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🌱 Patch AM: How Burlingame’s location helps drive high incomes—and high housing costs
And check out Quoth The Raven Nevermore Terror Tea on the Burlingame Patch calendar
Hey hey Burlingame! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Burlingame's location helps drive high incomes—and high housing costs
Also on today's calendar: Quoth The Raven Nevermore Terror Tea and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Fog will lift in the morning, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 counties where American household income runs highest (qz.com) — San Mateo County ranks among the nation's highest-earning areas, and Burlingame households benefit from access to both San Francisco's financial core and Silicon Valley tech jobs via Caltrain and Highway 101. The piece explains how this dual job market drives six-figure incomes, steep housing costs, and intense competition for homes, shaping everyday life and affordability for Burlingame residents. 
📸 Around Burlingame
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlingame
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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
10:00 am
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
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Other local events
- Computer Help Drop-In →
Tech Lab, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
10:00 am - Baby Storytime at Burlingame Main Library →
Lane Community Room, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
10:30 am - 3D Printing Lab →
Tech Lab, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
6:00 pm - Mixed Reality Lab →
Tech Lab, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
6:00 pm - Easton Branch Bedtime Storytime →
Easton Branch, Burlingame Public Library, Burlingame
7:00 pm - Let's Talk in Person →
Upper Level Meeting Room, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
10:00 am - Storytime for Ages 2-5 at Burlingame Main Library →
Lane Community Room, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
10:30 am - Escher String Quartet →
Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
7:00 pm - Bat Documentary: 'The Invisible Mammal' →
850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame
7:00 pm - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE MUSICAL JR. -- Bay Area Premiere →
Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave, San Mateo
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
Friday October 23
📣 Burlingame Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This sweet kitty paid a visit to our back door at 7:30 this morning.
Posting this message in case family is searching for it. We live on the 1200 block of Balboa. (Nextdoor Easton Addition Central) - Update: Pet Reunited
Ruby, a dog who went missing in Placer County, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 17 minutes. Message from Owner: "Ruby was last… (Nextdoor Burlingame Gardens)
- CROSSMARK posted a job opening for (immediate hire) Retail Merchandiser in Millbrae. Apply here.
- Starbird - Chicken Coup, LLC posted a job opening for Cashier/ Guest Services in San Mateo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlingame here.
🗞 Nearby News
Millbrae
- Teen Arrested With Loaded Ghost Gun In San Mateo: Police (patch.com)
- San Mateo man arrested in connection with hit-and-run, home burglary (sfchronicle.com)
- Election 2026: Bay Area ballots start going out Monday. Here are the voting deadlines to know (mercurynews.com)
San Mateo
- Hawkeyes Women's Basketball Get Major Recruit Commit (westerniowatoday.com)
Pacifica
- Human Trafficking Investigation Leads To Arrest In SMC: Police (patch.com)
Ok Burlingame! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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