Massive fire at Redwood City affordable housing development

Fire crews on Monday were sent to fight a massive, eight-alarm fire in Redwood City that ripped through a $155 million- affordable housing development under construction, dashing hopes that it would be rebuilt any time soon. 

Judge largely rejects DNA testing request by Scott Peterson in bid to prove innocence

A San Mateo County judge on Wednesday rejected all but one of convicted killer Scott Peterson's requests via the Los Angeles Innocence Project for DNA testing on certain items in hopes of proving he didn't kill his pregnant wife.

Pile of cars sparked fire at Redwood City scrap metal facility

A fire that erupted at a scrap metal facility in Redwood City on Wednesday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air, originated from a pile of cars, investigators said.

Victim tracks stolen truck to Oakland, waits hours for police response

An auto-theft victim expressed frustration with Oakland police after officers took hours to respond to the location where he tracked his stolen pickup truck.

California speeds up mental health landscape transformation

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that the state is accelerating the first round of funding, made available by Prop 1, to transform the mental health landscape, focusing on the most seriously ill and unhoused people. 

Pro-Palestine advocates confronted while hanging banners on Peninsula overpass

While the region celebrated Cinco de Mayo just days ago, a profanity-laced tirade was recorded as it took place on the same day, thus becoming the latest instance of disunity in the community.

Teen arrested for allegedly selling fake Airpods on social media

Redwood City officers arrested a teenager who allegedly sold fake Apple earphones on social media, police said Thursday.   

Police recover stolen $2K wedding dress, suspect arrested

Police in Redwood City have arrested a man suspected of swiping a package off a porch that contained a woman's expensive wedding dress, the department said Wednesday.   

San Carlos man arrested for allegedly exposing genitalia to high school student

Redwood City officers arrested a 63-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly exposing his genitalia to a student in the city in March, police said.   

Heavy police, SWAT presence in Redwood City

A heavy police presence, including SWAT officers and sheriff's deputies, was seen early Thursday morning in Redwood City.

Redwood City package thief steals $2K wedding dress from porch

Authorities in Redwood City are searching for a porch pirate who stole packages that included a $2,000 wedding dress from a resident's porch.

Caltrans project set to rid Woodside Road of all street parking for bike lanes

Small business owners in Redwood City are frustrated over a new project starting this month that would rid Woodside Road of street parking to make way for cyclists. 

Inmate found dead in Redwood City jail

An inmate at a San Mateo County jail has reportedly died by suicide, officials say. 

Few power outages, damage reported on Peninsula in wake of storms

After last year’s atmospheric river storms drenched the Bay Area, a Redwood City hardware store says people seem to be much more prepared this time around.

Second chance at love for Redwood City couple in their 80s

82-year-old Caroline Downey, and 85-year-old Don Levy celebrated Valentine's Day with a bottle of white wine he gifted her. They first met eight years ago in the dining room of Brookdale Redwood City, a retirement home.

Senior citizens root for 49ers in Redwood City, wager with opponents in KC

A mid-afternoon rally, Thursday, featured two dozen 49ers fans who were senior citizens. All said they'd never be too old to root on their team in its quest for the ultimate football success.

Half Moon Bay: Authorities ID Florida man who allegedly stole plane and ditched it on beach

Authorities identified a 50-year-old Florida man who is suspected of stealing a small plane from Palo Alto Airport on Thursday, ditching it on a beach near Half Moon Bay and walking away.

LA Innocence Project helps Scott Peterson fight murder conviction

Attorneys for the Los Angeles Innocence Project, in court filings Thursday, said Scott Peterson's double murder conviction warrants a second look.

Woman suspected of threatening teen son with knife

A 49-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly threatening her 13-year-old son with a knife on Wednesday afternoon in Redwood City, police said.