February 2026

The e-Woodsider is a monthly, digital publication that includes current information and news, program and project updates, upcoming events, Council action recaps, and more!

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Town Updates and Alerts

Please be assured normal Town operations are continuing, including the publication of the monthly e-Woodsider.

Road Construction Notice - Old La Honda Road

Starting Tuesday, March 3 One Lane May be Closed

The Town of Woodside's contractor, Altor Construction, is scheduled to commence construction on March 3, 2026, of various drainage improvements on Old La Honda Road within the public right of way between 207 Old La Honda Road and 320 Old La Honda Road.

No full road closures are planned; however, motorists and cyclists should expect minor delays. At times, there may be a lane closure or construction activity necessitating flaggers near the work area. The project is expected to take 5 to 7 weeks to complete.

For questions on the project, residents can contact the Town of Woodside at 650-851-6790.

Meet the New San Mateo County Sheriff, Ken Binder

Thursday, March 19 at 6 pm

Woodside Fire Station No. 7, 3111 Woodside Road

Come meet your new Sheriff on Thursday, March 19 at 6 pm at the Fire Station located at 3111 Woodside Road.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Know What to Do Workshops

Saturdays, March 21 and April 25 from 9:45 am to Noon

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are life changing events. Come to this two-day event to learn how to identify the stages of memory loss and cognitive impairment and how to deal with them. 

March 21 Speakers:

• Dr. Urban, Sutter Health: Early stages of the diseases & recommended actions
• Peninsula Volunteers, Little House, etc.: Services for seniors in and out of the home
• Tyler MacNiven, Buck’s Restaurant: Food & music for memory care

April 25 Speakers:

• Sue Fairley, Executive Director of Sequoia Living in Portola Valley
• Memory Care Specialists from Kensington Place in Redwood City
• Dr. Frank Longo, Stanford Medicine: The Future of Neuroscience

Attend in person at Independence Hall or click HERE to attend via Zoom.

Limited capacity – Please arrive early. Doors will open at 9:45 am. 

Nominate a Tree for the Woodside Heritage Tree Award

Applications Due by Sunday, April 5

A Heritage Tree is large, has unique value, and is considered irreplaceable. 

The Town of Woodside appreciates the beauty of our natural setting and encourages the care and nurturing of special trees. The Town awards annual certificates of recognition to owners of heritage trees, based upon size, conditions, and care. 

The Heritage Tree program focuses on the identification of specimen trees, promotes tree awareness, advocates for the protection of mature tree benefits, and educates community members about the Towns Heritage Trees. 

Award Criteria
The Town awards certificates of recognition annually to owners of heritage trees, based on the size and condition of the trees and the care they have received. Eligible trees—including Quercus (oak), Sequoia (redwood) or Cedrus (cedar)—are judged by the Heritage Tree committee and meet one or more of the following criteria: outstanding specimen, unique in size, age, species, or historical significance. Awards may also be given for the best preserved tree and the best newly planted tree.

Applications are collected on an annual basis. If you are interested in nominating a tree or trees for the Heritage Tree Award, please visit www.woodsideca.gov/hta for an application and return it by Sunday, April 5. Awards will be announced during the Woodside May Day event.

Updates from Woodside Fire Protection District (WFPD)

Woodside Fire's Newsletter has a New Look!

Click here to view the Fire District's latest newsletter including:

• New Online Scheduling for Inspections
• Winter Fire Prevention Tips

Woodside Fire Launches Online Scheduling for Inspections

Woodside Fire has introduced a new, convenient way to schedule your fire safety inspections online!

• Easily book your Home Assessments to help us complete zones 1–4 and move forward to zones 9–12, ensuring every parcel in our fire district is assessed. 
• Schedule your AB38 Fire Safety Real Estate Disclosure inspections—just pay your fees first, then book your appointment.
• Homeowners participating in the Town of Woodside Matching Fund Program, or the Los Trancos County Maintenance District Incentive Program can also schedule their required Defensible Space inspections online.

Thank you for doing your part to protect our community and pave the way toward a safer, fire-adapted future!

Click HERE to find out more and to schedule an inspection.

Regional News and Opportunities

Highway 101 and State Route 92 Interchange Nighttime Ramp Closure

Monday, March 2 between 9 pm and 5 am

Local drivers should plan for several overnight ramp closures as Caltrans continues bridge, sign, and paving work at the US101/SR92 interchange. From Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6 overnight closures (8 pm to 6 am) will impact the southbound US101 off-ramps to Fashion Island Boulevard and westbound SR92. Detours will direct drivers to use eastbound SR92 and exit at Mariner's Island Boulevard. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and check for the lates updates before heading out. 

As of 2/27/26, the closure is scheduled for Monday, March 2: WB 92 to SB 101.

The westbound SR-92 off-ramp to southbound U.S. 101 will be closed to complete bridge concrete placement. The closure will start at 9 p.m. and finish by 5:00 a.m.

Detour: Take the loop off-ramp to Delaware St, turn right on Concar, turn right onto South Delaware, merge onto eastbound SR-92 and access the off-ramp to southbound U.S. 101.

Click HERE for up-to-date information on impacted routes and detours!

Sign Up to Be a Mock Interviewer for SUHSD Students in April!

Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) is hosting several spring events and would love your help!  SUHSD Career Technical Education (CTE) students, including those in engineering, business marketing, and design classes, will visit our local community colleges to explore career-readiness opportunities, including mock interviews.  Whether you can volunteer for just 1–2 hours or join us for all three mock interview events, every bit of support makes a big impact for our students. 

When: Friday, April 17, 10 to 11 am, 11 am to Noon, and Noon to 1 pm
Where: Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City
How: Sign Up Here for Cañada College

When: Wednesday, April 22, 10:45 to 11:55 am and 11:55 am to 1:10 pm
Where: Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
How: Sign Up Here for Foothill College

When: Wednesday, April 29, 10:15 to 11:15 am and 11:15 am to 12:15 pm
Where: Skyline College, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno
How: Sign Up Here for Skyline College

Share Your Input:

Take the San Mateo County Event Center Community Survey

The San Mateo County Event Center (SMCEC) is beginning an important planning effort, and the County values your input.

SMCEC is conducting a Master Plan study to evaluate options for the modernization and expansion of its facilities. The goal of this effort is to maintain - and grow - the Event Center as the leading event center within the San Francisco Bay Area.

As part of this process, the County is inviting residents to participate in a short survey that takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. This is an opportunity to share your experience with the Event Center and provide your thoughts on how it can best serve the community going forward. Your feedback will help shape long-term planning, future programming, and community priorities.

Click HERE to take the survey.

County Controller Publishes Property Tax Highlights for FY 2024-25

The San Mateo County Controller has released the Property Tax Highlights for FY 2024–25, offering a clear breakdown of how the 1 percent General Tax and other property tax revenues are distributed across the county.

In FY 2024–25, combined property taxes totaled $4.1 billion, a 6 percent increase that helps fund local cities, school districts, special districts, and essential County services. 

“It’s important that we provide taxpayers and residents visibility into the local tax dollars they pay and where those local dollars go,” said County Controller Juan Raigoza.

Curious where the 1 percent General Tax ends up and how it supports your community? Click HERE to explore the full report.

From Our Agency Partners

Get Ready for the First Town Clean Up Day of 2026!

Saturday, March 7, from 8 to 11 am

Please review the sample postcard and load your vehicle accordingly. This event is free for Town of Woodside residents - please bring the original postcard received in the mail as proof of residency. GreenWaste is asking that residents containerize or bundle their yard trimmings.*

Hazardous materials are not accepted.
Please note that hazardous materials are not accepted at the Town Clean Up Day. Please call the County of San Mateo Household Hazardous Waste Program at 650-363-4718 or visit the County's website to schedule a drop-off appointment.

What do to do with old medications?
Medications are not accepted at the Town Clean Up Day, but you can visit med-project.org for a list of over 50 convenient kiosk drop-off locations, or to request a mail-back package if you are a disabled or homebound resident.

*Containerizing or Bundling = branches bundled together with rope or twine and loose leaves and clippings containerized in bags or carts. Bundled or containerized yard trimmings makes loading the material into trucks safer for GreenWaste’s staff and helps the Clean Up run smoothly and efficiently.

For general questions, please contact GreenWaste at 650-568-9900.

Other GreenWaste Sorting or Service Questions?

Check out GreenWaste's What Goes Where guide to find out what belongs in each of your carts and review the Service Guide for additional services such as the two, free on-call cleanups per year!

Order a No-Cost Tick Bite Prevention Kit

If you spend time outdoors in natural areas, order this NO-COST tick bite prevention kit from San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District (SMCVCD)!

Tick bite prevention kits include:

• Information about preventing tick bites and safe, effective repellent options
• Pair of fine-tipped tweezers
• Tick removal device
• Card showing photos and information about common ticks in California
• Samples of tick repellent options

Click HERE to fill out a form to request a kit.* One tick kit is allowed per address using the form. If you need more than one kit, please email SMCVCD directly. 

*Once you send the request, it may take several weeks for your kit to be delivered.  Thanks for your patience!

Peninsula Clean Energy Locks In 10% Discount Amid Rising Energy Rates

Peninsula Clean Energy is reducing electricity generation rates to continue providing a discount of 10% compared to PG&E. It continues a multi-year trend of providing generation rate relief amid other rising PG&E costs. Since 2016, Peninsula Clean Energy's discounted rates have kept $225 million in savings in the community.

Click HERE to find out more about how Peninsula Clean Energy’s generation rates help lower energy bills.

Special Events in March

Peninsula Clean Energy Community Workshop

Battery Backup for Power Outages

Wednesday, March 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

When the power goes out, what home backup battery solutions would make a difference for you? Peninsula Clean Energy is designing new battery offerings for both renters and homeowners, and would like to hear from you. Fill out this form to confirm that you will attend the workshop!

How to Participate:

• In Person: 925 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
• Remote by Zoom: Register for virtual meeting link
  
  

Join the Woodside Arts & Culture Committee First Friday

Filoli's Jim Salyards - An English Garden Adventure

Friday, March 7 at 7 pm; Doors open at 6:30 pm

Visit the Woodside Arts & Culture Committee's YouTube Channel to view recordings of past events.

The Life-Changing Impacts of Food Recovery

Tuesday, March 10 from 7 to 8:30 pm

Burlingame Community Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue

Did you know that food waste sent to landfills is responsible for 58% of California’s methane emissions? You’re invited to a free program on Tuesday, March 10, where you can learn how to decrease these harmful emissions and provide meals to San Mateo County residents in need. Presented by the Citizens Environmental Council, this event will be held from 7 to 8 pm at the Burlingame Community Center. There is no charge for admission, but pre-registration is required.

“The Life-Changing Impacts of Food Recovery” features Jack Steinmann, Resource Conservation Specialist with San Mateo County’s Office of Sustainability, and Maria Yap, founder and Executive Director of Peninsula Food Runners, which rescues surplus food and delivered more than 4 million meals to people in need during 2025.

Jack, who has been involved with food recovery since 2015, will explain how food waste impacts our county’s greenhouse gas emissions and what the county is doing to decrease those effects. Maria will tell the story of Peninsula Food Runners, which she launched in 2013, and how it is powered by the goodwill of volunteers and donors.

The Citizens Environmental Council’s mission is to champion regional sustainability through education, advocate for environmental and climate policies, and empower young environmental leaders. For more information, visit cecburlingame.org.

ADU Construction 101: Comparing Your Building Options

Free Webinar Thursday, March 12 at 6 pm

The ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 7 pm.

This webinar will cover:

• The main construction options available to homeowners
• Pros and cons of each method
• Typical timelines and project processes
• Permitting and inspection considerations
• Customization options
• Key risks and things to watch out for

Click HERE to Register for this free webinar!

For more information, please visit the ADU Resource Center of San Mate County. 

Build Your ADU Workshop

Saturday, March 21 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas

Join in person for a two-hour seminar to learn the ins and outs of building your own ADU—easy tips and expert advice!

Ready to dive into the world of Accessory Dwelling Units? Join us in person for a casual, info-packed session where you’ll learn all the basics about building your own ADU. Whether you’re planning to expand your space or invest smart, this seminar has got you covered. Meet experts, ask questions, and get inspired to start your ADU journey!

Topics Covered:

• Rules, Regulations, & Process
• Design & Build
• Financing

Click HERE to Register for this in-person event!

Woodside Library Events

Visit the Library's Calendar page for more information and to register for individual events and click below to find out more about these upcoming events!

• Wednesday, March 4, 11 am to Noon: Healing Futures: A Vision Board Workshop for Reflection, Renewal, and Collective Care
• Saturday, March 21, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm: Creative Crochet
• Monday, March 23, 11 am to Noon: Executive Function & Your Brain - Understand How Attention, Memory, and Emotion Connect

Young Adult Novelist Convention

Saturday, February 28 from 11 am to 4:30 pm at Belmont Library

Click HERE for more information and to Register!

Computer Basics: Intro to Canva

Wednesday, March 18 at 10:30 am

The class is limited to the first 10 walk-in students.

Click HERE for more information.

Community Recreation Opportunities

Save the Date!

May Day Fun Run and Walk

Saturday, May 2 from 8:30 to 10 am

Check the Town website for more details as the day gets closer!

Don't forget to follow us on Nextdoor! And now we are on Facebook and Instagram too!

For general questions or comments, please email townhall@woodsideca.gov.