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In today's newsletter:

  • How did a San Mateo deputy's fraud case end in jail time?
  • How a months-long prescribed burn could impact San Mateo County residents
  • Will the new Dumbarton busway change your Peninsula commute options?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds breaking, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Former San Mateo County sheriff's deputy gets jail time for workers' comp fraud (almanacnews.com) — A former San Mateo County sheriff's deputy has been sentenced to five months in county jail, two years' probation, and over $61,000 in restitution after admitting to workers' compensation fraud. Prosecutors say surveillance showed him working out intensely despite claiming disabling injuries. The case underscores how local authorities handle misconduct within county law enforcement ranks.
   

2. Update: Prescribed fire Pomponio in San Mateo County - Sep. 30 status (sacbee.com) — A long-running prescribed burn project called Pomponio has been underway on private land in San Mateo County since January, reducing wildfire fuel in a controlled way. While not in San Mateo city limits, it still affects regional air quality and fire safety that residents rely on. Officials emphasize that this is a managed prevention effort, not an out-of-control wildfire.
   

3. SMC Seeks Public Input For Proposed Busway, Recreation Path On Former Freight Line (patch.com) — San Mateo County Transit District is asking residents for feedback through October on its Reimagine Dumbarton project, which would add a busway and recreation path between Redwood City and East Palo Alto. The plan includes zero-emission buses, new bike and pedestrian crossings, and small parks and gathering spaces. San Mateo residents who commute or recreate nearby can weigh in online or at in-person outreach events.
   

4. Major North Bay biotech employer to cut 119 jobs in consolidation move (pressdemocrat.com) — BioMarin is cutting 119 manufacturing jobs by December, including two positions in San Mateo, as it consolidates operations in Novato and reshapes its facilities in Marin County. While most layoffs hit Novato, the move reflects broader restructuring after major acquisitions and earlier job cuts, and signals continued volatility in the Bay Area's biotech job market.
   

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