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County gets $1M refund for fuel tax

The State Board of Equalization is returning nearly $1 million to San Mateo County from South San Francisco for sales tax on jet fuel for Northwest Airlines originally thought sold from a tank loc...

Hotel undergoing renovation for homeless

A 110-year-old hotel in downtown San Mateo to house homeless is currently undergoing a complete overhaul in hopes it can help more of the city’s neediest residents. The city of San Mateo purc...

Public meetings set for jail site

County officials mulling possible sites for a new jail are holding a trio of public forums to hear from the community but none of the three will be held in Redwood City, home of the current facility...

Jury selection begins in fatal crash

Jury selection begins today in the gross vehicular manslaughter trial of Richard Tom, the driver accused of causing the fatal Woodside crash that killed an 8-year-old girl and seriously injured her ...

Detective sergeant receives Hammerman Award

Sheriff Detective Sgt. Linda Gibbons is being honored for her work with domestic violence victims and their children with the 2008 Barbara Hammerman Award. The Board of Supervisors will honor Gi...

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Simpson focuses on future appeal

LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson is being isolated from other prisoners for his own safety but continues to hope for a new trial and a strong bid to reverse his conviction for kidnapping and robbery...

Sen. Ted Stevens’ ex-friend testifies

WASHINGTON — Bill Allen affectionately referred to the outings as “boot camp.” It was a time when he and Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, would retreat together to a desert location wh...

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CORA hike raises $65,000 More than 25 women and men, ranging in age from 25 to 64, took to the trails the weekend of Sept. 5 to Sept. 7 to help end relationship abuse in San Mateo County. They were...

Robert and Angela Bruen, of Palo Alto, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospital Sept. 22. *** Joseph Trefz and Chauntelle Zschokke, of Redwood City, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospita...

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Alex Shamis/Daily Journal
Supporters and protesters filled the sidewalks across from the Burlingame Hyatt as Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin hosted a fundraising event inside the hotel. Police from nearby cities were called in to help control the crowd and traffic.

BURLINGAME — Sarah Palin defended her claim that Barack Obama “pals around with terrorists,” saying the Democratic presidential nominee’s association with a 1960s radical is an issue that is “fair...

The smile on Daniel Porter’s face couldn’t mask the pain the College of San Mateo football team felt in the aftermath of a 30-27 non-conference overtime loss to visiting Sierra on Satu...

SAN FRANCISCO — In the end, it was only fitting for Matt Cassel to have his breakout game against the 49ers. With Steve Young being honored at half time and having his number 8 jersey retir...

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NEW YORK — The world’s financial markets face an uncertain and possibly volatile week as investors await details about how the Treasury will implement the government’s financial ...

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Germany joined Ireland and Greece on Sunday in guaranteeing all private bank accounts, putting Europe’s biggest economy at odds with calls for a unified European re...

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Daily Journal Quick Poll
 
Will the financial bailout plan work?

No, it's too little, too late
Yes, it will ease the credit crisis and help eliminate foreclosures
By the time we know for sure, those who pushed for it will be long gone
 
 
  
Caltrain delays persist, both tracks open after crash
Caltrain delays persist this morning, following a collision between a train and a tractor-trailer tr..
Wall Street tumbles amid global sell-off
NEW YORK — Wall Street tumbled Monday, joining a selloff around the world as fears grew that the fin..
Forecasters see wobbly economy ahead
WASHINGTON — A growing number of economists believe the country is on the brink of — or already in —..
Official: Kashkari to be tapped to head bailout
WASHINGTON — An official says the administration has decided to pick a key Treasury Department offic..
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 

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