Coronavirus: $42.5M Child Protective Services Funding Announced

Funding will support social worker outreach, family resource centers and county-level child protection programs, among other resources.

Coronavirus: San Mateo Issuing Parking Ticket Refunds

Those who received one of the 1,241 parking tickets issued between March 17 and Wednesday will have their citations dismissed or refunded.

What Is In My Petri Dish? Coronavirus?

On Pandemics, COVID-19, Social Distancing, Masks & Petri Dishes from CA Governor Newsom, NY Governor Cuomo & Dr. Fauci

1 Million Confirmed Cases Worldwide of Coronavirus

How does this end? Hopefully if nothing else we learn, grow and find the silver lining in this horribly dark cloud.

State of Virginia in for the Win! Stay at Home Order until Jun 10

April 15th, April 30th, June 10th! When to open the economy? Economy vs. Health! Fighting coronavirus to win!

Dear Governor Cuomo

On extending New York PAUSE until April 15th, youth, coronavirus, China, pandemics, timing, sprints, marathons, Excelsior & E pluribus unum!

Dear President Trump

US is number 1 in coronavirus! Do you really want to open the country for Easter? Are you really not interested in being re-elected?

San Mateo County Supes Launch Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund

The board approved $3M in seed funding to the San Mateo Strong Fund.

Rep. Khanna To Hold Virtual 'Town Hall' On Facebook

The second-term congressman plans to discuss his current legislative activities and take questions from a virtual audience.

Eviction Ban, Relief Fund Considered By San Mateo County Supes

San Mateo County Supervisors will consider an eviction ban and a $3 million relief fund to help residents during the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus: San Mateo County Bans Mass Gatherings

The ban prohibits gatherings of 250 or more people in an effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Redwood City Council To Address Coronavirus In Special Meeting

Lawmakers will consider declaring a state of emergency

San Mateo County Supes Ratify Two Coronavirus Emergencies

At least nine people in the county have been infected.

Redwood City Council Initiates Study On Vaping Ban: Report

The council will hold a study session for that will give lawmakers direction on a future ordinance.

Glew, Becker Headed For November Runoff In Peninsula Senate Race

The election will determine state Sen. Jerry Hill's successor representing the Senate's 13th District.

Election Preview: San Mateo County 2020 Primary Races

Here's a full roundup from Patch on the important elections in San Mateo County for the March 3 California primary.

Where To Vote In Redwood City: Vote Centers, Hours

Here are the local vote centers and when they're open for voters in Redwood City and Woodside for the March 3 election.

CA Workers Entitled To Take Time To Vote In March Election

California officials reminded workers that they're allowed to take time off to vote in next week's presidential primary election.

6 New Vote Centers Open In San Mateo Co. For March 3 Elections

Six new vote centers are opening Saturday on the peninsula for residents to cast ballots in the March 3, 2020 presidential primary.

6 More Vote Centers Opening In San Mateo County

Want to get you vote cast early? Here's where to go.

Join State Senator Hill for 'Java with Jerry' On The Peninsula

Come meet your local state senator over some coffee.

Voting In SMC: No Party Preference Voting Options

As SMC residents begin to receive their ballots for the March 3 election, as many as 120,000 voters will receive a nonpartisan ballots.

CA Senate D13 Candidates: M Brownrigg, S Lieber & A Oliva Respond

Michael Brownrigg, Sally Lieber & Annie Oliva on Newsom's affordable housing program, floating homes, development and their strengths

Redwood City Appoints New Communications Manager

City officials say she will help inform and engage the community in City's public process.

Peninsula Woman Approved As State Appeals Court Judge

Teri Jackson, 63, will be the first female African-American justice on the San Francisco-based First District Court of Appeal.

Fear of Failure – The Ultimate Female Taboo

Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, and Kamala Harris Teach Women the Wrong Lesson

California State Senate District 13 Candidate Forum and Links

Candidates Josh Becker, Michael Brownrigg, Alex Glew, Sally Lieber, Shelly Masur, and Annie Oliva vie to replace Jerry Hill.

Sen. Jerry Hill Opens Entries For 'Oughta Be A Law' Contest

The senator's annual contest lets you play politician. Your great idea might even become a real law.

SMC Certifies Election Results

Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election results are now available online.

RC, Veterans, Seniors Team Up For New Recreation, Services Center

The rebuilding and expansion Veterans Memorial Senior Center is long overdue as the current building is in dire need of repair.

South Bay HR Pro To Lead Redwood City Employment Department

Michelle Katsuyoshi will take over the Peninsula city's human resources dept. on Sept. 6, leaving Morgan Hill.

Clean Water Act Weakened At Cargill Ponds, Peninsula Reps Contend

Rep. Anna Eshoo joins other elected officials in opposing Cargill development deal with 'feds' at Redwood City's salt ponds.

U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo To Host Town Hall Meeting Thursday Night

The format allows Eshoo, who has much pending legislation, to address her constituents' concerns.

Community Development Director Moving Northward To Redwood City

Receiving nice parting words from Menlo Park, Mark Muenzer will take over Redwood City's planning department Aug. 19.

Mayors, Mayors, and More Mayors

Redwood City needs to Amend the City Charter to Reflect its Current Size & Budget and Include a Resident's Elected Full-time Working Mayor.

Redwood City Approved New Rules On Accessory Dwelling Units

The City Council took up issues relative to floor space and will hear the matter again next month.

Redwood City To Discuss Accessory Dwellings Monday

The City Council will take up new guidelines as recommended by the city Planning Commission.

Calif. Supreme Court Denies SMC Woman CalWorks Qualification

The San Mateo County woman lost the ruling on her challenge to eliminate wages her husband made to qualify for the welfare assistance.

Where are you Ted Hannig?

Docktown homes auctioned for pennies on the dollar are being fixed on the creek damaging the environment

Housing, Transportation, Youth Lead RC Balanced Budget

The City Council in Redwood City approved the budget Monday night, a framework for the city for the coming year.