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🌱 Patch AM: Teen Arrested In Fatal Highway Hit-And-Run In SMC: CHP
Spotted on the Redwood City calendar: FREE First Fridays at the San Mateo County History Museum
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In today's newsletter:
- Redwood City motorcyclist killed in Highway 101 hit-and-run
- Ready for Redwood City's Courthouse Square to turn Bavarian this September?
- What the demolition of Redwood City's old senior center means for neighbors
Also on today's calendar: FREE First Fridays at the San Mateo County History Museum and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Low clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
- Monday: Cool with low clouds breaking, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Redwood City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redwood City
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- Family Storytime
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
10:30 am - Mossarium Workshop
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
10:30 am - HMBHS Back to School Night
Kings Mountain Elementary Redwood City, CA 94062
6:00 pm - HMBHS - Back to School Night
Kings Mountain Elementary Redwood City, CA 94062
6:00 pm - Baby Bounce Storytime
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
10:30 am - Perler Beads: Mushmallows!
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
3:30 pm - La Costa Adult School Back to School Night
Kings Mountain Elementary 498 Kelly Avenue
4:30 pm - El Granada - Back to School Night
Kings Mountain Elementary Redwood City, CA 94062
5:30 pm - 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
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Morbo, a cat who went missing in Redwood City, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 21 minutes. Message from Owner: "Hi! Hoping this… (Nextdoor Canyon) - Found owner!
Do you recognize this dog? Female black German Shepherd. Friendly no collar found in Emerald Hills area near Roy Cloud school. Friday morning, August… (Nextdoor West Farm Hill)
- Bayside Solutions, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Director, Quality Assurance, GXP in Redwood City. Apply here.
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Houseperson in Redwood City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redwood City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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