Redwood City child care worker pleads no contest to child pornography charge

A 33-year-old Redwood City man who worked for years with young children has pleaded no contest to child pornography charges in exchange for a two-year prison sentence, San Mateo County prosecutors said.

Redwood City police arrest 'organized retail theft suspect' after $14K worth of stolen items found in home

A 24-year-old Redwood City man has been arrested, accused of being in possession of items worth more than $14,000 stolen from half a dozen Bay Area Home Depot stores, police said Tuesday.

Evicted Redwood City church and family services center searching for new home

They've spent more than 20 years helping and feeding the Redwood City community, now Verbo Church and Family Services needs some help of its own. The organization is being evicted from its building, and is desperately trying to find a new one close by.

Hundreds in need receive free Thanksgiving food from San Mateo nonprofit

Hundreds of people pulled up in cars at Samaritan House in San Mateo Tuesday for free groceries and Thanksgiving turkeys. Don Rasmussen came in his wheelchair.

Redwood City man accused of sexually abusing stepdaughter for years

A 45-year-old Redwood City man was arrested on suspicion of repeatedly sexually abusing his stepdaughter for six years, San Mateo County sheriff's officials and prosecutors said Thursday.

2 juveniles arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Redwood City shooting

Officers with the Redwood City Police Department have arrested two juvenile suspects on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a 19-year-old man less than two weeks ago.

Fire near Redwood City gas station sends black smoke over Peninsula

A fire near a gas station in Redwood City sent thick, black smoke into the air Sunday afternoon that could be seen along the Peninsula.

Fire sends plume of black smoke over Redwood City
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This video, taken in Emerald Hills, shows a plume of black smoke around 4 p.m. from near Whipple Ave and Veterans Blvd. on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Belmont police locate missing mother and 3-year-old son

Belmont police say they've located a 36-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son after they were reported missing Friday.

Pickup driver dies in Redwood City freeway crash

A driver in a pickup truck died early Tuesday in a crash on a Redwood City highway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Port of Redwood City undergoes a creative reinvention

The Port of Redwood City has been reinventing itself over the course of the pandemic, trying to give the community a gathering spot.

Redwood City hires Ray Iverson to serve as chief of fire department

The city of Redwood City named Ray Iverson as the new fire chief for the Redwood City Fire Department, which serves Redwood City and San Carlos.

Fire at Redwood City record store considered suspicious, investigators say

An early Wednesday morning fire is being called suspicious by Redwood City fire investigators. A popular peninsula record store was damaged in the blaze.

Fire at Redwood City record store considered suspicious, investigators say
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An investigation is underway to determine how a fire began at The Record Man, a popular Redwood City record store, early Wednesday morning. KTVU's Jessy Gary reports.