🌱 Patch AM: How a Burlingame startup plans to outdo GPS worldwide

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Burlingame startup plans to outdo GPS worldwide

Also on today's calendar: Quoth The Raven Nevermore Terror Tea and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Xona Space Aims to Replace Classic GPS with Its Own Satellite Fleet (androidheadlines.com) — A Burlingame-based startup, Xona Space Systems, has begun launching its own Pulsar satellites, including two built at its local headquarters, to offer far more precise navigation than traditional GPS. The company plans a 258-satellite constellation by 2030, promising stronger signals that work better in dense cities and indoors, which could eventually benefit everything from Bay Area drivers to delivery drones and farm equipment.
   

📸 Around Burlingame

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlingame

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Quoth The Raven Nevermore Terror Tea →
  By The Teashore, 724 Main St, Half Moon Bay
  11:00 am
Friday February 26
• Bay Area Connect Conference →
  San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 W 20th Ave, San Mateo
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Photo Lab →
  Tech Lab, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
  10:00 am
• Easton Branch Storytime →
  Easton Branch, Burlingame Public Library, Burlingame
  10:30 am
• Drop-in Sewing Lab →
  Tech Lab, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
  2:00 pm
• Silent Book Club at Reliance Clothing →
  Reliance Clothing, 1350 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame
  6:00 pm
• Mushrooms! Wonder of the Woods →
  Tech Lab, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
  6:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Burlingame CA
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Computer Help Drop-In →
  Tech Lab, Burlingame Public Library, Main Library, Burlingame
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Escher String Quartet →
  Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Bat Documentary: 'The Invisible Mammal' →
  850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame
  7:00 pm
Friday October 23
• HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE MUSICAL JR. -- Bay Area Premiere →
  Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave, San Mateo
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Oakmont Senior Living posted a job opening for Activity Coordinator - ALZ in Burlingame. Apply here.
• Tom Thumb Supermarket posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Burlingame. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlingame here.

🗞 Nearby News

Millbrae

• Indie Author Fest 2026 at Millbrae Library in Millbrae - October 17, 2026 (sfstation.com)

San Mateo

• San Mateo County to Take Over Event Center Projects Amid Kickback Case (newsbreak.com)
• Larry Ellison spent nearly $10M on luxury houses for his staff. Is employer-provided housing the ultimate job perk? (moneywise.com)
• New California E-Bike Safety Laws: Age Bans, Speed Caps & Rules (edhat.com)

Ok Burlingame! 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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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