Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Redwood City public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
26 topics in public safety
ALPR surveillance
ALPR Fourth Amendment Concerns
ALPR Vendor Contract Safeguards
ALPR Data Retention
ALPR Data Sharing with Federal Agencies
ALPR Audits
ALPR Grand Jury Response
Non-agenda/consent calendar matters
ALPR surveillance cameras
Non-agenda/consent calendar matters and vending ordinance
Stamba/Elm property debris; traffic safety
September 11 remembrance resolution
Off-topic remarks
Free speech / public comment policy
At-large elections / SB 1164
Flock ALPR contract
Residential permit parking (7B)
Tobacco retail permit ordinance
License plate reader data governance
Tobacco retail ordinance
Military equipment and Axon agreement
Police technology
Sheriff oversight and inspector general
Library park safety and homeless encampments
PG&E safety reporting
Community safety and federal enforcement
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Redwood City from local and regional media.
San Mateo County Measures AA and L propose updates to charter preamble
San Mateo County Measures AA and L propose updates to charter preamble
San Mateo County’s Measure J proposes extending timeline for filling vacancies in elected offices
San Mateo County’s Measure J proposes extending timeline for filling vacancies in elected offices
San Mateo County’s Measure U would create independent commission for redrawing district maps
San Mateo County’s Measure U would create independent commission for redrawing district maps
County to host Flood Park playground ribbon-cutting
County to host Flood Park playground ribbon-cutting
Campaign contributions to No on E more than double Measure proponents’
Campaign contributions to No on E more than double Measure proponents’
Redwood City Measure E, rent control, trailing in early results
A ballot measure that could add rent control and just-cause eviction limits for renters in Redwood City is trailing in the polls with just 41.72% of the vote, according to semi-official results from the San Mateo County Elections Office.
Nov 4, 2026Public bristles at San Mateo County’s call for violent crime data on immigrants
More than two dozen public commenters addressed the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to oppose the board’s request for data on violent crimes in the county committed by those targeted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Nov 3, 2026Campaign contributions to No on E more than double Measure proponents’
Leaders with Faith in Action Bay Area and other community members demonstrate in support of Measure E . Photo by Miranda de Moraes. Opponents of Measure E, a rent control initiative in Redwood City, have far ou...
Oct 29, 2026Redwood City’s coastal residents brace for El Niño-powered storm surges
Redwood City Councilmember Isabella Chu points to an area of frequent flooding in the Friendly Acres neighborhood in January 2023. Embarcadero Media file photo by Leah Worthington. Redwood Shores resident Neal ...
Oct 27, 2026HOK-Designed Cancer Center Advances in Redwood City
HOK-Designed Cancer Center Advances in Redwood City HOK
Jul 15, 2026This Bay Area suburb is shrinking faster than any other California city. Here’s why
This Bay Area suburb is shrinking faster than any other California city. Here’s why San Francisco Chronicle
Jun 14, 2026Preliminary plans filed for 400-home project in Redwood City, Belmont
A preliminary application has been filed for a 400-unit housing project that would span Redwood City and Belmont, including 64 for-sale townhomes at 501 Island Parkway in Redwood City.
May 6, 2026