Waymo expansion into San Mateo, Los Angeles counties gets approved
Waymo has won approval to expand its driverless taxi service into San Mateo and Los Angeles counties.
San Mateo County approves $5 million mobile mental health response program
San Mateo County says it’s also planning an outreach campaign that will let people know about the service and the hotline.
How Black community leaders helped East Palo Alto become a city 40 years ago
The East Palo Alto Citizens Committee on Incorporation formed in December 1979 to explore a path toward cityhood.
SF woman allegedly steals rental car, arrested for embezzlement
San Mateo County Sheriff Department arrested a San Francisco woman on Saturday after finding her driving a stolen rental car during a traffic stop.
More than a dozen homes burglarized in Menlo Park neighborhood since January
Police in Menlo Park are warning residents about a string of burglaries that have taken place since the beginning of the year.
Google co-founder sued by widow after deadly plane crash off Half Moon Bay
Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google, is being sued after a deadly plane crash off the coast of Half Moon Bay.
Waymo expansion request suspended in San Mateo and Los Angeles counties
State regulators have suspended Waymo's application to expand its driverless taxi service in California.
Few power outages, damage reported on Peninsula in wake of storms
After last year’s atmospheric river storms drenched the Bay Area, a Redwood City hardware store says people seem to be much more prepared this time around.
After weather delay, Millbrae organizers put on Lunar New Year festival
It was set to happen Saturday morning; vendors and organizers of the Lunar New Year festival in downtown Millbrae prepped for a story that would rain on their parade and tents. Sunday turned out to be the better option.
Man in bullet-proof vest arrested with assault rifle, Menlo Park police say
A man wearing a bullet-proof vest and carrying an assault rifle was taken into custody in Menlo Park on Thursday, according to the Menlo Park Police Department.
San Mateo County is having second thoughts about allowing driverless cars
San Mateo County's Board of Supervisors says it wants the California Public Utility Commission to reconsider allowing Waymo to operate in the county.
Family killed in San Mateo murder-suicide identified
San Mateo police on Thursday identified the family of four who were found dead in a home earlier this week in a murder-suicide case.
Second chance at love for Redwood City couple in their 80s
82-year-old Caroline Downey, and 85-year-old Don Levy celebrated Valentine's Day with a bottle of white wine he gifted her. They first met eight years ago in the dining room of Brookdale Redwood City, a retirement home.
YouTube turns 19: Look back at the first video ever posted
The domain name YouTube.com, which ultimately became the social media platform and website for sharing videos, was registered on February 14, 2005.
Teen BART deaths spark serious warnings about 'surfing' on top of trains
Serious warnings are being issued following the death of another Bay Area teenager after he reportedly engaged in a dangerous stunt known as "train surfing," in which a person rides on the roof of a moving train.
Father, mother die in San Mateo murder-suicide, deaths of twin boys unclear: sources
San Mateo police found a father, mother and two 4-year-old twin boys dead inside a home, in what appears to be a murder suicide, two sources told KTVU.
4 found dead, including 2 young boys, in San Mateo home
In an unusual tragedy for this bedroom community, two adults and two young boys were found dead inside a San Mateo home Monday morning, officials said.
BART San Francisco line restored after police activity halted service
As of 12:23 p.m., BART resumed their service on San Francisco lines after service was halted due to police activity.
Senior citizens root for 49ers in Redwood City, wager with opponents in KC
A mid-afternoon rally, Thursday, featured two dozen 49ers fans who were senior citizens. All said they'd never be too old to root on their team in its quest for the ultimate football success.
Passengers jump off runaway Muni bus in Daly City: Firsthand account
Passengers onboard a runaway Muni bus jumped off in fear of their lives in Daly City on Thursday.