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Redwood City man killed in Pescadero crash

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Redwood City man killed in Pescadero crash

A Redwood City man killed in a car crash in Pescadero has been identified as 49-year-old Jose Alredo Peters.

The California Highway Patrol received reports of a crash in the area of Pescadero Road east of Stage Road about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. Peters’ body was found in a field near the vehicle he had apparently been driving: a Mercedes Benz that was found on its roof, CHP officials said.

Peters apparently crashed sometime during the night when he lost control on a curve while driving at a high rate of speed, CHP said. The car crashed into a ditch and he was ejected from his vehicle.

He was not wearing his seatbelt and drugs or alcohol may have played a role in the crash, according to CHP.

Bay City News contributed to this report

Redwood City event ideal for Valentine’s gifts

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If you’re going to shop for a Valentine’s gift, you might as well do it with chocolate and champagne.

On Feb. 2, local artists will feature photography, jewelry, fiber art, painting and more –all good options as Valentine’s gifts – at H’art Squared at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave. in Redwood City.

The “Champagne and Chocolate Soiree,” presented by Art on the Square, will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $20 and will help send the Kainos Dance Team to the 2018 National Championships in Seattle. The dance team is scheduled to perform at H’art Squared at 7 p.m.

For tickets or more information visit here.

Street safety improvements set for Taft Community School

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Funds approved for street improvements near Taft Community School

The streets near Taft Community School at 903 10th Ave. are slated to receive pedestrian safety and stormwater treatment improvements with help from a $250,000 grant from the San Mateo City and County Association of Governments.

On Monday, Redwood City’s council approved combining the grant with funds contributed by the Stanford Redwood City project to accomplish $650,000 worth of pedestrian safety and bio-retention projects adjacent to Taft Community School and KIPP Excelencia Community Prep School in Redwood City.

The grant will help fund bulbouts at each corner of 5th Avenue and Page Street with five bio-retention areas; bulbouts at each corner of 8th Avenue and Page Street; four high-visibility crosswalks at 10th Avenue and Page Street; a crosswalk beacon system at 10th Avenue and Bay Road; and a new high-visibility crosswalk and beacon system at 8th Avenue and Bay Road.

Educational signage will be placed near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Page Street explaining the project benefits (stormwater treatment and pedestrian safety), according to city documents.

The installations will “will improve water quality through increased stormwater treatment and increase pedestrian safety for children walking to and from school,” the city says.

The city will maintain the new street amenities and hopes to launch the design phase for the project this year, with construction expected in 2019.

San Mateo County considers banning flavored tobacco sales

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At its meeting tonight, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is set to consider a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products, along with a prohibition on pharmacies selling any tobacco product, in the county’s unincorporated areas.

The proposed ordinance, introduced by Supervisors Carole Groom and David Canepa, would affect 34 retailers licensed to sell tobacco products in unincorporated San Mateo County, as well as three more retailers at the San Francisco International Airport, according to county documents.

Currently, there are no pharmacies within the county’s unincorporated areas. Any pharmacies that did locate in those areas would not be allowed to sell tobacco products as part of the ordinance.

The purpose for the ordinance is to reduce the number of children who become addicted tobacco, according to the city report, which cited a national survey showing the vast majority of young people who attempt to use tobacco start out with flavored versions.

This isn’t the first ordinance passed by the county aimed at reducing tobacco-related health problems. Previous ordinances banned smoking in multi-unit housing facilities, workplaces and restaurants, county campuses, along with a ban on tobacco self-service displays.

If the ordinance passes the Board of Supervisors, it will go into effect 30 days after. However, enforcement would not begin before July 1.

“Climate Best Awards 2018” Launches

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Climate Magazine is elated to launch its “Climate Best Awards 2018.”

We’re counting on community members to decide which Redwood City’s restaurants, bars, coffee shops and other businesses should be recognized.

We encourage residents to visit  here. to nominate local Redwood City businesses in a number of categories.

The nomination period lasts until the end of February. Voting is in March, and the awards will take place in April.

So have your friends and families nominate your favorite Redwood City businesses. A celebration to honor the nominees and winners is set to take place in April.

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