It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Fort Point National Historic Site gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Daly City, CA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Gellert Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Fresh Elements or visit BroderickTerry Duel Site, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Daly City, CA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Daly City, CA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Daly City, CA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Brightly colored bags of instant ramyun are immaculately stacked along grocery store shelves as customers weave their way through crowds to take a closer look. The number of noodle options seems endless, but that’s not the only thing that kept hundreds of people buzzing inside the newly opened Jagalchi Korean food complex in Daly City’s Serramonte Center.Jagalchi, a massiv...
Brightly colored bags of instant ramyun are immaculately stacked along grocery store shelves as customers weave their way through crowds to take a closer look. The number of noodle options seems endless, but that’s not the only thing that kept hundreds of people buzzing inside the newly opened Jagalchi Korean food complex in Daly City’s Serramonte Center.
Jagalchi, a massive 75,000-square-foot grocery store named after the largest seafood market in Korea, opened its doors Friday, nearly a year after first announcing plans to take up the vacant space inside JCPenney. The newly minted Korean food complex, owned by Mega Mart, features a seafood and butcher counter, Basquia Bakery, a restaurant, dozens of grab-and-go dishes, and an extensive selection of traditional pickled banchan.
Asian grocery markets have boomed around the Bay Area with the popularity of H Mart, Mega Mart and Tokyo Central stores that have been on a rapid expansion in recent years. Mega Mart is expected to open its fourth Bay Area store in Dublin sometime this year. Yet Jagalchi is the first of its kind in the region and stands apart from the other markets for its massive Korean offerings, both food and household goods, as well as its dining option, backed by a chef with Michelin star cred.
Just before the grand opening hour, a crowd of guests eagerly stood in a line that weaved around Jagalchi toward the Target store at Serramonte Center. Once the doors flung open, the line quickly moved, and guests were free to roam and discover the treasures stored inside the foodie paradise.
Jagalchi’s seafood and butcher counters are among the first sections guests will find inside the market. In the grab-and-go seafood section, cartons of fresh salmon sushi and tuna sashimi were neatly arranged alongside vibrant seaweed and squid salads. Guests huddled by the butcher counter to scan the wide selection of marinated meats that included beef bulgogi and sliced beef rib-eye used for Korean barbecue. Around the corner from the butcher counter, a refrigerator held a variety of thinly cut meats, like beef short ribs and brisket, used for shabu-shabu.
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The market also has a hefty selection of packaged banchan, the small side dishes that traditionally accompany Korean meals. Among the options are dried and sliced daikon radish, salted kelp and classic kimchi. More kimchi can be found in an adjacent section of the store. Jagalchi also offers a wide variety of Napa Valley wines, Japanese whisky and plenty of soju, too.
Among the most fascinating areas of the market is the temple food section, where hot, ready-to-eat meals were being prepared. Behind a glass partition, three kitchen staffers were busily cutting dough to shape round mandu — Korean dumplings. The market offers four flavors — pork, kimchi, vegetable and red bean — priced between $6 and $7 for two pieces. The buns are also sizable. Farther down the temple food section, a kitchen staffer dipped whole spiral-cut potatoes into a sizzling fryer where folks patiently waited for crispy hoeori gamja — a popular Korean street snack.
Jagalchi’s crown jewel is the restaurant Pogu, which means small harbor, and is near the center of the market. Led by chef Tony Yoo, the chef-owner of Michelin-starred Dooreyoo in Seoul, Pogu features a selection of Korean dishes but takes a step back from fine dining. The casual dining restaurant offers comfort dishes Yoo grew up eating as a child in his native Gangwon, Korea. Many of the menu items are also inspired by his grandmother, whom Yoo described as his mentor.
“She made everything like homemade kimchi, homemade soy sauce, soybean paste, soybean sauce and chili sauce,” Yoo said. “She made everything magic.”
Some of the dishes on the menu that were inspired by his grandmother are the samgyetang, a traditional ginseng chicken soup made with mushrooms, and Gangwon buckwheat noodles, named after his hometown. Yoo hopes to build a bridge between his guests and the traditional flavors that he’s mastered in the kitchen over the years.
“When people come to Jagalchi, they will experience the essence of Korea,” Yoo said.
As guests wind their way toward the exit, Basquia Bakery awaits with plenty of dessert and pastry items for the taking. The Korean bakery, which also has locations in Sunnyvale and at Fremont’s Mega Mart grocery store, offers gluten-free baked goods made with rice flour. On Friday, the pastries included pillowy steamed breads made with injeolmi (Korean rice cake) and custard. A larger line of customers weaved around the cake counter, too.
It’s needless to say that Jagalchi’s grand opening was a hit, as evidenced by the volume of customers who excitedly spent hours exploring the market. If one thing is true, Jagalchi seems to have solidified the Bay Area’s hunger for more Asian grocery markets.
Jagalchi, 63 Serramonte Center, Daly City. Open daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
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By Elena Kadvany, Food ReporterMarch 27, 2025
One of the most highly anticipated openings in the Bay Area food world is finally here.
Jagalchi, a colossal temple to Korean food unlike anything else in the region, will open its doors at Daly City’s Serramonte Center on Friday. The 75,000-square-foot complex houses a grocery store, a restaurant, two bars, a bakery, a butcher, a seafood counter and an extensive prepared foods section. There will be house-made foods from kimchi to tofu as well as seafood, specialty produce and beauty products imported from Korea. There will also, almost certainly, be long lines.
Jagalchi is a new offshoot of Mega Mart, an international Korean supermarket chain with two Bay Area stores. But Jagalchi is the first of its kind, and the company plans to open more locations.
The store’s deli section will be packed with banchan, or Korean side dishes, as well as multiple kinds of handmade mandu (dumplings), kimbap, tempura and jeon, or savory pancakes studded with kimchi or seafood. Two street food carts will serve hits like tteokbokki (rice cakes), Korean-style corn dogs and tornado potatoes, or thinly sliced potatoes spiraled on a skewer. Another section is dedicated to the Korean Buddhist cuisine known as temple food, with grab-and-go vegetarian dishes.
Jagalchi is named after the largest seafood market in Korea, in Busan, so seafood is a focus, from fresh to aged fish and to-go sushi. Once a month, Jagalchi will host cutting demonstrations of whole bluefin tunas; customers can sample and then purchase select cuts. An oyster bar will serve several kinds of steamed West Coast oysters, plus sushi, sashimi and tataki. Marinated meats, from galbi to pork bulgogi, and premium cuts will be sold at a butcher counter.
Pogu, a modern restaurant in the center of the sprawling store, comes from Jagalchi executive chef Tony Yoo, the first chef in Korea to win a Michelin star. Korean barbecue, from short ribs seasoned with aged Korean sea salt to mackerel, will be cooked over charcoal on two grills that anchor the large open kitchen. Several dishes are inspired by Yoo’s grandmother, whose cooking he watched growing up in the Gangwon province, including hand-pulled buckwheat noodles tossed in a nutty sesame-herb sauce. Another is a humble potato dish, slow-cooked in lotus leaves with umami-rich doenjang butter (made from fermented soybean paste, like miso) and aged soy sauce passed down from his grandmother.
Customers will be able to order a-la-carte dishes, opt for an ever-changing chef’s tasting menu ($95 per person) or a combination menu ($15 per person) inspired by bansang, a traditional Korean meal with rice and side dishes.
The 160-seat restaurant has bar seating wrapping around the open kitchen as well as black leather booths and traditional low tables where diners can sit on the floor and a lounge area with couches. All of the restaurant’s furniture comes from Korea, as well as its gold plates and custom ceramic serving ware. An adjoining bar will pour cocktails and Korean liquors, including soju, rice wine and fresh, unpasteurized makgeolli, which is rare in the United States.
Jagalchi’s in-house bakery, Basquia, will focus almost entirely on baked goods made with rice flour, developed over many years with a proprietary milling process. Basquia’s signature item is sulpang, a soft Korean bread that’s typically made with makgeolli, or Korean rice wine, though Jagalchi’s is not made with alcohol. Sulpang is usually steamed. Here, it’s also baked afterward to create a distinct texture. There will be 12 flavors of sulpang, from chocolate to matcha, plus cream-filled versions created to target younger demographics, head bakery chef Daniel Choi said through an interpreter. Basquia will also sell handmade chocolate, Korean-style drinks and coffee.
Jagalchi, which was designed by San Francisco firm Gensler, will be stocked with a dizzying array of Korean products, from noodles and condiments to regional snacks and frozen dumplings. Look also for seasonal fruit from Korea including pears, Muscat grapes, strawberries and hallabong, special mandarins from Jeju Island.
Jagalchi. Opening Friday, March 28. Daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 63 Serramonte Center, Daly City. jagalchi.com
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|Updated Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 4:40 pm PT
CALIFORNIA — The bad news keeps coming for fabrics and crafts retailer Joann, which plans to close 500 of its 800 stores, including 61 in California, according to reports. This comes after the company filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
The company has not released a specific list of the stores closing. However, court filings show that Joann will close stores in all 50 states, with California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington among those affected most, according to CNN.
The 81-year-old Ohio-based retailer has identified the following 61 California stores for potential immediate closure in court documents, according to NEXSTAR:
A company spokesperson said that “right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward.” The spokesperson also told USA Today it was "a very difficult decision to make, given the major impact we know it will have on our Team Members, our customers and all of the communities we serve."
The company will decide which stores to close after "a careful analysis" of how those stores are performing.
Last March, the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and kept all of its stores open. At that time, the company said it had acquired $132 million in new funding which it planned to use to reduce its debt by approximately $505 million.
Sales at Joann had slumped after a jump during the pandemic when Americans were isolated in their homes and spent more money on sewing and craft supplies. Due to the subsequent inflation, many people had to cut back on their discretionary spending.
The news comes as other major retailers have announced closures as well, with Kohl's notably among those last month.
Patch editor Chris Rhatigan contributed reporting.
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Several severe thunderstorm warnings and flooding warnings were issued in parts of the Bay Area Tuesday as heavy rain and gusty winds lashed the region.
We're tracking the alerts from the National Weather Service below.
The Flood Warning has been canceled. #CAwx
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern San Mateo and northwestern Santa Clara Counties including Redwood City, Palo Alto, and Mountain View! Winds up to 60 mph and a brief spinup are possible! #CAwx https://t.co/aRhTeMW6Q3
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for San Francisco and northern San Mateo Counties for gusty winds to 60 mph! #CAwx https://t.co/7KAuBfI3hh
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been reissued for San Francisco, southern Marin County, and northern San Mateo County, due to winds gusting to 70 mph! #CAwx https://t.co/s7cm5CT1NJ
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including San Francisco CA, Daly City CA and San Rafael CA until 3:30 PM PST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/UneI7sZgnM
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for San Rafael CA, Novato CA and Mill Valley CA until 3:00 PM PST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/7XrqWO0Jjy
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including San Rafael CA, Novato CA and Mill Valley CA until 3:00 PM PST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/8U7odOEfIW
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for San Rafael CA, Mill Valley CA and San Anselmo CA until 2:15 PM PST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/4qcy2E8aOX
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including San Rafael CA, Mill Valley CA and San Anselmo CA until 2:15 PM PST. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/F3e0raBKor
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