South San Francisco, CA June 20, 2014 Teaching is one of those professions that most people get into because of their love of learning, of teaching, and of kids. Back in the day the schools supported the teachers so they…
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Improving Public Places wins awards; More volunteers needed
South San Francisco, CA June 18, 2014 Submitted by Marie E. Patea, SSFDPW I am thrilled to make two announcements to you. 1. Improving Public Places won two first place ribbons at the recent San Mateo County Fair and $950…
The Legend of the Witches Orchard in Brisbane Revealed
South San Francisco, CA June 18, 2014 After reading Andy Howse’s article ‘Adventure to the Legendary Crystal Cave of San Bruno Mountain‘ on Everything South City, Kristina Anderson contacted him with another mystery to solve. Kristina writes ‘Hey you seem…
Memorial Park victim of drought with no camping this year
Drought Prompts San Mateo County Parks to Cancel June Camping in Memorial County Park Posted by Marshall Wilson on Jun 13th 2014 at 11:49 am San Mateo County Website Redwood City, Calif. – The drought has dramatically affected the water…
Treasure Island Festival – Tixs on sale THURSDAY
The Treasure Island Festival returns October 18th and 19th and is offering another incredible line up. Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10am. More info HERE. From TI website: Tickets 2-Day GA, VIP tickets and Parking Passes On Sale…
Starbucks to pick up tuition tab for employees
Starbucks College Achievement Plan Our partners take care of you. We’re taking care of them. Nearly half of Americans who begin college today will not actually finish, largely due to skyrocketing costs and work/life balance. We know more than 70%…
Amateur Radio Field Day – SSF welcomes the public June 28th SSFFD
South San Francisco, CA June 13, 2014 Submitted by Joann Swanson SSFCERT/Amateur Radio The South San Francisco Community Emergency Response Team (SSFCERT) and local Amateur Radio Operators will be participating in the largest FIELD DAY in North America on June…
Fire Fest Summer Solstice Event at Mission Blue Center June 22
Celebrate the Summer Solstice and remember the 2008 San Bruno Mountain fire. There will be music by The Elderberries, short films about San Bruno Mountain, delicious finger food, and a No Host bar. View Brisbane videographer Keith Moreau’s film —Fire…
2nd Annual San Mateo County PRIDE Event Saturday June 14
South San Francisco, CA June 10, 2014 Submitted by SMC Health System Our Vision: To be an inclusive environment based in equality and parity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQQI) communities of San Mateo County. The…
GAME ON! Erica A. Hernandez is going to the Fair compliments of ESC!
South San Francisco, CA May 29, 2014 So what is YOUR favorite memory at the San Mateo County Fair? We asked our readers to share their favorite memories for our GAME ON and we received 31 wonderful replies. We randomly…