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Also on today's calendar: Friday Night Happy Hour @ AutoVino Wine Garden and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Loaded AR-15 Found Accessible To Children At SMC Man's Home Following Road Rage: Police (patch.com) — Redwood City police say a months-long investigation into a reported road rage incident at the Redwood City Costco led to the arrest of a Menlo Park man. Detectives ultimately found loaded firearms accessible to children at his home and in his vehicle, and he now faces child endangerment and concealed firearm charges in San Mateo County.
2. Crane Truck Driver Arrested For DUI After Overturning On Redwood City Highway: Police (patch.com) — Morning commuters in Redwood City faced major delays after a crane truck overturned on northbound I-280 near Page Mill Road, blocking two lanes and injuring the driver. California Highway Patrol officers say the driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and then arrested on suspicion of DUI, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on local highways.
3. A Teacher Was Fired For Touching Students, Then A Redwood City School Hired Him: Report (patch.com) — Parents in Redwood City should know that a teacher previously fired after misconduct findings elsewhere has been working at Clifford School since 2022 and received tenure in 2024. The case highlights how limited state disclosure about teacher discipline can leave districts and families with little information when educators move between schools.
4. Mixed economic signals seen in San Mateo County economy (rwcpulse.com) — Redwood City officials say local sales tax revenue is softening even as downtown leasing and restaurant activity remain relatively strong, highlighting mixed signals in the city’s economy. A local credit union reports more saving, less borrowing, rising delinquencies, and ongoing pressure from high housing costs and inflation, despite low unemployment across the San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City metro area.
5. Nature can be unpredictable. Here's what Silicon Valley experts say you should do to have a mishap-free summer outdoors (rwcpulse.com) — Planning hikes or beach days around Redwood City this summer? Local rangers and county vector-control experts share practical tips on staying safe from poison oak at Edgewood Park, ticks, mosquitoes, heat, rattlesnakes, and beach hazards, plus how to avoid getting lost and what gear to pack so your outdoor adventures stay fun instead of turning into emergencies.
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