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Summary of local news from July 16 to 22, 2022

 local news from july 16 to 22
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There's been a lot of news in and around San Mateo County this week, and here's what you need to know about local news from July 16-22 to stay up to date. 

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Redwood City remains in a Stage 2 water shortage emergency, meaning residential customers have an indoor allowance of 45 gallons per person per day and a 35 percent outdoor irrigation reduction.

To prevent unreasonable use and promote conservation of vital fluid, the Water Board has prohibited the use of potable water for irrigation of non-functional lawns on commercial, industrial and institutional sites, which also includes common areas for homeowners associations, but not single-family residential areas.

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Health care and support workers at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City went on strike Monday, demanding better working conditions and a new contract.

The strike broke out on July 18 at 6:00 a.m. at the hospital located at 170 Alameda de las Pulgas, after it was authorized on July 7 when 95 percent of union members voted in favor of taking action.

Nursing assistants, assistants, surgical technicians