Macy's is closing 66 stores in 2025 – including these 3 in the Bay Area
Macy's is closing a total of 66 stores as part of a comprehensive strategy to revive its business.
Bay Area firefighters deployed to battle Palisades fire, others on standby
The Menlo Park Fire Protection District is among several across the Bay Area that are ready to mobilize and head south once they get the call. Crews can be ready in less than an hour.
Thousands lose power in San Bruno, South San Francisco
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers lost power in San Bruno and South San Francisco Tuesday night. Not only were residents left in the dark, but shoppers at an area mall.
San Mateo County Sheriff sets stage for $10 Million lawsuit against county
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus’ legal team filed documents with the county indicating the sheriff expects to sue the county for $10 million over claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Narcotics suspect runs into South SF High School: police
A suspect in a narcotics investigation had a standoff inside South San Francisco High School before eventually surrendering, police said.
Driver dies after crashing into Caltrans truck at construction site: CHP
A man is dead after crashing into a Caltrans truck Saturday morning in Redwood City, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Suspected brothel identified, shut down in San Mateo: police
Police have identified an alleged brothel and arrested suspected sex workers on a tip from concerned neighbors at a San Mateo apartment.
San Mateo County officials hold tsunami townhall to improve future response
The county plans to improve outreach through text messaging, signage and evacuation maps.
San Mateo County DA clears sheriff's deputy of time card fraud amid political drama
The San Mateo County District Attorney on Monday announced that prosecutors did not find any evidence that a sheriff's deputy – who is entangled in a politically charged battle with the sheriff – is guilty of time card fraud.
Bay Area food banks are seeing record need, while donations are down
This holiday season, food banks say they're facing greater need than ever before. In Silicon Valley, they say 1 in 6 people are coming in for food assistance. In San Francisco, that number is 1 in 5. But the organizations say donations are not keeping up with demand.
Guyana wants to turn Jonestown massacre site into tourist attraction despite objections
The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.
San Mateo County domestic violence victim identified, new program announced to help survivors
The D.A. says there were five domestic violence deaths in the San Mateo County last year and three so far this year.
San Mateo County has 6th domestic violence death this year, suspect arrested
Police say Juan A. Garcia, the man arrested for the stabbing, called police himself.
No crabs for holidays, Bay Area's dungeness crab season delayed once again
The Bay Area’s Dungeness crab season is facing yet another delay. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has postponed the start of the commercial season until at least Dec. 31, citing concerns over humpback whales in the area. The delay was initially pushed to Dec. 15 last month.
Caltrain Holiday train tours the peninsula to dazzle crowds at stations this weekend
A long-time Bay Area holiday tradition returns this weekend as Caltrain's Holiday Train makes its way from San Francisco down the Peninsula.
Congressman-elect Sam Liccardo: priorities, plans and strategy for working with Republican-controlled Congress
San Jose's former mayor, Sam Liccardo, is set to take the congressional seat soon to be vacated by longtime Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in January.
Foster City considers shoo-ing away geese with noisemakers and fireworks
Canada Geese have taken up permanent residence in Foster City, befouling the water supply and local parks with their droppings, and the City Council will consider a nonlethal management plan for the geese Monday.
San Mateo County supervisors moving forward with removing controversial sheriff
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is scheduled to vote on a charter amendment to allow them to remove embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus from her position.
Row team's boat capsizes on Brisbane Marina
Over a dozen people were rescued after their boat capsized near the Brisbane Marina Saturday morning.
San Mateo Co. sheriff restructures leadership team despite calls to resign
Embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus says she is moving forward with a restructured leadership team. In addition, she says calls for her resignation undermine the will of the voters.