SB 9 Impacts + Day Care Closures Sideline Working Mothers

Eric He
·3 min read

Hey, Redwood City-Woodside! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Redwood City-Woodside.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 64 Low: 45.

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

  1. Silicon Valley day care closures sideline working mothers (Mountain View Voice)

  2. Ukrainian tech workers in Silicon Valley help from across the globe as war unfolds at home (KGO-TV)

  3. Letters to the editor: SB 9 could create problems in Woodside (The Almanac Online)

  4. Redwood City To Honor Two-Year Mark Of Pandemic With Blue Lights (Redwood City-Woodside Patch)

  5. San Mateo County Pushes Incentives To Help Fill Job Vacancies (Patch)

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Today in Redwood City-Woodside:

  • STEAM Team! Science - Bouncing Chemistry (3:30 PM)

  • Board of Trustees Meeting - Redwood High (6:00 PM)

  • Board of Trustees Meeting - Sequoia Union High School District (6:00 PM)

  • Parent Project Class - Carlmont High (6:30 PM)

  • Regular Board Meeting - Redwood City Elementary (7:00 PM)

  • March Into College for Juniors & Parents 7pm MUR (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • County of San Mateo - Government: "DEADLINE TO APPLY for rent relief: MARCH 31, 2022! The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program can help protect qualified renters from eviction. Go to HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-212 to find out if you're eligible and apply!" (Facebook)

  • County of San Mateo - Government: "The world—and the County of San Mateo—couldn't run without women & all the valuable contributions they make as effective, powerful leaders & change-makers." (Facebook)

  • Rotary Club of Redwood City: "On International Women’s Day we celebrate all the women in our clubs and in leadership roles! The future looks bright." (Facebook)

  • County of San Mateo - Government: "Participants will have the chance to attend youth-led workshops, hear from a youth panel, and build relationships with other members of the San Mateo County community. Details ⬇️" (Facebook)

  • Woodside High School: "Buy your tickets to see the musical, Freaky Friday! 🎟" (Facebook)

  • Henry Ford Elementary PTA: "Hey Mustangs - we have a beautiful forecast for our Walk (or trot, or canter or gallop) & Roll to School Week! Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine! The class with the highest participation wins The Golden Sneaker and a Fun Friday activity!" (Facebook)

  • Bay Area Air Quality Management District: "Today, 3/8, Bay Area air quality is expected to be Moderate in the Northern Zone and Santa Clara Valley, Good in all other regions. See the forecast at baaqmd.gov/about-air-quality/current-air-quality" (Facebook)

  • Redwood City Public Library: "Join us on Thursday, March 10 at 11am for a morning of movement, breathing and energy work.⁠ The series continues on April 14, 21 and 28." (Facebook)

  • Cañada College: "Check out What's Happening the week of March 7, 2022 here at Cañada College!" (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Eric He

This article originally appeared on the Redwood City-Woodside Patch