Accessing Meta Park + El Camino Improvements

Happy Wednesday, Redwood City-Woodside! Let's get this day started off right. Here are the most important things happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 62 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories in Redwood City-Woodside today:

1. SFO fatal police shooting: Suspect told officers his gun was loaded before reaching across body, SFPD says (KGO-TV)
2. Redwood City Residents Call For El Camino Safety Improvements (Redwood City-Woodside Patch)
3. San Mateo County Clerk Extends Hours For Wedding Ceremonies For 3 Days In February (CBS San Francisco)
4. How to access Meta Park, Menlo Park's newest public open space|| (| Almanac Online |)

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Today in Redwood City-Woodside:

• The Future of Farming is in the Hands of Farmworkers (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• County of San Mateo - Government: "Want to help rising Kindergarten through 3rd grade students at school sites throughout San Mateo County this summer with literacy, mindfulness and STEAM activities?" (Facebook)
• County of San Mateo - Government: "The booster clinic at the Event Center has changed its operating hours and will now run on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Appointments via MyTurn.ca.gov are suggested but not required." (Facebook)
• County of San Mateo - Government: "It’s the Year of the Tiger! Enjoy the Lunar New Year celebrations with health and safety protocols in mind to keep yourself and loved ones safe in 2022." (Facebook)
• Woodside-area Horse Owners Association: "Horse meet and greets at Pie Ranch in Pescadero. Through friends, Pie Ranch is a Day of the Horse sponsor... glad to hear they are starting this program..... #pieranch" (Facebook)
• Henry Ford Elementary PTA: "Happy Lunar New Year! Eat golden fruit like oranges to bring wealth in the new year! Post other traditions in the comments below!" (Facebook)
• County of San Mateo - Government: "今年是虎年！享受新年庆祝活动，并牢记健康和安全协议，以确保您和亲人在 2022 年的安全。" (Facebook)
• Cañada College: "Check out What's Happening the week of January 31st, 2022, here at Cañada College!" (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Join us for one or all of our events that feature black history books and activities." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Redwood City has launched The People’s Budget, a $1 million participatory budgeting pilot. The People’s Budget (PB) is a chance for YOU to decide how Redwood City spends $1 million to support, grow or improve our community." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Happy Lunar New Year! Come find our table and say HI at this community celebration on Feb 12." (Facebook)
• Woodside High School: "Buy Winter Dance Tickets!" (Facebook)
• Port of Redwood City: "Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing our followers the best of opportunities to grow new success stories!" (Facebook)
• Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks: "Our volunteers enjoying citizen science research in the redwoods. Thankful for all they do for our parks and community!" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Eric He