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Good morning to you San Mateo! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How deputies tracked a Caltrain bike theft suspect across the Bay Area.
• Which Oktoberfest celebrations are happening from San Mateo down the Peninsula?

Also on today's calendar: game night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Not as warm, becoming breezy, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• San Mateo County Authorities Arrest Suspect in Caltrain Bicycle Theft Investigation (crimevoice.com) — San Mateo County sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect tied to nearly a dozen bicycle thefts from Caltrain trains over the past few months, a concern for many Peninsula commuters including San Mateo riders. Using onboard video, investigators tracked the East Palo Alto man to a Hayward hotel, and he now faces multiple grand and petty theft charges.
   

• Oktoberfest season returns! 🍻 (almanacnews.com) — Peninsula Oktoberfest season is ramping up, with events stretching from San Mateo down to Los Gatos throughout September and October, offering beer, music, and lively contests. The newsletter also spotlights a Mountain View noodle shop's comforting mapo tofu and other dishes, giving San Mateo food lovers ideas for nearby fall outings and meals.
   

📸 Around San Mateo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Mateo

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• NAWBO-SFBA Collaboration Spotlight →
  New York Life San Mateo, 951 Mariners Island Boulevard #Suite 600, San Mateo
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• JV Football vs. Terra Nova High School
  Capuchino High School Terra Nova High School, 1450 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica, CA 9404
  4:00 pm
• game night →
  allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
  4:30 pm
• V and JV Football @ Mt. Pleasant
  Mills High School San Mateo, CA 94401
  4:30 pm
• V Football vs. Terra Nova High School
  Capuchino High School Terra Nova High School, 1450 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica, CA 9404
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Brunch & Burn at Hillsdale Shopping Center →
  Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave, San Mateo
  9:30 am
• Community Plant Swap - FREE →
  Luludi Living Art Studio, 346 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo
  11:00 am
Monday September 14
• slime workshop →
  allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
  5:00 pm
• parent support group →
  allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
  5:45 pm
Tuesday September 15
• grupo de apoyo para padres →
  allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
  5:45 pm
Wednesday September 16
• careers in conversations →
  allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
  5:30 pm
Friday September 18
• movie night →
  allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just want to say a big thank you to the men helping the injured goose on El Camino and 25th Avenue last night!
  The goose was hit by a car in which the driver did not stop. But these two men pulled over and set flares up to try and capture the goose who was… (Nextdoor 25th Avenue)
• Hi guys!
  We found this dog in south Fremont Street . We gave him some water. And we called the numbers on the tag. So please if you're the owner, contact us. … (Nextdoor Central)

• Chevron posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in San Mateo. Apply here.
• Eskaton posted a job opening for Life Enrichment Assistant (On-Call) in Burlingame. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Mateo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hillsborough

• List: National Merit Scholarship semifinalists from the Bay Area, class of 2027 (mercurynews.com)
• Zac's Bar & Grill opens in San Carlos (almanacnews.com)
• QuikStor Integrates RM Technology From Veritec Solutions (modernstoragemedia.com)

Belmont

• Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories Releases Feb. 25, 2027 (gamespress.com)

South San Francisco

• Fire Near BART Station Under Investigation In SMC: FD (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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