Woodside Tree-Trimming Raises Concerns + Soaring Gas Prices

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Windy in the afternoon. High: 57 Low: 46.

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

1. Suspect Steals Redwood City Work Truck, Goes For A Ride (Redwood City-Woodside Patch)
2. Menlo Park wants a crosswalk, median strip, bike lanes and parking on El Camino, but can't fit it all in (The Almanac Online)
3. Soaring San Mateo Co. Gas Prices Set New Record: Report (Patch)
4. PG&E's flying tree-trimming work at Wunderlich Park in Woodside sparks safety concerns, citation from Cal Fire (The Almanac Online)

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Today in Redwood City-Woodside:

• Winter Formal (New Date) - Carlmont High (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• County of San Mateo - Government: "Artist and County of San Mateo attorney Rebecca Archer's "Unbroken," depicting three young black girls united in their strength and resilience, is currently on display as part of the Women’s View exhibit at 400 County Center." (Facebook)
• Port of Redwood City: "#ThrowbackThursday to October 2021 when the Port hosted the Day on the Bay event. 🌊 Thank you to our first responder partners for joining the waterfront festivities." (Facebook)
• Project READ-Redwood City: "Looking for ways to support your community? Project READ is in need of Food Pantry Volunteers to help prepare food items and/ or distribute food to families in need. #volunteer" (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Library code workshops for beginners are back! Join us this Sunday, March 6 from 2-3pm for our Kid Makers: Coding Club. Learn how to code! Make your own video games! All materials provided. All ages welcome." (Facebook)
• Redwood City Public Library: "Interested in beekeeping? Our RCPL Bees beekeeper, Sager Family Farm is leading a workshop on Saturday with Beekeepers Guild of San Mateo County." (Facebook)
• Woodside High School: "Come out to the quad at lunch tomorrow, Friday 3/4, to hear some student musicians. A full 9-piece band (plus guests) will be playing a mix of jazz, funk, & rock! 🎶" (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Eric He