Portal to Our Past

London in Our Midst

One place people hardly ever associate London with is the Peninsula.

Apr 29, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >

007 and Redwood City

Not many are aware the Cold War came to Redwood City

Apr 22, 2022 9:28 AM Read more >

The Cross of Redwood City

One of the features of Emerald Hills is off California Way overlooking Redwood City and the rest of the peninsula—a tall Easter Cross.

Apr 15, 2022 8:48 AM Read more >

Redwood City's First Church

The county's first protestant house of worship was established in Redwood City

Apr 8, 2022 8:29 AM Read more >

History of Redwood City Street Names

Gather 'round trivia buffs...

Apr 1, 2022 8:06 AM Read more >

Redwood City's Oldest Building

For anyone who wants to see a piece of genuine history in Redwood City...

Mar 25, 2022 8:29 AM Read more >

The Unsolicited Death of a Name

In 1925, Sequoia became the first local high school to have a mascot and "Cherokees" was chosen as the official mascot

Mar 18, 2022 8:20 AM Read more >

A Temple Not Built for Worship

Its classic beauty remains an iconic reminder of another age.

Mar 11, 2022 12:05 PM Read more >

A Genuine Redwood City Hero

George Garrett was ready to give up his life to save a life.

Mar 4, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

A World Champion From Redwood City

He was quiet and soft-spoken, but a fierce competitor at every level and activity he engaged in

Feb 25, 2022 8:04 AM Read more >