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Also on today's calendar: Redwood City Library Foundation's 5th Annual Upscale Pub Crawl and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 3 Redwood City Residents Among SMC Death Notices (patch.com) — Redwood City readers are being notified that three local residents are among 28 San Mateo County individuals whose deaths were reported by the coroner between September 28 and October 4. The notice lists each person's name, age, and hometown, and clarifies that these reports generally cover deaths in county facilities rather than hospice cases. Families are also directed to information on how to post full obituaries on Patch.
2. Election 2026: Measure E asks Redwood City voters to consider rent control (siliconvalley.com) — Redwood City voters will soon decide Measure E, a sweeping rent-control and tenant-protection initiative that could cap many local rent increases and expand eviction safeguards starting this December. City leaders, landlords, and real estate groups warn of high administrative costs and reduced housing development, while tenant advocates argue the measure will stabilize rents, curb harassment, and boost relocation assistance for displaced residents.
3. Silver Alert issued for woman, 87, last seen in Redwood City (newsbreak.com) — An 87-year-old woman last seen Monday afternoon in Redwood City is the subject of a statewide Silver Alert, and authorities are asking for your help. She may be driving a brown 2012 Honda CR-V with plate 9CQH989, and anyone spotting her or the vehicle should immediately call 911 with information.
4. Candidate Comparison Grids: Where do Sequoia Union High School District candidates stand? (rwcpulse.com) — If you live in the parts of Redwood City served by Sequoia Union High School District's Area A, you'll choose between incumbent Amy Koo and challenger Alon Shiran this November. A new comparison grid highlights where they and Area D candidate Michael Dekshenieks stand on closing TIDE Academy, lawsuits, legal costs, transparency, and student safety so you can better judge their priorities.
5. How AI is changing the apartment search: Is it working? (rwcpulse.com) — If you're renting in places like Redwood City, AI is increasingly part of how apartments are marketed and managed, from chatbots at local complexes to new state rules on altered listing photos. A new California law taking effect in 2027 will require clear disclosure when rental images are digitally changed, aiming to help renters better trust what they see online.
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