The Story Behind Redwood City's Name + Mayor Running For Assembly

Hello, neighbors! Eric He here with your brand-new edition of the Redwood City-Woodside Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 64 Low: 45.

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

1. The strange, fun and fascinating stories behind Bay Area city names (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
2. County Encourages Masking, Testing and Boosters to Battle Surge in Omicron Variant | County Manager's Office (San Mateo County Manager's Office)
3. Redwood City Mayor Running For Peninsula State Assembly Seat (Redwood City-Woodside Patch)

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Today in Redwood City-Woodside:

• Regular Board Meeting - Redwood City Elementary (7:00 PM)
• Virtual Bimonthly Miles for Migraine Support Group Meeting This Wednesday (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• County of San Mateo - Government: "From rental assistance and child care to small business grants, food and access to technology, the County of San Mateo has invested more than $218 million into COVID relief funds since the pandemic began." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "San Mateo County Health is offering eight pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout San Mateo County." (Facebook)
• Project READ-Redwood City: "Project READ is so proud to be part of such an important program." (Facebook)
• Sandpiper Community Center: "🆕 Math Music Motion Classes start This Saturday, January 15! Classes incorporate math, music, and motion into one interconnected curriculum. Program is creative and age appropriate." (Facebook)
• Woodside High School: "Get ready for ❄️WINTER FORMAL❄️ This year’s theme is NORTHERN LIGHTS The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12 and will be taking place in the quad. Stay tuned for the ticket sale schedule which will begin on Jan. 26!" (Facebook)
• Henry Ford Elementary PTA: "PTA Meeting tonight at 7PM! Join us via Zoom: Meeting ID: 993 8665 5690 Passcode: 213141" (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Join us for Bri Crabtree's @sillycircusshow! A fun event filled with laughter, jokes, and more! The final performance will be offered via Zoom on Saturday, January 15th." (Facebook)

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• FREE WEBINAR | “Michelangelo and the Terrible Pope” Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero (January 14)
• Full Moon Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM (January 17)
• Tutor Training for Healthy Cities Tutoring (January 18)
• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 24)
• Special EVent: New Models and Insider Tips for Going EV (January 27)
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— Eric He