What's in this Edition of eNews?

• Join Us on March 23 for the 2026 State of the City!
• Redwood City Launches “Innovate RWC” Speaker Series Highlighting Local Innovation
• Redwood City Mid-Year FY 2025-26 Budget Update Highlights Fiscal Challenges Amid State Funding Concerns, Outlines Path Forward for FY 2026-27
• *Reminder* Join us for the 15th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration TOMORROW, February 28
• Join Us at the Teen Film Festival Screening Night Tomorrow
• The Summer 2026 Activity Guide is ONLINE!
• Check Out Our Parenting Neurodiverse Kids Speaker Series March 8-30
• Share Your Input: Take the Reimagine Dumbarton Survey by March 6

Join Us on March 23 for the 2026 State of the City!

This year’s theme, Grounded in History. Shaping the Future., takes a fresh approach, guiding attendees through a series of stories rooted in places across Redwood City that reflect the priorities shaping our community today. City leaders will highlight how Redwood City’s history connects to current initiatives and future direction, offering reflections on progress and what lies ahead for residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. Attend in person or tune in online—don’t miss it!

Light refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m., with the program starting at 6 p.m.

Ways to Participate



• In person: 1017 Middlefield Rd, City Hall Council Chambers
• Virtual: RedwoodCity.Zoom.us (Meeting ID: 994 8182 5639)

Visit www.RedwoodCity.org/StateoftheCity for more information.

Redwood City Launches “Innovate RWC” Speaker Series Highlighting Local Innovation

The City of Redwood City is launching Innovate RWC, a new quarterly speaker series designed to showcase innovative companies based in Redwood City, from emerging startups to globally recognized firms. The series will connect neighbors with the leaders and ideas shaping the local economy, offering insight into cutting-edge work happening here at home, along with the career pathways and community impact that come with it.

“Redwood City is home to an incredible mix of innovative companies, from startups to global leaders, and many residents may not realize the scale of the work happening right here,” said Amanda Anthony, Economic Development Manager for the City of Redwood City. “Innovate RWC is about creating connections, helping our community better understand these industries, and opening the door to inspiration and opportunity.”

To read the full news release, please click here.

Redwood City Mid-Year FY 2025-26 Budget Update Highlights Fiscal Challenges Amid State Funding Concerns, Outlines Path Forward for FY 2026-27

On February 23, Redwood City’s City Council received a mid-year budget update for Fiscal Year 2025-26 that provided an overview of the City’s finances, progress on strategic goals, and the framework for developing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget. The update reflects continued delivery of City services and progress toward City Council priorities, alongside emerging fiscal pressures driven by uncertainty in state funding, economic conditions, and updated revenue and expenditure projections.

To read the full news release, please click here.

*Reminder* Join us for the 15th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration TOMORROW, February 28

Saturday, February 28

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Downtown Redwood City - map

Free Museum Admission All Day

Lion dancers! Martial arts! Taiko drums! Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Redwood City and welcome good fortune! The 15th annual celebration, presented by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Redwood City International, features lion dancers, martial artists, taiko drummers, other live performances, and kids arts and crafts for this vibrant celebration of the Year of the Horse. Plus, folks can enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the San Mateo County History Museum where they can continue to explore local exhibits! The event is free and open to the public.

Join Us at the Teen Film Festival Screening Night Tomorrow

Saturday, February 28

6 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Senior Center - map

The big night is here! Join us as we showcase original short films created by talented high school filmmakers at our Teen Film Festival Viewing Party. Come support local teen creativity, cast your vote, and enjoy an evening of fresh storytelling on the big screen.

Prizes

Best Overall: $200

Best Tech Elements: $100

Best Storyline: $100

Audience’s Pick: Surprise Gift

Questions? Email tbrent@redwoodcity.org.

The Summer 2026 Activity Guide is ONLINE!

View our summer camps, classes, and events online, here!

Keep an eye out for the hard copy in your mailbox after March 6. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram in the weeks leading up to summer for registration tips, camp highlights, and more!

Visit our Summer Camp Website for planning tools like our downloadable camp calendar and how-to-save-to-your-wishlist tutorial to make registration opening day a breeze!

Registration Dates

Resident registration - Tuesday, March 10 at 10 a.m.

Non-Resident registration - Tuesday, March 24 at 10 a.m.

Click the buttons below to get started!

Check Out Our Parenting Neurodiverse Kids Speaker Series March 8-30

Beginning in March, join us for our Parenting Neurodiverse Kids Speaker Series. This multi-session community series, held in Redwood City and San Mateo, offers parents and caregivers thoughtful, practical support around raising and advocating for neurodiverse children. Led by nationally recognized experts, each session is designed to help families support their children.

The Hard Parts No One Talks About: Parenting Neurodiverse Kids with Compassion and Clarity

• Sunday, March 8, 3 p.m. - Redwood Shores Branch Library
• Monday, March 9, 6 p.m. - San Mateo Public Library

Life with Neurodivergence: Teen and Parent Perspectives

• Sunday, March 15, 3 p.m. - Downtown Library, Redwood City
• Monday, March 16, 6 p.m. - San Mateo Public Library

Speaking Up for Your Child's Needs: Knowing When and How to Step In

• Sunday, March 22, 3 p.m. - Downtown Library, Redwood City
• Monday, March 23, 6 p.m. - San Mateo Public Library 

Changing Perspectives: Understanding Inclusion, Ableism, and Neurodiversity

• Sunday, March 29, 3 p.m. - San Mateo Public Library
• Monday, March 30, 6 p.m. - Redwood Shores Branch Library

This program is supported by Measure K funding from the County of San Mateo.

Share Your Input: Take the Reimagine Dumbarton Survey by March 6

SamTrans is reimagining the unused Dumbarton freight railroad line to bring fast, reliable, zero-emission bus service and improvements for people biking and walking to the communities of Southeast San Mateo County including East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Atherton, and North Fair Oaks.

Reimagine Dumbarton will identify opportunities to use the Dumbarton Corridor to provide access to community destinations, local and regional job centers, and the regional transportation network.

Get involved by completing the survey. This is the first in a series of community surveys and will ask you about your current travel habits, transportation challenges and barriers you experience along this portion of the corridor, and priorities for travel. Your input will help develop different options for the future of the Dumbarton Corridor in San Mateo County.

The survey is available from now through Friday, March 6.

Want to learn about different ways you can join the conversation with the City of Redwood City, from City Council meetings to committee and board meetings?

Click here to get the latest City Council schedules and agendas. You can also receive City information and upcoming meeting agendas on a regular basis by going here.