Former San Mateo County sheriff files defamation suit that seeks $35,000 in damages

Former San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has filed a new claim accusing the county of defamation, ultimately resulting in her removal from office.

East Palo Alto pulls Flock item from agenda; tense debate ensues

The East Palo Alto City Council chambers became the site of a heated debate Tuesday night as officials and community members clashed over the city's use of Flock Safety technology.

San Mateo family, neighbors demand safer streets after devastating crash

Family members and safety advocates rallied at San Mateo City Hall to demand immediate changes after a father and his two children were struck in a crosswalk near San Mateo High School.

Newsom to Half Moon Bay: Build more housing or face legal action

Gov. Gavin Newsom is targeting Half Moon Bay, the only city in Northern California that has failed to produce a state-approved housing plan.

Democrats score two upset wins in Florida special elections

Florida Democrats are touting two upset victories after Tuesday’s special elections, including one in Palm Beach County and another in a closely watched state Senate race in Hillsborough County.

Body pulled from water just off Devil's Slide

Authorities recovered a body from the water Monday afternoon near Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County.

Going on vacation? These Bay Area police departments are offering home checks while you're away

With families embarking on spring break adventures or planning summer getaways, an East Bay police department is reminding residents it's here to help keep an eye on their homes, offering property surveillance and "added peace of mind," while residents are on their trip.

Burlingame family sues after death of 4-year-old son

The family of a 4-year-old boy killed last summer in a downtown parking lot has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Burlingame.

Avian flu infects more marine mammal species along San Mateo County coast

Following news this week of a southern sea otter's death from avian flu, experts are now saying the disease's outbreak has infected more species of marine mammals along the San Mateo County coast. 

Driver watching YouTube crashes into CHP car on Highway 101

A distracted driver who was watching YouTube videos on his phone crashed into the back of a California Highway Patrol vehicle in San Mateo, authorities said.

Warning to stay away from elephant seals after bird flu detected at Año Nuevo State Park

Health officials are warning beachgoers to stay away from marine life after confirming the state's first cases of bird flu in elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County.

Owner of squatter removal business facing 7 felony charges

The owner of a Bay Area squatter removal business is now facing felony charges after he and several others attempted to clear a group of squatters from a home in San Bruno. 

'We are exhausted’: Tampa rescue races to save accidental litter, begs community to foster

A Tampa rescue founder is pleading for fosters and volunteers after what she calls an "overwhelming" surge of owner surrenders, stray dogs and urgent cases. The influx includes 10 puppies from an accidental litter found living in a backyard kennel in Dover.