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🌱 Patch AM: Former Pacifica HR manager’s career path started at home

And check out FREE WATERFRONT PARTY This SUNDAY AT OYSTER POINT! on the Pacifica Patch calendar

Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Pacifica! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Former Pacifica HR manager's career path started at home

Also on today's calendar: FREE WATERFRONT PARTY This SUNDAY AT OYSTER POINT! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, then sun, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 67, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lia Douglass: Drawn to Making a Difference (pshra.org) — A human resources leader now serving Vallejo's wastewater district previously worked for the City of Pacifica, bringing nearly a decade of California public-sector experience to her role. She describes how her family's long tradition of public service, especially in wastewater, inspired her career path and led her to connect with other government HR professionals through a national association.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Shoutout to the folks at Gellert Park pickleball courts for making me feel so welcome and included.
    I was feeling isolated and they got me active, social and feeling good again. (Nextdoor Fairmont West)
  • For all the neighbors that think my cat is abandoned, or in need of medical attention, I thank you.
    However, he is loved and fed and just plain friendly. His name is Stinky. When he was extremely young, he had an eye infection which left his left… (Nextdoor Creekside Residents)
  • Pacifica School District posted a job opening for Substitute Classified Staff - Custodians, Groundskeeper, Maintenance in Pacifica. Apply here.
  • Western Pest Services posted a job opening for Pest Control Technician - Commercial Dept. (WILL TRAIN!) in South San Francisco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Bruno

  • YouTube Youth Responsible Monetization Lead (google.com)
  • San Francisco's sunny stretch is over, but here's where the clear skies will hold on (sfchronicle.com)
  • Did Steve McQueen give Loren Janes A Rolex Submariner? (rolexmagazine.com)

Millbrae

  • 10 Bay Area events to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (marinij.com)
  • Get Involved with Measure RTM with Tomorrow's (9/17) Day of Action or Events Throughout the Weekend (streetsblog.org)

South San Francisco

  • Construction Underway For Alexan Icon, South San Francisco (sfyimby.com)

Ok Pacifica! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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