California's 16th Congressional District: Low and Liccardo face off in highly-anticipated debate

It's Democrat versus Democrat in the race for California's 16th Congressional District in the South Bay. California Assembly Member Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo faced off in a highly anticipated debate tonight hosted by NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and KQED.

Redwood City street racer convicted in crash that killed couple

A 25-year-old man pleaded no contest for his involvement in a street racing crash in Redwood City that killed a couple who were the parents to twin daughters.

Redwood City church food bank facing $5,000 per month rental increase

For the last 25 years, VERBO has helped struggling families in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City through its programs that include a food bank, youth activities and ESL classes.

California search and rescue unit heads out to help with Hurricane Milton

As the southeast deals with the aftermath of Helene and braces for the wrath of Milton, a California-based urban search and rescue unit is heading to help.

Daly City gym custodian followed home and shot dead by member who flouted rules: DA

A 60-year-old custodian at a Daly City gym was shot and killed near his home by a gunman who had repeatedly violated gym etiquette, authorities said Thursday.

Fatal shooting in Redwood City, no arrests

A man was shot to death in Redwood City Friday night, police reported. 

Student stabbed at South San Francisco High School, another student arrested

A 16-year-old student was stabbed at South San Francisco High School Friday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of a 14-year-old student, police said.

California home prices, sales forecasted to spike amid lower interest rates

Call it a Catch-22 for prospective home buyers in California. Good news is that interest rates are finally coming down. But with lower rates, buyers are returning to the market, which is expected to heat up competition and drive up prices.

Redwood City fire injures construction worker

Firefighters on Tuesday raced to put out a destructive fire in Redwood City that injured one construction worker and forced residents to flee their neighborhood choking on the thick smoke. 

San Mateo County sheriff files abuse of power complaint against county exec

In a rare Sunday night news conference, San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus told reporters she sent a letter to the board of supervisors accusing the county executive of retaliation, abuse of power, sexual discrimination and bullying.

Case alleging landlord discriminated against family with young kids reaches settlement

A settlement was reached with a former Burlingame landlord and a couple with two young children after the landlord was accused of discriminating against the family, violating the Fair Housing Act, federal authorities said. 

San Mateo Co. supervisors question firing in sheriff's office during outside investigation

A statement issued Friday on behalf of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors said Sheriff Christina Corpus may have dismissed Assistant Sheriff Ryan Monaghan as retaliation for participating in an outside investigation of the Sheriff's Office.

Immigrant families reunited after decades apart through international nonprofit

25 people flew in from Mexico to reunite with their families who migrated to the US many years ago. They were traveling through a program called Palomas Mensajeras.

Hillsborough, Campbell police warn of Bitcoin scam after residents receive threats

Residents in the area say they have received suspicious emails containing personal details about them as well as photos of their homes. The emails lay out a threat to release private information if the victim doesn't pay up.

Trump in California: Los Angeles and Bay Area

Former President Donald Trump, fresh off his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, is appearing in California on Friday, first in Los Angeles and then in the Bay Area.

Half Moon Bay teachers preparing to strike for better wages, health benefits

More than 100 teachers in San Mateo County's Cabrillo School District will be on strike starting Thursday morning. The educators are demanding higher wages and expanded medical benefits.