San Mateo county

Covid update: Hospitalization rates double, wastewater samples show alarming East Bay spike

Omicron surge: Several Bay Area counties have seen Covid hospitalization rates more than double in the past month.

2 years ago

First woman graduates from county’s in-custody high school program

Monet Pierson will soon be honored as the first woman in San Mateo County custody to graduate high school.

2 years ago

Downed communication lines halt travel from Half Moon Bay to El Granada

Winds knocked down communication lines on CA-1 between Granada and Miramar, shutting down both directions of traffic in El Granada.

2 years ago

Legendary Rep. Jackie Speier will not seek reelection

U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection in 2022 after more than a…

2 years ago

Day after the storm: Bay Area slowly recovers after record-breaking rainfall

Be careful what you wish for. The drought-ridden Bay Area was in desperate need of rain, but maybe not quite…

2 years ago

Evacuation orders lifted for all of San Mateo, Santa Cruz counties

Evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties living near the CZU Lightning…

2 years ago

More than 11,000 Bay Area customers still without power after overnight rain, wind

PG&E crews are slowly restoring power to several thousand customers around the Bay Area. More than 11,000 customers are still…

2 years ago

Toppled tree wreaks havoc on power, property in El Granada

A tree toppled by strong winds Monday morning destroyed three cars, damaged a home and downed power lines in El…

2 years ago

Bay Area health officers issue guidelines for easing mask requirements

Eight Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley have issued a joint statement outlining how and when indoor mask…

2 years ago

Electric company dangles $4,000 rebate on used EV purchases

Peninsula Clean Energy, San Mateo County's official electricity provider, announced Tuesday it is expanding its used electric vehicle rebate program.…

3 years ago

South San Francisco district to fully reopen schools next week

The South San Francisco Unified School District will reopen for traditional, in-class instruction this coming Wednesday. Home to one adult…

3 years ago

Seven Bay Area counties issue indoor mask orders effective Tuesday

Effective Tuesday, seven of the nine Bay Area counties will again require that all people wear face masks in indoor…

3 years ago

Weekend Covid-19 update: New guidance, mandates abound as surge rages back to winter levels

The shift in messaging has been both rapid and remarkable. While health outcomes are of obvious concern, the threat of…

3 years ago

Washington man pleads not guilty in squid boat stabbing

A 39-year-old Washington man faces assault with a deadly weapon and other charges for allegedly stabbing another man in the…

3 years ago

Pandemic of tribalism: Anti-vaccination messaging and misinformation kills

Covid-19 in the U.S. is overshadowed by another pandemic, one of misinformation and mistrust, with consequences playing out in real…

3 years ago

Bay Area health officers renew indoor mask recommendation, regardless of vaccination status

Public health officers from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma and the city of Berkeley…

3 years ago

Daly City hires private firm to investigate fatal police shooting

Daly City announced Thursday that it has hired Jordan Consulting and Investigations, a firm run by former Oakland Police Chief…

3 years ago

No plea for man accused of strangling, beating woman with baseball bat

A 42-year-old man made his initial appearance in court Tuesday to face a murder charge for allegedly beating a woman…

3 years ago

Second body in three days washes ashore on San Mateo County beach

Authorities are investigating after a body was found Sunday afternoon on Pescadero State Beach in San Mateo County. The body…

3 years ago

Officials issue not-so-subtle reminder: ‘Seriously. No Fireworks. Zip. Zero.’

Gearing up their fire prevention efforts ahead of the Fourth of July, fire and police officials are noting that all…

3 years ago

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