Fair compensation for inmate work crews sometimes tasked with fighting wildfires and fuel mitigation work in San…
Fair compensation for inmate work crews sometimes tasked with fighting wildfires and fuel mitigation work in San Mateo County was once again a topic of conversation for the county’s Parks Commission which now plans to potentially pen a letter to supervisors in hopes of granting additional fu…
Speaking direction to constituents in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, U.S. Reps. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, and Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, held town halls Wednesday to field questions from residents regarding COVID-19 and vaccine access.
A widespread San Mateo County COVID-19 vaccination message and alert system error Friday afternoon led to public confusion and people turned away at the San Mateo High School vaccination site, with the county health department promising to investigate.
Half Moon Bay has approved $250,000 in funding from upcoming federal stimulus money targeted at COVID-19 relief services for local nonprofits as part of the city’s Community Services Financial Assistance Grant program.
Following a trend set by neighboring San Mateo County cities, Redwood City will consider instituting a hazard pay ordinance Monday night, requiring large grocery and drugstores to compensate employees for working during the pandemic.
Two for one: Someone cut a lock and stole a tow truck with a customer’s silver Mercedes on it on El Camino Real in San Bruno, it was reported at 8:04 a.m. Sunday, March 28.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles has opened up vaccines to younger people, days ahead of the state broadening eligibility to everyone 16 and up.
WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — The mayor of the California wine country town of Windsor is maintaining his innocence and refusing to resign after five woman alleged in a newspaper report that he sexually assaulted them in separate incidents dating back 17 years.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A Fresno police K-9 was stabbed multiple times by a suspect but saved the life of an officer in the process, the city’s police department said.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles has opened up vaccines to younger people, days ahead of the state broadening eligibility to everyone 16 and up.
WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a half-century, the voice emerging from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s monolithic, Beaux Arts-styled building near the White House was predictable: It was the embodiment of American business and, more specifically, a shared set of interests with the Republican Party.
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Donald Trump’s divisive leadership. But Trump himself shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top donors when he insulted the part…
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Ecuador and Peru were choosing new presidents Sunday under strict public health measures prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, which has recently strengthened in the neighboring South American nations.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican ruling party state candidate accused of rape, who later had his candidacy canceled by regulatory authorities on other grounds, said Sunday he will not allow elections in his home state unless he is allowed to run.
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham forward Son Heung-min on Sunday became the latest Premier League player to be targeted with racist abuse on social media following a match.
WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a half-century, the voice emerging from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s monolithic, Beaux Arts-styled building near the White House was predictable: It was the embodiment of American business and, more specifically, a shared set of interests with the Republican Party.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles has opened up vaccines to younger people, days ahead of the state broadening eligibility to everyone 16 and up.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Veronika Kudermetova of Russia won her first WTA title, coming up strong on the big points to beat Danka Kovinic 6-4, 6-2 at the Volvo Car Open on Sunday.
LONDON (AP) — Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent.
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Ecuador and Peru were choosing new presidents Sunday under strict public health measures prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, which has recently strengthened in the neighboring South American nations.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha economy will get a significant boost from hosting the entire NCAA volleyball championship tournament over the next two weeks.
If last week’s 12-7 loss to Jefferson was the nadir for the Aragon football team, Friday’s win over Capuchino was the highlight of the last two seasons.
In a football season where there is essentially nothing to play for but pride, it was fitting Burlingame head coach John Philipopoulos was so emotional after his team’s showing of Panther pride.
As a three-sport athlete at Capuchino, Trey Zahursky was known as a jack-of-all-trades in every arena.
There’s no two words more celebrated in the baseball world than “opening day.”
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Trent Grisham and Manny Machado homered, Craig Stammen led a parade of six effective San Diego relievers after starter Adrian Morejon left early with an injury, and the Padres beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon left a start Sunday at Texas with an elbow-forearm strain after facing only three batters in the first inning.
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — The game between the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto scheduled for Sunday at the Blue Jays' temporary home in Florida was postponed because of rain.
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) — Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Pro Swim Series meet with the world’s fastest time this year.
As part of this week’s walk, I spent some time admiring the three-story, triangular-shaped building being erected at 1180 Main St. That building is shaping up to be rather attractive, due in part to its intricate brick façade. I then headed down the street to check on the 851 Main St. projec…
Of all the moments people have lost to the pandemic, lunch in the senior quad is a minor sacrifice but I spent high school eying those Adirondack chairs on the sacred, grassy ground, waiting for my turn. In the chaos of each school day, lunch exists as a moment of calm to sit in the sun and …
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A desert city built on a reputation for excess and indulgence wants to become a model for restraint and conservation with a first-in-the-nation policy banning grass that nobody walks on.
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Krystyna Krakowski became a firefighter in Florida at a time when there were very few women to work beside or guide her in the service. Twenty years later, she is not only thriving but also recruiting more females into the profession.
While major credit card issuers tightened lending standards and slashed credit limits amid COVID-19, some financial technology startups took a different tack.
LONDON (AP) — Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent.
LONDON (AP) — The death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday, as Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as “my teacher, my supporter and my critic.”
Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” continued its tour of dominance through awards season Saturday night, when Zhao took top honors at the 73rd annual Directors Guild Association Awards.
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