Redwood City Pulse

01/12/2026

Five Stanford University students began their felony trial at the Santa Clara County Superior Court Friday morning, after they were charged with breaking into and vandalizing the president’s office building as part of a June 2024 protest against the war on Gaza.

The trial of the five Stanford University students who are charged with vandalizing the president's office kicked off on Friday with the defense and prosecution offering drastically different characterizations of the protesters' actions.

01/12/2026

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a home invasion that occurred around 2 a.m. on Friday morning in San Carlos on the 1400 block of Greenwood Ave. Law enforcement officials are asking the community to review home security footage and to share any evidence they find.

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a home invasion that occurred around 2 a.m. on Friday morning in San Carlos on the 1400 block of Greenwood Ave. Law enforcement officials are asking the community to review home security footage and to share any evidence they find.

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Trayvon, 19, hopes to attend college and pursue a skilled trade, such as engineering, plumbing, or underwater welding. Now a high school senior, he has had a tougher path than others his age.

Trayvon, 19, hopes to attend college and pursue a skilled trade, such as engineering, plumbing, or underwater welding. Now a high school senior, he has had a tougher path than others his age.

01/09/2026

Editor's Note: This article has been updated.

This month’s original hallmark local event, in solidarity with groups across the country participating in a Global Day of Action, will be a “No War on Venezuela!” protest on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1250 Jefferson Ave.

The new year has reenergized Redwood City liberals, as community resistors will take to the streets continually throughout January, including for an emergency protest on Saturday.

01/09/2026

Redwood City police arrested a Georgia man on Wednesday in connection with an incident last month at a gym that escalated when a firearm was allegedly pointed at another patron.

Redwood City police arrested a Georgia man on Wednesday in connection with an incident last month at a gym that escalated when a firearm was allegedly pointed at another patron. Officers responded around 2:49 a.m. Dec. 15 to a report of a disturbance at a Planet Fitness located at 242 Walnut Street,...

01/08/2026

San Mateo County public health officials on Wednesday reported the death of an adolescent from the influenza virus.

The death, which occurred last month, is the second influenza-related fatality in the county this season.

01/08/2026

San Mateo County began the year with a peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, as Supervisor Noelia Corzo was sworn in Tuesday as president of the Board of Supervisors.

San Mateo County began the year with a peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, as Supervisor Noelia Corzo was sworn in Tuesday as president of the Board of Supervisors.

01/08/2026

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01/02/2026

Low-income renters in Redwood City will start the new year with stronger eviction and relocation protections under a long-awaited Tenant Protection Ordinance officially taking effect in January.

Low-income renters in Redwood City will start the new year with stronger eviction and relocation protections under a long-awaited Tenant Protection Ordinance officially taking effect in January.

01/02/2026

Redwood City’s minimum wage will increase to $18.65 an hour on Jan. 1, a 45-cent adjustment tied to inflation under the city’s minimum wage ordinance.

Redwood City’s minimum wage will increase to $18.65 an hour on Jan. 1, a 45-cent adjustment tied to inflation under the city’s minimum wage ordinance.

01/01/2026

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