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🌱 Patch AM: How a South San Francisco alum watched Gabby Williams’ rise to stardom
Happening soon: Grin & Bear It Featuring Daniel Franzese on the South San Francisco Patch calendar
Good day South San Francisco! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a South San Francisco alum watched Gabby Williams' rise to stardom
Also on today's calendar: Grin & Bear It Featuring Daniel Franzese and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Valkyries' Gabby Williams started her hoops journey on Bay Area club teams. Now she's a WNBA star (sfchronicle.com) — A former Mission Rec and Daly City BullDawgs teammate recalls watching Gabby Williams' rise while having played her own high school ball at El Camino in South San Francisco. The story traces Williams' Bay Area club roots, her evolution into a versatile WNBA standout, and how her playoff heroics with the Golden State Valkyries have energized longtime local friends and fans. 
📸 Around South San Francisco
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South San Francisco
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★ Featured events ★
- Grin & Bear It Featuring Daniel Franzese →
SF Eagle, 398 12th St, SF
7:00 pm - San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl: Crawloween →
Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk St, SF
2:00 pm - Bay Area Connect Conference →
San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 W 20th Ave, San Mateo
9:00 am
Friday October 16
Saturday October 31
Friday February 26
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Other local events
- Crystal Bio Solutions Scientific Symposium & Reception →
AC Hotel San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront, 1333 Veterans Boulevard, South San Francisco
12:00 pm - Bridging Biomarker Breakthroughs to Bedsides (B4) Tour →
Timber & Tide, 685 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco
11:00 am - I2SL's Labs2Zero Tools & Real-World Applications →
The Hangar, 460 Forbes Boulevard, South San Francisco
3:00 pm - Bay Area's Fall Seminar and Exhibition - 2026 →
South San Francisco Conference, 255 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco
11:00 am - Forum: Transforming Drug Discovery Through Emerging Therapeutic Modalities →
AC Hotel San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront, 1333 Veterans Boulevard, South San Francisco
12:00 pm - Beers and Biotech at Curry Pizza House South San Francisco →
Curry Pizza House South San Francisco, 415 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco
6:00 pm - 2026 Annual Fall Conference: Real Estate and Appraisal Symposium →
South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 S Airport Blvd., South San Francisco - San Francisco Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 →
Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk St, SF
4:00 pm - The Official San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl →
Rick & Roxy's, 2131 Lombard St, SF
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 24
Friday October 30
📣 South San Francisco Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Updated : REUNITED!
— Found dog! Martin School SSF Call 650-922-6677 if she is yours or you recognize her. (Nextdoor Paradise Valley) - My 5 foster kittens and few other kittens will be avaliable for a meet and greet today at San Mateo Pet Club, 12-3pm.
We're also looking for foster homes for more of our rescued kitties. (Nextdoor Terrabay)
- Genentech, Inc. posted a job opening for Executive Director, Targeting, Optimization, & Measurement Analytical Suite in South San Francisco. Apply here.
- Orkin Global Pest Control posted a job opening for Pest Control Technician - Commercial Dept. (WILL TRAIN!) in South San Francisco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South San Francisco here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Bruno
- Suspect arrested in connection with San Bruno shooting (eastbaytimes.com)
Daly City
- Family calls for change and accountability after Daly City couple is killed by a suspected DUI driver (newsbreak.com)
- Valkyries prove big dreams can come true by reaching WNBA Finals in Year 2 (sfchronicle.com)
- Jack Roland Tenorio: 'a great sense of humor, quick wit, and a beautiful singing voice' (kymkemp.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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