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 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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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‘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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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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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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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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Egg-throwing teens arrested in Atherton after Waymo joyride

Two teens were arrested after allegedly stealing six dozen eggs from a San Carlos Trader Joe’s, then throwing them at cars while riding in a Waymo on El Camino Real down the Peninsula, authorities sai...

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Tech layoffs in 2026 already nearing 2025 total

Companies in tech industry have laid off 7,295 employees in the first half 2026 – just 9% short of the number of jobs cut by tech companies during all of 2025, according to an analysis from Joint Vent...

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Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation brings national sailing competition to Redwood City

Tucked on the edge of Redwood Creek, the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation is working to introduce local students to the maritime trades, teach them about sustainability and waste management, as well...

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For the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, queer joy is resistance

For nearly five decades, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have used drag, community service and queer joy as activism. For Sister T’aint A Virgin, who grew up in San Mateo County, participating in ...

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What happens after ICE detains a San Mateo County resident?

With over 140 San Mateo County residents arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the last year — leaders behind the county’s rapid response to ICE offered insight into what happens if a cou...

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San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office works to combat underage drinking

After receiving a $75,000 grant, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office and ABC personnel inspected 71 businesses in San Mateo County.

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Redwood City names Lee, Chapel to top Public Works roles

Adrian Lee will be Redwood City’s new public works services director, while Justin Chapel will serve as the assistant director and chief sustainability and resiliency officer.

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Redwood City sells part of Spring Street for $10.75M, OKs swap of affordable housing sites

Redwood City is moving ahead with the 1900 Broadway redevelopment by selling part of Spring Street and a nearby parklet for nearly $11 million, while swapping out an affordable housing project for a l...

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Barnes & Noble at Sequoia to close after 33 years

Barnes & Noble, a Redwood City staple for over three decades, will close its Sequoia Station location come fall.

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