East Palo Alto police arrest man suspected of killing woman during argument

Police in East Palo Alto on Friday arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman that reportedly occurred during an argument between the two.

High-profile Bay Area illegal fireworks busts expose multi-million dollar black market

Even with a number of high-profile seizures of illegal fireworks, authorities believe they've only scratched the surface of a growing multi-million dollar black market.

Foster City responds to report rating its beaches among the worst in California

Foster City, which had three of its beaches end up on a list of the state's worst in an annual report, said Wednesday that it has been working with a consulting firm since earlier this year to monitor water quality in the area.

Well-respected Menlo Park fire chief bids farewell after 42 years of service

He has been to many of the worst disasters in the united states, rescuing victims or recovering bodies. But after 40 years of triumphs, tragedies, and an accident that left him paraplegic, Harold Schapelhouman retired Wednesday as the Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief.

Snorkeler recounts shark attack off San Mateo County coast

Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County when he was bit by a great white shark.

Pacifica beaches reopened after weekend shark attack

The surfer said he believed he was bitten by a 6- to 8-foot-long great white shark, which sunk its teeth into his leg 10 times.

Surfer attacked by shark off San Mateo County coast; beaches closed

Out of an abundance of caution, the water at Gray Whale Cove State Beach and Montara State Beach to the south will be off-limits until further notice.

Great white shark bites man swimming off Half Moon Bay coast

The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.

San Mateo County detectives seize 15,000 lbs of illegal fireworks, $1M in cash

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced a massive illegal fireworks bust resulting in the seizure of 15,000 pounds of fireworks and $1 million in cash.

San Mateo County flood protection project set to begin later this month

Construction is set to begin this month on a project to prevent flooding at the Bayfront Canal and Atherton Channel, which drain into the communities of Redwood City, Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside.

City of San Mateo considering shifting to district-based elections

The city of San Mateo announced this week that it will consider changing to a by-district elections system after receiving claims that its current system could violate California's Voting Rights Act.

Fremont police make arrests, recover 22 catalytic converters

During the investigation, detectives recovered a total of 22 catalytic converters and multiple power tools used during the thefts.

Mother arrested on suspicion of DUI after crash that injured her two children

Police arrested a 25-year-old Hayward mother on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, after a single-car crash on June 9 injured her two children who were passengers in her car.

Many still masked at San Mateo County 'reopening' party

At a community barbecue in Colma, many people stood face-to-face perhaps for the first time in a while. Not just with families, or in pods, but they stood stranger-to-stranger.

San Mateo County gears up to celebrate state's reopening

The event on Tuesday will have a 1920’s theme, with classic cars and costumes paying homage to the roaring twenties comeback following the flu pandemic that ended in 1919.