
   

• Advocates Skeptical About Waymo's 'Transit Rewards' Program (streetsblog.org) — Belmont Caltrain riders may soon see Waymo robotaxis staged at the station, as part of a new pilot leasing 40 parking spaces across several Caltrain stops. The program offers small ride discounts when paired with transit trips, though Bay Area advocates question whether it truly supports public transportation or mainly benefits wealthier riders.
   

• Why the billionaire tax can win but still fail (modbee.com) — Belmont residents can hear CalMatters Managing Editor John D'Anna speak Sunday at St. Mark Catholic Church, part of a statewide tour explaining key election issues. The broader story unpacks the high-stakes billionaire tax measure, Proposition 40, and competing ballot initiatives that could shape California's healthcare and tax policy landscape.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

San Carlos

  • Men's Water Polo Hosts Top-Five Showdown Friday (uclabruins.com)
  • FDA grants Breakthrough status to Glycomine therapy for rare inherited metabolic disorder (allsci.com)
  • Free 2026 Recycling Day: Family Fun + Waste Reduction (San Carlos) (funcheap.com)

San Mateo

  • State Coastal Conservancy Awards $1M to San Mateo County to Undertake Half Moon Bay Landfill Climate Resilience Planning Project (coastsidebuzz.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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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