Spring break has begun, and thousands of children and young people will enjoy a few days off for Easter. It is time to plan and go out to visit some of the most emblematic places in the state of California or, why not, the country or other nations. As you pack your bags and prepare your routes, these are the local news from March 23 to 31 that you should know to stay up to date.
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Workers in unincorporated San Mateo County will earn a minimum of $16.50 per hour beginning April 1, 2023, which must be implemented for jobs ranging from commercial corridors to coastal farmland.
This minimum wage must be paid to employees who work at least two hours a week, with few exceptions, the city council said in a statement.
It also specified that companies of any size must pay workers at least $16.50 per hour, for all time worked within the unincorporated geographic limits of San Mateo County.
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San Mateo County is working on a study evaluating the potential for pedestrian rail crossings in North Fair Oaks, over or under Caltrain tracks, which would facilitate walking and biking in the adjacent part of Redwood City.
According to the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability, the study will also explore potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements on local North Fair Oaks streets that provide connections to the new rail crossing and local destinations on both sides of the tracks.
To conduct this study, the county wants to know the opinion of residents through a survey, which is available in English and Spanish. In addition, there will be a series of sessions to interact with members of the community and better understand their needs on the subject, which will take place from this Friday, March 24 to April 6, and more dates are expected to be announced. .
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Agents from the Redwood City Police Department arrested a 21-year-old man by the name of Cristian Josué CanelSian, for various charges of robbery and sexual assault after being investigated since January of this year, when the perpetrator began a series of crimes in the same city, of which he is also a resident.
And it is that, since January 2023, the Investigative Unit of the Redwood City Police Department investigated three robberies that involved female residents who met an unknown man who had not been invited, either entering or inside their home.
On two occasions, authorities said, the man broke into homes while the female victims were sleeping in bed, including one event in which the victim woke up to the man touching her inappropriately.
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Palo Alto police cited a 15-year-old Palo Alto High School student suspected of bringing a pellet gun to campus in December, local police said Monday.
Officers responded to a call at 11:28 a.m. Friday from school administrators who said they had been alerted by students that the girl had posted images on social media of her holding a firearm.
The students also claimed that the young woman had brought the gun onto campus months ago and let another student hold it while she was in the school bathroom.
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As San Francisco's hotel industry makes plans to revive the Union Square business district, the city's hotels want to hire 1,200 employees per tourist season.
During a joint news conference Tuesday at a downtown hotel, national, state and local hotel leaders said they have high hopes for a bustling summer tourism season as the industry slowly recovers from COVID-19 shutdowns. .
The city's hotel occupancy rate remains down 24 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, but the tourism industry is optimistic that as international travel restrictions ease, group tourism will resume and conferences return to the city, the center will once again be vibrant.
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In response to community concerns, the Redwood City Council is considering new regulations to further control retail sales of guns and ammunition within City limits, and has asked its residents to conduct a survey and attend public meetings to raise the issue.
This proposal will affect all retail stores that carry these products, including all sporting goods stores and gun stores. On October 24, 2022, the City Council enacted a temporary moratorium on the establishment of new gun and ammunition retail sales. The temporary moratorium is in effect until the regulations are established, or until October 23 of this year.
All those residents who like to provide their comments through a survey, which is available in English and Spanish.
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The Redwood City Police Department has issued a missing person file in the name of Erick Morales, 41, who was last seen on Saturday, March 25.
Authorities have specified that Erick is an adult Hispanic male, approximately 6 feet tall and 240 pounds, in addition to having brown hair and brown eyes.
The police pointed out that Morales suffers from schizophrenia and has not taken his medication.
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services ?IMLS, for its acronym in English? announced this week that the San Mateo County Library system is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
The 13-library system said in a statement that "the medal is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities. For more than 25 years, the award has honored institutions that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities."
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This March 28 and 29, agents from the Sheriff's Office met at the facilities of the Half Moon Bay IDES Society, located at 735 Main St., in Half Moon Bay, a small coastal city that just last January 23 He suffered a strong blow in his community, as a man shot at a couple of agricultural farms, leaving 7 dead as a result, to prepare more and better for acts like this.
Stories like that, and the ones that happen all the time across the country, led San Mateo County to better prepare.
“The training, which will now be annual for us, is due to events that have occurred across the country and in our county. This is our new normal, unfortunately. And in order for us to protect our communities, we know this training is paramount," said San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus.
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Every year, Sustainable San Mateo County ?SSMC? honors sustainability leaders who have made significant progress in protecting our people and planet through their work with organizations, businesses and local governments, and on Thursday night, various awards were presented to men, women, and young people who have made a difference in this town.
SSMC has presented 166 awards to local sustainability champions since 1999, seeking to inspire and honor those who work to make the region truly sustainable.
With the theme "A hopeful future for our youth," this Thursday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m., Colegio de San Mateo, located at 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., dressed up to celebrate these people, have dinner and be part of a silent auction.
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