Wildfires and changing human behavior due to urban growth and the pandemic are transforming the dynamics of puma habitats in San Mateo County, presenting the secretive species with more challenges to remaining secluded.
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As construction continues on the Highway 101 Express Lanes project, transportation officials have identified four subsidy finalists through its upcoming $1.6 million equity program to help underserved communities access the future lanes, including direct financial help for FasTrak toll tags,…
As crime rates in the county have increased during the pandemic, San Carlos will receive a presentation from the Sheriff’s Office Monday highlighting the types of crimes spiking in the city and community satisfaction with the law enforcement services being provided.
Having affirmed the city’s commitment to equity in all its policies, the Redwood City Council is slated to formalize a Police Advisory Committee and Equity and Social Justice subcommittee while also considering hazard pay for grocery and drugstore workers.
A Redwood City man who allegedly stole a Sequoia Union High School District school bus and crashed a truck at Gunn High School in Palo Alto in two separate incidents has pleaded no contest to several felony and misdemeanor counts, the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said.
Sounds like trouble: There was a call about a resident’s neighbors making too much noise on Floribunda Avenue in Burlingame, it was reported at 11:06 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has cleared a path for fans to hit the stands at opening-day baseball games and return to Disneyland nearly a year after coronavirus restrictions shuttered major entertainment spots.
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — A popular notion that there was a mass exodus from California last year is wrong, according to research from a nonpartisan think tank.
SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Activists who gathered virtually and in person to commemorate a pivotal day in the civil rights struggle that became known as Bloody Sunday called on people to continue the fight for voting rights as they also honored giants of the civil rights movement, including the late…
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Over 50 FBI agents and Bakersfield police officers searched a field for about two hours to look for two boys who have been missing since December.
SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Activists who gathered virtually and in person to commemorate a pivotal day in the civil rights struggle that became known as Bloody Sunday called on people to continue the fight for voting rights as they also honored giants of the civil rights movement, including the late…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and South Korea have reached agreement in principle on a new arrangement for sharing the cost of the American troop presence, which is intended as a bulwark against the threat of North Korean aggression.
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 600 others on Sunday, authorities said.
CAIRO (AP) — The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen said Sunday that it had launched a new air campaign on the country’s capital and other provinces, in retaliation for a series of missile and drone strikes targeting key military and oil facilities across Saudi Arabia.
DETROIT — People who are homeless will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in Michigan starting Monday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Perez was a guest on a Spanish-language talk radio show in Las Vegas last year when a caller launched into baseless complaints about both parties, urging Latino listeners to not cast votes at all.
The Champions League talking points ahead of the first set of second-leg matches in the round of 16 on Tuesday and Wednesday:
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kyle Larson wasn't sure he'd ever race again in NASCAR, and if he could, he didn't know who would even hire him.
The Cleveland Indians have broken COVID-19 protocols for the third time in less than a year, this time costing them third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes.
SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Activists who gathered virtually and in person to commemorate a pivotal day in the civil rights struggle that became known as Bloody Sunday called on people to continue the fight for voting rights as they also honored giants of the civil rights movement, including the late…
MADRID (AP) — The president of Barcelona when Lionel Messi began playing in Spain will also be in charge when the club tries to convince the star to stay.
With the start of the abbreviated season one week away, Peninsula Athletic League football made its long-awaited return Friday night as San Mateo hosted a scrimmage with reigning PAL Ocean Division champion Half Moon Bay.
Cameron Barstad was pleasantly surprised when he arrived at his locker this year for his first major league spring training camp.
There’s hardly a eucalyptus tree in sight.
While California community college springs sports such as baseball, softball, and track and field appear on their way to starting a season, football and basketball remain in limbo.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kyle Larson wasn't sure he'd ever race again in NASCAR, and if he could, he didn't know who would even hire him.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau received a text message Sunday morning from Tiger Woods to keep fighting, good advice for a final round that turned out to be the toughest at Bay Hill in 41 years.
Kawhi Leonard is planning to play for Gregg Popovich again and chase a gold medal.
Pepperdine (12-11, 8-6) vs. No. 2 seed Brigham Young (19-5, 10-3)
I’ve long had a special fondness for Disneyland. Growing up in Southern California, I was fortunate to be able to visit the park every few years. As an adult, my wife and I have gone several times, both with and without our kids. I find Disneyland fascinating. While it may not be everyone’s …
In this past year, we have learned many lessons due to the pandemic, one of them being the importance of maintaining our personal health. However, many have failed to recognize and shed more light on the importance of maintaining the health of the environment as well.
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“A book,” author Neil Gaiman may or may not have said, “is a dream you hold in your hand.” And right now, in an era of pandemic and polarization, Americans have — and need — a lot of dreams.
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LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — Carnival is usually the highlight of the year for Cyprus, when residents let loose in bizarre and colorful costumes, joyfully dancing and celebrating during the Mediterranean island nation's biggest annual party scene.
MILAN (AP) — The Milan fashion house Dolce&Gabbana has filed a defamation suit in an Italian court seeking over $600 million in damages from two U.S. fashion bloggers who reposted anti-Asian comments attributed to one of the designers that led to a boycott by Asian consumers.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Carla Wallenda, a member of “The Flying Wallendas” high-wire act and the last surviving child of the famed troupe's founder, has died at the age of 85.
“A book,” author Neil Gaiman may or may not have said, “is a dream you hold in your hand.” And right now, in an era of pandemic and polarization, Americans have — and need — a lot of dreams.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The time has finally come for audiences to hear Meghan and Harry describe the backstory and effects of their tumultuous split from royal life.
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