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May 26, 2021 Community

51-year-old San Jose man killed in crash on 101 in Redwood City

A 51-year-old San Jose man died in a collision early Tuesday on U.S. Highway 101 just north of Marsh Road… … Keep Reading

May 25, 2021 Community/Infrastructure

San Carlos installs bicycle dismount areas on Cedar St.

San Carlos has installed two dismount bicycle areas along Cedar Street approaching Arroyo Avenue, which aim to provide designated spaces… … Keep Reading

Construction on the long-awaited first phase of the Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center-YMCA project at Red Morton Park in Redwood City is set to start in July and last about 24 months, according to city staff. The first phase of the project includes building a two-story, 45,000 square foot Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center along Madison Avenue that features multipurpose rooms, a caterer and food demonstration kitchen, a 299-seat theater, exhibit space honoring veterans, NFL alumni exhibit space, pickle ball and half-court basketball gymnasium, wellness and adaptive physical education studios, rooftop garden and walking track, and various conferencing and administrative space for city staff and nonprofits, according to city documents. "The project also includes the construction of a public promenade connected to the park, a new east side senior center parking lot and traffic calming improvements on Madison and on Valota," the city said. On Monday, the City Council of Redwood City approved awarding the first-phase contract to Novato-based Thompson Builders Corp. for $51.1 million, with the option of increasing the contract amount by 10 percent if necessary. The City Council also approved the City the sale of bonds for up to 64.5 million to finance the first phase of construction. The second phase of the project will include construction of a new YMCA building, plus parking, and will be financed by the YMCA. Planning on the project has been the works for over a decade and was further delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in 2010, both the city, which has been operating out of aging Veterans Memorial Senior Center Campus buildings at Red Morton Park, and Sequoia YMCA, currently located on Hudson Street, expressed interest in upgrading their respective facilities, and ultimately decided to partner on a joint project at Red Morton Park. Since 2011, the City has embarked on reimagining the Veterans Memorial Senior Center Campus at Red Morton Park. There are a total of five separate buildings in the northern portion of the Park which includes the Veterans Memorial Senior Center (VMSC), the Gift Shop/VMSC Administration Building, the Senior Center Annex (“Old 49er Building”), the NFL Alumni Building, and Herkner Pool. All of these buildings are at various stages of decay, are inefficient in terms of energy usage, require significant maintenance obligations, and are inefficient to staff and for facility operations. The total project site for both phases is 5.4 acres along Madison Avenue. Red Morton Park encompasses 32 acres. Image rendering of future Veterans Memorial Senior Center Campus courtesy of the city

May 25, 2021 Community/Infrastructure

Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center project set for July groundbreaking

Construction on the long-awaited first phase of the Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center-YMCA project at Red Morton Park in Redwood City is… … Keep Reading

May 24, 2021 Community

Mark Sanders navigated big challenges to build a South Bay marina

By Jill Singleton Mark Sanders had impressive and wide-ranging credentials on his résumé before he added the one that proved… … Keep Reading

May 24, 2021 Community

Regional commuter program adds ‘telework’ to employer options

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) announced today a new post-pandemic compliance option… … Keep Reading

May 23, 2021 Community

Union Cemetery volunteers don’t want the county’s pioneers to be forgotten

Death, actually, does not us part, solemn marriage vows to the contrary. “Darling we miss thee,” the grieving parents of… … Keep Reading

Supes vote in favor of placing Regional Measure 3 on June ballot

May 22, 2021 Community/Infrastructure

Dumbarton Rail: A bridge to the past

A billboard-sized sign off Middlefield Road a few blocks from Costco proclaims “Redwood Junction.” I wondered why it doesn’t say… … Keep Reading

May 21, 2021 Community

Street Life Ministries seeks volunteers to assist as its homeless services expand

Street Life Ministries is on the lookout for volunteers to help serve people in Redwood City facing homelessness, a population… … Keep Reading

Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club wins director wins 49ers Foundation grant

May 21, 2021 Community/Education/Sports

Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club director wins 49ers Foundation grant

Brittney-Lynn Filimoehala-Egan, acting unit director at the Lomita Park Elementary School site for the Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club (MPBGC),… … Keep Reading

May 21, 2021 A&E/Community

Community Foundation of San Carlos hosting events at Devil’s Canyon, Farmers’ Market

The Community Foundation of San Carlos is welcoming locals to community building events Sun., May 23 and Fri., May 28… … Keep Reading

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