Good morning, Redwood City!
Today’s newsletter is a hard one for me to write. The news I’m sharing is personal and bittersweet: After nearly a year and a half (how the time as flown!), this is my last week at the Pulse. I’m handing in my badge and heading off for new adventures.
When I accepted this job, I had no idea what it would entail. To be fair, none of us did—including yourselves. Together, in September of 2021, we embarked on something new: a hyper-local, Redwood City focused, digital only news source. With just one editor and one reporter, we dove headfirst into a diverse, vibrant, complex and ever-changing city of more than 80k.
Growing up in Menlo Park, I mostly knew Redwood City for its cushy movie theater and authentic Mexican food. Never had I attended the annual Día de los Muertos celebration, listened into a heated public forum, mourned the closing of a favorite cafe or visited the port. In other words, I was an outsider.
Yet, you welcomed me in. You showed me around, shared your joys, your grievances, your favorite spots and best-loved secrets. You wrote to me with questions and concerns and criticism and gratitude. You were honest and generous—and, for that, I can’t thank you enough.
Even as my days as a Pulse reporter come to an end, I promise I won’t be a stranger. My list of uncompleted stories is long, and I hope to continuing writing and contributing however I can. In other words, don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or ideas. And don’t say goodbye just yet.
Your reporter,
Leah
Editor's note: The Jan. 29 Redwood City Pulse Express incorrectly attributed the photo of the day to Gato K. Rivera. The photo was taken by Diana Post.
Photo of the Day Caption: Mural at St. Francis Center. Photo by Cathy Baird. | To have your photo featured, send us an email.
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