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Hey there, San Mateo! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $60 million local push could transform primary care

Also on today's calendar: Swamp Chicken Brings Jazz, Blues, and Pop to AutoVino Wine Garden and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • 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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