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1. Teen Arrested In Fatal Highway Hit-And-Run In SMC: CHP (patch.com) — A Redwood City motorcyclist was killed early Thursday in a hit-and-run crash on southbound Highway 101 near the University Avenue on-ramp in East Palo Alto, shutting down several lanes for hours. CHP investigators quickly traced debris to an abandoned Acura, leading to the same-day arrest of an 18-year-old suspect now jailed in San Mateo County on felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter allegations.
2. Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2026 at Courthouse Square (sfstation.com) — Downtown Redwood City's Courthouse Square will turn into a Bavarian-style festival village September 18–27, with beer tents, German food, live music, and family-friendly games. Locals can choose from happy hour or full festival seatings, with ticket options for non-drinkers, beer lovers, and VIP tables, all organized by Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community.
3. City prepares to demolish old Veterans Memorial Senior Center (rwcpulse.com) — Redwood City is now seeking contractors to demolish the old Veterans Memorial Senior Center on Madison Avenue, clearing the way for new open space next to the recently opened $56 million facility. The project includes hazardous-materials removal, utility work, and site restoration, while programs and services have already moved into the new, expanded building. Local firms can submit demolition bids through August 31, potentially affecting nearby neighbors and park users.
4. San Mateo County Attorney's Office Files Lawsuit to Recover Wages Stolen from Half Moon Bay's Cal Coast Orchids Nursery Workers After KALW Journalist Breaks Story (coastsidebuzz.com) — From their Redwood City offices, San Mateo County attorneys have filed a lawsuit to recover allegedly stolen wages for nearly 50 nursery workers near Half Moon Bay. The case, part of a broader county labor-enforcement push, seeks back pay, damages, and penalties while encouraging any affected workers or employers to contact the county's Labor Standards and Enforcement office.
5. Meet the weekend motorheads who gather at Four Corners in Woodside (rwcpulse.com) — Weekend crowds of drivers and motorcyclists continue to pack Woodside's Four Corners, even after a Redwood City cyclist was killed there last year and another bicyclist died nearby in July. Locals, business owners, and riders are debating how to curb dangerous speeding on Highways 35 and 84 while preserving the tight-knit car and motorcycle community that has grown around Alice's Restaurant. Redwood City residents who ride or drive these mountain roads may see more calls for enforcement and safety changes.
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