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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 2 San Bruno Residents Among SMC Death Notices (patch.com) — San Mateo County residents are being remembered in this week's coroner's report, which lists 28 people who died locally between September 28 and October 4. The notices include residents from Daly City, San Bruno, Foster City, Redwood City, San Carlos, and other nearby communities, offering a snapshot of recent losses across the county.
2. Bay Area Events This Weekend: October 8th to October 11th, 2026 (newsbreak.com) — San Mateo residents have a spooky, bookish option this Saturday when the Main Library's Oak Room transforms into a horror-themed "Spooky Book Faire" with live readings, games, prizes, and author tables from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The roundup also highlights other fandom-friendly events across the Bay Area, but this free San Mateo gathering is tailored to adult horror fans close to home.
3. Silver Alert issued for woman, 87, last seen in Redwood City (rwcpulse.com) — San Mateo County residents are being asked to watch for 87-year-old Ena Adams, who went missing Monday afternoon from Redwood City and is the subject of a Silver Alert covering San Mateo and several nearby counties. She may be driving a brown 2012 Honda CR-V with California plate 9CQH989, and anyone who spots her or the vehicle should call 911 immediately.
4. First look: Japanese supermarket Hashi Market to open first West Coast location in Cupertino (almanacnews.com) — San Mateo shoppers may soon see their Marina Food Market converted into a Hashi Market, as the New York–founded Japanese grocer expands after opening its first West Coast store in Cupertino this Friday. The chain is evaluating renovations for its Peninsula locations, which could bring more specialty Japanese snacks, Hokkaido dairy products, and fresh sushi options closer to local residents.
5. How AI is changing the apartment search: Is it working? (almanacnews.com) — Renters and landlords in San Mateo will soon see AI playing a bigger role in apartment searches and communications, while a new California law starting in 2027 will require disclosure of digitally altered rental photos. Local property managers already use tools like Claude to answer questions and schedule tours, but state regulators stress that humans remain responsible for accuracy and fairness.
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