Scientists are learning how noise affects Bay Area wildlife as they work to conserve wetland birds amid a roaring urban soundscape
The Bay Area is a permanent or temporary home for 250 different species of resident...
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Omakase: The Bay Area experience in four restaurants
The 'chef's choice' sushi meals may have been 2025's biggest trend in Bay Area high-end...
San Mateo’s Vespucci Ristorante Italiano to close
The Italian restaurant closes Dec. 31.
Letters: Schools must teach about evil of antisemitism
Also: Affirming faith | Fallen state | Living with wolves | Gaza crisis | Dismantling...
Letters: Schools must show that mental health is critical for students
Also: Kids' needs | Invest in teachers | Collecting too little | Nuclear power |...
Holiday treats: Where to buy panettone in the Bay Area
Limoncello, pistachio, cherry, gluten-free cakes join the classic versions
CHP officer fires shot during Highway 1 chase of reckless driver
The pursuit ended when officers were able to stop the Acura driver near Triple D...
Police arrest man accused of masked poodle-napping in San Mateo
San Mateo police say the dog-snatching happened shortly after 9 a.m. near Palm and Hayward...
Meet the Bay Area swimmers who put your polar bear plunge to shame
Most mornings, the Blue Boobies arrive in waves at the Albany Beach parking lot.
Under Trump, Bay Area immigration courts deny asylum claims at soaring rates
The increase comes as federal officials fire immigration judges in the region and across the...
Serra falls to St. Mary’s-Stockton as Rams mount late comeback to win NorCal title
St. Mary’s strings together four-play, game-winning drive to beat Serra, advance to state title game
Despite rate hikes, study finds California home insurance costs are middle of the pack nationwide
The states with the most expensive insurance are prone to hurricanes or tornadoes.
H-1B: Federal government to check applicants’ social media, orders accounts set to ‘public’
State Department's move echoes a policy imposed earlier for student visas
Funding available for subsidized mobile home loans in San Mateo County
The program offers up to $100,000 in low-interest loans to replace aging mobile homes
Tolls to rise at 7 Bay Area bridges in January
The cost of getting around the Bay Area is once again more expensive for commuters....
Training exercise fuels active shooter fears at College of San Mateo
Police say they were not told outside law enforcement agencies were using the campus.
How fog built the Bay Area – and continues to shape our daily lives
For us, it is the ghostly embodiment of cold weather -- and maybe our only...
Menlo-Atherton continues late-season surge with a CCS championship
M-A, which opened the season with four consecutive losses, beats San Mateo to capture CCS...
California consumer confidence plunges to 5-year low
A Consumer Confidence Index for California found that shopper psyche plunged 16% in November from...
This city has the smoothest roads in the Bay Area. Where does your city rank?
A new report finds the typical stretch of roadway in the region likely needs repairs...
40-day sentence after 2 Peninsula care home deaths from toxic fluid served as juice
The employee left cleaning fluid in a pitcher on the kitchen counter, prosecutors said.
California renters can save $3,331 monthly vs. owning, by this math
Typical rents, according to Zillow, run $2,985 a month vs. $6,316 in monthly ownership costs.
San Mateo County cities join county’s lawsuit against state over withheld $38 million
The case is pending in San Francisco Superior Court and the state is expected to...
Letters: Trump ignores state’s tragic history with offshore drilling
Also: Leadership impresses | Hurting kids | Silent GOP | Industry favored | Work for...
Peninsula Ballet Theatre needs to raise a nut for its ‘Nutcracker’ suite
Company says it needs $150k by month’s end to go forward with 3 different versions.
Roblox steps up age checks, using players’ video selfies
It requires players to take a video selfie that will be used to estimate their...
More housing on the California coast? Changes at this powerful agency signal a pro-building shift
Three new pro-development appointees at the Coastal Commission are trying to remedy its poor reputation...
Serra seizes control in second half, rolls past Mitty to reach CCS Open Division final
Serra beats Archbishop Mitty in first round of CCS Open Division/Division I playoffs, setting up...
San Mateo spoils Woodside’s unbeaten season, advances to CCS D-III semis
In a hard-fought overtime nail-biter, San Mateo celebrates a victory over top-seeded Woodside, which brought...
Trump’s defense of H-1B visas in sync with Silicon Valley, sparks controversy within MAGA
Some supporters want more restrictions on the skilled work visa, others say it is still...
San Mateo prostitution investigation ends in two arrests
The probe centered on QQ Pain Management Health Center on 37th Avenue.
Ken Binder named new San Mateo County sheriff
Kenneth Binder will serve by appointment until January 2029
Atmospheric river storm to bring Bay Area high winds, rain
Much of the region is expected to get at least an inch of rain.
Sheriff finalists face public as San Mateo County board prepares to appoint new leader
Board of Supervisors to select San Mateo’s next sheriff Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Letters: Valley bosses’ legacies will be bending the knee
Also: Student food benefits | More housing | Wins in class | New leaders |...
Uncertainty looms in Bay Area amid possible end to government shutdown
Federal assistance arrived for Bay Area recipients last week, but the future is still up...
New ballot measure push aims to overhaul California’s landmark environmental law
Chamber of Commerce seeks to cut red tape, environmental groups vow to fight.
Newsom’s CARE Court helping fewer than expected in Bay Area
Some families are frustrated with the program's limitations in mandating mental health treatment.
Big Little Game rout: Pittsburg rolls over Antioch once again
RJ Mosley catches two touchdown passes to lead Pittsburg. In Little Big Game, San Mateo...
Tom Brady recalls having his own cheering section at Levi’s Stadium
Brady will be on the call for Fox when the 49ers host the Rams on...
Who’s vying to be San Mateo County’s next sheriff? Meet the final three candidates
Sheriff finalists will face a public Q&A at 6 p.m. on Nov. 10
H-1B visa: Spouses on H-4 visa face new threat
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said Friday that gaps in employment could result if visa...
Californians reluctant to buy homes – or new cars
The 2025 California sales pace for new vehicles and all homes is well off recent...
San Mateo County supervisors pick three finalists for sheriff after Corpus’ historic ouster
Final selection expected on Nov. 12
California layoff plans hit 158,700 workers, No. 2 in US
California-related layoff plans in the first 10 months of 2025 account for 14% of the...
Beaches remain hazardous, but Bay Area storm is over
Ocean swells may exceed 20 feet in some areas, while king tides remain in effect.
2 arrested in theft of $10,000 worth of cigar lighters from Peninsula shop
One suspect, a 33-year-old San Francisco woman, distracted a store employee while the second suspect,...
Tom Brady reveals new dog Junie is a clone of beloved Lua, who died in 2023
Brady said he worked with Colossal Biosciences to leverage their "non-invasive cloning technology through a...
Proposition 50 passes in victory for Gavin Newsom and California Democrats
Gov. Gavin Newsom pitched the measure, which gerrymanders California's U.S. House districts, as a referendum...
‘Bigger danger is the wind’: Bay Area storm to bring gusts up to 45 mph
A wind advisory by the weather service will go into effect at 10 p.m. Tuesday.
There’ll be glad glidings this holiday season at skating rinks around the Bay
The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink is among those open to the public this winter.
November marks start of Bay Area rainy season. A storm is arriving right on time
A coastal flooding advisory running along San Francisco and San Pablo bays starts Tuesday.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday — and Stanford study suggests it should go away for good
Researchers say the current protocol to both "fall back" and "spring forward" is the worst...
Newsom ordered California agencies to close more homeless camps last year. Then sweeps declined, data shows
Camp closures by the state transportation agency fell sharply in the months after the order.
Trump admin. revokes student loan forgiveness for those who violate gender, immigration policies
The drastic changes exclude organizations that provide support for undocumented immigrants or gender-affirming care for...
San Mateo County releases application process for its next sheriff
Applications for the San Mateo County Sheriff role close Nov. 5
How to help: Where the hungry can find food — and others can give — as SNAP benefits cut off
SNAP benefits are set to run out of funding Nov. 1, impacting more than half...
San Mateo County board clashes over how to fill sheriff seat, now backs appointment
Supervisor David Canepa calls decision to forgo special election undemocratic
Wearable tech for your dog? Life360 releases a new pet tracker
Life360 unveiled a tracking device people can attach to their pet's collar.
Bay Area food banks wrestle with taking California National Guard help
Executives at Bay Area food banks expressed concern that the presence of uniformed federal troops...
California Faculty Association denies ‘blatant antisemitism’ claims by Jewish orgs
The allegations come after the California State University faculty union sent an endorsement questionnaire to...
H-1B visa: Students and many foreign workers exempted from $100,000 fee
The fee was imposed via a proclamation from President Donald Trump and took effect Sept....
Supervisors weigh options in replacing ousted San Mateo County sheriff
An off-cycle election could cost San Mateo County at least $3.2 million, according to county...
Serra overcomes four first-half turnovers, holds off St. Francis to remain undefeated in WCAL play
The Padres overcame some self-inflicted wounds and an early deficit in the second half to...
King’s Academy rallies past San Mateo as receiver Adrian Barnett dominates
Ricky Gutierrez's connection with wide receiver Adrian Barnett leads The King's Academy to a victory...
Bay Area organizers of Saturday’s “No Kings” protests expect biggest crowds yet
More than 140,000 protesters took part in protests in the Bay Area in June.
Two East Bay men arrested on suspicion of San Mateo carjacking, assault
One of the suspects was already in jail for an unrelated crime and the second...
San Mateo County sheriff removed by supervisors, first time in California
Removed Sheriff Corpus denounces the vote as "unconstitutional" and warns of political retaliation risk.
Bay Area universities losing millions in minority grant funding
Funds for the programs were meant to help schools expand and improve their capacity to...
Bay Area rain: Biggest storm in seven months is here. How long will it last?
Steady rain expected overnight, up to 3 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada
Why is a decade-old red flag gun law still only seeing scattered use across California?
Santa Clara County leads the state in seeking gun-violence restraining orders, and advocates say law...
Supervisors to consider San Mateo County sheriff’s removal on Tuesday. What’s in the advisory opinion recommending they do it?
Sheriff Christina Corpus calls the process 'corrupt and fundamentally unfair'
Long road back: Woodside improves to 6-0 for first time since Julian Edelman era
'This is, for our regime, uncharted territory,' coach says after Woodside shuts out Hillsdale in...
Letters: Prescribed burns help homeowners and the environment
Also: AI threat | Foster institutions | Forum for regret | Early voting | Don't...
Three suspects arrested after Peninsula gas station shooting
One suspect was charged with shooting at an occupied vehicle, authorities said.
California makes Diwali a state holiday starting in 2026
Starting next year, California schools can close and state employees can take the day off...
After DNA was found on licked envelope, former neighbor sent to prison for San Mateo attack
John Harris Jr. was at large for more than 30 years after raping and slashing...
Hearing officer finds cause to remove San Mateo County sheriff from office
Christina Corpus violated laws related to her official duties by engaging in conflicts of interest,...
Letters: 60 years on, we’re still protecting access to contraception
Also: Zhao for assessor | No elections? | Misplaced anger | World's distaste | Dim...
Where are California’s highest HOA fees?
Census databases to examine how HOA fees vary at a local level – in 30...
Forget stock options. Some Bay Area employers are handing out down payments
With million-dollar homes out of reach for most middle-income families, some Bay Area employers are...
They said it: Finding Mr. Right when dating apps don’t deliver
Quote of the week.
High cost of living forces Bay Area residents to delay medical procedures, having kids
Bay Area poll: Residents are adjusting their lives to compensate for the region's outsized expenses...
County fights release of Sheriff Corpus probe records despite court order
Corpus’ lawyers say withholding records violates California Public Records Act
Newsom urges universities not to ‘sell out’ to Trump
The governor warned about loss of state funding after the Trump administration asked nine universities...
This bill has been hailed a ‘landmark’ victory for Bay Area YIMBYs. But it only narrowly escaped defeat
Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill survived more than a dozen amendments, two hostile committee chairs and...
H-1B visa fees, tariffs, a stake in Intel? How Silicon Valley has fared under Trump
President Trump’s policies have affected Nvidia, AMD and the rest of the tech industry differently....
Roblox curbs on ‘sensitive’ games criticized by advocacy groups
Roblox Corp. is facing criticism from three advocacy groups who say the parental approval required...
Here’s how the government shutdown affects the Bay Area including parks, air travel
Thousands of workers are expected to go without pay.
Man accused of threatening to kill San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus
The suspect also faces charges for alleged assaults against correctional officers.
‘Marry Lisa’ billboard campaign attracts scores of potential suitors to San Mateo woman seeking love
Her story is equal parts Bridget Jones's Diary and The Bachelorette, revealing yet again the...
Man arrested on suspicion of DUI, evading at San Mateo car event
Officers were driving along the cruise route when a Buick made an illegal U-turn in...
Los Altos recognized by state for prohousing efforts
Designation gives the city an edge in competing for special funding.
Is it better to rent or own in California? That depends.
We created a hypothetical rent vs. buy scenario to track California housing finances over a...
Serra, toughened by schedule, routs Valley Christian in WCAL opener
Shut out by De La Salle, St. John Bosco in previous two games, Serra finds...
H-1B visa: Trump’s changes spark bipartisan attack on Silicon Valley tech giants
The H-1B visa debate pits major tech companies and their investors, along with staffing firms...
Californians pay ninth-highest HOA fees in US
California homeowners pay a median HOA fee of $278 a month– 106% above the nation's...
Bay Area lights up as 5,000 lightning strikes flash across California
Hundreds of lightning strikes sparked across the Bay Area as a low pressure system passed...
San Mateo County supervisors tighten financial oversight of sheriff’s office amid Corpus removal efforts
Sheriff Christina Corpus also seeks court stay to block immediate removal
San Mateo man sentenced to 10 years for police chase that resulted in death of 18-year-old passenger
Adrian Dewitt Marcel Watson was convicted of vehicular manslaughter, among other charges, for the death...