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City closures to protect community and employee health

City closures to protect community and employee health

New Redwood City nonprofit gives free, professional haircuts to unhoused people

New Redwood City nonprofit gives free, professional haircuts to unhoused people

Hairstylist Joseph Kautz gives clients the full, luxury experience in his mobile salon.
Daily COVID-19 cases surpass summer surge in San Mateo County, health officials say

Daily COVID-19 cases surpass summer surge in San Mateo County, health officials say

And Kaiser said it’s seeing higher numbers of confirmed cases across all age groups, which is “likely associated with the omicron variant, holiday gatherings and travel.”
More rain, chilly temperatures expected throughout already-soaked Bay Area

More rain, chilly temperatures expected throughout already-soaked Bay Area

New Year's will bring mostly clear skies to Redwood City, after several more days of widespread rainfall and mild flooding.
After four decades, Redwood City's battalion fire chief hangs up his helmet

After four decades, Redwood City's battalion fire chief hangs up his helmet

Chief Abrams started as a volunteer firefighter, before working his way through the ranks and even serving with the emergency response team in Hurricane Katrina.
Last-minute ways to give back to your community for the holidays

Last-minute ways to give back to your community for the holidays

From singing carols to giving a Christmas meal, it's not too late to bring some holiday cheer to those in need.
Redwood City School Board prepares for upcoming year with new roles and redrawn maps

Redwood City School Board prepares for upcoming year with new roles and redrawn maps

The five elected trustees officially accepted their new roles, with María Díaz-Slocum serving as president.
Redevelopment galvanizes residents to protect neighborhood trees

Redevelopment galvanizes residents to protect neighborhood trees

Local tree activists worry that new developments could damage the canopy that is vital for wildlife and resilience to climate change.
Redistricting: Redwood City Council gets glimpse at draft maps

Redistricting: Redwood City Council gets glimpse at draft maps

Among the maps discussed in the presentation were two that were chosen by the advisory redistricting committee
In North Fair Oaks, a battle is brewing over redevelopment

In North Fair Oaks, a battle is brewing over redevelopment

For nearly a year, residents have been hanging signs, collecting signatures and petitioning the county to intervene.
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