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In today's newsletter:
- San Mateo faces massive funding gap that could slash vital local services
- San Mateo added to Waymo's driverless ride zone after key approval
- How a late-night 7-Eleven theft turned into a robbery arrest
Also on today's calendar: grupo de apoyo para padres and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. $226M Shortfall Could Force Deep Cuts To SMC Services (patch.com) — San Mateo County leaders are warning residents that a $226 million state funding gap tied to vehicle license fee replacements could trigger deep cuts to local services, including in the city of San Mateo. Officials say thousands could lose access to shelter, rental aid and literacy programs, and hundreds of county jobs may be eliminated unless state lawmakers enact a permanent fix. 
2. Could Waymo Be Coming To San Mateo? A Key Step Just Happened (patch.com) — San Mateo County is now officially within Waymo's expanded driverless ride territory after state regulators approved a major increase in where the company can carry passengers. While no launch date is set, the CPUC and DMV decisions clear key regulatory hurdles, meaning San Mateo residents could eventually see autonomous robotaxis introduced incrementally in the area.
3. 7-Eleven Theft Suspect Fights Clerk, Flees With Fire Extinguisher: Police (patch.com) — San Mateo police arrested a 25-year-old Redwood City man after an early-morning confrontation at the 7-Eleven on Laurie Meadows Drive, where a theft of alcohol escalated into a struggle and the suspect allegedly fled with a fire extinguisher. Officers later found him on Blossom Circle, took him to a hospital for minor injuries, and booked him into San Mateo County Jail on robbery and related charges.
4. Former Nonprofit Director Laundered More Than $800K, Gets Jail Time In SMC: Report (patch.com) — A former clinical director at San Mateo County behavioral health nonprofit StarVista has been sentenced to six months in jail, probation, and community service after admitting to diverting large donations into personal accounts. Prosecutors say the scheme, uncovered after her 2022 retirement, contributed to financial troubles at StarVista, which closed last year after decades serving local residents.
5. Invasive shothole borers are here: What Peninsula homeowners need to know (almanacnews.com subscription) — San Mateo County homeowners are being urged to watch their trees for signs of invasive shothole borers, a tiny beetle now confirmed in the county that can quietly kill many common species. The article explains what symptoms to look for, stresses proper identification before removing trees, and shares how to report suspected infestations to county agriculture officials and local arborists for safe management.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Mateo
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- grupo de apoyo para padres →
allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
5:45 pm - alfredo pasta party →
allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
5:00 pm - movie night →
allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
3:30 pm - V and JV Football @ Terra Nova (Scrimmage)
Mills High School San Mateo, CA 94401
4:00 pm - Welcome Back Rally
Burlingame High School Football Field
5:17 pm - V and JV Flag Football at Wilcox Jamboree
Mills High School San Mateo, CA 94401
8:30 am - Hello Kitty Cafe Truck at Hillsdale Shopping Center →
Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave, San Mateo
10:00 am - Bay Area Aloha Festival →
San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo
10:00 am - parent support group →
allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
5:45 pm - V Girls Volleyball v. Calrmont (Sportsmanship Game)
Mills High School Main Gym
7:00 pm - grupo de apoyo para padres →
allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
5:45 pm - high school social →
allcove San Mateo, 2600 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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