🌱 Patch AM: How a state funding fight could shrink vital services in Foster City

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In today's newsletter:

• How a state funding fight could shrink vital services in Foster City

Also on today's calendar: Swamp Chicken Brings Jazz, Blues, and Pop to AutoVino Wine Garden.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Turning sunny; cool, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• San Mateo County, Cities, Unions and Fire Blame State Lawmakers for Vehicle License Fee Bait-and-Switch Causing Funding Shortfalls, Forcing Deep Cuts to Basic Local Services (coastsidebuzz.com) — San Mateo County leaders warn a $226 million state funding shortfall could force deep cuts to public safety, health care, libraries, and other basic services in every city, including Foster City. Fire officials pointed to a recent major Foster City incident that required 150 firefighters as proof that any reduction in staffing or equipment could seriously affect 911 response and everyday services residents rely on.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Foster City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Swamp Chicken Brings Jazz, Blues, and Pop to AutoVino Wine Garden →
  380 Industrial Rd, San Carlos
  4:03 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest →
  , Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Free Family Dance Open House: Free Demo Classes, Free Food, Face Painting & More! →
  Dance Works, 25 37th Ave, San Mateo
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Welcome Back Parent Coffee
  Brittan Acres Elementary Front of School
  8:15 am
• Tech Tutor Drop-In
  San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
  10:00 am
• Baby Bounce
  San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
  10:30 am
• Mystery Book Club
  San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
  10:30 am
• Make It With Superspace
  Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
  3:00 pm
• V and JV Football @ Terra Nova (Scrimmage)
  Mills High School San Mateo, CA 94401
  4:00 pm
• Welcome Back Rally
  Burlingame High School Football Field
  5:17 pm
Saturday August 22
• V and JV Flag Football at Wilcox Jamboree
  Mills High School San Mateo, CA 94401
  8:30 am
• Persian Storytime (Bilingual Farsi)
  San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
  10:30 am
• JV Football Scrimmage @ Harbor High School
  Carlmont Performing Arts Center 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

San Mateo

• Road Closure Planned For San Mateo Police Memorial (patch.com)

Belmont

• RingCentral, Inc. $RNG Shares Sold by Bank of America Corp DE (marketbeat.com)

Redwood City

• Controversial Café Sold In Redwood City After Owner's Trump 2028 Claim: Report (patch.com)

Ok Foster City! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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