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Hey there, San Mateo! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a San Mateo robbery attempt turned into a Bay Area chase
  • New San Mateo County wildfire reported; here's what's known so far
  • Why this overturned conviction is headed back to San Mateo County

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 4 Arrested After Attempted San Mateo Robbery Sparks Bay Area Search: Police (patch.com) — San Mateo police say an attempted robbery in the city on Thursday led to a multi-agency pursuit that stretched across the Bay Area and ended with four people arrested in Emeryville. Officers first alerted the public to a suspect silver Audi crossing the San Mateo Bridge, then coordinated with Alameda County deputies and other agencies to track two vehicles by air and ground before making the arrests.
   

• Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Mateo County on Aug. 22 (sanluisobispo.com) — A new wildfire named Park Rd Emerald_lake was reported Saturday evening on private land in San Mateo County, with cause and containment still unknown. Officials logged the blaze around 7:19 p.m. on August 22, and residents should stay alert for updated information from fire authorities as conditions develop.
   

• California appellate court overturns pimping, trafficking conviction of East Palo Alto man (mercurynews.com) — An appeals court has overturned a human trafficking and pimping conviction and sent the case back to San Mateo County, where prosecutors have 60 days to decide whether to retry it. The defendant will remain in custody while a judge reviews his status, and his attorney is seeking an order to return him to the San Mateo County jail.
   

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Ok San Mateo! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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