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🌱 Patch AM: How did 99 unauthorized license plate searches slip past Redwood City police?
Be sure to catch Ren Geisick Brings Jazz, Americana, Country, Blues, and Soul to AutoVino Wine Garden on the Redwood City Patch calendar
Good morning Redwood City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did 99 unauthorized license plate searches slip past Redwood City police?
- What $9.3 million in new county funds means for Middlefield Road housing
- Redwood City's Revolution Medicines just won a game-changing FDA approval.
Also on today's calendar: Ren Geisick Brings Jazz, Americana, Country, Blues, and Soul to AutoVino Wine Garden and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Redwood City Police admit to improper street camera data sharing (rwcpulse.com) — Redwood City police acknowledged that misconfigured automated license plate readers allowed at least 99 unauthorized database searches over two years, prompting new audits and vendor scrutiny. City officials are now re-bidding the camera contract, weighing privacy, civil liberties, and public safety before a fall council decision that could reshape surveillance on local streets. 
2. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approves $24.3 million for affordable housing providers (rwcpulse.com) — San Mateo County just approved $24.3 million for six affordable housing projects, including $9.3 million for Redwood City's Rise City Apartments on Middlefield Road. Combined with $8 million from the city, this funding will help add family-sized and supportive units for vulnerable residents across the county.
3. Revolution's lifesaving pancreatic cancer drug wins speedy FDA approval (freedom969.com) — Redwood City–based Revolution Medicines has secured a fast-tracked FDA approval for its new pancreatic cancer pill Rasonque, which doubled survival in advanced cases and already drew heavy demand through early access. The decision could bring major revenue to the local company while offering patients a less grueling alternative to chemotherapy and signaling Redwood City's growing influence in breakthrough cancer care.
4. FDA OKs pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival (vindy.com) — A Redwood City–based biotech, Revolution Medicines, just won FDA approval for its new pancreatic cancer pill Rasonque, which nearly doubled survival time in a major study. While the treatment will be costly and is aimed at advanced cases, it marks a rare, significant advance against one of the deadliest cancers and could pave the way for similar drugs targeting other tumors.
5. Youth advocates rally for stronger Sheriff oversight in San Mateo County (rwcpulse.com) — Youth advocates gathered at the San Mateo County Center in Redwood City to deliver a petition urging supervisors to create an independent inspector general for the Sheriff's Office. High school interns with Fixin' San Mateo County say stronger, truly independent oversight is needed beyond a planned jail ombudsperson role.
📸 Around Redwood City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redwood City
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★ Featured events ★
- Ren Geisick Brings Jazz, Americana, Country, Blues, and Soul to AutoVino Wine Garden →
380 Industrial Rd, San Carlos
4:30 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Make It With Superspace
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
3:00 pm - Back to School BBQ
Woodside Elementary District Redwood City, CA 94062
5:00 pm - SEW-cial: Open Sewing Lab
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
10:30 am - Two-Day AARP Driver Safety Course
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
1:00 pm - Family Storytime
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
10:30 am - Two-Day AARP Driver Safety Course
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
1:00 pm - Wednesday Line Up
Woodside Elementary District Redwood City, CA 94062
8:25 am - FREE First Fridays at the San Mateo County History Museum →
San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City
10:00 am - Kings Mountain Art Fair →
Kings Mountain Art Fair, 13889 Skyline Blvd, Woodside
10:00 am - Kings Mountain Art Fair →
13889 Skyline Blvd, Woodside
10:00 am - Kings Mountain Art Fair →
13889 Skyline Blvd, Woodside
10:00 am
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
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Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is a little white dog on the loose with one brown eye and one blue eye.
I first saw him on Hillcrest. The dog (not sure if it's male or female) won't let me get close enough to read its collar. (Nextdoor Canyon) - Hello!
Renewing a request for someone who can help us with dishes, laundry, and light housekeeping about 8-10 hours a week, ideally spread over 3-5 days… (Nextdoor Woodside Plaza)
- Chavez Supermarket posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - Empleado de Abarrotes in Redwood City. Apply here.
- Grocery Outlet Holding posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Redwood City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redwood City here.
Ok Redwood City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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