Cliff rescue underway in Daly City

The California Highway Patrol was attempting a cliff rescue operation near Thornton State Beach in Daly City with one of its helicopters on Monday.

Signs posted warning of harmful algae blooms at San Gregorio State Beach

Signs have been posted at San Gregorio State Beach near Half Moon Bay warning people of toxic algae in the creek and lagoon there, San Mateo County officials said Friday.

Small plane crashes at San Carlos Airport

A small aircraft crashed while trying to return to San Carlos Airport Tuesday morning, according to federal investigators.

San Mateo company sees 5,200% increase in demand for birth control

Favor, formerly known as The Pill Club, has 200,000 active members, and allows access to birth control after consultation.

San Mateo County fire nearly contained, but power not fully restored

Firefighters said they've made good progress, containing a fire in San Mateo County. Now, the big problem for neighborhoods affected by the Edgewood Fire is an ongoing power outage.

3 San Mateo County beaches among most polluted in California

Erckenbrack Park, Marlin Park, and Lakeshore Park beaches in San Mateo County are on Heal the Bay's 2021-2022 "Beach Bummer List" for being among the most polluted beaches in California.

Evacuation orders lifted for fast-moving wildfire in San Mateo County

Evacuation orders were lifted for a fast-moving wildfire in San Mateo County on Tuesday afternoon. Cal Fire officials say the orders associated with the seven-alarm fire were downgraded to warnings as of 8:09 p.m.  

California's first two Latina sheriffs beat incumbents in stunning upset

In stunning upsets, Yesenia Sanchez and Christina Corpus look like they are beating the incumbents in their counties, likely becoming the first two Latina sheriffs in California. Both promise progressive platforms.

New Latina San Mateo County Sheriff makes history

Sheriff-elect Christina Corpus is a Latina who just made history as the first-female sheriff since San Mateo County was established in 1856.

Middle school gym teacher arrested for sexual assault of Palo Alto 6th grader in 2001

A physical education teacher from Palo Alto's Greene Middle School was arrested Wednesday for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in a school locker room back in 2001, officials say. 

15-year-old boy shot to death in East Palo Alto alley

A 15-year-old boy was killed in East Palo Alto and police are now looking for two possible suspects seen running away.

Newcomer Christina Corpus ahead in race for San Mateo County sheriff

In the race for San Mateo County sheriff, challenger Christina Corpus is leading incumbent Sheriff Carlos Bolanos, according to unofficial election results Tuesday night.   

Meet the 2 challenges to face-off for Rep. Speier's congressional district

Two Democrats are poised to battle for the Congressional District 15 seat that is currently being held by Congresswoman Jackie Speier, who has held the seat since 2008.

Students speak out at Gun Violence Awareness Day vigil

The vigil was held by city leaders because of a student who asked for a way to honor the children killed. It is a cycle of death that a whole generation of American kids have become used to seeing.

San Mateo sheriff unveils new active shooter training simulator

Guns at the ready. San Mateo sheriff’s Sgt. David Weidner and KTVU crime reporter Henry Lee tested a new firearms training simulator. Instead of just one to two screens, this next-gen system has five - in surround-sound.

Mountain lion safely removed from English classroom at Pescadero High School

A mountain lion was safely removed from a high school it had entered earlier on Wednesday morning, officials say. Despite the scare, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said all students and staff were safe.