Good morning Foster City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
How Gilead's new Foster City research hub could reshape local biotech
What the Spinnaker Cove fire decision means for displaced Foster City residents
Also on today's calendar: Author Talk with Clarissa Wei | Sitting the Month and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gilead unveils new Foster City facility dedicated to oncology, inflammation, and data science research (biopharma-asia.com) — A major expansion at Gilead's Foster City headquarters just opened, adding a 182,000‑square‑foot research center focused on oncology, inflammation, and data science. The facility will house about 325 employees and is one of three large Foster City projects tied to Gilead's multibillion‑dollar U.S. investment, reinforcing the city's role as a key biotech and jobs hub in San Mateo County.
• Man cleared of criminal charges in Foster City Spinnaker Cove condo fire (nbcbayarea.com) — Residents of Foster City's Spinnaker Cove complex are reacting after prosecutors cleared a neighbor of criminal charges in last month's massive condo fire. Investigators ruled the cause undetermined, closing the criminal case but leaving open the possibility of civil lawsuits from roughly 150 people who lost homes or belongings, deepening tensions among displaced neighbors.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
⚠️ Magnitude 2.49 earthquake reported Sep 13 at 5:44 PM PDT: 2.49 magnitude earthquake occurred near Woodside, CA. More than 179 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
I have available semi-private room and shared room now (for Male only) in Foster City. Short term lease is ok. PM me for details. Disclaimer: It's an all male apartment so please don't report this for discrimination. Thanks (Nextdoor Foster City)
🗞 Nearby News
San Mateo
San Mateo County sheriff's deputy seeks mental health diversion in Livermore child abuse case (almanacnews.com)
San Mateo moves ahead with five-year housing fund plan to fund low-interest loan program, preserve affordability requirements (smdailyjournal.com)
Les carrières au sein de Sony Interactive Entertainment I Sr. Manager, People Technology and Services (playstation.com)
Belmont
ZaiNar Joins Arm Total Design For Physical AI As Founding Location Partner (pulse2.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!