It's already mid-September. And these are the local news from September 10-17 that you need to know to stay up to date.
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San Carlos Mayor Sara McDowell joined the City Council on Friday, Sept. 9, in expressing her "deepest condolences" to the two young children of a 27-year-old woman who was murdered Thursday by her ex-boyfriend.
The City of San Carlos and the Community Foundation have partnered to accept and hold donations in trust for the future benefit of the victim's children. 100 percent of all donations will go to the victims' children.
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The Redwood City Library Foundation Board has decided to do something special for Banned Books Week this year: on Wednesday, September 22, from 5 to 8 pm, there will be a tour of different bars in downtown Redwood City with each establishment featuring a banned book and offering discounted drink specials.
The tour will begin at the Redwood City Library and continue to the following establishments: Alhambra, Angelicas, Blacksmith, City Pub, CRU, Gourmet Haus Staudt, Little Green, LV Mar, Quinto Sol, The BottleShop, The Hub and The Sandwich Spot.
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After the Redwood City Council unanimously appointed Elmer Martinez Saballos to the City Council seat for District 4 through December 2024 on August 20, the new member was sworn in during the council meeting on Monday, September 12.
Councilmember Martinez was sworn in at the City Council dais, where he took an oath to protect and enforce the U.S. Constitution and the laws of Redwood City.
After hugs and celebration from his now colleagues, Councilman Martinez took a few minutes to thank them for the task, for which he said he was "ready for the challenge".
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From September 15 through October 15, the United States will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration that Redwood City has joined through a proclamation, which was received by the general director and founder of the organization Casa CÃrculo Cultural, Verónica Escámez MartÃnez, accompanied by Wendy Segovia, coordinator of the organization's extended education program, who was awarded the proclamation thanks to her contribution and support to the community.
Redwood City Mayor Giselle Hale noted that Casa Circulo Cultural is a local non-profit multi-disciplinary arts organization that has dedicated itself to cultural programming that reflects the experiences of Latino communities in the area, and is notably focused on preserving them through the family.
He further noted that the Hispanic and Latino community represents approximately 39 percent of Redwood City's population, making it the second largest demographic group in the city.
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On Monday evening, September 12, the Redwood City Council proclaimed September as National Suicide Prevention Month, which was presented to StarVista, the operator of the San Mateo County Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Center, which operates the 988 number.
StarVista, said Giselle Hale, mayor of Redwood City, is a local nonprofit organization that helps residents and families navigate life's challenges through counseling, case management, skill, developmental and crisis containment, as well as prevention and programs.
In view of this, he stressed that if anyone, at any time has the need to use or has a friend who needs help for crisis or suicidal thoughts, they can use the 988 service.
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Public service is the string that ties George Smith's life's work together - U.S. Marine, firefighter and volunteer. And in recognition of his dedication, the San Mateo County Veterans Commission has announced that he will be the 2022 Veteran of the Year.
The award presented each year is for a local veteran who goes "above and beyond" to serve the community.
Smith will be honored at a luncheon on Nov. 10, 2022 along with others dedicated to helping veterans or organizations that advance veterans' causes: Wendy Weller and Andrew Trapani, selected as Patriots of the Year; and Veterans Surf Alliance, the Business of the Year.
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Last September 12, the Redwood City Council approved the "Action, Create and Engage" ?ACE? program for youth ages 12-24, a community-based pilot initiative aimed at fostering positive relationships between local leaders, law enforcement and youth in the Bike Life movement in Redwood City and North Fair Oaks.
Developed in partnership with Redwood City Together and the Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL). The ACE program was created in response to community concerns about disruptive youth behavior in the downtown area.
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Censorship is on the rise in 2022. Libraries and school districts across the country are facing challenges and bans at an unprecedented rate and during Banned Books Week taking place September 18-24, San Mateo County libraries are uniting against such a movement, serving a broad and diverse community.
The American Library Association (ALA) recorded 729 book challenges last year, double the 2020 total and the highest number recorded since the organization began tracking such statistics.
ALA reported that books are often banned for Afro-descendant or LGBTQIA+ content.
In the face of this, San Mateo County libraries made it clear that their job is to offer a wide variety of choices and to give community members the freedom to choose what to read or not to read.
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In the mid-morning of September 8, 2022, Karina Castro, mother of two little girls, was brutally murdered in a domestic violence incident. San Mateo County authorities have expressed their condolences and concern for such acts and their increase.
In San Mateo County, there were two domestic violence homicides in 2022 and five in 2021. However, for the San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council, it believes one is too many.
Officials reminded that if you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, there is help and you can visit the website: https://www.smcgov.org/dvc/resources.
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You may be interested in: Weekly schedule of events in the Bay Area for September 17 and 18
