The fire next time: As wildfire season nears, are we ready?
On Sunday, September 27, 1970, just after 11 a.m., an 8-year-old boy wandered into the dry brush behind the homes… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: Notes, quotes and random motes
When it comes to politics, it is often said we live in a bubble of liberal tolerance. “Not a bubble,”… … Keep Reading
Volunteers invited to 1st annual Stulsaft Park Clean-Up
Grassroots Ecology is inviting the community to participate in the first annual Stulsaft Park Clean-Up Day this Saturday, June 8… … Keep Reading
For Redwood City actor JM Appleby, life on stage is about learning
That afternoon the script was flipped on JM Appleby. Only nights before, the exuberant actor had been on stage making… … Keep Reading
Political Climate with Mark Simon: Warren ‘specific,’ O’Rourke ‘disappointing,’ Buttigieg ‘a clear favorite’ – locals weigh in on convention
The Peninsula was heavily represented among the delegates at last weekend’s California Democratic Party convention San Francisco, as was the… … Keep Reading
One person rescued in fire on Pine Street Tuesday night
One person was rescued from a structure fire in the 100 block of Pine Street (at Shasta Street) in Redwood… … Keep Reading
Pilot project will turn organic waste into clean energy source
San Mateo County is set to launch a new landfill diversion pilot project that will convert organic materials into a… … Keep Reading
Special event sponsors in Redwood City facing higher fees
Redwood City prides itself on being the entertainment hub of the Peninsula, with nearly 100 special events every year, from… … Keep Reading
San Carlos resident returns home, encounters brazen burglar
A San Carlos resident arrived home last week to find a man walking out of her driveway carrying her belongings.… … Keep Reading