DoorDash driver pleads no contest to assault on clerk who asked him to wear mask correctly

A 31-year-old man working as a DoorDash driver has pleaded no contest to felony assault charges for attacking a liquor store clerk in South San Francisco last March after the clerk asked him to wear his face mask correctly in the store.

Large tree falls on Woodside Road, closing route in both directions

A large tree is blocking Woodside Road in both directions at Montelena Court Tuesday night, according to San Mateo County's alert system. Officials say Caltrans is working to remove the tree. 

San Mateo man allegedly shot in face by brother after argument

A heated argument between two siblings led to one of them being shot in the face on Christmas Eve, authorities said.

Married Millbrae couple identified as victims found dead in submerged vehicle

The coroner has identified the two people who were found dead in a submerged vehicle in Millbrae as Rolando Ortigas Glorioso, 63, and Susana Glorioso, 62.

Controversial changes to San Carlos holiday lights tradition

More than $100,000 was spent on barricades, portable toilets, trash cans and security guards along Eucalyptus Avenue in San Carlos for the annual two-block holiday lights display.

2 die in submerged car during Millbrae flooding; others escape

Two people died on Thursday in Millbrae when the car they were driving got submerged in deep standing water that flooded an underpass with a steep grade.

San Mateo County Community College District vice chancellor charged with embezzlement

A San Mateo County Community College District vice chancellor has been charged with 15 felonies, including embezzlement and perjury, county prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Menlo Park police cite 5 adults for providing alcohol to minors

Police and agents of California Alcoholic Beverage Control arrested five adults for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors in a sting operation in Menlo Park Thursday.

Redwood City child care worker pleads no contest to child pornography charge

A 33-year-old Redwood City man who worked for years with young children has pleaded no contest to child pornography charges in exchange for a two-year prison sentence, San Mateo County prosecutors said.

Mountain lion spotted on camera outside San Mateo home

Surveillance cameras outside a home in San Mateo captured a mountain lion in the neighborhood Tuesday morning.

San Mateo County reaches milestone in 330,000 square foot county office building

The construction company building a 330,000-square-foot county office building in downtown Redwood City took to Twitter Friday to celebrate a milestone -- the near completion of the concrete pouring.

Police searching for missing 97-year-old man in South San Francisco

Police in South San Francisco are looking for the public's help in locating a 97-year-old man who went missing Saturday morning.

San Mateo ski shop struggles after fire, burglary and drought

Customers say Helm of Sun Valley Ski Shop in San Mateo, a small independent business, is an important part of the community.

Scott Peterson to be resentenced to life without parole

Convicted killer Scott Peterson is set to be resentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son.

Mental health specialists will respond to calls in San Mateo County

San Mateo County's new program is being rolled out in the four largest cities: San Mateo, Daly City, Redwood City and South San Francisco to help police better respond to people in mental health crises.

Redwood City police arrest 'organized retail theft suspect' after $14K worth of stolen items found in home

A 24-year-old Redwood City man has been arrested, accused of being in possession of items worth more than $14,000 stolen from half a dozen Bay Area Home Depot stores, police said Tuesday.

Evicted Redwood City church and family services center searching for new home

They've spent more than 20 years helping and feeding the Redwood City community, now Verbo Church and Family Services needs some help of its own. The organization is being evicted from its building, and is desperately trying to find a new one close by.

Guilty pleas in San Mateo County organized retail theft ring

Five members of an organized crime ring responsible for the theft of millions of dollars of property pleaded guilty, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Friday.