How Leakers Are Dealt With + Stanford Endowment Grows

Happy Thursday, Redwood City-Woodside! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Redwood City-Woodside.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 73 Low: 53.

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

1. How Leakers Get Dealt With in Silicon Valley (Slate)
2. Redwood City Ends Fire Safety Pilot Program (Redwood City-Woodside Patch)
3. Stanford endowment grows by $12 billion (San Francisco Chronicle)
4. Bon Marché street market opens today in downtown Menlo Park (InMenlo)

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Today in Redwood City-Woodside:

• Last Day: Scouts for Smart Devices Donation Drive (9:00 AM)

Redwood City-Woodside Patch Notebook

• County of San Mateo - Government: "Whether it's weighing a champion 2,191 pound pumpkin or slices of turkey at the deli counter, the County's Weights and Measures team is here to protect the consumer and ensure a fair market place." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Join Redwood City Public Librarians and members of Zoppé Italian Family Circus for a special event at the circus with stories and activities. Please join us on Wednesday, November 3rd from 4:00 to 5:00 PM." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market: "If you missed our Halloween Event last Saturday...you still have time to pick up a trick or treating bucket. Come to the information booth to claim your Halloween bucket. One per family. First come, first served. Limited quantities." (Facebook)
• County of San Mateo - Government: "The capacity at the Event Center has been increased to accommodate more vaccination lanes inside Expo Hall, which will improve the flow of participants through the process. Wait times to check in can be up to 40 minutes or longer." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Due to emergency maintenance work, Schaberg Branch Library will be closing today, Wednesday October 27 through Saturday, October 30. We will be sure to notify the community if anything changes." (Facebook)
• Sequoia YMCA: "Starting November 1st, we will be extending our hours! That means more opportunities for healthy living!" (Facebook)

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