Details of pilot's criminal history and past stunts emerge, following Half Moon Bay crash
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New details are emerging about the dramatic rescue of two people after their small plane crashed into the ocean off the Half Moon Bay coast on Tuesday. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports that many are now wondering if the pilot of the plane stalled his aircraft as a stunt.

Foster City police Chief Joe Pierucci to retire in November

Foster City police Chief Joe Pierucci plans to retire in November, the city announced on Thursday. Pierucci grew up in Foster City. He started his career in law enforcement in San Mateo in 1986 and was hired by Foster City in 2009, promoted to lieutenant and then captain in 2012.

San Mateo correctional officer died from apparent drowning
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The San Mateo County Sheriff?s Office is mourning the death of a correctional officer who died Tuesday from an apparent drowning in Lake Tahoe. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports many of A.J. Arqueza's co-workers are grief-stricken and not at work this week.

South San Francisco: Birthplace of biotech and Sees candy

South San Francisco originated in the late 19th century as a site for the establishment of stockyards and a market place for cattle.

Former FEMA coordinator explains how law enforcement responds to San Bruno mall shooting
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Mark Neveau spoke on the phone with Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge during The Four as police were responding to a shooting incident at the Tanforan Mall in San Bruno on July 2, 2019.

Menlo Park Fire Dept. uses drones to assist search and rescue
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A Peninsula fire service is using drone technology and taking to the skies during search-and-rescue operations. KTVU's Jesse Gary reports.

Hazmat scare in San Carlos prompts evacuations
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People living in a San Carlos neighborhood were forced to evacuate after radioactive material was found inside an unoccupied home Thursday. The house is located on Cedar Street between Brittan and Arroyo Avenues. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.

Hang glider pilot dies after plunging into the ocean near Pacifica
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A 44-year-old man has died after the hang glider he was piloting plunged into the ocean off the coast of Pacifica. KTVU's Christien Kafton reports.

Hayward High football star presumed drowned in Half Moon Bay
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A Spring break outing to the beach turns tragic as a Bay Area high school football star is presumed drowned at Half Moon Bay. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.

Cow Palace board of directors votes to ban gun shows
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The Board of Directors for the Cow Palace Arena and Event Center in Daly City announced Tuesday they have voted to ban gun shows from taking place at the fairground. KTVU's Allie Rasmus reports.

Menlo Park commission votes to cut down 7 trees despite pleas to save the redwoods
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The Menlo Park Environmental Quality Commission voted 4-3 Wednesday to deny an appeal to cut down seven redwood trees despite passionate pleas to save them. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports the city is doing it for safety reasons.

Pacifica: Search for missing swimmer
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A fun trip to the coast turned tragic Tuesday at Rockaway Beach in Pacifica. 28-year-old Tyler Collins had been there before, but he is now presumed dead. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports family and friends are in disbelief.

Public outcry over Taser-related deaths leads to San Mateo Co. special meeting
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A special public meeting is underway at the Redwood City Hall of Justice, where outcry over four people's deaths after being tased by police is bringing up concerns over police use of force with these devices. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.

Daly City woman has been missing four days
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Friends of Christa Mahoney say they first became worried when the 38-year-old Daly City woman's dog was found running loose near Union Square in San Francisco. She is also said to have health problems. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports on the woman's disappearance.

Man charged in San Mateo Co. for vandalizing BART trains during alleged 'spraycation'
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A 33-year-old man from Australia was charged with vandalizing BART trains in San Mateo County during an alleged 'spraycation.' The suspect is allegedly part of a prolific tagging collective and spray painted trains while they were parked in yards. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.

Redwood City police shoot man armed with knife, man later dies
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A suicidal man was shot by police in Redwood City Monday after officers say he ran at them with a butcher knife. The man has since died of his injuries. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports.

BAY AREA PEOPLE Half Moon Bay Shopping
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Head to the oldest city in San Mateo County and get to know the shopkeepers of Half Moon Bay. \

Witness: Man who attacked deputies was repeatedly tased, dies
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A man died after he was involved in a struggle with San Mateo County sheriff's deputies Wednesday afternoon in Millbrae, law enforcement officials said.?