Roller derby is surging in a period of rebirth: its reputation as a feminist sport holds new prominence in an age of mixed emotions towards feminism and the struggle to achieve equal opportunity for women.
In 2017, there are more than 30 Tacos El Grullense locations in the Bay Area — and the story goes back to its beginnings in 1972.
Tacos El Grullense: 30 years of family and salsa in the Bay Area Read More »
With law enforcement agencies nationwide facing growing scrutiny over accountability and treatment of civilians, Redwood City and several other Bay Area departments have offered a Citizens Police Academy as one way to bridge the gap between officers and residents.
In Redwood City’s Citizens Academy, civilians get new perspective on police Read More »
Starship Technologies created a delivery robot designed to transport food, groceries and parcels from businesses to customers. The company claims its delivery bot is the world’s first of its kind.
The Buckingham Apartments is home to predominantly lower-income Latino residents, and owner Trion Properties has sent out at least 12 eviction notices since September, with plans to remodel the building to potentially attract higher-paid tech workers.
North Fair Oaks renters facing eviction as developer plans building upgrade Read More »
The Sequoia Healthcare District, a public entity that provides community-based healthcare services to residents of central and southern San Mateo County, is investigating ways to increase the number of nurses in eight local schools districts.
Proposal in works to tackle school nurse shortage in San Mateo County Read More »
The Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild encourages modern quilters to come together to share their quilts and quilting techniques — both in-person and on online forums or Instagram.
Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild is not your grandmother’s quilt guild Read More »
Increased traffic, soaring construction and rising real estate costs have prompted more than 500 Redwood City residents to sign a petition asking for a moratorium on approval of new commercial buildings.
Redwood City residents pushing to slow construction amid building boom Read More »
California state law is ordering regulators to tighten oversight of metal recyclers.
Sims Recycling plant shows difficulties of hazardous waste regulation Read More »
Local artist Dan Woodard currently has a solo sculpture show titled “Heads and Hands,” on display at the Redwood City Rotunda Gallery.
Local artist Dan Woodard talks about the transition from film to sculpture Read More »
Hundreds of families carrying children and pushing strollers packed Courthouse Square in Redwood City to welcome the “Year of the Ram” on Feb. 28.
Redwood City celebrates Lunar New Year Read More »
With skyrocketing rent in the region, low-income residents are struggling to find affordable housing in San Mateo County.
A housing crisis that stretches from north to south Read More »
