Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 71, low: 57.
Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• More primary care linked to lower health care costs, study says (healthjournalism.org) — San Mateo County residents on the Health Plan of San Mateo are part of a $60 million, five-year push to strengthen local primary care, including grants and hands-on support for clinics. A new national report links better access to primary care with sharply lower costs and improved preventive care, highlighting HPSM's strategy as a model for keeping families healthier and out of the ER.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Can somebody recommend a good steakhouse in the peninsula? I heard town in San Carlos is good. Please let me know. Thank your celebrating a birthday (Nextdoor Gateway)
Hi neighbors I would like some advice from yall!! My 6 year old daughter reported to me that she's been getting hit by older girls in the school bus. I reported it to the school already anything else… (Nextdoor San Mateo Heights)
Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time Seasonal in San Mateo. Apply here.
TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for merchandise associate in San Mateo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Mateo here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Ein Kim, Kelly Zhang, Honorine Ferry, and Grace Lee earn final four spots into 2026 CPKC Women's Open (wordpress.com)
The AI boom made San Francisco so crowded 'tech bros' making six figures are scrounging for homes (fortune.com)
Meta trial that could reshape Facebook, Instagram gets underway (kansascity.com)
Peanuts Music Owner Makes US Government Pay for Christmas Song; It Can Still Infringe Again (techtimes.com)
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