WATCH: Boats jump at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay after tsunami advisory

A massive earthquake in Russia sent shockwaves throughout the West Coast, causing waves to be so high in Half Moon Bay that boats were seen jumping up off the water at Pillar Point.

Man detained outside San Mateo County jail by men who sheriff's office can't confirm were law enforcement

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office was trying Thursday evening to confirm whether a group of men in tactical gear and ballistic vests that took a man off the street upon his release from the county jail Wednesday night were actually federal agents, and from what agency. 

Tentative agreement reached over garbage strike

The garbage strike affecting the Bay Area appears to be over. The waste management company says a tentative agreement has been reached. 

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus defends misconduct accusations

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus appeared in court on Tuesday morning, officially defending herself against a civil grand jury accusation of misconduct, conflict of interest and retaliation.

San Mateo County sheriff places witness on administrative leave

A veteran San Mateo County Sheriff's Office sergeant, who is a witness in proceedings against Sheriff Christina Corpus, has been placed on administrative leave, the sergeant's lawyer said Monday.

Bay Area man sent to prison for assaulting U.S. Marshal

A Bay Area man was given a year and a day in federal prison last week for assaulting a U.S. Marshal, the Department of Justice said.  

Bay Area farm workers worried ICE raids in SoCal could be a harbinger

Many migrant workers in the fields of Half Moon Bay were worried on Friday that the Bay Area could see a repeat of the ICE raid and clash with protestors in SoCal Thursday.

California emergency officials review alert systems in wake of Texas tragedy

As recovery efforts continue in Central Texas following the deadly July 4 flooding, emergency management officials in California are taking a closer look at how alerts are delivered during disasters.

San Mateo County Sheriff receives civil grand jury accusation of misconduct

The San Mateo County District Attorney says Sheriff Christina Corpus was served papers Monday morning, after a civil grand jury issued a rare accusation of misconduct and retaliation. 

No July 4 fireworks on the Peninsula

This July 4, there won’t be any fireworks on the Peninsula.

Judge denies San Mateo County Sheriff Corpus' request to halt removal process

A San Mateo County Superior Court judge has denied Sheriff Christina Corpus' request to halt her removal process through a temporary restraining order, county officials say. 

San Mateo County supervisors vote unanimously to oust sheriff

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday morning to oust Sheriff Christina Corpus from office following a misconduct investigation, but she won't leave, at least immediately.

The world's largest camera built in Menlo Park

The first images taken by the world's largest camera are coming in from the National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park.

New HIV prevention drug introduced, but it comes at a high cost

As with many chronic and often deadly diseases, an ounce of prevention can be worth a ton of cure. It's a breakthrough drug for sure for those wanting to avoid HIV AIDS, but the price is eye popping.