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And on the Redwood City Patch calendar - Live Music, Pizza & Wine at AutoVino's Friday Happy Hour

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Morning Redwood City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $75M water plan could protect Redwood City's shoreline
  • Want Rick Steves' secrets for affordable, meaningful travel from Redwood City?

Also on today's calendar: Live Music, Pizza & Wine at AutoVino's Friday Happy Hour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kevin Mullin requests $75M in San Mateo County water infrastructure funding (house.gov) — Redwood City could see major investments in stormwater, sewage, and flood-protection infrastructure if Rep. Kevin Mullin's $75 million San Mateo County water funding package is ultimately appropriated. The proposal includes money for Port of Redwood City projects and wastewater protection studies, aiming to reduce flooding risks and bolster resilience for shoreline neighborhoods, businesses, and critical systems.
   

• What's up this week: Paly students' science book, political satire sketch show, '90s rockers, a PBS travel host and more (rwcpulse.com) — Rick Steves is coming to Redwood City on Oct. 1 to share practical tips on seeing the world affordably and meaningfully, in an event presented by KQED. The broader roundup also highlights nearby concerts, theater, book events, and art shows across Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Stanford, and beyond if you're looking for local outings.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I saw something on the train the other day that has stuck with me.
    A father was sitting with his kids, clearly enjoying the ride. At one point someone outside was taking a picture of the train, and he told his… (Nextdoor Bair Island)
  • I was walking around Riva Terra I apartments and came across this cat.
    I tried to get closer to it but it escaped me and I lost track of it. (Nextdoor Redwood Shores South)
  • Flagship Facility Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor Night - Redwood City in Redwood City. Apply here.
  • Airgas, Inc. posted a job opening for Counter Sales Representative in Redwood City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redwood City here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Carlos

  • Men's Water Polo Hosts Top-Five Showdown Friday (uclabruins.com)
  • FDA grants Breakthrough status to Glycomine therapy for rare inherited metabolic disorder (allsci.com)
  • Free 2026 Recycling Day: Family Fun + Waste Reduction (San Carlos) (funcheap.com)

Atherton

  • As Menlo Park deli Lutticken's faces its final days, regulars reminisce about its legacy and hope for a revival (almanacnews.com)

San Mateo

  • Community Mourns Football Player In San Mateo After Fatal Highway Crash (patch.com)

Ok Redwood City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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