In the last 17 years since he has been at the helm of Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, Ken White has seen a …
In the last 17 years since he has been at the helm of Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, Ken White has seen a tortoise survive a car driving over it, cared for in his home some 150 reptiles seized by law enforcement after being smuggled into the country and watched a peregrine falcon injur…
The Redwood City Council on Monday will consider a new policy whereby the mayor and vice mayor are selected via a rotation rather than a majority vote by councilmembers as is the current process.
San Mateo’s housing stock may get a boost in the coming years if a proposal to build 291 for-sale townhomes to replace four buildings in a six-building office complex west of the Peninsula Golf & Country Club in San Mateo gains traction in the coming months.
Whether they are spreading the word about the impact of drugs and alcohol use among middle school students or facilitating individual and group therapy for those enrolled in their outpatient substance use treatment programs, those working at the nonprofit El Centro de Libertad know they have…
California’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% in June while San Mateo County’s rate rose from the 1.7% unemployment rate logged in May to 2.2% in June, according to data released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A U.S. judge on Friday denied bail for former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo after prosecutors argued that he was a flight risk and pointed out officials found a suitcase with $40,000 in cash during his arrest.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — "Avengers: Endgame" may have closed a chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the blockbuster factory is not slowing down and only expanding in scope and diversity.
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN is reminding employees of the network's policy to avoid talking about politics after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald Trump and his recent racist comments and ESPN itself on the air this week.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — "Avengers: Endgame" may have closed a chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the blockbuster factory is not slowing down and only expanding in scope and diversity.
HONG KONG (AP) — Protesters in Hong Kong pressed on Sunday past the designated end point for a march in which tens of thousands repeated demands for direct elections in the Chinese territory and an independent investigation into police tactics used in previous demonstrations.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In an audio recording released Sunday, a British naval officer can be heard saying the transit of a British-flagged vessel through the Strait of Hormuz must not be impaired under international law as Iranian naval forces warn the vessel to change course.
LONDON (AP) — Britain is getting a new prime minister. Buckle up for a rocky ride.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's seizure of a British oil tanker was a response to Britain's role in impounding an Iranian supertanker first, senior officials said Saturday, as newly released video of the incident showed Iranian commandos in black ski masks and fatigues rappelling from a helicopte…
San Francisco Giants first-round draft-pick Hunter Bishop didn’t wait around to make an impression upon his promotion to short-season Salem-Keizer.
Looks like the basketball powers-that-be back East were paying attention to what was going on out West.
It all started at a pick-up basketball game and now Joshua Gould has his first varsity head coaching job with San Mateo High School.
Miami Marlins (36-60, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (66-35, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles Angels (51-49, fourth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (40-61, fifth in the AL West)
San Diego Padres (46-52, fifth in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (54-44, first in the NL Central)
New York Mets (45-53, fourth in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (49-50, third in the NL West)
On a recent walk through downtown, I encountered one of the Redwood City Improvement Association’s nifty new signs. This particular one read “Shop until you drop. Then eat and shop some more.” Although I very much like the sentiment — I’m a big proponent of shopping locally — I couldn’t help…
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Today in History
HONOLULU (AP) — Walter Ritte has been fighting for decades to protect Native Hawaiian rights, inspiring a new generation of activists trying to stop construction of a giant telescope they see as representative of a bigger struggle.
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN is reminding employees of the network's policy to avoid talking about politics after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald Trump and his recent racist comments and ESPN itself on the air this week.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — "Avengers: Endgame" may have closed a chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the blockbuster factory is not slowing down and only expanding in scope and diversity.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Latest on developments at San Diego Comic-Con (all times local):
The San Mateo County Pride Center is proud to be partnered with the 7th Annual San Mateo County LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration, this Saturday 11AM t… Read more
Facebook’s Community Events team kicked off their 3rd season of Facebook Festivals this past Saturday afternoon with the Cajun Carnival at the… Read more
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