Hacked crosswalk buttons play spoofed voices of tech billionaires
Crosswalk buttons in several Peninsula cities were hacked to play prank messages mimicking the voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The spoofed audio, referencing AI and tech culture, caught pedestrians off guard and quickly went viral on social media.
Coroner IDs body found in backseat of minivan along US 101 in San Mateo
The San Mateo County Coroner's Office has identified the body found in the backseat of a vehicle parked along U.S. 101 in San Mateo this week.
Lisa Gauthier: From abuse survivor to San Mateo County Board Supervisor
Gauthier began her political career in 2012 when elected to the East Palo Alto City Council.
Man convicted in deadly Redwood City street racing crash dies in jail
A man convicted of vehicular manslaughter in the deaths of a Peninsula couple during a street racing crash was found dead in his jail cell Saturday afternoon, according to the San Mateo County coroner.
Inmate found dead in Maple Street jail: Sheriff's office
An inmate at the Maple Street Correctional Facility in Redwood City was found dead in his cell Saturday afternoon, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Voters overwhelmingly approve Measure A giving supes power to fire San Mateo Co. sheriff
Preliminary results from Tuesday's vote are in, and the majority approved Measure A in San Mateo County, giving the board of supervisors the authority to fire Sheriff Christina Corpus.
Hit-and-run in Redwood City devolves into car chase, ending with pedestrians struck
Police say a 19-year-old driver in Redwood City was allegedly chasing a vehicle who had hit him, when he plowed into several pedestrians Saturday night. Police arrested the teen, Brian Barbatajimaroa of Redwood City, on four counts of assault with a deadly weapon.
Redwood city police investigate 'suspicious death'
Redwood City police are investigating the "suspicious" death of a man who was found unconscious and unresponsive late Saturday night.
15-year-old boy arrested in deadly Redwood City shooting
Police say the shooting was an isolated incident since the victim and suspect were “known to each other."
Shooting victim was 18-year-old Redwood City resident: police
An 18-year-old was killed in an early Thursday morning shooting in Redwood City, police said in an evening update.
Bird flu detected in backyard Redwood City chicken flock
Bird flu has been detected in a backyard chicken flock in Redwood City.
Relative blasts house arrest sentence in Peninsula street racing crash that killed couple
A then-teenage street racer who crashed and killed a couple in Redwood City—leaving their twin girls orphaned—was given 90 days of home detention, a sentence criticized by a relative of the victims as too light.
San Mateo County schools launch education campaign on potential campus immigration enforcement
President Trump announced this week that his administration will allow federal immigration authorities to conduct raids in what are called "sensitive" areas – including places of worship and schools.
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.
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.
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.
Redwood City council will continue discussion about expanding immigrant protections
The discussion came after President-elect Donald Trump said he'd implement new immigration policies.
Redwood City street racer convicted in crash that killed couple
A 25-year-old man pleaded no contest for his involvement in a street racing crash in Redwood City that killed a couple who were the parents to twin daughters.
Redwood City church food bank facing $5,000 per month rental increase
For the last 25 years, VERBO has helped struggling families in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City through its programs that include a food bank, youth activities and ESL classes.