Supes vote to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus; she retires hours afterward
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office, and hours after that unprecedented move, she announced her retirement.
NWS investigates possible tornado after fierce winds batter San Mateo County coast
A powerful wind event on the San Mateo County coast sent debris flying and caused major damage at a small organic farm near Año Nuevo State Park. The NWS is investigating whether the storm included a tornado.
Man sentenced to 11 years for deadly DUI crash in San Mateo County
A man convicted in a fiery drunk driving crash in San Mateo County that killed two of his friends has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, according to the district attorney.
Half Moon Bay's world champion pumpkin weighs in at 2,346 pounds
A new Half Moon Bay World Champion Pumpkin grower has been crowned, and he's from Santa Rosa.
New California law approves home development near public transit
In a grand effort to tackle California's massive housing crisis, the governor signed Senate Bill 79, involving development close to transit stations.
Family of 4-year-old boy killed in Burlingame crash honor him with free 'little library'
The family of a 4-year-old boy killed in a crash in Burlingame this past summer has built a free ‘Little Library’ in his honor as a heartfelt tribute.
Inmate could face murder charge after fentanyl death at San Mateo County Jail
Sheriff’s investigators have referred the case to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office for a possible murder charge against 34-year-old Ashley Gromnicki in connection with the Sept. 29 death of 31-year-old Markeisha Monique Renee Blount.
Judge says removal of Sheriff Corpus can proceed, sites violation of laws
An opinion by a retired Superior Court judge late Monday cleared the way for the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to vote to remove, or not remove, Sheriff Christina Corpus from office. If the five-person panel casts a 4/5 vote in favor of removal, it would make a first in the history of California. Corpus' attorneys say the process was flawed from the start and are asking the state attorney general to intercede.
Judge finds cause for San Mateo County sheriff's removal
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors received a 42-page written opinion on Monday from the judge who oversaw an administrative hearing to determine whether embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus could keep her job, and the judge found multiple grounds on which to remove her.
31-year-old woman dies at Redwood City jail
A 31-year-old woman died Monday at the Maple Street Correctional Center early Monday morning, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced.
Electronic Arts, maker of 'Madden NFL' video game, to be taken private for $55B
Electronic Arts, the video game maker of “Madden NFL," “The Sims," and other popular titles, is being acquired and taken private for $55 billion.
Police stumped when Waymo makes illegal U-turn in San Bruno
San Bruno police said they were stumped when an autonomous Waymo car made an illegal U-turn during a DUI enforcement operation.
Dignity Health to close coastal medical office leaving Half Moon Bay residents with no close provider
Half Moon Bay residents are bracing for changes after Dignity Health announced on Friday it would close its health office effective Oct. 31. This will leave roughly 30,000 area residents with no close health care provider.
30 inmates brawl at San Mateo County jail
A fight broke out Friday at Maguire Correctional Facility in San Mateo County, authorities said.
Viral YouTube streamer IShowSpeed stops in San Francisco on U.S. tour
There were throngs of fans outside YouTube headquarters in San Bruno on Thursday, all to see the mysterious, unpredictable and viral streamer lovingly known as IShowSpeed.
Stop putting cones in front of your house to 'claim' parking spots, San Bruno police warn
Placing objects in the street is a violation of California Vehicle Code and local ordinances.
Valrico mother accused of trying to kill her kids after livestream tirade on doubts about handling motherhood
A Valrico woman is accused of trying to kill her three young children.
Atherton HS violence threat thwarted by use of 'Sandy Hook' tipline
Atherton police and officials with the Sequoia Union High School Dist. said on Tuesday that a threat of violence aimed at Menlo-Atherton HS was thwarted because someone alerted authorities though an anonymous tipline that was born out of the tragic Sandy Hook mass shooting in 2012.
Sandy Hook tip line prevents possible shooting at Bay Area high school
A former Menlo-Atherton High School student who was attending another school at the time allegedly made posts on social media referencing a "possible threat," police said.
San Mateo County: Aenlle sues county, alleges retaliation and defamation
Victor Aenlle, a central figure in the scandal surrounding San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the county and some of its top officials on Thursday.