Recognize Him? Belmont Package Thief Sought, Police Say

Watch this surveillance footage and see if this Grinch looks familiar. (breaking)

136 Citations Issued in 1 Day in Belmont, San Carlos Traffic Safety Operation: Police

The Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program deployed a team to the cities on Wednesday. Here are the results.

Police Planning Speeding Crackdown in Belmont on Wednesday

"[R]esidents may notice that there are police officers from throughout San Mateo County enforcing safety violations..." [BREAKING]

17 New Laws Courtesy of Belmont Lawmaker: Harsher Drunk Driver Penalties, Earthquake Safety and More

The new laws are the result of 17 bills that were introduced by Sen. Jerry Hill, passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Brown in 2016.

Brutal Peninsula Murder: Duo Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering Man in His Kitchen

The SoCal men are accused of killing Klaus Gachter in 2011 for money.

Belmont Burglary Investigation Ends in Arrest of Three Teens Total, Police Say

Two teens were arrested on burglary charges in Redwood City Sunday after a month-long investigation involving three Peninsula cities.

Belmont Wrong-Way Driver Prompts Multiple Car Crash, Injuries: Police

Police believe the driver may have suffered a medical issue prior to crossing into oncoming traffic on the busy roadway. [BREAKING]

Belmont Man Pleads No Contest To Bilking $184K From Elderly, Double-Amputee Relative

The victim allowed the brother-in-law, who was struggling with a divorce and unemployment, to move into his Peninsula home.

DUI Suspected, Out-of-Towner Arrested in Four-Vehicle Peninsula Crash

Police say two of the vehicles involved were motorcycles.

One Incredible Cat Saves Three Human Lives in Local Fire

Belmont fire crews helped extinguish the blaze.

Belmont Firefighters Help Crews Contain San Mateo Blaze

Officials say the commercial building was under renovation.

Turlock Man Sentenced to At Least 16 Years for Killing Belmont Man

A Turlock man must serve 16 years before he is eligible for parole for killing a new friend over $10, prosecutors said.

Peninsula DUI Saturation Patrols Planned This Halloween Weekend

“If you want to stay safe this Halloween then make a plan to get home without driving if you’ve been drinking,”

Man, Woman Sought in Peninsula Knifepoint Holdup: Police

Incident reported at Hillsdale Mall.

Brakeless 30,000 Pound Dump Truck Crashes in Belmont

Police report the brakes failed on the truck, causing it to lose control. No human injuries were reported, but a tree did lose its life.

Sheriff's Office Warns of 'Possible Suspicious' Elderly Man Who Approached Boy in Nearby San Carlos

"It is unknown whether the driver’s actions were legitimately intended to help or whether they were suspicious in nature."

Would-Be Belmont Purse Snatcher Sought by Police: PHOTOS

Belmont police are asking for help identifying the men pictured here.

UPDATE: Dog Dead, 8 Displaced in Peninsula Fire

Fire officials estimate damages at $1 million.

Witnesses Sought in Sunday Morning Incident on Highway 101

Authorities are asking the public for help in an investigation into a shooting last Sunday on Highway 101.

Knife-Wielding Man Shot in Belmont by CHP, Agency Reports

Incident was reported on Highway 101 at Ralston Avenue.

Would-Be Belmont Robber Pulls Knife on Local Business Owner, Forces Husband to Fill Bag With Cash: Police

Police say the man first used a fake gun to try to rob the location— but then pulled out a knife. However, he ran after an alarm went off.

Two-Alarm Fire in Foster City Displaces Residents

Several evacuations happened as a result of the blaze.

Local Pizzeria Burglarized Overnight: Police

Sheriff's officials say the eatery was broken into in the early morning hours Wednesday.

11 'National Night Out' Events in Belmont

It's a chance for Belmont residents to meet their neighbors and first responders.

Three Peninsula Residents Named in Violent Home Invasion Robbery

Three people are suspected of breaking into a local home, pistol-whipping a resident and forcing her in closet, police say.

GUILTY: Man Convicted in Deadly Belmont Stabbing Over $10

He faces between 15 and 16 years in prison when he's sentenced later this year

Smoke in Belmont Likely From California Wildfire

Officials say the air in the region will be unhealthy and have issued yet another 'Spare the Air' alert for Tuesday.

Missing 'At Risk' Woman Sought: Police

The San Mateo County sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in finding Sandra Lynn Kruller, who lives in nearby San Carlos.

There's a New Sheriff in Town, Belmont! Board of Supervisors Names New San Mateo County Sheriff

The county Board of Supervisors appointed Undersheriff Carlos Bolanos to fill the remaining two years of retiring Sheriff Greg Munks' term.

Two Women Attack a Third Inside Peninsula Target Restroom: Police

Though the two women fled right after the attack, store surveillance video helped them catch the suspects, police said.

Elderly Belmont Man Escapes House Fire After Finding Bed Ablaze: Police

"The resident told investigators that he had been in another room, when he heard a crackling sound coming from his bedroom."

Peninsula Man Claims Insanity in Stabbing Death of Girlfriend: Prosecutors

Anthony Kirincic recently entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2015 death of Elizabeth Straw, prosecutors say.

UPDATED: School, 15 Homes Briefly Evacuated Following San Carlos, Belmont Area Gas Main Break

PG&E officials tell Patch that the flow of gas has since been stopped. A 'shelter in place' order has been rescinded.

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Launches Online Jail Inmate Locator

Now you can find information related to most inmates who were arrested in Belmont at the click of a few buttons.

'Numerous Guns' Stolen in Peninsula Gun Store Burglary: Police

Sheriff's officials say the suspects used a car to smash into the store.

Belmont Man Loses Thousands in 'Secret Shopper' Scam: Police

Authorities are reminding area residents to be on the lookout for this scam.

Stuck At Facebook; Suspect Brushed Teeth During Police Chase; Dog Death At Groomer's: San Mateo Co. Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Belmont and across San Mateo County.

Bizarre Details Emerge Police Chase With Belmont Connections

Among other things, Karen Teichmann brushed her teeth during the chase, honking her horn and waving at pedestrians, prosecutors say.

Results In From Belmont, Burlingame DUI Saturation Patrol

Police say dozens of vehicles were stopped in the special one-night operation.

Belmont, Burlingame Traffic Safety Operation Nets 63 Tickets in One Day

Officers from Burlingame PD, San Bruno PD, Belmont PD, and the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office participated in the operation.