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Email from City of South San Francisco     View the complete newsletter on the web   Hello, South San Francisco Community! Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued engagement and contributions to our community. This year, we have exciting opportunities ahead to strengthen our neighborhoods, support local businesses, and advance initiatives that improve the quality of life for all. I look forward to working together to make 2025 a year of growth, collaboration, and success. Here's to a bright and prosperous year for everyone!   Join us for "Cafecito with Mayor Eddie: Coffee, Conversation, and Community"! As 2025 begins, Mayor Eddie is introducing these in-person conversations to engage and build community. Come share your ideas and meet your mayor at our next gathering on Saturday, January 18 at Antigua Café in South City. Enjoy a cup of coffee with Mayor Eddie and City Manager Sharon Ranals, as we discuss all things South City. We look forward to seeing you there!  When: Saturday, January 18 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Where: Antigua Café (437A Grand Avenue) Who: Mayor Eddie and City Manager Sharon Ranals Don't miss out on this chance to engage with your community! Learn More   AB413 Reminder The City of South San Francisco has begun implementing the new daylighting law, California Vehicle Code 22500(n)(1)(A) Assembly Bill 413, starting Jan. 1, 2025, as part of our continued efforts to improve pedestrian and traffic safety Learn More   Minimum Wage Update On January 1, 2025, the City of South San Francisco’s minimum wage has been adjusted by the 2024 Consumer Price Index and increased 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   Polystyrene Foam Food Ordinance Now in Effect Also effective January 1, 2025, the City of South San Francisco has enacted a Polystyrene Foam Food Ordinance to enhance environmental health by reducing polystyrene foam waste in waterways. The ordinance prohibits the retail sale of expanded or extruded polystyrene (EPS) foam food service ware, including items like foam plates, bowls, cups, lids, and trays. This initiative aims to improve water quality and promote the use of sustainable, compostable alternatives within the community. Learn More   🎉 Save the Date: Lunar New Year Night Market! 🎉 Get ready for South City’s first ever Night Market and what will be an unforgettable evening of fun and festivity! Join us on Friday, February 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for our Lunar New Year Night Market.  Mayor Eddie and SSF City Council invite everyone to experience the magic of the Lunar New Year with dazzling cultural performances, mouth-watering food, and unique vendors offering one-of-a-kind treasures. This is a perfect event for all ages, so bring your family and friends to celebrate with us! Stay tuned for more exciting details. We can't wait to see you there! 🏮✨ When: Friday, February 7th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Where: Grand Avenue Alley Way – Next door to 366 Grand Avenue, South City Let's make this Lunar New Year celebration one to remember!   DID YOU KNOW: SMC Alerts is a free service? Winter storms are not yet behind us! Staying informed during emergencies is crucial! The San Mateo County Alert System (SMC Alert) is a free notification service that keeps you updated during disasters and urgent situations. You can receive real-time alerts via text or email about floods, fires, road closures, and more. Sign up to stay prepared and informed when it matters most! Subscribe Here   Thank you, South City, for an amazing 2024! This holiday season was truly magical as our community came together to celebrate in style! The mayor and city councilmembers extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, organized, and participated in making these events so special. Tree Lighting Ceremony – We kicked off the holidays with carolers, churros, hot chocolate, and a surprise visit from Santa at our annual Sign Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa Comes to Town! – Complete with the Elves’ Winter Market, last year’s visit from Santa is one for the books! It was so much fun seeing the joy on the children’s faces as they watched Santa come off the fire truck. The City collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce to provide some festive decorations at City Hall and encouraged downtown merchants to offer marketing and promotional discounts. District Five Holiday Celebration Event - Over 268 children/youth and their parents from around the District 5 neighborhoods participated and took their photos with Santa Claus in this inaugural celebration held at the former Liberty Bank. Several neighbors volunteered and linked arms with us to help make this holiday season merrier for our District Five neighbors. This was an event to show appreciation spearheaded by our mayor with such a beautiful illustration of community. Annual Holiday Toy & Food Distribution - We continued giving back with a holiday distribution event at the Joseph Fernekes Recreation Building. Thanks to our partners: Second Harvest, the YMCA Community Resource Center, and our over 100 amazing volunteers, over 650 families received full holiday meal food boxes, and more than 700 children received toys or gift cards. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success and brought joy to our South City community! Hannukah Menorah Lighting - We invited everyone from the community to gather at the atrium of our Library| Parks & Recreation Center for our annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony, a cherished tradition celebrating the spirit of Hanukkah. With donuts, coffee, dreidels, and festive music, it was a special cultural event. You all are what make South San Francisco such a special place to be. 2025 has plenty in store for us, and I can’t wait to see you all soon! Here’s to a wonderful new year ahead!   Stay informed with other City communications! Sign up to receive newsletters from the Library and Parks & Recreation, or get notifications about the Shuttle, construction, and Police bulletins by signing up on the City website.   Read the newsletter on the web   Happy New Year, Mayor Eddie City of South San Francisco       City of South San Francisco | 400 Grand Avenue | South San Francisco, CA 94080 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice