Teen arrested in San Mateo after crashing car, driving 3x legal limit

A teenager is in San Mateo police custody after crashing a car while driving with blood-alcohol levels three times the legal limit.

Doctor accused of driving family off Devil's slide cliff asks for mental health program to avoid prison

The Southern California doctor who allegedly tried to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County, is requesting a mental health diversion to avoid prison time, authorities said.

Boys and Girls Club supervisor arrested in San Mateo for child sex crimes, police say

A supervisor with the Boys and Girls Club was arrested on Wednesday in San Mateo on suspicion of sexual contact with a minor, possession of child pornography and other charges, San Mateo police announced on Thursday.

Ambulance company sued over paramedic's alleged assault of elderly San Mateo County patients

The civil lawsuit alleges American Medical Response West in San Mateo County enabled a paramedic to sexually assault two elderly women in the back of an ambulance on the way to the hospital.

Student stabbed at San Mateo high school, police say

A student was stabbed during a fight at San Mateo High School and suffered minor injuries on Friday, police said. 

Unprovoked hammer attack in San Mateo leaves man with severe head trauma

A 41-year-old San Jose man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly attacking a man with a hammer and stealing a vehicle in San Mateo, according to police.

'Teddy bear bandit' caught by San Mateo police

Perfect (or worst) timing: San Mateo police catch a burglary suspect while coincidentally patrolling the area.

Police arrest San Mateo man who allegedly tried to set up meeting for sex with 14-year-old girl

Police arrested a 35-year-old San Mateo man in connection with an attempt to set up a meeting with a 14-year-old girl for the purpose of having sex, according to an announcement Wednesday from the San Mateo Police Department.   

Palo Alto gas ban may keep Jose Andres from opening new restaurant

Starting this year, the city of Palo Alto has banned construction of gas lines to new buildings. And while the rule has the support of some environmentalists, it's causing problems at the Stanford Shopping Center. Lawyers for the mall say it may keep one of the world's most famous chefs from coming to town.

San Mateo native Atonio Mafi drafted by New England Patriots

Shoreview native and former University of California Los Angeles offensive line Atonio Mafi was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the NFL draft on April 29.

State investigations into care home poisonings released, 1 may lose license

Two Bay Area care homes in which three elderly residents died last summer from poisoning recently had investigations carried out by the state's Department of Social Services (DSS), but so far only one facility is in danger of losing its license as a result.   

Videos show kidnapping of Monica DeLeon Barba in Mexico

A video released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Thursday morning appears to show the moments surrounding the abduction of a Bay Area woman in Mexico.

San Mateo woman's family fighting for safe return after Mexican abduction

San Mateo resident Monica De Leon Barba has been held against her will for more that 120 days in Mexico by kidnappers demanding a ransom from her family.

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down several lanes on San Mateo Bridge

Several lanes were shut down on the San Mateo Bridge Friday afternoon, due to a crash, as the evening commute into the weekend got underway. 

Monica de Leon Barba missing: FBI offers $40k reward to solve kidnapping

The FBI on Thursday announced it is offering a reward of up to $40,000 for information about the disappearance of a San Mateo woman who was kidnapped in Mexico four months ago.

Trees and power lines 'falling left and right' wreak havoc on Bay Area roadways

Another round of a powerful storm meant another round of havoc on Bay Area roads on Tuesday. Strong winds knocked down trees onto roadways, led to dangerous situations with power lines, as widespread power outages left traffic signals on the blink.