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Are you feeling rich? A new survey puts Belmont residents on prestigious list.
The suspects were identified as 53-year-old Edward Armstrong Jr. and 24-year-old Antonio Gonzalez, both San Bruno residents, police said.
Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank both expanding.
Have you been creeped-out by the 'San Andreas' movie trailer? Wait until you hear the new USGS prediction.
California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.
The event is being held to celebrate the center's first birthday.
As general manager and CEO of the transit district, Jim Hartnett will head Caltrain, SamTrans and San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
The Internal Revenue Service says that more than $1 billion may be waiting for some taxpayers. $92,209,000 of it is in California alone.
Plus, check the road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of the little snow that can be found.
Hosting a party for St. Paddy's Day, Belmont? We have the perfect drink covered.
The boy's father received a devastating call at work: he would not be a match for his son. That's when a coworker stepped forward.
Investigators discovered that the man is a veteran suffering from PTSD on numerous psychiatric medications, according to the DA's office.
Six hospitals were to be sold to SoCal chain.
The most expensive gas in the region was found in San Mateo, at $3.47 per gallon.
The firefighters' association is sharing a PSA.
"California’s death penalty is not more effective in deterring crime than a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.”
Sensors were reporting visibility of a quarter mile or less in areas on Tuesday, National Weather Service meteorologist Charles Bell said.
There are three upcoming opportunities to donate in San Mateo County: In Redwood City, Belmont and Half Moon Bay.
Alameda County sheriff’s officials notified deputies in San Mateo County that the stolen property had been recovered after a pursuit.
Tax time is fast approaching.
The vessel caught fire in the San Francisco Bay this weekend.
Officials say a high school student was killed Monday morning.
The shooting was at 11:36 p.m on Thursday north of Tully Road, in the San Jose area.
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This film critic says, "The tea certainly tastes delightful!"
San Bruno police say the victim was assaulted with a stun gun.
In December the unemployment rate was 7.1, a decline from 8.1 percent last January.
Sea lion pups are being abandoned by their mothers in unprecedented numbers.
Police announced the arrests on Friday.
The City of Belmont invites residents, community groups, stakeholders, and others with interest in the corridor to attend an open house.
The San Mateo County Transportation Authority is asking for five volunteers.
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time starts soon.
“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."
Free job fair in San Francisco
Law enforcement officers from the Burlingame and Atherton police departments took part in the operation.
The Friday operation will be focused in the cities of Burlingame and Hillsborough.
The incident is connected to a random attack on a pizza truck driver that happened in Belmont in November.
Nine cars were hit -- most parked in downtown Palo Alto, police said.
Both times, they were false alarms, police said.