Facebook launches voting information hub to encourage users to vote this fall
The Voting Information Center includes posts about changes to voting processes and other announcements from verified area election officials.
The Voting Information Center includes posts about changes to voting processes and other announcements from verified area election officials.
Restoration underway from rotating power outages amid heatwave, calls to conserve continue
Restoration of power is underway after rotating outages were ordered throughout the State of California Friday evening leaving thousands without power amid a heatwave.
Restoration of power is underway after rotating outages were ordered throughout the State of California Friday evening leaving thousands without power amid a heatwave.
Protesters momentarily block Highway 84 in Menlo Park, expect delays
Protesters momentarily blocked the eastbound lanes of Highway 84 in Menlo Park late Friday afternoon, according to police.
Protesters momentarily blocked the eastbound lanes of Highway 84 in Menlo Park late Friday afternoon, according to police.
Woman stabbed to death in unincorporated Redwood City identified
Deputies responded at 5:08 a.m. to calls about a disturbance at a home in the 500 block of Sequoia Avenue and learned that Waley Cheong had entered the residence and stabbed four people.
Deputies responded at 5:08 a.m. to calls about a disturbance at a home in the 500 block of Sequoia Avenue and learned that Waley Cheong had entered the residence and stabbed four people.
San Mateo County partners with local school districts, allocates $2.3M for county students
The county is partnering with Ravenswood City, La Honda-Pescadero Unified, Redwood City and Sequoia Union High school districts.
The county is partnering with Ravenswood City, La Honda-Pescadero Unified, Redwood City and Sequoia Union High school districts.
San Mateo County Superior Court will relocate jury selection to provide social distancing
The move will happen sometime after Sept. 7, according to a news release from the County Manager's Office on Tuesday.
The move will happen sometime after Sept. 7, according to a news release from the County Manager's Office on Tuesday.
San Mateo Co.: Suspect who stabbed three, one fatally identified
Of the three adult victims, one succumbed to their injuries and the other two were taken to a hospital, sheriff's spokeswoman Detective Rosemerry Blankswade said.
Of the three adult victims, one succumbed to their injuries and the other two were taken to a hospital, sheriff's spokeswoman Detective Rosemerry Blankswade said.
San Mateo police detail arrest of rape suspect accused of brutally assaulting woman in her 60s
San Mateo Police Department have identified and arrested a rape suspect, after putting out calls to the public to check surveillance cameras for evidence.
San Mateo Police Department have identified and arrested a rape suspect, after putting out calls to the public to check surveillance cameras for evidence.
San Mateo police arrest rape suspect who assaulted 62-year-old woman
San Mateo Police Department have identified and arrested a rape suspect after putting out calls to the public to check surveillance cameras for evidence, officials said on Tuesday.
San Mateo Police Department have identified and arrested a rape suspect after putting out calls to the public to check surveillance cameras for evidence, officials said on Tuesday.
South San Francisco Unified delays start of school year until August 17
“The health and well-being of our students and staff are a top priority at SSFUSD. That is why we have made the decision as a district to delay the start of school and to start the year off with all students in distance learning on August 17,” said Superintendent Dr. Shawnterra Moore.
“The health and well-being of our students and staff are a top priority at SSFUSD. That is why we have made the decision as a district to delay the start of school and to start the year off with all students in distance learning on August 17,” said Superintendent Dr. Shawnterra Moore.
San Mateo County health officer: We should not be on state monitoring list
"I wish to apologize to all the businesses that were closed this week," Morrow said. "I am not supportive of these actions and, for San Mateo County, I believe they are misdirected and will cause more harm than good."
"I wish to apologize to all the businesses that were closed this week," Morrow said. "I am not supportive of these actions and, for San Mateo County, I believe they are misdirected and will cause more harm than good."
San Mateo County Health Officer says California's coronavirus response is flawed
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Caltrain sales tax to be placed on November ballot after SF Supervisors pass measure
If ultimately approved by two thirds of voters across San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, the tax would generate an estimated $108 million annually.
If ultimately approved by two thirds of voters across San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, the tax would generate an estimated $108 million annually.
San Mateo police looking for suspect who beat, sexually assaulted woman in her 60s
San Mateo police are asking for residents to check their home surveillance cameras to see if they could have evidence of a sexual assault and beating of a woman on Wedesday night.
San Mateo police are asking for residents to check their home surveillance cameras to see if they could have evidence of a sexual assault and beating of a woman on Wedesday night.
San Mateo County health officer feels the state coronavirus response is 'flawed'
In a statement posted online, San Mateo County Scott Morrow acknowledges that it is "simply not possible" to stop the spread of coronavirus.
In a statement posted online, San Mateo County Scott Morrow acknowledges that it is "simply not possible" to stop the spread of coronavirus.
San Mateo County Superior Court announces staff cuts, service reductions
Court officials said in a news release that they gave notice to 20 positions subject to layoffs, and asked other employees to take mandatory furloughs of roughly one day per month.
Court officials said in a news release that they gave notice to 20 positions subject to layoffs, and asked other employees to take mandatory furloughs of roughly one day per month.
San Mateo County authorizes fines for COVID-19 mask violations
San Mateo County has authorized fines for individuals and businesses that violate COVID-19 rules, such as not wearing a mask in certain area.
San Mateo County has authorized fines for individuals and businesses that violate COVID-19 rules, such as not wearing a mask in certain area.
Mask violators could be fined in San Mateo County
San Mateo County has authorized fines against individuals and businesses that do not comply with COVID-19 requirements, such as wearing masks in certain spaces.
San Mateo County has authorized fines against individuals and businesses that do not comply with COVID-19 requirements, such as wearing masks in certain spaces.
Homicide investigation: Human remains found in San Bruno ID'd as Vallejo man
The human remains found in a construction bag last month by a city public works crew in San Bruno have been identified. Police said Tuesday they are now investigating the case as a homicide.
The human remains found in a construction bag last month by a city public works crew in San Bruno have been identified. Police said Tuesday they are now investigating the case as a homicide.
Caltrain fatally strikes person in Redwood City
A Caltrain fatally struck a person on the tracks in Redwood City on Tuesday morning, according to the transit agency.
A Caltrain fatally struck a person on the tracks in Redwood City on Tuesday morning, according to the transit agency.