🌱 Patch AM: South San Francisco police detail arrest in serious Railroad Avenue assault

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In today's newsletter:

• South San Francisco police detail arrest in serious Railroad Avenue assault
• South San Francisco tile contractor earns elite national accreditation

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Day and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
• Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 72, low: 60.
• Friday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arrest made in sexual assault, break-in at Peninsula home (eastbaytimes.com) — South San Francisco police arrested a 30-year-old local man after a woman reported a predawn break-in and sexual assault at her Railroad Avenue home on September 8. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the suspect now faces attempted murder, rape, and burglary charges while held in county jail. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact police.
   

• NTCA Announces New Five-Star Accredited Contractors (floordaily.net) — South San Francisco's KZ Tile Company has earned elite Five-Star Accredited Contractor status from the National Tile Contractors Association, highlighting its craftsmanship and professionalism. This recognition places the local firm in a select group of tile contractors nationwide, which could reassure residents and builders considering major commercial tile projects.
   

📸 Around South San Francisco

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South San Francisco

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Comedy Day →
  Robin Williams Meadow, SF
  12:00 pm
• FREE WATERFRONT PARTY This SUNDAY AT OYSTER POINT! →
  911 Marina Blvd, South San Francisco
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Overcoming Challenges in Bringing Your AAV Therapy to Market →
  685 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco
Friday September 18
• Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration →
  Sign Hill Parking Lot, 964 Ridgeview Ct, South San Francisco
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Welcome to CABS 2026 BioPacific Conference →
  255 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco
• SSF Parks and Recreation Coastal Clean Up Day →
  Haskins Way, South San Francisco
• South San Francisco Festa Italiana →
  Orange Memorial Park, 1 W Orange Ave, South San Francisco
  11:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• 2027 Product Rollout - CA - San Francisco Market →
  608 Dubuque Avenue, South San Francisco
Thursday September 24
• Beers and Biotech at Curry Pizza House South San Francisco →
  415 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco
Tuesday September 29
• Oro Mobility - Driver Hiring Event in San Francisco, CA →
  275 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco
Saturday October 10
• Sign Hill Stewards: Habitat Restoration →
  Sign Hill Parking Lot, 964 Ridgeview Ct, South San Francisco
  9:00 am

📣 South San Francisco Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 16
• Serramonte Baby Bounce Storytime →
  Serramonte Main Library, 40 Wembley Drive, Daly City
  10:15 am
• Baby Sign Language →
  San Bruno Public Library, 701 Angus Ave W, San Bruno
  11:00 am
• Monster Bookmark - Homework Center Activity →
  San Bruno Public Library, 701 Angus Ave W, San Bruno
  1:30 pm
• Teen Space →
  Bayshore Library, 460 Martin Street, Daly City
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wondering if anyone is missing a cat.
  He was super skinny before I started feeding him a few weeks ago. He really wants to make friends with my cats. They will rub on each other through… (Nextdoor Buri Buri)
• Normally, I don't get too upset when I see people speeding through the neighborhood.
  At the end of the day, I know the only thing I can control is how I drive, so I try to be an extra cautious and aware driver, especially when I have… (Nextdoor North Westborough)

• Neuralink posted a job opening for CNC MachinistNew in South San Francisco. Apply here.
• Cytokinetics, Inc. posted a job opening for Director, Formulations in South San Francisco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South San Francisco here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Bruno

• Data Center Engineering Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027 (google.com)
• Women's Soccer Sweeps Weekly Conference Awards (pepperdinewaves.com)
• Did Steve McQueen give Loren Janes A Rolex Submariner? (rolexmagazine.com)

Daly City

• Former San Francisco real estate investor accused of pandemic relief fraud granted bail (courthousenews.com)

San Francisco

• Bay Area Home Where Landlord Is Accused Of Executing Tenant Now Renting For Nearly Double The Price (patch.com)
• Man Who Raped Women While Posing As Rideshare Driver In SF Sentenced To Life In Prison: DA (patch.com)

Ok South San Francisco! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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