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This week in San Mateo

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New in San Mateo

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San Mateo’s best businesses

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Most read in San Mateo

The five stories San Mateo readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

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   Redwood City Bus Boarding Islands on El Camino Real

   SamTrans is planning bus boarding islands along El Camino Real in Redwood City, California, aimed at reducing bus delay on Route ECR, a route that serves 13 cities across 25 miles and accounts for roughly a quarter of SamTrans's total ridership.

   Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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   San Mateo Union Phone Ban Raises Safety Fears After Lockdown

   Students across San Mateo Union High School District are locking their phones into signal-blocking pouches every morning under a new bell-to-bell ban.

   Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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   Local churches plan animal blessings on October 4

   Local churches are planning animal blessings on October 4, tied to the feast of St.

   Full story at inmenlo.com ↗

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   No-phone policy in Bay Area high school raises safety concerns - Local News Matters

   The San Mateo Union High School District implemented a cell phone ban policy this year to foster a focused learning environment, support student well-being and encourage face-to-face connections.

   Full story at localnewsmatters.org ↗

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   Fruitvale park celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day with immersive Ohlone exhibit - Oakland North

   The Peralta Hacienda Historical Park in Fruitvale will host a grand opening celebration of "Indigenous Voices," a park-wide exhibition of Ohlone history.

   Full story at oaklandnorth.net ↗

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