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San Mateo County public health officials on Wednesday reported the death of an adolescent from the influenza virus. www.rwcpulse.com/health/2026/...
San Mateo County reports flu-related death of child
The death, which occurred last month, is the second influenza-related fatality in the county this season.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM
San Mateo County public health officials on Wednesday reported the death of an adolescent from the influenza virus. www.rwcpulse.com/health/2026/...
San Mateo County began the year with a peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, as Supervisor Noelia Corzo was sworn in Tuesday as president of the Board of Supervisors.
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Corzo leads county supes for 2026
San Mateo County began the year with a peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, as Supervisor Noelia Corzo was sworn in Tuesday as president of the Board of Supervisors.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
San Mateo County began the year with a peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, as Supervisor Noelia Corzo was sworn in Tuesday as president of the Board of Supervisors.
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Low-income renters in Redwood City will start the new year with stronger eviction and relocation protections under a long-awaited Tenant Protection Ordinance officially taking effect in January. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...
New year, new tenant protections: lease terms, evictions, relocation aid
Low-income renters in Redwood City will start the new year with stronger eviction and relocation protections under a long-awaited Tenant Protection Ordinance officially taking effect in January.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Low-income renters in Redwood City will start the new year with stronger eviction and relocation protections under a long-awaited Tenant Protection Ordinance officially taking effect in January. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...
Redwood City’s minimum wage will increase to $18.65 an hour on Jan. 1, a 45-cent adjustment tied to inflation under the city’s minimum wage ordinance. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...
Redwood City minimum wage to rise to $18.65 in 2026
Redwood City’s minimum wage will increase to $18.65 an hour on Jan. 1, a 45-cent adjustment tied to inflation under the city’s minimum wage ordinance.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Redwood City’s minimum wage will increase to $18.65 an hour on Jan. 1, a 45-cent adjustment tied to inflation under the city’s minimum wage ordinance. www.rwcpulse.com/redwood-city...
In determining compensation packages, the city examines the cost of living, staffing goals, the city’s current financial condition and any anticipated fiscal challenges
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Redwood City execs to see pay raises and new benefits
Over 30 city executives, including Fire Chief Baraka Carter, Police Cpt. Junsun Lee and Economic Development Manager Amanda Anthony will see pay raises following the Redwood City Council’s unanimous a...
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December 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
In determining compensation packages, the city examines the cost of living, staffing goals, the city’s current financial condition and any anticipated fiscal challenges
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The San Francisco commercial real estate firm Blox Ventures acquired a lively block in Downtown Redwood City for nearly $50 million.
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Blox Ventures buys 22K sq. ft. downtown block for $46M
The San Francisco commercial real estate firm Blox Ventures acquired a lively block in Downtown Redwood City for nearly $50 million.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The San Francisco commercial real estate firm Blox Ventures acquired a lively block in Downtown Redwood City for nearly $50 million.
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The Hassett Ace Hardware store in Redwood City announced on Dec. 16 that its Woodside Plaza location will be temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the building and caught fire on Monday evening.
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Redwood City Ace Hardware temporarily closed after vehicle crash and fire
The Hassett Ace Hardware store in Redwood City announced on Dec. 16 that its Woodside Plaza store would be temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the building and caught fire on Monday evenin...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Hassett Ace Hardware store in Redwood City announced on Dec. 16 that its Woodside Plaza location will be temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the building and caught fire on Monday evening.
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The suspect died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the department confirmed to this news organization. Police lifted the shelter-in-place order at 2:15 p.m. www.rwcpulse.com/menlo-park/2...
West Menlo Park schools end lockdown, authorities say suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
Phillips Brooks Elementary School and La Entrada Middle School were on lockdown and residents have been asked to shelter-in-place after two callers reported to the Menlo Park Police Department that th...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The suspect died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the department confirmed to this news organization. Police lifted the shelter-in-place order at 2:15 p.m. www.rwcpulse.com/menlo-park/2...
San Mateo County is restructuring its top administrative ranks, adding a second county executive and a second deputy county executive as part of a leadership overhaul approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
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San Mateo County revamps executive ranks as supervisors approve new roles
San Mateo County is restructuring its top administrative ranks, adding a second county executive and a second deputy county executive as part of a leadership overhaul approved by the Board of Supervis...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
San Mateo County is restructuring its top administrative ranks, adding a second county executive and a second deputy county executive as part of a leadership overhaul approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
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Heart attacks rise sharply during the holiday season, and a Redwood City doctor is urging residents to take precautions as December and January consistently see the highest rates of cardiac deaths nationwide.
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Redwood City doctor warns of holiday heart-attack spike
Heart attacks rise sharply during the holiday season, and a Redwood City doctor is urging residents to take precautions as December and January consistently see the highest rates of cardiac deaths nat...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Heart attacks rise sharply during the holiday season, and a Redwood City doctor is urging residents to take precautions as December and January consistently see the highest rates of cardiac deaths nationwide.
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A man suspected of killing his wife in Redwood City and then shooting himself in the head Sunday has died at a hospital, according to police.
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Man dies after fatal shooting of wife in Redwood City
A man suspected of killing his wife in Redwood City and then shooting himself in the head Sunday has died at a hospital, according to police.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
A man suspected of killing his wife in Redwood City and then shooting himself in the head Sunday has died at a hospital, according to police.
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In a world of fast fashion, mass production and rampant waste, two Redwood City residents are making furniture, light fixtures and other home goods out of salvaged materials, turning what might consider as trash into functional, aesthetically pleasing treasure. www.rwcpulse.com/peninsula/20...
Meet the Midpeninsula artisans making furniture, decor and more out of reclaimed materials
In a world of fast fashion, mass production and rampant waste, two Redwood City residents are making furniture, light fixtures and other home goods out of salvaged materials, turning what might otherw...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
In a world of fast fashion, mass production and rampant waste, two Redwood City residents are making furniture, light fixtures and other home goods out of salvaged materials, turning what might consider as trash into functional, aesthetically pleasing treasure. www.rwcpulse.com/peninsula/20...
A woman who was found severely injured after a fire damaged her apartment and killed several of her cats on Nov. 30 has died.
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Woman injured in Redwood City apartment fire dies days later
A woman who was found severely injured after a fire damaged her apartment and killed several of her cats on Nov. 30 has died.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A woman who was found severely injured after a fire damaged her apartment and killed several of her cats on Nov. 30 has died.
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As a new resident of Redwood City, I am enjoying the many improvements that the city has worked hard to make a reality. I am impressed with the rate at which the city is advancing. www.rwcpulse.com/guest-opinio...
Guest opinion: City can do more to make streets safer for pedestrians
This city is known for its prime location and revival, however, I would like to call attention to the antiquated road layouts and traffic congestion that are incredibly frustrating and even threatenin...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
As a new resident of Redwood City, I am enjoying the many improvements that the city has worked hard to make a reality. I am impressed with the rate at which the city is advancing. www.rwcpulse.com/guest-opinio...
A Redwood City man has been charged with attempted murder after prosecutors said he stabbed someone outside Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill in Half Moon Bay. It’s not the first time he’s faced an attempted murder charge.
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Redwood City man charged in HMB bar stabbing; previously convicted of attempted murder
A Redwood City man has been charged with attempted murder after prosecutors said he stabbed someone outside Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill in Half Moon Bay. It’s not the first time he’s ...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
A Redwood City man has been charged with attempted murder after prosecutors said he stabbed someone outside Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill in Half Moon Bay. It’s not the first time he’s faced an attempted murder charge.
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The Redwood City Police Department has released the identities of three officers involved in a Nov. 11 shooting that left a 48-year-old man dead, according to information released to this news organization.
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Redwood City police name officers in fatal shooting amid investigations
The Redwood City Police Department has released the identities of three officers involved in a Nov. 11 shooting that left a 48-year-old man dead, according to information released to this news organiz...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Redwood City Police Department has released the identities of three officers involved in a Nov. 11 shooting that left a 48-year-old man dead, according to information released to this news organization.
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Reports of “sexual conduct” involving detained youth and a staff member at the San Mateo County juvenile hall surfaced at a recent public commission meeting, as the Probation Department confirmed it has an internal investigation underway.
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Allegations of 'sexual conduct' between youth, staff surface at SMC juvenile hall
Reports of “sexual conduct” involving detained youth and a staff member at the San Mateo County juvenile hall surfaced at a recent public commission meeting, as the Probation Department confirmed it h...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Reports of “sexual conduct” involving detained youth and a staff member at the San Mateo County juvenile hall surfaced at a recent public commission meeting, as the Probation Department confirmed it has an internal investigation underway.
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The Nor Cal title marks a first for Sequoia High School, as no team in the school’s history has ever played in a Nor Cal final. The championship trophy awarded to the Ravens girls volleyball team is also the first the Ravens have won this season.
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Ravens make history with NorCal championship, move on to state
The Ravens girls volleyball team brought home the bacon Tuesday night, claiming the Nor Cal championship against No. 2 Lincoln-SF.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The Nor Cal title marks a first for Sequoia High School, as no team in the school’s history has ever played in a Nor Cal final. The championship trophy awarded to the Ravens girls volleyball team is also the first the Ravens have won this season.
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Selected by the council after a month-long recruitment process, Heisinger, is expected to fill the shoes of Melissa Stevenson Diaz, who has served as the city manager of Redwood City for a decade and will be retiring Dec. 31.
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Patrick Heisinger tapped as Redwood City manager
Patrick Heisinger will be promoted to Redwood City manager on the last day of the year, pending the city council's approval of an employment agreement.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Selected by the council after a month-long recruitment process, Heisinger, is expected to fill the shoes of Melissa Stevenson Diaz, who has served as the city manager of Redwood City for a decade and will be retiring Dec. 31.
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While the goal of the 50-year mortgage is to make homeownership more affordable since the longer term of the mortgage results in a reduced monthly payment, the proposal was widely panned by economic analysts.
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Would a 50-Year mortgage help Peninsula buyers? Local experts doubt it
Last week, President Donald Trump floated the idea of 50-year mortgages in a post on Truth Social. While the goal of the 50-year mortgage is to make homeownership more affordable since the longer ter...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
While the goal of the 50-year mortgage is to make homeownership more affordable since the longer term of the mortgage results in a reduced monthly payment, the proposal was widely panned by economic analysts.
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Six of the 11 Stanford University students who broke into the university president’s office last year to protest the war in Gaza intend to take plea deals, one of the students said Monday as the group’s felony vandalism trial kicked off in San Jose.
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Six students seek plea deals in Stanford vandalism case
Six of the 11 Stanford University students who broke into the university president's office last year to protest the war in Gaza intend to take plea deals, one of the students said Monday as the group...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Six of the 11 Stanford University students who broke into the university president’s office last year to protest the war in Gaza intend to take plea deals, one of the students said Monday as the group’s felony vandalism trial kicked off in San Jose.
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The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will discuss policies targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area at the regular meeting Tuesday. www.rwcpulse.com/san-mateo-co...
San Mateo County supes to talk ICE
Supervisors Noelia Corzo and Ray Mueller are presenting the ordinance, which would further limit the county’s cooperation with ICE, establish a public notice system regarding ICE, and regulate law enf...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will discuss policies targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area at the regular meeting Tuesday. www.rwcpulse.com/san-mateo-co...
TIDE Academy in Menlo Park is at risk of closing, with the Sequoia Union High School District’s board planning to make a decision by the end of February. The move comes as the district grapples with a structural deficit and declining enrollment.
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Sequoia school board considers closing TIDE Academy
TIDE Academy in Menlo Park is at risk of closing, with the Sequoia Union High School District's board planning to make a decision by the end of February.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
TIDE Academy in Menlo Park is at risk of closing, with the Sequoia Union High School District’s board planning to make a decision by the end of February. The move comes as the district grapples with a structural deficit and declining enrollment.
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Less than two weeks after an early morning blaze at Avenue Liquors killed two employees, around 40 community members congregated Friday night at Red Morton Park to honor them, some recounting stories and memories.
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Redwood City neighbors exalt Avenue Liquors fire victims
Less than two weeks after an early morning blaze at Avenue Liquors killed two employees, around 40 community members congregated Friday night at Red Morton Park to honor them, some recounting stories ...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Less than two weeks after an early morning blaze at Avenue Liquors killed two employees, around 40 community members congregated Friday night at Red Morton Park to honor them, some recounting stories and memories.
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Seven detainees at an immigration detention center in California City have sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging the facility is polluted by sewage leaks, infested with bugs and is denying people access to food, water and their lawyers.
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Immigrants sue over conditions in California’s newest and largest ICE detention center
Seven detainees at an immigration detention center in California City have sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging the facility is polluted by sewage leaks, infested with bugs and is d...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Seven detainees at an immigration detention center in California City have sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging the facility is polluted by sewage leaks, infested with bugs and is denying people access to food, water and their lawyers.
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