About 40 Girl Scouts selected and packaged new, unwrapped toys, clothing, board games, books, and sports gear into bags and tagged them for delivery for children who may not have otherwise received a holiday present.
The ball will exemplify the high level of entertainment found in downtown Redwood City year round.
Masterworks Chorale will perform their holiday concert this Sunday in San Mateo.
"Congratulations to the Redwood City Public Library and its outstanding staff on this extraordinary recognition." Mayor Alicia Aguirre.
Hillsdale Shopping Center has teamed up with Autism Speaks to give children with special needs a calm opportunity to meet Santa Claus.
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Downtown San Mateo is going rogue with two blocks of colorful yarn bombed trees for the holidays in a new project pairing economic development with the arts.
Winter's the perfect time to cozy up with a good book---and during December, kids will win prizes for keeping track of the books they read.
The Redwood City Library was one of only three in the state to receive a five-star rating.
The stray turkey, dubbed "Lincoln," was brought into the Peninsula Humane Society on Nov. 18. Starting Tuesday, the bird is available for adoption---as a pet, not as a meal.
"A true self-initiated accomplishment that made us all feel our sovereign and strong woman within." Aimee Lewis Strain
San Mateo County's unemployment rate is 5.1 percent, second in the state only to Marin County with 4.8 percent.
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As we chug toward the holidays, this train shop will no doubt be a popular spot.
Kids can enjoy holiday crafts, treats and free Jingle Bells to welcome Santa.
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The 1st Infantry Division, 3rd Bridgade, 2-2 Infantry, which is Hillsborough's adopted unit, has been deployed to Afghanistan since June, and will return to the U.S. in the spring.
Residents shared what they are doing to help with typhoon relief.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.
Last week, we asked readers to contribute the names of beloved veterans in their lives. Today, on Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who served. Add the names of veterans you would like to honor in the comments section below.
The injured bird, which was found near SFO, was treated by having seven new feathers attached. It was released Thursday.
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Between fresh snowfall and snowmaking, the first resort could open this Friday.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.
A photo of WWII veteran Victor Kandle was found in a storage area of the Redwood City American Legion. Would RWC be able to claim Kandle as its second Medal of Honor recipient?
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Set your DVR for Tues. at 7 p.m. to catch RWC's Loni Geerlings on JEOPARDY!
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A new study surveyed more than 1,100 Muslims living in the Bay Area.
Jennifer van der Kleut will become your new Redwood City Editor as I step into the Associate Regional Editor role.