Here's the local news for January 7-13 that you need to know to stay up to date. Undoubtedly, 2023 has started full of challenges, one of the most urgent is climate change, as proof that things are not going well have been the harsh storms that have hit the West Coast, particularly the Bay Area, where sinkholes, landslides, blackouts and floods have not given a truce to thousands of residents who desperately seek not to lose their possessions and their lives.
Given this, it is important to follow the recommendations of local and state authorities, as well as have a safe evacuation plan for you and your entire family, and stay informed of what is happening in your area.
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After a series of intense storms, and after a break in strong winds and rain, now is the time to prepare for power outages, road closures and other problems, which could come with a next wave of storms, the county said. of San Mateo.
"With a slight change in the weather, now is the time to prepare for the next wave of storms," said Adam Ely, who is leading the county's response to the series of storms that began over New Year's weekend.
“Prepare an emergency kit in case you lose power. Be sure to pack some water and food in case you get stuck in your car," Ely suggested. "And make sure you have a working flashlight." More intense weather is on the way.
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On the afternoon of Saturday, January 7, Christina Corpus was sworn in as the new San Mateo County Sheriff, a milestone for the daughter of immigrants from Nicaragua and Mexico, as she became the first woman and Latina to hold office in the county.
From the College of San Mateo, the current Sheriff thanked all those who voted for her and took her to the position, in addition to congratulating each of the elected officials in San Mateo County during the past elections in November to all the mayors and police chiefs of each of the cities that make up the county.
«I learned that nothing is impossible when people come together. This community can achieve so much more when we put our minds to it,” Corpus said after being sworn in by Elizabeth K. Lee, Presiding Judge of the San Mateo County Superior Court.
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Officials of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services ?Cal OES? They have called on all residents of the state to be prepared for the possible eventualities that the next storm may bring, which is expected to be one of the most intense that has been recorded in recent decades.
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Since the storms began to hit San Mateo County on New Year's Eve, he has provided help and resources to local residents and cities. The local council took a look at numbers in addition to that assistance, often in partnership with cities, non-profit organizations and others.
Thus, the county of San Mateo registered until last January 10:
236 displaced people temporarily accommodated in hotels
2 thousand 1 meals served to displaced residents
160 homeless individuals enrolled in the Inclement Weather Program, which expands housing capacity
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After the disappearance of a 3-year-old girl in the city of Millbrae was reported on January 1, this Thursday the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office reported that the minor was safely located in Mexico.
Little Andrea Flores was abducted by her father, Víctor Flores Enríquez, who did not have custody, on the first day of the year at 581 Magnolia Avenue in Millbrae.
The authority specified that the minor was safely recovered and reunited with her family, thanks to the joint work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation? FBI, for its acronym in English? and the Mexican authorities, last Saturday, January 7.
Without further information in this regard, it was specified that Andrea is already back in the Bay Area, and that, so far, the whereabouts of the abductor are unknown.
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City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz announced Friday her plans to begin the hiring process for Redwood City's next police chief, following the announcement of Chief Dan Mulholland's retirement scheduled for May of this year.
In light of this, the city hired Teri Black and Company, a leading public sector executive recruiting firm, to conduct the search, but not before seeking community input on the professional attributes, skills, and experience desired for the candidate. next police chief.
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An East Palo Alto police officer was injured Thursday night in a shooting.
At 11:00 p.m. Thursday, the officer stopped a Dodge Charger in the area of Fordham Street and Purdue Avenue for a vehicle code violation.
Police said the driver fled the stop and officers pursued the suspect on foot to the 2700 block of Fordham Street, where a fight broke out where the suspect shot an officer.
The officer was able to help apprehend the suspect. There were no shots fired by the officers, according to police.
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A 31-year-old man convicted of first-degree murder in a fatal shooting in East Palo Alto in 2011 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office said Friday.
Christian Fuentes, one of the suspects in the murder of 19-year-old Catherine Fisher on July 13, 2011, was convicted by a jury in September and sentenced Thursday to life in prison, prosecutors said.
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