South San Francisco, CA November 10, 2015 Genentech Press Release FDA Approves Genentech’s Cotellic™ (Cobimetinib) in Combination With Zelboraf® (Vemurafenib) in Advanced Melanoma FDA approval underscores the important role of targeted medicines to help people with BRAF…
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What’s New in SSF Developments?
South San Francisco, CA November 9, 2015 As we watch our region go through a major growth spurt here are only some of the additions and changes we will be seeing in our own…
NANOWRIMO Founder Brings Magic To SSF Writers
South San Francisco, CA November 8, 2015 Submitted by Elizabeth Nisperos If you haven’t heard of Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month) , you probably are not a writer. Millions around the world participate in Nanowrimo in several languages during November,…
High School Exit Exams Suspended under SB172
South San Francisco, CA November 6, 2015 California Legislature Information Senate Bill No. 172 CHAPTER 572 An act to amend Section 60640 of, to add Section 60851.5 to, and to add and repeal Section 60851.6 of, the Education Code,…
Nicole Wallace Receives Honor from State Education Group
South San Francisco, CA November 5, 2015 Submitted by John Horgan, SSFUSD Nicole Wallace, a teacher in the AVID program at El Camino High School, has been named 2015-16 Educator of the Year in Region 4 by the California League…
Preparing for the Predicted 2015/16 El Niño
South San Francisco, CA November 5, 2015 Submitted by Councilwoman Liza Normandy ~ In anticipation of a very wet predicted “El Niño” weather pattern the City of South San Francisco is taking a prudent stance to prepare for possible significant…
The History of Plymire-Schwarz House on Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA November 5, 2015 Submitted by Julie Chimenti, Historical Society SSF The Plymire-Schwarz House at 519 Grand Avenue has an interesting history and many of us probably walk or drive by without giving it a second thought.…
El Camino Colt Field to have Permanent Lighting
South San Francisco, CA November 5, 2015 Submitted by ECHS Coach Jake It is my privilege to make this announcement. Tonight the SSFUSD School Board voted 5-0 for OpTerra Solar energy to install permanent LED Lights to Colt Field to…
Coaches Lou Zuardo and Carlos Roman to be Honored
South San Francisco, CA November 4, 2015 Submitted by Coach ‘Jake’ Jacobson ECHS A date has been set to honor Lou Zuardo & Carlos Roman’s retired numbers in a tribute which will be displayed at Colt Diamond high above the…
2015 Election Results for South San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA November 4, 2015 The results are in from the San Mateo County historical all mail in ballot and can be found on the San Mateo County Race Tracker. CLICK HERE for the full results on all…