Universal Healthcare and Democratic Party Politics

Universal Healthcare Post Pandemic Should be a no-brainer - It is both Cheaper & More Effective. So Democrats why doesn't CA have it yet?

City Council Meetings In Redwood City Shift To Hybrid

Seating capacity will be limited for members of the public who want to attend in-person.

Nearly 700 Ideas Submitted For How Redwood City Should Spend $1M

Redwood City is participating for the first time in The People's Budget, where community members will decide how the city spends $1 million.

Developer Gifts (SB 9 & 10) Purport to Solve Affordable Housing

CA Auditor says Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Numbers Not Based on Accurate Data

Scott Peterson's Bid For A New Trial Continues In Redwood City

The hearings came after the California Supreme Court returned the case to the trial court to consider Peterson's claim of juror misconduct.

San Mateo Supes Approve $1M In Gun Law Enforcement

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved funding to keep guns away from people who are already prohibited from owning them.

Tomorrow is World Water Day - Let's stop exporting Water!

Equitable and fair water policies including allocation and pricing are critical to California's ability to prosper.

Record Number Of ADU Approvals In Redwood City Last Year: Report

The 2021 Annual Housing Progress Report will be discussed by the Redwood City council at its meeting on Monday.

Redwood City Unveils Interactive Map For Housing Element Strategy

The site shows each of the city’s neighborhoods, approved and proposed projects and single-family residential homes where SB 9 applies.

CalPERS & CalSTRS Investments in Russia - CalPERS Mtgs Mar 14-16!

So you think you don't have any investments in Russia or the war in Ukraine. Are you a member of CalPERS or CalSTRS? Think again.

Redwood City State Of The City Address Scheduled For Monday

The virtual address will focus on how the city is addressing homelessness.

San Mateo Supes Approve Hiring Bonuses, Other Incentives

County departments have increased recruitments, but the county is receiving few job applications following a hiring freeze started in 2020.

Woodside Takes Center Stage In CA's Affordable Housing Push

Plus, some of the ways that California cities have previously tried to block the development of low-income housing.

Redwood City Dedicates $1.3M To Convert Comfort Inn To Housing

The council voted to allocate and initiate a funding agreement with the County of San Mateo on the affordable housing project.

Solid Waste Rate Increases Proposed In Redwood City

The city will host a community meeting Wednesday at 12 p.m. on Zoom to discuss the proposed rate increase.

Redwood City Council Prioritizes El Camino Safety, Homelessness

Other priorities discussed for the upcoming fiscal year during the council's retreat included an harassment ordinance and an arts center.

Woodside Reverses Course On Denying Housing Due To Mountain Lions

The town reversed course Sunday night after national attention and will begin accepting applications for SB 9 housing projects immediately.

Woodside Cannot Avoid Housing Law By Citing Cougars, Bonta Says

The attorney general warned Woodside that it cannot "avoid compliance" with a housing law by declaring the area a mountain lion habitat.

Woodside Won't Build Affordable Housing Because Of Mountain Lions

Amid rising housing costs in CA, a wealthy town said it would not build affordable housing because it will impact a mountain lion habitat.

Redwood City Council Meetings To Remain Remote

Under the law, cities must present specific findings every 30 days in order to continue virtual meetings.

Redwood City Delays Choosing Election Redistricting Map

The city council opted to make changes to one proposed map, and will discuss it further at the next meeting.

Redwood City Council Expected To Choose Redistricting Map Monday

If the council votes to advance one of the maps, the ordinance will be introduced at the Feb. 14 council meeting and adopted Feb. 28.

How Should Redwood City Spend $1M?

Redwood City community members have a say in how the city will spend $1 million to improve, grow or support the area.

Redwood City-Woodside-Area Unemployment Still Low: Latest Update

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Redwood City Mayor Running For Peninsula State Assembly Seat

Giselle Hale, who has been on the Redwood City council since 2018, announced her candidacy Tuesday for the open seat.

Public Input Requested On Redwood City 'Walk Bike Thrive' Plans

RWC Walk Bike Thrive aims to develop plans for both a Citywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and a Vision Zero Action Plan.

Horsley Elected San Mateo County Board President For Third Time

This is the third time Horsley, who represents the county's Third District, has been appointed board president by fellow supervisors.

COVID-19 Surge Closes City Hall In Redwood City For Two Weeks

The closure will run until Jan. 17, and the city will “focus on virtual services to the greatest extent possible."

Redwood City Shifts To Organic Waste Recycling In 2022

Here's how to comply with California's new recycling program, which requires residents to separate food products out from trash.

Omicron vs. mRNA Vaccines like Moderna & Pfizer – Who will win?

COVID - Alpha, Beta, Delta, Omicron.... vaccines need to last to expedite the end of a pandemic!

Redwood City Homeless Navigation Center Gets $55M In State Funds

The funding, announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, is part of the largest housing grant in county history.

Redwood City Anti-Displacement Strategy To Be Discussed Tuesday

The strategy focuses on tenant protection policies and preserving unsubsidized affordable housing and mobile homes.

Redwood City-Woodside-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Update

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Scott Peterson Resentenced To Life Without Parole

Peterson, convicted of the 2002 murders of his wife and unborn child, was resentenced Wednesday in a Redwood City courtroom.

New District Maps Approved By San Mateo Co. Board Of Supervisors

The board unanimously approved what was called the "Communities Together" proposal for the county's five districts.

Redwood City Police To Team With Mental Health Professionals

Clinicians will deploy with police on calls regarding people suspected of experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis.

Manual Recount Begins For Woodside Land Use Measure A

The measure, which allows for more parking access, narrowly passed by five votes in the Nov. 2 Special Election.

Flavored Tobacco Products To Be Banned In Redwood City

The city council voted 6-1 at a meeting Monday in favor of the ordinance, which affects 58 tobacco retail license holders in the city.

Redwood City Votes To Restrict Tobacco Sale

The City Council voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco in addition to prohibiting the sale of tobacco at pharmacies

Redwood City-Woodside-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.