Express: Redwood City considers garbage rate increase | City appoints new fire chief | Where to celebrate Lunar New Year

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Redwood City appoints new fire chief

Redwood City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz announced the appointment of Baraka Carter as the new fire chief for the Redwood City Fire Department on Thursday.

Redwood City considering waste collection fee increase

Redwood City is considering increasing its waste collection services due to increasing collection, disposal, and labor costs.

The Coastside Lady in Blue

Moss Beach was not always so quiet and peaceful.

Palo Alto’s neighborhoods mapped: See where median prices jumped, inventory dipped and sales surged in 2024

Palo Alto saw home sales increase last year compared to 2023. In fact, 11 of the city’s 13 neighborhoods closed more deals in 2024 than during 2023. Median sales prices also jumped in nine neighborhoods across the city.

Broadway’s marquee attractions: Unique eats and vintage shopping await in the Burlingame business district

The Broadway district is a thriving yet quaint commercial corridor in Burlingame. Here are 30 spots to check out in the northern San Mateo County neighborhood.

Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Silicon Valley

From special storytimes and art workshops to lion dance performances, unique meals and traditional music, here’s how to celebrate Lunar New Year.

Bay Area air quality management district shortens name and launches new logo

The regional body that regulates and monitors air quality in the Bay Area has a new name and a redesigned logo.

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