Dear Redwood City Neighbor,
I hope that you enjoy the following news about Redwood City and our region and I look forward to seeing you around town!
As each year passes, we add to who we are, what we do, and how each of us can make a difference. From our house to yours, the best of the holiday season to you and your family and cheers to 2015!
Best Regards,
Jeff
Jeff Gee, Mayor
City of Redwood City
I hope that you enjoy the following news about Redwood City and our region and I look forward to seeing you around town!
As each year passes, we add to who we are, what we do, and how each of us can make a difference. From our house to yours, the best of the holiday season to you and your family and cheers to 2015!
Best Regards,
Jeff
Jeff Gee, Mayor
City of Redwood City
Sandbags Available for Redwood City Residents
If you are in a flood-prone area of Redwood City, you'll want to know that sandbags are available to help with flood protection - these are for Redwood City residents only and there is a limit of 24 sandbags per household.
You can pick up filled sandbags in the parking lot of Redwood City's Public Works Services building, 1400 Broadway (between Chestnut and Woodside).
Redwood City also has a webpage describing how to use sandbags and other flood protection information.
If we do get significant rain, you can help by making sure the storm drains on your street are clear of leaves and other debris. Please work with your neighbors and identify those that will take the responsibility to clean any debris and leaves that may be covering catch basins or inlets before the storms start, and then keep an eye on them through the weekend and clear them out if they become blocked.
If you notice significant problems during the storms, you can contact Redwood City Public Works Services at (650) 780-7464.
Sandbags at Redwood City's Public Works Services Department are for Redwood City residents only, and there is a limit of 24 per household. For residents of unincorporated areas of San Mateo County, please visit the County's sandbag page for information about sandbag availability.
If you are in a flood-prone area of Redwood City, you'll want to know that sandbags are available to help with flood protection - these are for Redwood City residents only and there is a limit of 24 sandbags per household.
You can pick up filled sandbags in the parking lot of Redwood City's Public Works Services building, 1400 Broadway (between Chestnut and Woodside).
Redwood City also has a webpage describing how to use sandbags and other flood protection information.
If we do get significant rain, you can help by making sure the storm drains on your street are clear of leaves and other debris. Please work with your neighbors and identify those that will take the responsibility to clean any debris and leaves that may be covering catch basins or inlets before the storms start, and then keep an eye on them through the weekend and clear them out if they become blocked.
If you notice significant problems during the storms, you can contact Redwood City Public Works Services at (650) 780-7464.
Sandbags at Redwood City's Public Works Services Department are for Redwood City residents only, and there is a limit of 24 per household. For residents of unincorporated areas of San Mateo County, please visit the County's sandbag page for information about sandbag availability.
Holiday Schedule for Redwood City's
City Hall, Community Centers, and
Libraries
CITY HALL:
Essential services including police, fire and public works, are not affected by holiday closures or special hours. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911. For urgent but non-emergency issues, or to report after-hours public works problems (signal light, street, or water issues), call the police department's dispatch line at 650-780-7100.
City Hall, Community Centers, and
Libraries
CITY HALL:
- Closed Wednesday, December 24, 2014 through Friday, January 2, 2015
- Reopens on Monday, January 5, 2015
- Closed Monday, December 22, 2014 through Sunday, January 4, 2015
- Reopen on Monday, January 5, 2015
- Exceptions:
- Fair Oaks Community Center will be open from 8 am - 5pm, on Monday and Tuesday December 22 & 23, and Monday and Tuesday December 29 & 30. The Center will resume normal operating hours on January 5, 2015
- Veterans Memorial Senior Center will be open for Bingo on Sunday, January 4th, 2015
- The Red Morton Gymnasium will be closed from Wednesday, December 17 through Wednesday, January 7 for gym floor refinishing
- Closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2014
- Closed Wednesday, December 31, 2014 and Thursday, January 1, 2015
- Other than the noted holidays, the Library will be open during their regular business hours.
Essential services including police, fire and public works, are not affected by holiday closures or special hours. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911. For urgent but non-emergency issues, or to report after-hours public works problems (signal light, street, or water issues), call the police department's dispatch line at 650-780-7100.
Highway 101/State Route 84 (Woodside Road) Interchange Improvement Project - Update
On November 20, 2014, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) along with the City of Redwood City held a public scoping meeting and open house for the proposed U.S. Highway 101/State Route 84 (Woodside Road) Interchange Improvement Project in Redwood City.
The purpose of the project is to improve peak-hour congestion at the interchange, traffic operations at nearby intersections along Woodside Road, and bicycle and pedestrian access in the interchange vicinity. The project is proposed in cooperation with the City of Redwood City and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
Caltrans is beginning to prepare an Initial Study/Environmental Assessment (IS/EA) for the proposed project. The scoping meeting was held to provide the public an opportunity to learn about the scope of the IS/EA and provide comments on potential issues that should be considered during the preparation of the IS/EA.
With funding from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), funds are in place to complete the IS/EA and design, which is scheduled to be approved by the City Council in late-2105/early-2016. The project schedule anticipates that construction will be complete in 2021.
Please visit the city's project webpage to learn more by clicking here.
On November 20, 2014, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) along with the City of Redwood City held a public scoping meeting and open house for the proposed U.S. Highway 101/State Route 84 (Woodside Road) Interchange Improvement Project in Redwood City.
The purpose of the project is to improve peak-hour congestion at the interchange, traffic operations at nearby intersections along Woodside Road, and bicycle and pedestrian access in the interchange vicinity. The project is proposed in cooperation with the City of Redwood City and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
Caltrans is beginning to prepare an Initial Study/Environmental Assessment (IS/EA) for the proposed project. The scoping meeting was held to provide the public an opportunity to learn about the scope of the IS/EA and provide comments on potential issues that should be considered during the preparation of the IS/EA.
With funding from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), funds are in place to complete the IS/EA and design, which is scheduled to be approved by the City Council in late-2105/early-2016. The project schedule anticipates that construction will be complete in 2021.
Please visit the city's project webpage to learn more by clicking here.
Broadway By the Bay - First Annual Theatre Bay Area Awards
The TBA Awards are designed to honor excellence in professionally oriented theatre through a peer-based, Bay Area-wide adjudication process. Bay Area theater groups are organized into three categories and BBBay was in Tier II.
Nominated for 21 awards, BBBay was honored with 6 awards, including:
Congratulations to our talented group of actors, actresses, staff, directors and advocates for great, local community theatre for being recognized with the most awards of all theatre companies in the Bay Area! A shout out also to our sponsors, the BBBay League and the Board for their wonderful support! Onto our 2015 Season featuring: Les Miserables, My Fair Lady, West Side Story and Kiss Me Kate - a line up to celebrate and recognize Broadway By the Bay's 50th Anniversary!
For more information about Broadway By the Bay, visit www.broadwaybythebay.org.
The TBA Awards are designed to honor excellence in professionally oriented theatre through a peer-based, Bay Area-wide adjudication process. Bay Area theater groups are organized into three categories and BBBay was in Tier II.
Nominated for 21 awards, BBBay was honored with 6 awards, including:
- Outstanding Production of a Musical - In the Heights
- Outstanding Choreography - Nicole Helfer, In the Heights
- Outstanding Musical Director - Sean Kana, In the Heights
- Outstanding Lighting Design - Derek Duarte, In the Heights
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Principal Role - Alex Rodriguez, Evita
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Principal Role - Jessica Coker, In the Heights
Congratulations to our talented group of actors, actresses, staff, directors and advocates for great, local community theatre for being recognized with the most awards of all theatre companies in the Bay Area! A shout out also to our sponsors, the BBBay League and the Board for their wonderful support! Onto our 2015 Season featuring: Les Miserables, My Fair Lady, West Side Story and Kiss Me Kate - a line up to celebrate and recognize Broadway By the Bay's 50th Anniversary!
For more information about Broadway By the Bay, visit www.broadwaybythebay.org.
