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After Corpus removal, new sheriff pledges stability and accountability San Mateo County’s new sheriff pledged stability, accountability and stronger community engagement Tuesday as he met with a local transparency group following the removal of former Sheriff Christina C...

San Mateo County’s new sheriff pledged stability, accountability and stronger community engagement Tuesday as he met with a local transparency group following the removal of former Sheriff Christina Corpus.
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Redwood City to outline 2026 strategic plan at State of the City event Redwood City is inviting residents to attend the annual State of the City on Monday, March 23, where it will outline a strategic plan for the upcoming year.

Redwood City is inviting residents to attend the annual State of the City on Monday, March 23, where it will outline a strategic plan for the upcoming year.
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‘McSteamy’ actor Eric Dane’s past as a Peninsula high school student The Bay Area has been home to many of Hollywood's famous actors, including “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane, who died on Feb. 19 at the age of 53. Growing up in the Peninsula, Dane attended Sequoia Hig...

The Bay Area has been home to many of Hollywood’s famous actors, including “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane, who died on Feb. 19 at the age of 53. www.rwcpulse.com/news/2026/03...

Redwood City to welcome another community piano It’s time to face the music in Redwood City — another painted community piano is coming to town.

It’s time to face the music in Redwood City — another painted community piano is coming to town. Peppered with orange California poppies, the new baby grand will be unveiled on March 11 in the lobby of the county building at 500 County Center. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...

Redwood City School District puts parcel-tax measure on June ballot The Redwood City School District will ask voters in June to approve a parcel tax to help address ongoing funding constraints.

The Redwood City School District will ask voters in June to approve a parcel tax to help address ongoing funding constraints.
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North Fair Oaks council recommends denying Synapse campus at SportsHouse The North Fair Oaks Community Council voted 4-2 Thursday to recommend denial of a proposal that would allow Synapse School to open a second campus inside the SportsHouse’s recreational facility on Edi...

The debate centered less on the school’s academic program and more on whether NFO — an unincorporated, largely working-class neighborhood — should absorb additional traffic and parking impacts from a facility residents say already strains during peak events.
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Redwood City projects up to $19.7M in annual deficits starting in 2028 Redwood City projects annual shortfalls ranging from $14.1 million to $19.7 million beginning in fiscal year 2028-29, which is at least $6.3 million more than what was expected in June 2025, prompting...

Redwood City projects annual shortfalls ranging from $14.1 million to $19.7 million beginning in fiscal year 2028-29, which is at least $6.3 million more than what was expected in June 2025, prompting the city to tap into reserves earlier than planned.
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School proposal at SportsHouse raises parking questions in North Fair Oaks North Fair Oaks Community Council members will consider a proposal Thursday that would allow a private K–8 school to open a second campus inside the SportsHouse recreation complex on Edison Way.

North Fair Oaks Community Council members will consider a proposal Thursday that would allow a private K–8 school to open a second campus inside the SportsHouse recreation complex on Edison Way.
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Noise, safety complaints prompt review of Redwood City street vending ordinance Resident complaints about noise, fire hazards and unpermitted food sales prompted the city council on Monday to consider updating decades-old regulations governing mobile and street vendors.

Resident complaints about noise, fire hazards and unpermitted food sales prompted the city council on Monday to consider updating decades-old regulations governing mobile and street vendors.
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Redwood City to review street camera program ahead of contract renewal Redwood City police are reviewing their use of automated license plate readers after other neighboring departments in Menlo Park and Mountain View acknowledged that outside agencies had unauthorized a...

Redwood City police are reviewing their use of automated license plate readers after other neighboring departments in Menlo Park and Mountain View acknowledged that outside agencies had unauthorized access to their systems.
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San Mateo County sees big jump in rabid bats after two years with no cases New San Mateo County data from 2025 shows a significant jump in the number of bats that tested positive for rabies after two years without finding any cases.  All of the positive tests occurred in the...

New San Mateo County data from 2025 shows a significant jump in the number of bats that tested positive for rabies after two years without finding any cases.
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RWC Wendy’s abruptly shuts its doors after two decades The Wendy’s in Redwood City is no more, as one of hundreds of Wendy’s closures across the United States, slated for the first half of 2026.

The Wendy’s in Redwood City is no more, as one of hundreds of Wendy’s closures across the United States, slated for the first half of 2026.
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Not your typical smashburgers: Redwood City native uses fine-dining background to open chef-driven, affordable burger joint Redwood City resident Xavier Pereznegron is opening an affordable burger joint inspired by something generally not affordable: fine dining.

Redwood City native Xavier Pereznegron doesn’t follow traditional norms. He gives kids free milkshakes if they beat him at basketball. And he’s opening an affordable burger joint inspired by something generally not affordable: fine dining. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...

History is a living experience at Domini Hoskins Black History Museum The Redwood City museum is a still-growing project that has filled a 22,000-square-foot storefront with memorabilia, artifacts, books, photos and collectibles highlighting many different aspects of Bl...

The museum is a still-growing project that has filled a 22,000-square-foot storefront with memorabilia, artifacts, books, photos and collectibles highlighting many different aspects of Black history in the United States.
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Permanent bollards planned for Redwood City Broadway pedestrian mall Redwood City officials on Monday are expected to approve new security bollards for the Broadway pedestrian mall, moving the project closer to permanent closure.

Redwood City officials on Monday approved the purchase of new security bollards for the Broadway pedestrian mall, formalizing infrastructure for a block that is already closed to vehicle traffic.
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Council approves levee project to protect $8B in Redwood Shores assets The City Council unanimously approved a plan to lift and link the Redwood Shores levee system on Monday, a sizeable step in the city’s long-term effort to secure the area from sea-level rise through 2...

The City Council unanimously approved a plan to lift and link the Redwood Shores levee system on Monday, a sizeable step in the city’s long-term effort to secure the area from sea-level rise through 2100.
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Redwood City kicks off Super Bowl weekend with chili tasting With the Super Bowl set for Sunday, football fever reached downtown Redwood City on Friday, where more than 200 people gathered for a People’s Choice chili tasting and fan celebration at the Chan Zuck...

With the Super Bowl set for Sunday, football fever reached downtown Redwood City on Friday, where more than 200 people gathered for a People’s Choice chili tasting and fan celebration at the Chan Zuckerberg Community Space.
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Make a Super Bowl weekend game plan with these Peninsula football festivities Gear up for the big game with The Six Fifty's guide to watch parties, special events and discounts.

The Super Bowl returns to Levi’s Stadium for the second time in a decade Sunday, and with it comes a choice for those planning to watch on TV: view it from the comfort of your couch with your own game day spread, or head to a neighborhood watering hole?
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Advocacy group supports county sheriff, pushes ICE oversight Advocacy group Fixin’ SMC on Tuesday unveiled an accountability plan aimed at limiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ability to detain local residents.

Advocacy group Fixin’ SMC on Tuesday unveiled an accountability plan aimed at limiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ability to detain local residents.
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Redwood City School District’s cuts another $6M from budget The Redwood City School District approved $6.4 million in budget cuts Wednesday night, as declining enrollment and ongoing fiscal pressures continue to strain the district.

The Redwood City School District approved $6.4 million in budget cuts Wednesday night, as declining enrollment and ongoing fiscal pressures continue to strain the district.
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Editor's Note: The story has been updated to show that Frances was shot an additional four times, according to the District Attorney's Office.

14-day murder trial highlights domestic violence in San Mateo County The jury reached a verdict swiftly, finding Narag guilty within four hours of closing arguments. The trial ended at 1:30 p.m. with Judge Jeffrey Finigan announcing the guilty verdict shortly after del...

On a spring evening in 2023, a 27-year-old mother was shot and killed in San Mateo County by her ex-boyfriend, in front of their two young children.
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Before sunrise, a countywide effort to count homeless As the sun rose on a chilly Thursday morning, San Mateo County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier and her chief of staff, Nicole Fernandez, walked down an alleyway in East Palo Alto. Their voices hushed as they...

The point-in-time homelessness count is a federally mandated observational survey that takes place across the country. The county submits the results to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the results help guide the distribution of federal funding.
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Local students participate in national walkout Amid a national day of protest against ICE, on Friday, crowds of students in the Midpeninsula took to the streets and sidewalks, walking out of schools and gathering in Redwood City, Palo Alto and Mou...

Amid a national day of protest against ICE, on Friday, crowds of students in the Midpeninsula took to the streets and sidewalks, walking out of schools and gathering in Redwood City, Palo Alto and Mountain View.
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Safety ranks highest in importance in Redwood City survey, but scores low on quality Redwood City residents ranked safety and economy as the most important categories for livability, while inclusivity and engagement were the least important, scoring just over 60%, followed by health a...

Redwood City residents ranked safety and economy as the most important categories for livability, while inclusivity and engagement were the least important, scoring just over 60%, followed by health and wellness.
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31-year-old woman dies in North Fair Oaks fire A 31-year-old woman was found dead in a detached garage amid a “heavily involved” fire in North Fair Oaks early Friday, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Half a dozen fire engines fr...

A 31-year-old woman was found dead in a detached garage amid a “heavily involved” fire in North Fair Oaks early Friday, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
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Sequoia High enters secure campus order shortly before walkout Sequoia High School in Redwood City was put on secure campus protocol as of 11:40 a.m. Friday, due to police activity in the area, according to a message the school sent to parents. Secure campus is p...

Sequoia High School in Redwood City has entered secure campus as of 11:40 a.m. due to police activity in the area, according to a message the school sent to parents.
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Woodside High lifts brief campus lockout, saying there’s no threat Woodside High School was placed on a brief secure campus protocol between 9:50-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, according to school officials. The lockout was issued after school leaders became aware...

Woodside High School was placed on a brief secure campus protocol between 9:50-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, according to school officials. The lockout was issued after school leaders became aware of a threat made to the school through an anonymous report.
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Recology union authorizes strike after 'failed' negotiations, say members Hundreds of San Mateo County Recology union workers could go on strike after representatives said that the garbage company has continued to make failed attempts at negotiations.

Hundreds of San Mateo County Recology union workers could go on strike after representatives said that the garbage company has continued to make failed attempts at negotiations.
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Guest opinions: League of Women Voters condemns force against peaceful protesters, calls for accountability The League of Women Voters stands for open government, equal rights and the protection of our democratic institutions. Today, those values compel us to speak out.

The League of Women Voters stands for open government, equal rights and the protection of our democratic institutions. Today, those values compel us to speak out.
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