Bear escapes after destroying an SUV while trapped for hours
A Peninsula woman got the surprise of her life when a bear came running out of her SUV while she was on a weekend getaway in Gold Country. She said the animal spent six or seven hours trapped in her SUV before it escaped back into nature.
Doctors chosen to mentally evaluate man accused of slaying San Carlos mother with sword
Jose Solano Landaeta, who goes by "Rafi Solano" was assigned two doctors by a judge Tuesday to perform a mental evaluation and determine if Solano is competent to stand trial. But family and close friends of Karina Castro said they think Solano is faking his mental state.
Suspect in horrific San Carlos murder to undergo mental evaluation
Jose Solano Landaeta is accused of using a sword to kill his estranged girlfriend on a street in San Carlos. He's facing a murder charge but his mental state is being called into question.
Scott Peterson hearing to decide whether convicted killer gets new trial
Scott Peterson's trial attorney missed an opportunity to grill a California juror who eventually helped send him to death row for murdering his pregnant wife and unborn child, his appellate lawyer conceded Thursday while arguing the former fertilizer salesman deserves a new trial because of juror misconduct.
Redwood City tenant claims harassment from property management as she fights eviction
Although it’s legal to evict for renovations in California, supporters are calling on Sequoia Realty Services to stop harassing a tenant as she fights an eviction case.
Middle school gym teacher arrested for sexual assault of Palo Alto 6th grader in 2001
A physical education teacher from Palo Alto's Greene Middle School was arrested Wednesday for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in a school locker room back in 2001, officials say.
Video: South San Francisco motorcycle officer struck by car
A South San Francisco motorcycle officer was struck by a car while doing traffic enforcement work in Redwood City.
Sheriff's officials seek help in locating missing Redwood City teen
The San Mateo Sheriff's Office asked the public's help in locating a missing teenager last seen on Saturday and considered at-risk.
San Mateo County breaks ground on new navigation center
San Mateo County broke ground on a new homeless navigation center Wednesday in Redwood City. The project will offer temporary housing but also services for the homeless.
Redwood City music fest is a father's love letter to son's memory
The Fox Theatre in Redwood City plays host to the Zach Fest this weekend. But it's no ordinary music festival, it's a father's love letter to the memory of his son.
Delivery van destroyed by fire on I-280
Flames burned through a delivery van on I-280, leaving the vehicle's charred wreckage on the side of the freeway Friday morning.
Peninsula jewelry store owner shoots at thieves during attempted armed robbery
An attempted armed robbery of a jewelry store near Redwood City on Monday led to the store owner using his own gun to shoot at the suspects, though no one was hurt, according to his wife and co-owner.
Plans for ferry service to Redwood City in the works
Ferry service may be coming to the Port of Redwood City with lines running to San Francisco and the East Bay. Officials say they're now making substantial progress on the project.
Part of US 101 express lane to open in San Mateo County Friday
Starting Friday, part of US 101 along the Peninsula will have an express lane, similar to those on Interstates 680 and 880.
Peninsula recovering from PG&E power outage
Parts of the Bay Area's Peninsula recovering from PG&E outage that affected more than 7,000 customers this evening.
Bay Area Tongans desperate for news from home after eruption, tsunami
Tongans in the Bay Area are desperate for news from the Pacific Ocean country after a devastating tsunami swept across the islands.
Redwood City child care worker pleads no contest to child pornography charge
A 33-year-old Redwood City man who worked for years with young children has pleaded no contest to child pornography charges in exchange for a two-year prison sentence, San Mateo County prosecutors said.
Redwood City police arrest 'organized retail theft suspect' after $14K worth of stolen items found in home
A 24-year-old Redwood City man has been arrested, accused of being in possession of items worth more than $14,000 stolen from half a dozen Bay Area Home Depot stores, police said Tuesday.
Evicted Redwood City church and family services center searching for new home
They've spent more than 20 years helping and feeding the Redwood City community, now Verbo Church and Family Services needs some help of its own. The organization is being evicted from its building, and is desperately trying to find a new one close by.
Hundreds in need receive free Thanksgiving food from San Mateo nonprofit
Hundreds of people pulled up in cars at Samaritan House in San Mateo Tuesday for free groceries and Thanksgiving turkeys. Don Rasmussen came in his wheelchair.