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🌱 Patch AM: How new state money could spare Redwood City from service cuts

You won't want to miss Gilles Vonsattel: "Encountering Beethoven" on the Redwood City Patch calendar

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Cheers Redwood City! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new state money could spare Redwood City from service cuts
  • How would Measure E change rents and protections in Redwood City?
  • Which fall arts events should Redwood City families plan for first?

Also on today's calendar: Gilles Vonsattel: "Encountering Beethoven" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State agrees to work with San Mateo County to return millions in vehicle license fees (mercurynews.com) — Redwood City could avoid cuts to emergency response and recreation programs after state officials agreed to renegotiate how vehicle license fees are reimbursed to San Mateo County and its cities. The county says it's still short millions, but is revising its 2026-27 budget assuming full funding, with supervisors set to review the plan on September 29.
   

2. New rent control measure in Redwood City sparks debate (nbcbayarea.com) — Redwood City voters are being asked to decide Measure E, a new rent control proposal that would roll some rents back to 2025 levels, cap future increases, and expand tenant protections. Supporters say it's vital for keeping local workers and families housed, while opponents warn added regulation could push landlords out of the rental market and worsen the housing shortage.
   

3. Weekend Express: Fall Arts Preview: A week-by-week guide to the season (mv-voice.com) — Peninsula arts lovers can look forward to a lively fall, including a family-friendly concert right here in Redwood City plus an author talk at Kepler's and a skateboard art show. The guide also flags Oktoberfest celebrations from San Mateo to Los Gatos and even notes a recent mastodon fossil find and a new San Carlos bar and grill opening.
   

4. Julie Makinen named Embarcadero Media Foundation publisher and CEO (danvillesanramon.com) — Redwood City readers will soon see a new leader at the nonprofit parent company behind Redwood City Pulse, as veteran editor Julie Makinen becomes CEO and publisher of Embarcadero Media Foundation. She brings deep local and international journalism experience and will oversee all seven Bay Area publications while steering the organization's nonprofit, community-supported future.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can we please address the situation with kids riding bikes dangerously on our main streets, including Maple Street and El Camino Real?
    I've seen some young kids riding on the wrong side of the road and performing stunts around moving vehicles. This is extremely dangerous - not only… (Nextdoor Downtown)
  • Hi everyone,
    My partner and I live in peninsula landing and we need someone to watch our 3 cats—Bumper, Maxi, and Miso—from September 17th-27th while we are out… (Nextdoor Redwood Shores North)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cashier Assistant (Front End) in Redwood City. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T0321) 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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