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Members of Taiko SOBA perform at the Redwood City Lunar New Year celebration in the San Mateo County History Museum on Feb. 1, 2025. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney.

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Redwood City welcomes ‘Year of the Snake’ at Lunar New Year celebration

The San Mateo County History Museum echoed with rhythmic drum beats, energetic music and bursts of applause as people from across the San Francisco Bay Area gathered in Redwood City on Saturday to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Fireside Books and More opens in downtown Redwood City

Owners and Redwood City residents Andrew Johnson and Taylor Kubota said they hope Fireside will become a part of their hometown’s fabric. The name of the store is an homage to one in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, where Johnson grew up.

The $50 million question: Can California’s Dungeness crab fishery coexist with whale conservation efforts?

When asked if whale conservation and commercial Dungeness crab fishing can coexist, he said, “We’re pretty certain they can.” Whether that turns out to be true long term, he acknowledged, “that’s the million-dollar question.”

San Carlos Airport tower-staffing trouble averted for now

San Carlos Airport was staring at the loss of air-traffic controllers when an 11th hour reprieve arrived.

Sandbags or supplies available at several locations around Bay Area for storm prep

The city of Redwood City is also offering sandbags for residents. A self-serve sandbag station is available at the Public Works Office at 1400 Broadway. Residents can make up to 24 sandbags for free. Tools and materials are provided.

‘We’re not equipped for this’: Bay Area mental health expert on the impacts of Trump immigration orders

The impacts of sweeping executive orders targeted at immigrants has created a mental health crisis beyond what many — especially new — clinicians have been trained to handle, according to experts.

Here are the best spots to dine at on Valentine’s Day, according to Peninsula restaurateurs and chefs

If the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, then we have the love potion for you. We asked 10 local restaurateurs and chefs which Peninsula restaurants they’d take their loved ones to for Valentine’s Day and which dishes they’d be sure to order.

Author Allegra Goodman to mark publication of ‘Isola’ at Books Inc. Palo Alto

Celebrate the launch of Goodman’s newest book on Feb. 5 at Books Inc. The novel is inspired by the real-life story of a French noblewoman who was stranded on an island.


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