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Coming up: Pallavi Gunalan is Queer, as in Funny - Safe Words Comedy Showcase on the San Francisco Patch calendar

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Hello again San Francisco! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning your Hardly Strictly weekend in Golden Gate Park yet?
  • San Francisco caregiver turns to neighbors to unlock new career path
  • How new robocall rules Bonta supports could affect your phone

Also on today's calendar: Pallavi Gunalan is Queer, as in Funny - Safe Words Comedy Showcase and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A free, 3-day music festival with 6 stages will take over San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this October (secretsanfrancisco.com) — A massive free music festival is returning to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park from Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, with multiple stages and more than 40 artists. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass welcomes all ages, requires no tickets, and encourages neighbors to picnic, wander between stages, and enjoy food trucks while soaking in one of the city's favorite traditions.
   

• Rebecca Flores's GoFundMe Profile (gofundme.com) — A 35-year-old San Francisco resident is asking for community help to pay off $2,711 in defaulted federal student loans so she can start clinical hypnotherapy training this September. Clearing the default would let her qualify for new aid toward a $17,000-per-year program she says aligns with her long-term goal of helping others heal and grow.
   

• Bonta pushes regulations vs illegal 'robocalls (philippinenews.com) — From San Francisco, Attorney General Rob Bonta is backing new federal Know-Your-Customer rules aimed at cutting illegal robocalls before they hit phone networks, including those in the Bay Area. He's joined 49 other attorneys general supporting tougher requirements on telecom providers to verify customers and curb scam calls that can cause serious financial harm.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ticket Counter Agent in San Francisco. Apply here.
  • Jewish Community Center of San Francisco posted a job opening for Housekeeping & Facility Support Staff in San Francisco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Francisco here.

🗞 Nearby News

Daly City

  • Stranded paraglider on Daly City cliff pulled to safety by CHP helicopter (amedpost.com)
  • Live Music at Filipino Food Spot Tselogs (funcheap.com)
  • Wake Forest Men's Golf Announces 2026-27 Schedule - Wake Forest University Athletics (godeacs.com)

Colma

  • Tesla recalls 3 million EVs in China over door handle safety (inquirer.com)

Sausalito

  • Marin IJ Readers' Forum: Reject Sausalito's Measure X for revised zoning standards (marinij.com)
  • Sausalito Marin City School District plans swift search for leader (marinij.com)

Ok San Francisco! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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