Meet the women’s group that’s quietly shaped Pacifica for 75 years
How a new wildfire and insurance push could affect Pacifica
Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Friday: Sunny; windy in the afternoon, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.
Saturday: Very windy; mostly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 52.
Sunday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rooted in service (coastsidenews.com) — For 75 years, the women of Mizpah have quietly powered Pacifica with scholarships, food drives, craft fairs, and support for groups like the library, Pacifica Resource Center, and Sanchez Art Center. Their women-led service club has evolved beyond church roots but kept one mission: raise money together and give it back locally.
• Senate Leader Taps Senators Becker and Padilla to Advance Effort on Wildfire Recovery and Energy Affordability (ca.gov) — State Senator Josh Becker, whose district includes Pacifica, has been tapped to help lead the California Senate’s response to wildfire risk, insurance affordability, and rising energy costs. Working with Senator Steve Padilla, he’ll coordinate multiple committees to study new recommendations and propose reforms aimed at protecting homeowners, ratepayers, and communities across the state.
📸 Around Pacifica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica
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Saturday May 16
Adult Lap Swim Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Jean E. Brink Pool 401 Paloma Ave. Pacifica, CA 94044 8:00 am
Esplanade Beach Cleanup Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Top Stairs on Esplanade Ave 9:00 am
Resilience Lantern Pacifica Sharp Park Library 104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA 94044 12:00 pm
Nick's Restaurant → Pacifica Chamber of Commerce 100 Rockaway Beach Ave. Pacifica, CA 94044 7:00 pm
Recreation Swim Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Jean E. Brink Pool 401 Paloma Ave. Pacifica, CA 94044 7:30 pm
Sunday May 17
Adult Lap Swim Pacifica Chamber of Commerce Jean E. Brink Pool 401 Paloma Ave. Pacifica, CA 94044 8:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday May 15
VDC Camping Trip - RES Burlingame School District Burlingame, CA 94010 8:00 am
AP Environmental Science Test Terra Nova Daly City, CA 94015 8:00 am
Ukulele Jam Group Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 10:00 am
3D Printer Showcase Brisbane Library 250 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane, CA 94005 10:30 am
Family Musical Storytime Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 10:30 am
Behind Barbed Wires: The Story of the Japanese Incarceration Brisbane Library 250 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane, CA 94005 11:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
European Starling feeding chicks, Pt Reyes 4-29-26. I had been planning on putting this video together for Mother’s Day, but things got in the way so it’s a few days late. It was such a treat watching… (Nextdoor Sharp Park)
Red-winged Blackbird with attitude, Pt Reyes 4-29-26. This Red-winged Blackbird had a bit of attitude and seemed to be saying "you talking to me?" Also viewable on youtube: https://youtu.be/B_H1xMH52so … (Nextdoor Sharp Park)
Pacifica School District posted a job opening for Substitute Classified Staff - Custodians, Groundskeeper, Maintenance in Pacifica. Apply here.
i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Senior Sport Coordinator Basketball in San Bruno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Bruno
Walmart Layoffs Hit 1,000 Workers And Here Is Why (artvoice.com)
Millbrae
Bay to Breakers: BART offering limited-stop early trains to serve runners, spectators (localnewsmatters.org)
South San Francisco
Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) to Release Earnings on Thursday (marketbeat.com)
CG Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CGON) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages (marketbeat.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!