3 teens arrested in connection to series of armed robberies

The three teenagers, who are suspects in the armed robbery of a San Mateo Shell gas station, were allegedly responsible for eight known armed robberies spanning multiple counties, San Mateo police said.

San Mateo reaches $450,000 settlement agreement with housing group

San Mateo has reached a settlement with a Bay Area housing advocacy group and has agreed to pay $450,000 over a proposed housing project, city officials announced Thursday.

Police warn residents of mountain lion sighting in San Mateo backyard

Police in San Mateo are warning residents about a confirmed mountain lion sighting in a homeowner’s backyard. The big cat was spotted early Wednesday morning on Bucknell Drive.

Mountain lion spotted in backyard of San Mateo home

A mountain lion was spotted in the backyard of a home in San Mateo on Wednesday morning, according to police.

27-year-old man wounded in San Mateo shooting

San Mateo police continue to investigate a shooting that took place Thursday afternoon in which a 27-year-old was wounded. Police have determined this was an isolated and targeted incident.

19-year-old man shot and killed in San Mateo

A 19-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in San Mateo. Police are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage related to the shooting to contact them.

Bay Area parents juggle full-time jobs while elementary school students quarantine

Elementary school classrooms in parts of the Bay Area are in lockdown due to exposure to COVID. With more parents no longer working from home, juggling the demands of a 10 to 14-day lockdown with a full-time job is proving difficult for many.

San Mateo police arrest 2 teens in connection with armed robbery

Police arrested two Redwood City teenagers on suspicion of armed robbery of a liquor store Thursday night in San Mateo.

San Francisco's Pokémon Go killing remains unsolved 5 years later

A candlelight vigil was held in San Mateo on Friday, five years to the day that a young man was gunned down and killed in San Francisco's Aquatic Park while playing Pokémon Go.

Bay Area diners aren't pleased with new restaurant surcharges on their bill

Diners returning to some restaurants in the Bay Area are finding a new fee on their check. Restaurant owners say they need to add the fee to stay afloat coming out of the pandemic.

Bay Area diners aren't pleased with new restaurant surcharges on their bill
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Some restaurants in San Mateo and Burlingame have begun adding an extra surcharge to every customer's check. Restaurant owners are trying to keep up with a surge in food costs, and trouble retaining employees. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.

City of San Mateo considering shifting to district-based elections

The city of San Mateo announced this week that it will consider changing to a by-district elections system after receiving claims that its current system could violate California's Voting Rights Act.

16-year-old mother and infant daughter found safe after being reported missing

The San Mateo Police Department did not disclose where the mother and her 5-month-old daughter were located but did confirm that they have been reunited with family.

16-year-old mother and infant daughter reported missing from San Mateo

The San Mateo Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 16-year-old mother and her 5-month-old daughter who were last seen on May 29.

See's Candies celebrates 100 years

During the pandemic, See's Candy, now 100 years old, had to try new ways to get to its customers and stay competitive, including signing up with Door Dash and offering curbside pick-up.

Family says 19-year-old killed while trying to protect girlfriend in San Mateo

The family of a young man shot to death in San Mateo said he died protecting his girlfriend from people trying to steal his car. Police arrested two 16-year-olds and are looking for a third suspect.

Violent weekend in the Bay Area leaves 7 dead

A violent weekend in the Bay Area left seven people dead, including two teenagers in Oakland. Local leaders are encouraging the community and police departments to work together to stop the violence.