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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Burlingame students are coping with locked phones during school emergencies
  • Burlingame startup is taking on GPS—here's how their satellites differ
  • How Burlingame's unbeaten start ended in Palo Alto's homecoming upset

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

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Mateo County Students Lock Phones Away, Then Panic Hits During Lockdown (newsbreak.com) — High schoolers in Burlingame and across the San Mateo Union High School District must now lock their phones in signal-blocking pouches all school day, sparking safety worries after a recent shelter-in-place at Aragon High. Students say they fear being cut off from parents and emergency help during crises, while district leaders argue the policy reduces distraction and outline when phones might be unlocked in true emergencies.
   

2. Xona's commercial GPS alternative is about to go live (techcrunch.com) — A Burlingame-based startup, Xona Space Systems, is about to launch six satellites that will power a more precise, commercial alternative to GPS, with two spacecraft built entirely at its Burlingame headquarters. The system, called Pulsar, aims to deliver centimeter-level accuracy for everything from autonomous vehicles to precision farming, potentially putting Burlingame at the center of a major navigation-technology shift.
   

3. Fung-tastic! Palo Alto QB accounts for 5 TDs as Vikings continue resurgence with win over Burlingame (fresnobee.com) — Burlingame High's football team fell 35-21 to Palo Alto in a hard-fought road game, despite entering the matchup undefeated. The story highlights how Burlingame's strong start faces a new test in a tougher league, with coaches confident the Panthers will rebound as Peninsula Athletic League competition intensifies.
   

4. Overland AI unveils IBEX, a new autonomous ground vehicle selected by the Marine Corps (commstrader.com) — Overland AI, a fast-growing defense robotics startup, has opened an engineering outpost in Burlingame to tap Bay Area talent while building its autonomous IBEX military vehicle platform. The Marine Corps and Army Rangers are already backing IBEX for dangerous frontline missions, and production is ramping up in Seattle. For Burlingame residents, this means new high-tech defense jobs and deeper ties to the region's autonomy ecosystem.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Do you know this cat in Easton Addition/Burlingame?
    We've seen this kitty a few times around 10pm. Has a collar. (Nextdoor Ray Park)
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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