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Hello South San Francisco! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek witnesses after fatal South San Francisco pursuit and overpass jump
  • How new harbor safety training could affect South San Francisco's waterfront users
  • Could a new tax be the key to saving South City BART?

Also on today's calendar: Salsa Classes October 2026: 4-Week Progressive Salsa Dance Lessons SF and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman dies after jumping off San Bruno freeway overpass following chase, standoff with South San Francisco police (kioncentralcoast.com) — A woman died after a Monday night police chase that began with South San Francisco officers and ended when she jumped from the Sneath Lane overpass in San Bruno, despite crisis negotiators and less-lethal tactics. South San Francisco police say they are still investigating the pursuit, use of force, and her actions, and are asking anyone with information to contact the department.
   

• San Mateo County Harbor District Trains Pillar Point and Oyster Point Harbor Masters and Commercial Fishing Fleet on Cold Water Survival, Man Overboard, Helicopter Rescue, Life Raft Deployment (coastsidebuzz.com) — San Mateo County Harbor District commissioners are meeting in person at South San Francisco's City Council Chambers to review new cold-water safety and rescue training for Pillar Point Harbor and Oyster Point Marina staff. The training aims to improve emergency responses for commercial fishers and harbor users, with plans for a two-day safety course in early December. Residents can also watch meetings remotely and contact commissioners directly.
   

• Measure RTM Explained: The Sales Tax To Save Public Transit (inglesidelight.com) — Regional Measure RTM could significantly affect South San Francisco commuters, with supporters warning BART might close stations in Colma, San Bruno, and South San Francisco and slash service by 70% without new funding. The proposal would add a one-cent sales tax in San Francisco and a half-cent in nearby counties for 14 years to stabilize BART, Muni, Caltrain, SamTrans and other transit agencies.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

San Bruno

  • Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure (senate.gov)
  • Statement From WCC Commissioner Stu Jackson on USD President Jim Harris Concluding Term in 2027 (wccsports.com)
  • SF Woman Dies After Falling From Freeway Overpass While Fleeing Police In San Bruno (sfist.com)

Daly City

  • Daly City councilmember urged to resign amid misconduct allegations: 'She slapped me on my face' (abc7news.com)

San Francisco

  • San Francisco Renter Offered Shocking Sum To Leave Her Apartment: Reports (patch.com)
  • Decade-Long Murder Case In SF Sees Renewed Push To Find Suspect (patch.com)
  • 72-Year-Old Stabs Victim Outside Workplace In San Francisco: Police (patch.com)

Ok South San Francisco! 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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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