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.

Redwood City man accused of sexually abusing stepdaughter for years

A 45-year-old Redwood City man was arrested on suspicion of repeatedly sexually abusing his stepdaughter for six years, San Mateo County sheriff's officials and prosecutors said Thursday.

2 juveniles arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Redwood City shooting

Officers with the Redwood City Police Department have arrested two juvenile suspects on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a 19-year-old man less than two weeks ago.

Fire near Redwood City gas station sends black smoke over Peninsula

A fire near a gas station in Redwood City sent thick, black smoke into the air Sunday afternoon that could be seen along the Peninsula.

Fire sends plume of black smoke over Redwood City
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This video, taken in Emerald Hills, shows a plume of black smoke around 4 p.m. from near Whipple Ave and Veterans Blvd. on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Belmont police locate missing mother and 3-year-old son

Belmont police say they've located a 36-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son after they were reported missing Friday.