Redwood City’s Measure E appears to be failing, but proponents remain hopeful
A measure that would add stricter rent control, with increases capped at 5%, and that would expand tenant protections appears to be failing with just 43.74%, or 6,348 votes, according to the latest report filed at 2 a.m. Wednesday by the San Mateo County Elections Office.
Redwood City approves new design standards for residential and mixed-use development
The Redwood City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Monday that sets objective design standards to streamline housing development and build a more environmentally conscious city.
Menlo Park mayor makes 2nd attempt to reach Bonta about controversial high-rise project on Willow Road
Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash is still hoping state Attorney General Rob Bonta will visit the site of a controversial high-rise project. She extended a second invitation to visit 80 Willow Road, the former Sunset Magazine campus, and learn about the property and its proposed hotel, office and housing development.
Menlo Park looks to outside law firm to defend against high-rise developer’s lawsuit
The Menlo Park City Council voted to approve an outside law firm on Oct. 13 to assist the City Attorney’s Office in its legal dispute with the developers of a high-rise project at 80 Willow Road, on the former Sunset Magazine campus.
Redwood City approves response to ALPR grand jury report
The Redwood City Council OK’d a response letter to the San Mateo County Civil Grand…
Kaia Eakin runs unopposed for second term, in line to become mayor
As Kaia Eakin’s first term on Redwood City Council comes to a close, the vice mayor is running unopposed for another term representing District 5.…
Newly appointed Atherton Council member says she’s ready to listen, learn
After numerous years on advisory commissions and a failed council bid, Christine David will be joining the Atherton City Council in December after being appointed…

