Booster Shot Demand Soars + Women Of Color Lacking In Tech

Get on up, Redwood City-Woodside! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 57 Low: 39.

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

1. Women of color dramatically underrepresented in tech, Silicon Valley, National Academies report says (Silicon Valley Business Journal)
2. Demand on Midpeninsula soars for COVID booster shots, as pediatric vaccinations approach 40% (Mountain View Voice)
3. San Mateo County Hosts Gun Buyback Event Saturday (Bay City News)

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From my notebook:

• County of San Mateo - Government: "THANK YOU Boris Koodrin for your six years of service as the County's galleries curator and CONGRATS upon your retirement! An icon in the Bay Area arts scene, Boris is a self-educated artist, screen printer, sand carver and muralist." (Facebook)
• Cañada College: "Are you ready to enroll at Cañada College for our Spring 2022 semester? Do you need help? Come visit us ON CAMPUS at our Student Support Station on Wednesday, December 15th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm!" (Facebook)
• Sequoia YMCA: "It's a great day to treat yourself! Explore the over 350 businesses throughout San Mateo County that are part of #ChooseLocalSMC. These businesses offer up to 20% back in SMC Points at no expense to the small business. www.ChooseLocalSMC..." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Veterans and their family members are invited to join Housing and Economic Resources Advocates (HERA) for an informative virtual presentation all about managing credit and debt. Learn how you can: Make smarter decisions as a borrower." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Eric He