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Hello again South San Francisco! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where South San Francisco introverts gather to read in companionable silence
- How a South San Francisco hot-rod legend became a county History Maker
- Why South San Francisco police still have access to Menlo Park plate data
Also on today's calendar: Flipper Upper Properties Tour: Real Estate.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 57.
- Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Is reading dead? Not at the Bay Area's thriving Silent Book Clubs (mercurynews.com subscription) — South San Francisco readers can join a local Silent Book Club chapter that meets in public spaces for quiet reading and low-pressure socializing. The movement, started in San Francisco, has exploded across the Bay Area and worldwide, offering newcomers and longtime residents alike an easy way to make friends, unplug from screens, and reconnect with books. 
• Famed Hot-Rod Builder Behind Cars For Rock Legends Earns SMC Honor (patch.com) — A longtime South San Francisco hot-rod builder, Roy Brizio of Roy Brizio Street Rods, has been named San Mateo County's 2026 History Maker for elevating custom car craftsmanship and bringing attention to the city. He'll be honored at the History Makers Dinner in Foster City this September, where baseball legend and friend Reggie Jackson will serve as master of ceremonies.
• Menlo Park overhauls license plate reader sharing after discovering more improper searches (paloaltoonline.com) — South San Francisco police are one of just five agencies still allowed to access Menlo Park's automated license plate reader data after a major overhaul of sharing rules. Menlo Park tightened controls following improper searches by regional and federal partners, prompting new agreements and audits that affect how local departments across San Mateo County can use shared camera data.
📸 Around South San Francisco
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South San Francisco
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★ Featured events ★
- Flipper Upper Properties Tour: Real Estate →
1653 Irving St, SF
10:00 am - 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest →
Half Moon Bay
11:00 am
Saturday August 29
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📣 South San Francisco Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult Water Aerobics
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Jean E Brink Pool 401 Paloma Ave Pacifica, CA 94044
12:40 pm - Sports Fair (Courtyard)
Oceana Daly City, CA 94015
12:45 pm - Exhibition "Raw Inspiration" Mark Ashworth
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce The mission of the Sanchez Art Center is to create community through art. The art center provides exhibitions by emerging and established California artists; education and outreach programs designed to make art accessible to people of all ages and ba
1:00 pm - Drop-In Makerspace Open House
Brisbane Library 250 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane, CA 94005
1:15 pm - Sewing Basics 101 Tutoring
Brisbane Library 250 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane, CA 94005
2:30 pm - Football @ Hillsdale
Terra Nova Hillsdale High School, 3115 Del Monte St, San Mateo, CA 94403
4:00 pm - Volleyball vs Archie Williams
Terra Nova High School, 1450 Blvd, Pacifica, CA 9404
4:30 pm - Nick's Restaurant →
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce 100 Rockaway Beach Ave. Pacifica, CA 94044
7:00 pm - Family Rec Swim
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Jean E Brink Pool 401 Paloma Ave Pacifica, CA 94044
7:30 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Jean E. Brink Pool 401 Paloma Ave. Pacifica, CA 94044
8:00 am - Drop-In Tech Tutors
Brisbane Library 250 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane, CA 94005
10:00 am - Recreation Swim
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Jean E. Brink Pool 401 Paloma Ave. Pacifica, CA 94044
7:30 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- OWNER FOUND!
Slipped out of a side gate. Thank you to our kind neighbor for giving him food and water while his dad was found! Found Dog! Found this little… (Nextdoor Brentwood Park) - Does anyone know who the door to door solar sales people are?
I just had a very unpleasant experience with one of them showing up to my house at about 8 PM (weird so late). I had told him several times before… (Nextdoor Brentwood Park)
- South San Francisco Unified posted a job opening for Varsity Badminton (BOYS/GIRLS) - Head Coach - El Camino High School in South San Francisco. Apply here.
- Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Patrol Driver in South San Francisco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South San Francisco here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Bruno
- Reward Offered For Help Locating Thieves Who Stole Mail From Post Office (iheart.com)
- Web Solutions Engineer III, YouTube (google.com)
Daly City
- Earthquake Relief Benefit, Cow Palace, Daly City, CA, 11-26-1989, Part 4 - The Steve Miller Band (blogspot.com)
- Earthquake Relief Benefit, Cow Palace, Daly City, CA, 11-26-1989, Part 5 (blogspot.com)
- Earthquake Relief Benefit, Cow Palace, Daly City, CA, 11-26-1989, Part 1 - America, Aaron Neville, Eddie Money, the Dynatones, and the Chambers Brothers (blogspot.com)
Pacifica
- Famed Hot-Rod Builder Behind Cars For Rock Legends Earns SMC Honor (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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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