Trio arrested in roofing scam that targeted elderly residents in San Mateo
Police in San Mateo said Thursday they arrested three Virginia men suspected in a roofing scam that targeted elderly residents in recent months.
Victim tracks stolen truck to Oakland, waits hours for police response
An auto-theft victim expressed frustration with Oakland police after officers took hours to respond to the location where he tracked his stolen pickup truck.
Pacifica woman completes historic swim without wetsuit
A Pacifica woman made history by completing a very difficult open-water swim.
Half Moon Bay planning commission approves farmworker housing downtown
Governor Newsom recently called on the commission to approve the plan after weeks of delay involving the project’s design.
California speeds up mental health landscape transformation
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that the state is accelerating the first round of funding, made available by Prop 1, to transform the mental health landscape, focusing on the most seriously ill and unhoused people.
Pro-Palestine advocates confronted while hanging banners on Peninsula overpass
While the region celebrated Cinco de Mayo just days ago, a profanity-laced tirade was recorded as it took place on the same day, thus becoming the latest instance of disunity in the community.
Medical emergency reported at Pacifica beach, avoid area
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area of the beach near Esplanade Avenue in Pacifica on Sunday afternoon due to a medical emergency there.
California lawmakers push for more autonomous vehicle oversight
State lawmakers held a hearing on Monday on SB 915, a bill aimed at giving local governments greater control over the operation of driverless vehicles in California cities.
South Bay to see more self-driving cars on the road
One driverless taxi service plans to stretch its presence into the South Bay, after years of testing its autonomous technology.
Evan Low wins in Congressional recount, will face Liccardo in November election
State Assemblyman Evan Low will face off against former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo after scoring second place in the primary following a recount.
Low leads Simitian as Santa Clara County wraps up recount
A contentious and highly-politicized recount in Silicon Valley's open congressional race has concluded in Santa Clara County with Assemblymember Evan Low leading Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian by four votes.
Hillsborough teen organizes Fentanyl Awareness Day
The Hillsborough Youth Commission hosts its first-ever Fentanyl Awareness Day. The free community event was meant to educate teens, parents and family members about the risks and dangers of accidental fentanyl poisoning.
Teen arrested for allegedly selling fake Airpods on social media
Redwood City officers arrested a teenager who allegedly sold fake Apple earphones on social media, police said Thursday.
South Bay school district 1 of 10 district nationwide honored for sustainability
Cabrillo Unified School District in Half Moon Bay was one of 10 school districts nationwide to be honored Friday by the U.S. Department of Education for its efforts to reduce environmental impacts and provide education about sustainability.
Arson person of interest sought in Pacifica
Police are searching for a person of interest who is believed to have started a fire at an archery range in Pacifica.
Police recover stolen $2K wedding dress, suspect arrested
Police in Redwood City have arrested a man suspected of swiping a package off a porch that contained a woman's expensive wedding dress, the department said Wednesday.
Mountain lion spotted in Millbrae near Junipero Serra Park
Officials in San Mateo County on Wednesday put out an alert about a mountain lion sighting near Junipero Serra Park.
Requestor behind District 16 race recount won't be reimbursed
In a cramped, cubicle-filled room inside the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters on Tuesday, the painstaking task of a rarely seen recount was done under the gaze of onlookers.
Gas hits above $7 mark at one Bay Area station, among the highest in California
Bay Area gas station hits above the $7 mark for regular unleaded, among the highest in California.
San Carlos man arrested for allegedly exposing genitalia to high school student
Redwood City officers arrested a 63-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly exposing his genitalia to a student in the city in March, police said.