Belmont police seek suspect in armed robbery of AM/PM store

The Belmont police department is looking for a man who robbed an AM/PM store with a handgun Sunday evening.

San Mateo County Transit District CEO Jim Hartnett stepping down in April

Jim Hartnett announced that he will leave his post as CEO and general manager of the San Mateo County Transit District, overseeing Caltrain and SamTrans, in April 2021.

Cal Fire declares CZU Lightning Complex Fire extinguished

Cal Fire announced Monday that the CZU Lighting Complex fires that burned over 135 square miles in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties has been fully contained.

San Ramon police officer dragged by fleeing car after traffic stop

As officers approached the vehicle, the suspect took off, dragging one of the officers. A second officer fired off several shots at the suspect and vehicle, authorities said. 

San Mateo man arrested on suspicion of DUI after crash with child in car

A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment after crashing into a parked car while having his child in his vehicle.

Struggling Bay Area restaurants find creative ways to survive

In a month when restaurants should have been hosting holiday parties, they are now shuttered. That is forcing many to find creative ways to pay the bills, and their employees.

Two rappers shot to death in San Mateo as homicide rate spikes

As 2020 draws to a close, San Mateo has recorded four killings, a spike from prior years. Two of the four victims killed this year were aspiring rappers.

Emergency repairs planned for Pacifica pier and seawall

Emergency repairs are being made to the seawall and pier in Pacifica after recent King Tides created a void at the bottom of the seawall.

Bay Area funeral homes overwhelmed by latest coronavirus surge

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, so too is the number of people dying from it. Many Bay Area funeral homes are seeing staggering increases first hand.

Stone hurled into Foster City vice mayor's home

Someone hurled a five-pound river rock into the home of Foster City Vice Mayor Richa Awasthi on Tuesday night, shattering a window and her family's sense of peace.

Bay Area business owners frustrated over three week stay-at-home order

The entire Bay Area region is under a mandatory stay at home order after available ICU bed capacity slipped below 15%. The drop in ICU bed capacity triggered the change.