🌱 Patch AM: What unusual treasure did a thrifter just rescue from a San Carlos shop?

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In today's newsletter:

• What unusual treasure did a thrifter just rescue from a San Carlos shop?
• How a San Carlos startup is rethinking the everyday pickup truck.

Also on today's calendar: Bay Area Connect Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 83 Weird And Wonderful Thrift Finds That Prove You Never Know What Might Be Waiting On The Next Shelf (boredpanda.com) — Among dozens of quirky thrift‑store treasures shared from around the world, one standout comes from a shop right here in San Carlos, where a reader fell for an eye‑catching decorative piece and took it home. The collection ranges from vintage lamps to oddball figurines, but the San Carlos find is a reminder that your next favorite item might be sitting on a nearby shelf.
   

• The Telo MT1 is a big truck trapped in a tiny truck's body (theverge.com) — A new electric truck startup based in San Carlos is road‑testing its tiny but powerful Telo MT1 around local streets near big tech campuses, aiming for customer deliveries in 2027. The compact pickup promises long range, strong towing, and innovative safety engineering while being sized for city life. Reservations are already open, with many early buyers in the Bay Area.
   

📸 Around San Carlos

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Carlos

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★ Featured events ★

Friday February 26
• Bay Area Connect Conference →
  San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 W 20th Ave, San Mateo
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 11
• Stand-Up Comedy in San Carlos | Laughter & Spirits at Faith & Spirits →
  765 Laurel St, San Carlos
  8:30 pm
• Laughter & Spirits: Stand-Up Comedy in San Carlos →
  Faith & Spirits, 765 Laurel Street, San Carlos
  8:30 pm
Monday October 12
• Today's Schedule 10-5 →
  Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos
  10:00 am
• Stand-Up Comedy New Talent Showcase: "Already Clocked Out" @Blue Oak →
  Blue Oak Brewing Company, 815 Cherry Lane, San Carlos
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Today's Schedule 10-5 →
  Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Today's Schedule 10-5 →
  Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos
  10:00 am
• Electrify My House →
  Zoom, 1179 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Today's Schedule 10-5 →
  Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos
  10:00 am
• San Carlos School Board Candidate Forum →
  750 Dartmouth Ave, San Carlos
  6:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Today's Schedule 10-5 →
  Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos
  10:00 am
Friday October 30
• 2026 Halloween Boo Bash: Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. →
  Devil's Canyon Brewing Company, 935 Washington St, San Carlos
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am at Philz Coffee at Hillsdale, waiting for my Tiramisu coffee.
  When it was my turn, the cashier asked for my name. A little later he said, "Thank you for waiting, K. We appreciate you. Your coffee will be ready… (Nextdoor Cordes South)

• Compass Group posted a job opening for Sous Chef in Redwood City. Apply here.
• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead - Overnight in Redwood City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Carlos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belmont

• Serra Crystal Springs Invitational 2026 (milesplit.com)
• What California's new e-bike laws mean for you and your neighbors (calmatters.org)

Redwood City

• Redwood City removes barricades on Southgate Street for Lawrie Duncan Park Pilot (rwcpulse.com)
• Kura Revolving Sushi Bar To Open In Redwood City (whatnow.com)
• San Bruno Gunfire Call Leads Cops to SF Felon With Shell Casings in Home (newsbreak.com)

Ok San Carlos! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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