19-year-old man shot and killed in San Mateo

A 19-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in San Mateo. Police are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage related to the shooting to contact them.

California Senator Josh Becker to speak at 'No on Recall' rally in East Palo Alto

California State Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, and other Peninsula elected officials will speak at a noon rally in East Palo Alto Saturday urging a "no" vote on the recall of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Foster City council fires city manager, names police chief acting city manager

The Foster City City Council fired City Manager Peter Pirnejad during a closed session Tuesday and named Police Chief Tracy Avelar as the acting city manager.

Bay Area parents juggle full-time jobs while elementary school students quarantine

Elementary school classrooms in parts of the Bay Area are in lockdown due to exposure to COVID. With more parents no longer working from home, juggling the demands of a 10 to 14-day lockdown with a full-time job is proving difficult for many.

Human remains found near Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is investigating human remains found early Sunday afternoon near Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay.

San Mateo police arrest 2 teens in connection with armed robbery

Police arrested two Redwood City teenagers on suspicion of armed robbery of a liquor store Thursday night in San Mateo.

On CZU Lightning Fire anniversary, burned-out Big Basin park shows growth

Gov. Gavin Newsom and the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visited Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Tuesday afternoon. The majority of the park burned in the CZU Lightning Complex Fire one year ago this week.

Caltrain strikes occupied vehicle in Burlingame, fatally injures driver

The driver of a vehicle was killed on Tuesday when the vehicle they were in was struck by a Caltrain in Burlingame, officials say. 

Man pulls gun on woman during parking dispute at Menlo Park grocery store

A 58-year-old Mountain View man was arrested early Sunday morning after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman over a parking dispute at a Menlo Park grocery store.

Deputies arrest Millbrae man accused of forcibly raping a minor

Miguel Mendez-Marin, 21, was arrested on suspicion of rape by force, sodomy of a minor under 16, sex with a minor under 16 and obstructing/resisting an executive officer.

Fire near Redwood City gas station sends black smoke over Peninsula

A fire near a gas station in Redwood City sent thick, black smoke into the air Sunday afternoon that could be seen along the Peninsula.

Fire sends plume of black smoke over Redwood City
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This video, taken in Emerald Hills, shows a plume of black smoke around 4 p.m. from near Whipple Ave and Veterans Blvd. on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

San Mateo County pays $11.4 million settlement for alleged misuse of Medicare billing

San Mateo County Medical Center and San Mateo County will collectively pay $11.4 million in settlement fees to resolve allegations of billing Medicare for non-covered inpatient hospital admissions.

San Francisco's Pokémon Go killing remains unsolved 5 years later

A candlelight vigil was held in San Mateo on Friday, five years to the day that a young man was gunned down and killed in San Francisco's Aquatic Park while playing Pokémon Go.

Belmont police locate missing mother and 3-year-old son

Belmont police say they've located a 36-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son after they were reported missing Friday.

Menlo Park-based Robinhood goes public with a tumble and sharp swings

Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. slumped 8.4% in their first day of trading on the Nasdaq from their initial price of $38. It was a disappointing performance after the offering was already priced at the low end of its expected range.

Shots fired as suspects steal marijuana from licensed Half Moon Bay grower

Multiple suspects stole marijuana and supplies from a legally licensed farm in the Half Moon Bay area early Tuesday and shot at a caretaker who resides at the property, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

Face masks now required in all San Mateo County buildings

San Mateo County is now requiring everyone to wear face covering inside county buildings, regardless of vaccination status.