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Email from City of South San Francisco   Mayor's Update     Hello neighbor! It has been an eventful week! Let me first thank you for helping pass Measure W – Business License Tax (with 80% voting YES). This measure will modernize the City’s business licensing procedures, requiring businesses to pay taxes according to their size, and funds will be used to keep critical city programs and services running. Updates will be coming soon! To learn more about election results, visit the San Mateo County Elections Results Portal.   Parking Enforcement Begins Next Week The South San Francisco Police Department is working in collaboration with LAZ Parking, a professional parking enforcement service provider, to enhance parking enforcement services throughout the city. LAZ Parking will promote parking compliance with an emphasis on customer service, education, and traffic safety for all users of the City’s roadways. Please note that LAZ will only be enforcing current parking rules, and there will be no changes to existing parking regulations. Learn More   Happy Veteran’s Day In observance of Veterans Day, the City of South San Francisco offices, with the exception of our Police and Fire departments and Water Quality Control Plant, will be closed on Monday, November 11.   Veterans Swim Free To thank our veterans, we’ve reserved times for them to swim for free. Check out the flyer for all the details.   Minimum Wage Update On January 1, 2025, the City of South San Francisco’s minimum wage will adjust by the 2024 Consumer Price Index and increase to $17.70/hour. Whether you're an employee or an employer, it's essential to promote fair compensation for everyone in our community! Learn More   What’s with the Christmas Lights? This year, holiday wreaths were installed and lit early downtown to help bring warmth and vibrancy to the area as daylight savings time shortens daylight hours. The festive wreaths, strategically placed along Grand Avenue and Linden Avenue, are designed to brighten the downtown atmosphere, encourage holiday shopping, and support local businesses during the darker evenings. The early installation aims to create a welcoming environment, boosting foot traffic and adding to the holiday spirit throughout the season. Other holiday decorations around the City, including the Sign Hill tree, will be lit on December 2. More details to follow.   UPCOMING SSF & LOCAL EVENTS     Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Join us on Thursday, November 14, for the Annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day! We’ll honor Ruby Bridges, the first Black student to integrate an all-White school in Louisiana in 1960. Students, families, and friends are invited to City Hall at 7:40 am to hear from Mayor Coleman and other speakers, followed by a performance from “Music Notes.” After the program, students will safely walk to school. If your school isn't nearby, you’re still encouraged to walk from a location that works for you. We hope to see you there! Learn More   Join us for our next Biotech Speaker Series Talk! Join us for the third session of our four-part speaker series, co-hosted by Biocom California, offering residents an inside look into the world of biotechnology and life sciences. This series aims to bridge the gap between the west and east sides of Highway 101 and deepen understanding of the impactful work happening in our community. Learn More   Time has Many Voices: Excavation of a Muwekma Ohlone Village In the Bay Area, an ancient Native village site is being studied by the Muwekma Ohlone descendants in partnership with archeologists. This rare excavation is one of the most intensive studies of a pre-contact site in California. Learn about the history, geography, and excavation process in the documentary Time Has Many Voices (57 min). Learn More   Sign Hill was Featured in “Dying Young” Remember the 1991 film “Dying Young” with Julia Roberts? This clip shows her on Mayfair Avenue with Sign Hill the background. Watch the clip here!   Save the Date: Thanksgiving Fun Run The 51st annual Thanksgiving Fun Run will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, after the ribbon-cutting of the new Oyster Point Park Phase 2C at 9:00 a.m. Whether you are looking for challenging competition, an excuse for an enjoyable family stroll along the beautiful Bay Trail, or a convenient route, this race is for you! Registration now open (select "special events") Ages / Fee Youth (12Y & under): Free Teen (13Y - 17Y): $6.00 Adults (18Y & up): $10.00 Register Here   2024 Holiday Drive   Other Upcoming Events Get involved in community! Below are some of the events covered in last week’s Newsletter and other major highlights. Check out our City Calendar for more opportunities to plug in! November 14: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day November 23: Oyster Point Park Phase 2C Ribbon-Cutting and Thanksgiving Fun Run December 7: Santa Comes to Town December 14: Wreath Making Workshop   COMMUNITY RESOURCES HIP Housing Newsletters HIP Housing is a San Mateo County based non-profit organization that for over 50 years has been improving the housing and lives of people in our community. Subscribe to their communications to learn more about homesharing, housing readiness, self-sufficiency, property development, or volunteering and internship opportunities. Learn More   Stay informed with other City communications! 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