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🌱 Patch AM: Pacifica detective injured stopping theft spree at Safeway and Walgreens.
Be sure to catch FREE WATERFRONT PARTY This SUNDAY AT OYSTER POINT! on the Pacifica Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Pacifica? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Pacifica detective injured stopping theft spree at Safeway and Walgreens.
Also on today's calendar: FREE WATERFRONT PARTY This SUNDAY AT OYSTER POINT! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: Cool with low clouds, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Detective Hit By Car During Pacifica Retail Theft Spree: Police (patch.com) — A Pacifica police detective suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car while trying to stop two women suspected in a retail theft spree at both local Safeway stores and a Pacifica Walgreens. One suspect from San Francisco has been arrested, while another from Antioch remains wanted, and police are asking Pacifica residents for tips referencing case 26-1645.
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📸 Around Pacifica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica
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★ Featured events ★
- FREE WATERFRONT PARTY This SUNDAY AT OYSTER POINT! →
911 Marina Blvd, South San Francisco
12:00 pm - Comedy Day →
Robin Williams Meadow, SF
12:00 pm - Surplus Assets to the Ongoing Operations of Supernal Online Auction →
Mojave
9:00 am - FIT4MOM South San Francisco - Fall Community Class (FREE) →
901 Civic Campus Wy, South San Francisco
9:30 am
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
8:00 am - Alameda Record Swap →
Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda
11:00 am - Distillery Tour and Spirits Tastings
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce, 1121 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica
1:00 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
6:00 am - Pacific Coast Fog Fest Photo Contest- Photos Accepted Sept 18 - 21, 2026 1-5pm →
Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica
9:00 am - Adult Water Aerobics
Jean E Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave, Pacifica
12:40 pm - Family Rec Swim
Jean E Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave, Pacifica
7:30 pm - Recreation Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
7:30 pm
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
📣 Pacifica Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our missing statue,,, What do you think should go here.
My vote would be a family of Ohlone Indians. What would you like to see here ?? (Nextdoor Linda Mar) - Why is there a flock camera at the Walgreens intersection?
What could possibly be the reason to have one in Pacifica? (Nextdoor Westview)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Pacifica. Apply here.
- Panda Express posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1384595-0) in Pacifica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.
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- From Aging Trailers To New Homes: Low-Interest Loans Open Door To Homeownership In SMC (patch.com)
Ok Pacifica! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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