San Mateo County ballot tracker allows voters to check the status of mailed ballots

The tracking system, which voters can access at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov, will send automated tracking updates via email, text messaging or voice call.

Hundreds of beach visitors in San Mateo County issued warnings, citations

​​​​​​​The Bay Area forecast calls for a nice warm-up in the coming days, with temperatures peaking into the 80s in some locations. And for residents who were thinking about making a trip to the beach to beat the heat, law enforcement officials in San Mateo County say, think again.

San Mateo man suspected of burglarizing assisted living facility

A 20-year-old man was arrested, accused of burglarizing a home at an assisted living facility, early Monday morning, according to San Mateo police.

Kayaker rescued by US Coast Guard off the coast of Pacifica

San Mateo County personnel contacted Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders at 3:50 p.m. reporting a person in the water in distress approximately 100 yards offshore, the Coast Guard said.

Coast Guard Rescues kayaker of the coast of San Francisco
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A Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescues a kayaker 100 yards off the coast of Pacifica, California, April 17, 2020. The Dolphin crew transported the survivor to Air Station San Francisco to awaiting EMS for concerns of hypothermic-like symptoms. (Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco video)

Child with compromised immune system gets surprise birthday party from a physical distance

Joey Carcione turned 13 Thursday. Social distancing, or at least from a physical standpoint, is especially critical for him right now because he has a kidney disease and his immune system is compromised.

Latina sewing project makes masks for essential workers

Ten mothers from the Half Moon Bay have set out to make at least 1,000 masks for farmworkers, housekeepers, grocery workers, construction crews and other essential workers in coastal San Mateo County communities.

Peninsula police officer recovers from COVID-19, will donate plasma

A Burlingame Police Department officer, who survived coronavirus, is set to be among the first to donate blood plasma with COVID-19 antibodies to the Stanford Blood Center. It’s a donation that could help treat critically ill patients.

COVID-19: Effort to get masks to Latino farm workers in Half Moon Bay

In the Peninsula, there is a push underway to get masks to Latino farm workers preparing the fields for planting in Half Moon Bay and Pescadero.

Cat rescued from mid-span of San Mateo Bridge up for adoption

The male cat, which has been named Raisin, was spotted hiding inside a utility box on March 17 by an AT&T technician, said Buffy Martin Tarbox, communications manager for the Peninsula Humane Society/SPCA.

Suspected car burglar caught in the act, loaded firearm recovered

Police said Dustin Cottrell, 24, was found inside a car and arrested on suspicion of several crimes, including petty theft and attempted petty theft.