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Council member Chris Sturken is seeking a second term representing Redwood City’s District 2 without an opponent on the Nov. 3 ballot, with housing affordability among the issues he said he wants to continue addressing. www.rwcpulse.com/election/202...

Unopposed in District 2, Chris Sturken seeks second term

Council member Chris Sturken is seeking a second term representing Redwood City’s District 2 without an opponent on the Nov. 3 ballot, with housing affordability among the issues he said he wants to c...

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Stanford University takes pride in being on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, but the university has been facing unwanted scrutiny this week after a Stanford advertisement relied on AI to transform a man into a woman, in violation of its own policies. www.rwcpulse.com/technology/2...

After decades of service on the Redwood City Council, Diane Howard, 76, is running unopposed to represent District 6 for what she said will be her final term. She believes she is the longest-serving council member in the city’s history. www.rwcpulse.com/election/202...

For her final term, Diane Howard runs unopposed in District 6

After decades of service on the Redwood City Council, Diane Howard, 76, is running unopposed to represent District 6 for what she said will be her final term. She believes she is the longest-serving c...

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A new survey finds Latino voters in California and Texas expressing broad concerns about President Donald Trump’s administration’s handling of the economy, housing and artificial intelligence, with a majority worried they might encounter immigration enforcement at their polling places bit.ly/4yV7Df2

Latinos in California, Texas align ahead of November election

A new survey finds Latino voters in California and Texas expressing broad concerns about President Donald Trump's administration's handling of the economy, housing and artificial intelligence, with a ...

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Redwood City has scheduled an Oct. 6 open house and opened an online survey seeking feedback on potentially redeveloping Downtown Library Parking Lot B into a 100% affordable housing development with public parking and other uses. www.rwcpulse.com/land-use/202...

Redwood City seeks input on affordable housing at downtown library lot

Redwood City is seeking community input on potentially redeveloping a downtown library parking lot into a 100% affordable housing development with public parking and other uses.

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The California Office of the Attorney General has decided not to retry five Stanford University students for felony conspiracy to trespass and vandalism after they allegedly broke into the university president’s office during a pro-Palestine protest in June 2024. www.rwcpulse.com/stanford-uni...

Attorney general drops felony charges against Stanford Five

The California Office of the Attorney General has decided not to retry five Stanford University students for felony conspiracy to trespass and vandalism after they allegedly broke into the university ...

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When Redwood City’s sole crisis response clinician is off duty or unavailable, patrol officers handle mental health crisis calls. The Police Department doesn't track how often that happens, but it does track the clinician's responses. www.rwcpulse.com/police/2026/...

Redwood City to evaluate mental health crisis response program amid call for second clinician

Explore the role of the mental health clinician in Redwood City as officials evaluate the need for additional coverage in crisis situations.

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Redwood City Library Foundation’s fifth annual Upscale Pub Crawl returns Oct. 7, pairing downtown stops with banned books and raising money for the library. www.rwcpulse.com/ae/2026/09/1...

Redwood City Library hosts 5th annual Upscale Pub Crawl

Redwood City Library Foundation’s fifth annual Upscale Pub Crawl returns Oct. 7, pairing downtown stops with banned books and raising money for the library.

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Julie Makinen, a veteran news executive who was inspired to pursue a career in journalism after interning at the Palo Alto Weekly while attending Stanford 30 years ago, will become the CEO and publisher of the Pulse’s parent nonprofit Embarcadero Media Foundation. www.rwcpulse.com/community/20...

Julie Makinen named Embarcadero Media publisher and CEO

Julie Makinen, a veteran news executive who was inspired to pursue a career in journalism after interning at the Palo Alto Weekly while attending Stanford 30 years ago, will become the CEO and publish...

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As part of its broader cancer center development, Stanford Health Care is donating land in Redwood City to support out-of-town cancer patients who need lodging near their care. The site, near downtown, will become the first Hope Lodge on the West Coast. www.rwcpulse.com/health/2026/...

Stanford donates land in Redwood City for free cancer patient lodging

Stanford Health Care's land donation will create the first Hope Lodge on the West Coast for out-of-town cancer patients.

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As the summer ne ars its end, Sports Basement Redwood City and Redwood Water Sports are hoping to bring people together in the vein of events like Bay to Breakers with their first-ever Bay to Basement community paddle race. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...

Sports Basement hosts inaugural ‘Bay to Basement’ paddle race

As the summer nears its end, Sports Basement Redwood City and Redwood Water Sports are hoping to bring people together in the vein of events like Bay to Breakers with their first-ever Bay to Basement ...

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The department, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services Division, said it will use several approaches to reduce the ground squirrel population, including fumigation and setting live traps near burrows in Flood Park. www.rwcpulse.com/news/2026/09...

County to wage weekly battle on ground squirrel population at Flood Park

Visitors hoping for a midweek nature respite in Menlo Park will have to wait. Flood Park will be closed every Wednesday for two months for pest control.

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Redwood City resident Pinky has a beauty that you might call unconventional. The senior mutt, an albino Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix with patchy fur, sensitive pink skin and a piglet-esque vibe, recently won second place in the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest on Aug. 14. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...

Redwood City pup Pinky takes second place in World's Ugliest Dog Contest

Redwood City resident Pinky has a beauty that you might call … unconventional. In fact, the senior mutt – an albino Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix with patchy fur, sensitive pink skin and a piglet-esque vib...

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The 25-page fire investigation report from the Redwood City Fire Department about the incident on Nov. 3, 2025 reveals why investigators determined longtime store manager, Benigno “Benny” Nuguid Pare, intentionally started the fire. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...

Details disclosed on Avenue Liquor deaths and fire

The 25-page fire investigation report from the Redwood City Fire Department about the incident on Nov. 3, 2025 reveals why investigators determined longtime store manager, Benigno “Benny” Nuguid Pare,...

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Fourteen new all-way stop signs, better paved roads and more infrastructure for walking and biking are among the million-dollar changes in store for the Centennial Neighborhood. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...

Redwood City OKs over $3 million for better roads in Centennial Neighborhood

Fourteen new all-way stop signs, better paved roads and more infrastructure for walking and biking are among the million-dollar changes in store for the Centennial Neighborhood.

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The Redwood City Police Department’s automated license plate reader settings were incorrectly configured, allowing unauthorized agencies and Flock Safety employees to search the city’s database at least 99 times in a two-year period. www.rwcpulse.com/police/2026/...

Redwood City Police admit to improper street camera data sharing

The Redwood City Police Department’s automated license plate reader settings were incorrectly configured, allowing unauthorized agencies and Flock Safety employees to search the city’s database at lea...

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“Our fire services are strategically placed throughout the county,” said Fire Chief Baraka Carter. “So they have the ability to respond and get to the scene before the ambulance can.” www.rwcpulse.com/public-safet...

Medical calls make up nearly two-thirds of Redwood City fire responses

Firefighters respond to about 12,000 incidents annually across Redwood City and neighboring communities.

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Just months after opening the new $56 million Veterans Memorial Building and Senior Center, Redwood City is seeking a contractor to demolish the existing center, which once stood as a gathering place for local families and a training ground for football stars. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...

City prepares to demolish old Veterans Memorial Senior Center

Just months after opening the new $56 million Veterans Memorial Building and Senior Center, Redwood City is seeking a contractor to demolish the existing center, which once stood as a gathering place ...

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Redwood City launched an overhauled public safety dashboard in June that features a detailed breakdown of arrests, as well as police and fire department activity. www.rwcpulse.com/public-safet...

Redwood City launches public safety data dashboard

Redwood City launched an overhauled public safety dashboard in June that features a detailed breakdown of arrests, as well as police and fire department activity.

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The owner of Chez Nous has sold the cafe, a controversial gathering place for conservatives, to help fund what she believes is President Donald Trump’s potential 2028 bid for a third term. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...

Jan. 6 rioter sells Chez Nous for Trump’s unverified third-term run

The owner of Chez Nous has sold the cafe, a controversial gathering place for conservatives, to help fund what she believes is President Donald Trump’s potential 2028 bid for a third term.

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According to Redwood City Mayor Elmer Martínez Saballos, 40 frontline positions would be eliminated, including firefighters, police officers and librarians. The city decided to pull reserve funds to close a separate $12.9 million deficit in June. www.rwcpulse.com/san-mateo-co...

‘Theft by the state’: San Mateo County leaders warn of cuts without funding fix

San Mateo County leaders and workers are demanding a permanent fix to the state’s Vehicle Licensing Fee (VLF) funding mechanism as a countywide shortfall has grown to $226 million.

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The regular filing deadline passed on Friday, Aug. 7, leaving three incumbent Redwood City Council members as the only candidates up to bat in their respective districts. www.rwcpulse.com/election/202...

Redwood City Council races draw no challengers

The regular filing deadline passed on Friday, Aug. 7, leaving three incumbent Redwood City Council members as the only candidates up to bat in their respective districts.

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Redwood City police said Thursday that investigators believe longtime store manager Benigno “Benny” Nuguid Pare was found with chains around his wrists and intentionally ignited gasoline inside the business. www.rwcpulse.com/police/2026/...

Police: Avenue Liquor manager ignited gasoline before fire

More than nine months after a fire at Avenue Liquors killed two employees, Redwood City police said Thursday that investigators believe longtime store manager Benigno “Benny” Nuguid Pare intentionally...

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The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors faced pushback from dozens of residents at its Tuesday meeting after it decided to postpone a planned study session on the county’s juvenile detention facility that is facing accusations of misconduct and poor conditions. www.rwcpulse.com/san-mateo-co...

San Mateo County supervisors face criticism for delaying juvenile hall review

Residents urged the board to address allegations of sexual misconduct and poor conditions at the Youth Services Center. A study session is now expected Aug. 25.

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