Nearly $12 million could do a lot of good for the town - but is it worth it? You tell us.
Many spoke in opposition of the mandate, which would require homeowners to inspect and repair aging sewer pipes before selling their home.
The award, given by Sen. Jerry Hill, honors individuals who have made sustained and significant contributions to improve the community.
The city is considering requiring homeowners to pay for testing and repair of the pipe that leads from the home to the street.
Federal spending cuts could force the closure of several Bay Area air traffic control towers, including the one at the San Carlos Airport.
Real estate website forecasts prices to increase for 2013 in all but one Bay Area zip code
The winner's poster art will be used to publicize citywide Earth Day events. Deadline for submissions is Wed. Feb. 20.
The local state senator's life was threatened recently, and homemade explosives and a loaded firearm were found in the suspect's home this week.
The newly inaugurated state senator invites constituents to join him for "Java with Jerry" next week in Redwood City.
The author, Drew Morgan, urges an open dialogue about the maintenance of underground pipes that runs from homes to the public sewer system.
Thank you to Mike and Joey Peterson for this story idea: "What is the street sweeping schedule for our neighborhood?"
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?
The City of Belmont hopes to increase visitation, community use, and generate revenue from the historic building.
Here's information on the 2012 filing, which the IRS opened Jan. 30.
Tax preparation assistance will be available on the campus every Saturday from 10-2 through April 6; no appointment necessary.
County schools and other public agencies lost roughly $155 million in investments when Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008.
State budget cuts reduce court staff; presiding judge calls the move "extremely disappointing."
The grand opening of the Belmont food trucks market has been pushed back one week to Feb. 25.
In an address Wednesday morning, Obama also announced he would sign 23 executive orders related to gun control, public safety and mental health.
But most San Mateo County cities and the state of California received failing grades from the American Lung Association.
Gov. Jerry Brown says the new pilot program will permit more students to take in-demand remedial math courses that often are unavailable or difficult to enroll in on a college campus.
Today is the deadline to apply for an opening on a City of Belmont commission. There are seats open on Belmont's Planning, Parks and Recreation, and Finance commissions.
Supervisor David Campos said naming the airport after Milk would bring a message of hope to its 40 million-plus passengers each year.
Read excerpts from the new president's speech on what his priorities for 2013 are.
Congresswoman Jackie Speier helps speed up benefits for 62 wounded veterans in her district, which includes San Mateo County.
Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled his proposed 2013-14 fiscal year budget Thursday morning.
The Reusable Bag Ordinance, which will make Belmont plastic-bag-free, was unanimously approved Tuesday by city council.
A new chapter began in Belmont on Tuesday night; welcoming new fire and police officials, while saying farewell to retiring fire chief Doug Fry, Central Elementary School principal Cori McKenzie, and Officer Mike Chicas's K-9 partner, Nitro.
The 18-month pilot project aims to create more efficient use of vehicle capacity.
Average weekday ridership in November 2012 was 47,326, a 12 percent increase from the previous year.
According to the new state law authored by Sen. Leland Yee, inmates who committed crimes as juveniles may be eligible to petition for re-sentencing if they meet certain criteria. The new law took effect Tuesday.
California's unemployment rate decreased to 9.8 percent last month, while San Mateo County's remained below the state line at 6.2 percent.
Free sandbags are now available in the parking lot of Belmont City Hall.
The approval angered officials from San Bruno, where a pipeline explosion killed eight people in 2010.
If you have any business to take care of in Belmont City Hall, you'd better attend to it this week---the offices will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed nearly 1,000 bills signed into law in 2012; here's an overview of what goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013.
Belmont Mayor Christine Wozniak speaks out about Friday's school shooting in Newtown, CT.
The contest is open to all constituents of the 13th Senate District, including Belmont and San Carlos.
A few Belmont Patch readers inquired about mayors and vice mayors over the past 10 years.
A new mayor...toy drives...Beautiful Belmont Awards...Santa sightings and more on the horizon this week in Belmont.