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Neighbors Comment on Can't-Miss Stories of the Week

Read what your neighbors had to say about death threats to a local State Senator and protestors demonstrating at Mark Zuckerberg's home.

The Peninsula is always rife with news, but even some of these stories had us saying, "Huh?!"

Man Threatens Local State Senator's Life With Homemade Explosives & Gun

George D. wrote, "Most of us gun owners agree with universal background checks and tougher laws for gun owners to keep guns out of the wrong hands. What Yee wants to do, and Feinstein as well, will do nothing to promote gun safety. 

This man should have understood that it's better to sanction Yee and possibly Feinstein with a vote and support, for someone to replace them, than to make all gun owners look and sound like "crazies" with his stupid actions."

 

Caltrain Service Disrupted After Train Hits Big-Rig

Mark Taylor wrote, "From the news reports, it appears the driver likely miscalculated about clearing the track before the train hit. Some drivers, I have noticed, try speeding across the tracks if they see the train coming BEFORE the signal comes down. Tractor-trailers though are longer and take more time to clear hence the possibility of a train hitting it before clearing tracks."

 

Devil's Slide Tunnels — a Massive Art Installation

Patty Hontalas wrote, "The pictures are amazing. I had no idea it was going to look the way it does. I can see the bridge span from my window in my living room. I too can't wait to drive through it."

 

Missing Woman Shows Up at Menlo Park Police Dept.

Lucia Thomas wrote, "I wonder how many of the outraged commenters has actually been a caretaker for someone with Alzheimers. The husband may be ill himself, or completely overwhelmed--people with the disease CAN be belligerent or even violent. While obviously they need help, not everyone on the Peninsula has the funds to pay a caregiver or put a loved one in an assisted living faciity."

 

4 San Carlos Homes Burglarized in Past 48 Hours

Bill Hudson wrote, "They will meet a very large pistol with hollow points on Cedar St. in San Carlos. A Shotgun if I have the time to get it."

 

Protestors Demonstrate at Zuckerberg's Palo Alto Home

Phil Bordeaux wrote, "Should have pelted him with Cheeseburgers and Donuts."

 

Stanford Raises Undergraduate Tuition

Kelly Williams wrote, "Yikes!

 

TELL US in the comments: What news stories shocked you this week? What would you like Patch to follow-up on? 

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S. Chowla October 4, 2012 at 05:20 pm
Laurel, your article hit home with me, also. I often tell people how happy I am to live in RedwoodRead More City. Your post describes some of the reasons why very well. Our town is a real community. As you described so well, there is a wonderful ease of connecting with people here and a sense that we can all be who we are and be welcome here. That is very special. Also, I feel that the wide variety of Redwood City's activities (like the Salsa Festival, but also all the remarkable diversity of events that happen all the time in Courthouse Square, cool events at the libraries, the Farmer's Markets, etc.) make this a vibrant, fun place to live. There are always interesting things to do here, most of which are either free or are very affordable. I feel like RWC's elected and appointed officials and other employees who provide key services for the citizens here (teachers, police, firefighters, librarians, Parks and Recreation Dept. employees, utilities employees, etc.) really care about its residents. Not only are there constantly fun things to do that are free or affordable, there are also many classes and education opportunities to support our needs in so many ways (looking for a job, preparing for an earthquake, etc.). It feels like a well-run city. I have only lived here a few years, but I am quite happy here and am very glad to be a resident of Redwood City. Thanks for writing this article!
Lorianna Kastrop October 2, 2012 at 08:08 pm
Great article Laurel. Nice to hear a young person so open to new activities and new people. HowRead More about trying the PortFest this Saturday at the Port of Redwood City? If you want a ride, take the free shuttle from the Caltrain station--and bring your high school friends! More details at www.rwcportfest.org.
Corinne Kason October 2, 2012 at 07:01 pm
Oh Laura..I so do enjoy all your posts but this one hit home. I too went to Sequoia and left homeRead More in my early 20's to begin my career. I lived in Manhattan and found it difficult to find the funds to fly home for visits for many years, but i would when I could, and when I moved to Los Angeles it was easier to get home for a visit but I never ever thought I'd live here again. In 1999 my parents passed and the old house sat vacant for a couple of years and then I had a brilliant idea....why not move home! I sold my house in LA and moved back to RWC in 2003 and I've NEVER BEEN HAPPIER! One day you too may wonder away - for your career or perhaps your husbands career, but just know...Redwood City is always here to welcome you back. Thomas Wolfe said "you can't go home again" - but you can!
Merrily May 20, 2013 at 09:54 pm
That is a really good question, Bret! It has been a MIGHTY long time since we had a raise includingRead More even a cost of living increase!
Vanessa Castañeda (Editor) May 20, 2013 at 05:19 pm
Good question, Bret.
Vanessa Castañeda (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 11:35 am
Pamela, are you following a conversation that's taking place on Patch?
Bret Baird May 18, 2013 at 09:05 am
Thank you for posting this. As a teacher who represents 500 teachers, we routinely pay out of ourRead More own pockets to support our students.