Is 'Climate Best' Claim Really Accurate + Woodside's First Friday

Good day, neighbors! Eric He here with the Friday issue of the Redwood City-Woodside Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 84 Low: 56.

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

1. Can Redwood City Really Boast "Climate Best by Government Test"? Yes and No (KQED)
2. What Can A Fall Pumpkin Patch Visit Teach Redwood City Kids? (Redwood City-Woodside Patch)
3. San Mateo Co. Promotes Rain Barrel Program Ahead Of Rainy Season (Redwood City-Woodside Patch)
4. Woodside's First Friday offers tour of Filoli's greenhouse and nursery complex (InMenlo)
5. Redwood City Restaurants Earn Michelin Nods Among CA’s Best (Redwood City-Woodside Patch)

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Today in Redwood City-Woodside:

Redwood City-Woodside Patch Notebook

• County of San Mateo - Government: "County Health continues to urge those who are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccination — “the most important action to take to protect oneself and the community,” writes Health Chief Louise Rogers in her latest community update." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Beginning October 1, Zoppé Family Circus will be our Downtown Library neighbors! The circus will be happening in Library Lot B, at the corner of Middlefield Rd and Jefferson Ave." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Join us Tuesday, October 5th at the Jardín de Niños Park. Bring a blanket and join us for stories, songs, finger puppets and all the fun of live storytime." (Facebook)
• Port of Redwood City: "Day on the Bay is taking place this Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Port of Redwood City. You won't want to miss out on live music, fresh fish sales and more!" (Facebook)
• Woodside High School: "The Paw Print Is Woodsides Digital News Site & They Just Published Their First Round Of Articles, Go Check Them Out! @whspawprint" (Facebook)

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— Eric He

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