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.

San Mateo man convicted of killing pregnant girlfriend, unborn child

A San Mateo man was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of his pregnant girlfriend and their unborn child.

Three arrested after shots fired at Redwood City apartment building

One adult and two teenagers were arrested on Thursday and charged with attempted murder for their suspected involvement in shooting in Redwood City.

Half Moon Bay to MN: Why the road to recovery from ICE surge will be long

A Half Moon Bay group, which works with farmworkers and immigrant communities, returned from a visit to Minneapolis to offer support in the face of ICE activity in the city.

San Mateo police arrest alleged burglar

San Mateo police officers on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of burglarizing multiple vehicles.

16-year-old killed in Half Moon Bay electric motorcycle crash

A 16-year-old riding an electric motorcycle died after crashing into a box truck Monday afternoon in Half Moon Bay, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

Shaq, Tom Brady celebrate Super Bowl weekend in the Bay

As the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots prepare to face off Sunday at Levi's Stadium, tens of thousands of fans are celebrating this weekend – along with some high-profile guests.

Fatal shooting and structure fire prompts response from San Bruno fire and police departments

A homicide investigation is underway in San Bruno after a fatal shooting and structure fire on Friday. The victim hasn't been identified and we do not know if the suspect perished in the fire or if they escaped.

East Palo Alto, hotbed of NFL talent, gets new turf field thanks to Bay Area Host Committee initiative

East Palo Alto seems to have a pipeline to the NFL. And now, hot prospects may have an even better shot of making it big...thanks to a brand-new turf field. The project was unveiled Wednesday as part of the Bay Area Host Committee's Sports for All Initiative.