YouTube and its parent company Google donated $280,000 to the San Bruno Community Foundation in recognition of, and appreciation for, the San Bruno police and firefighters who responded to the recent shooting at the video streaming company’s headquarters last week. The funds will support first responder effectiveness training and other efforts, building on a similar support initiative established last month by the foundation with grant funding.Â
“We are grateful to our police and fire departments for their swift and thoughtful response in the face of tragedy in San Bruno, and to Google.org and the entire Google and YouTube community for partnering with the foundation to strengthen first responder prevention and preparedness efforts in our community,” said foundation President Nancy Kraus in a prepared statement.
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The developer of the Centennial Village shopping center at the corner of Spruce Avenue and El Camino Real in South San Francisco confirmed Safeway will be the anchor tenant of the redeveloped property.
Developer Bill Mitchell said in a press release he is hopeful construction at the site will begin by July. The 14-acre site at 180 El Camino Real near South Spruce Avenue sits neglected and fenced off following Mitchell’s interest in rebuilding the property into a mixed-use development also including housing and commercial space. He backed away from the more vibrant plans last year, when officials denied his proposal to avoid paying builders prevailing wage.
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Yes that was the actual San Mateo County Fair Butler Amusements Ferris Wheel at the Event Center grounds this week. While the staff is busy getting ready for the Fair June 9-17, the wheel was here for a private event.
The Ferris wheel will be back at the fair and the carnival will be expanding with the addition of two new rides this year, one being bumper cars. Visit sanmateocountyfair.com for more information.
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Sadly, it appears that Aida Opera Candies on Burlingame Avenue has shut its doors. The owners reported this summer that business was slow and that there was not much time left. It sold its last candy at the end of March.
The Reporters’ Notebook is a collection of facts culled from the notebooks of the Daily Journal staff. It appears in the weekend edition.
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