SF, San Mateo, Santa Cruz Home To Bacteria-Ridden Beaches

San Mateo’s Marina Lagoon is one of the three in the Bay Area full of harmful bacteria.

County Supes Unaminously Voted to Adopt Laura's Law

The law allows adults with sever mental illness who many be a threat to others or themselves to be court-ordered into treatment programs.

Motorcyclist Killed in San Mateo Identified as Belmont Resident

45-year-old John Stark lost control while riding on Sunday. CHP is asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them.

Only 1 Bay Area Rep Supported President Obama's Trade Bill

Ten Bay Area U.S. representatives voted against the bill and two did not vote.

BART to Halt All Bay Area Trains for Track Repairs

The aging system will be shut down 24 hours a day for a total of five days.

Caltrain Experiencing Delays After Fatal Accident

The trains are running on a single track through Atherton, the site of the fatal accident.

Raise the California Smoking Age to 21, Belmont?

The California Legislature is trying to snuff out smoking by targeting the age group where most smoking begins.

'Intolerant Jackass Act' Proponents Can Begin Collecting Sigs

The ballot measure would require anyone who proposed laws such as the 'Sodomite Suppression Act' to undergo sensitivity training.

County Begins Issuing ID Cards to Help Vets Access Services

The ID will help veterans get easier access to county services as well as discounts at local businesses.

DA Sues Burlingame Hotel for Carbon Monoxide Leak That Gave a Pilot Brain Damage

The district attorney’s office filed the civil complaint against the owners and operators of the Embassy Suites Hotel at 150 Anza Blvd.

Fees at National Park Areas Going Up As Soon As Monday

Prices will increase by at least $1 at most parks.

Deadline Approaching for IRS Grants

The grants are for organizations that help the elderly and poor prepare their taxes.

Belmont Parents: Vaccine Bill Passes California Senate

The bill was introduced in response to the measles outbreak.

Water Diversion Plan Shrinks Delta Recovery Promise

The governor announces that ambitious tunnel project is on, but the proposed area of delta to be restored has shrunk by more than half.

California Sets Aggressive New Greenhouse Reduction Target

Gov. Jerry Brown's executive order calls for California to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.

Trashy Roads Getting a Spring Cleaning

It's all part of Earth Day--and those bright orange bags are meant to catch your eye.

Belmont Parents: California's Mandatory Vaccine Bill Clears Hurdle

Following a measles outbreak, lawmakers are attempting to take away personal exemptions. What do you think?

Board Considering Program to Expand Rx Medicine Collections in San Mateo County

The program could include collection sites at retail pharmacies, hospital or clinic pharmacies, law enforcement agencies or envelopes.

Gov. Brown Grants 83 Pardons in California

Ten people from the Bay Area were among those to earn pardons

Save Water, Belmont--Win a Prius! (And Other Awesome Prizes)

The Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge begins April 1. You'll be in the driver's seat for a lower water bill--and maybe more!

Need More Time To File Your Taxes, Belmont?

An extension is easy. It's online. And it buys you another six months!

Deadline Approaching for Property Taxes

Miss the deadline and you'll have to pay even more. (Link for paying your San Mateo County Property taxes)

Watch: 58,000 Tons of Bay Bridge Coming Down Piece by Piece

Crews using blowtorches are slicing apart the 70 year old span.

Gov. Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package

The legislation includes assistance for homeowners in obtaining water efficient washing machines or dishwashers at no upfront cost.

County Commits $95,000 to Recidivism Reduction Program

The plan stretches over several years, aiming to improve public safety and enhance individual lives.

California's 6,000 Sex Offender Parolees Getting Looser Restrictions

A state court struck down a restriction in Jessica's Law. 1,400 of the 6,000 parolees are transients.

Attorney General Seeks to Block 'Utterly Reprehensible' Initiative Allowing the Killing of Gays

The ‘Sodomite Suppression Act,’ an initiative by a California attorney to kill homosexuals, prompts outrage and counter legislation.

Senator Jerry Hill, Assemblymember Kevin Mullin Hosting Open House on Thursday

The third annual event will be held in San Mateo.

Calif. Legislation Would Fund Response to Mysterious Spills in Bay

Senate Bill 718 would address a gap in the law that exists when the pollutant in question has not been identified.

More than 400 San Mateo County Residents Report on Alleged 'Spare the Air' Violators

Are Bay Area residents losing tolerance for wood burning?

$69 Million Contract Awarded for Demo of Old Bay Bridge Steel Superstructure

The work is projected to begin this summer and finish in 2018, according to Caltrans.

$ 1 Billion Need to Tackle Threat Posed by Drought, Governor Says

With no end in site, the state needs to buckle down for short-term and long-term solutions to survive this drought, state leaders say.

California "Has Only About One Year of Water Supply Left in its Reservoirs"

Following dire warning by NASA water scientist, state imposes tougher restrictions.

Calif. Senator Files Legal Brief in Support of Ending State's Death Penalty

"California’s death penalty is not more effective in deterring crime than a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.”

Belmont Invites Community to Alameda de las Pulgas, San Carlos Avenue Corridor Workshop

The City of Belmont invites residents, community groups, stakeholders, and others with interest in the corridor to attend an open house.

County Needs Volunteers for Transportation Authority's Advisory Committee

The San Mateo County Transportation Authority is asking for five volunteers.

SF Giants, Silicon Valley Firms Urge Supreme Court to Declare Right to Same-Sex Marriage

“The San Francisco Giants are proud to sign the brief because it speaks directly to our core values of equality and social justice for all."

Tiny Houses, Rent Stabilization Among Supervisors' Plans for Affordable Housing

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will study affordable housing options in local communities.

AB 60: San Mateo County Hosting Panel on Getting a Legal Driver's License

Officials will host a meeting to help undocumented people interested in obtaining a driver's license.

All Volunteer Fire Brigade In San Mateo County Wins Senator's "Oughta Be A Law ... or Not" Contest

State Senator Jerry Hill says under the proposed legislation, all-volunteer fire departments wouldn't have to pay sales tax on fundraising.