Assemblymember Jerry Hill is running for State Senate in District 13, of which Belmont is a part.
In an effort to save money, the state decided to suspend mandates that require local jurisdictions to keep the public informed.
The county supervisor race has a run-off between two candidates.
Eight nonprofit organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara County received $455,000 total in grants from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to assist residents facing foreclosure.
The Democrat-controlled Senate passed the first $8 billion leg of the $69 billion project, setting in motion the most expensive project in state history. When high-speed rail finally comes along, will you be buying a ticket?
Berkeley's MapLight offers 'Voter's Edge' for California, revealing campaign contributions, endorsements, and more.
Over 40 vendors were at the Fair to offer services from affordable housing to health advice.
The predictive arrival/departure system using GPS technology will let riders know if their train is on time and when it will arrive.
Starting this week, all Burlingame businesses and multifamily dwellings that generate four or more cubic yards of garbage per week must recycle.
Jerry Hill spoke about Assembly Bill 45 Monday morning, named for a Burlingame teen killed after hours of drinking on a party bus.
From stricter hygiene standards for body piercing to help for children being bullied at school, there are a host of new state laws you should be aware of.
The toll hike for most vehicles took effect in July of 2010, but bridge authority officials voted to delay the price increases for multi-axle vehicles until July 1, 2012.
Newly released data from the California Department of Education reports higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates among San Mateo county schools.
The Supreme Court announced Thursday morning that the Affordable Care Act mandating every American to purchase health insurance is constitutional. What do you think of this decision? Tell us in the comments.
An employee of the agency alleges her job is in jeopardy because she 'blew the whistle' on her boss for awarding big contracts to and then overpaying friends' companies.
The Summer Food Service Program offers places nearby where families can go for a free, nutritious meal during the months when school is out.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors empowers voters to choose between "by district" or "at large" elections.
Expect delays on El Camino Real at night stretching from Menlo Park all the way to Millbrae.
Backlash to the new leaf blower regulations, officially beginning July 1, has already started.
A San Mateo woman and Daly City man reportedly stole thousands in cash as well as documents and valuables from at least 20 estates.
The bird was found in Woodside on June 11.
The city of San Jose, the last of the parties needed to endorse a regional agreement to fund Caltrain, hopped onboard Tuesday.
The facility is being purchased by private company Brius.
The City Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances allowing the development of an office and life science campus at 300 Airport Boulevard.
The candidate, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Burlingame and San Mateo County.
Report comes days before critical budget deadline in Sacramento.
The closure will allow crews to replace a regional water pipeline.
The U.S. Marshals Service will continue their hunt for Frank Morris, Clarence Anglin and John Anglin until they are either arrested, positively determined to be deceased or reach the age of 99.
With a wealth of opportunity in the 20 cities that make up San Mateo County, economic strategists are looking for your help in navigating a strategy.
Anti-jail protesters show up to oppose project moving forward.
David Tom put to rest the rumor that California election officials don't count paper ballots.
San Mateo County voters appeared split on three business-related tax measures.
As predicted, voter turnout was low, but precinct workers were optimistic about the number of vote-by-mail ballots they were collecting
A look at the measures that will appear on Tuesday's ballot, as well as the candidates running for positions in the districts that include San Mateo County, such as the County Board of Supervisors, State Assembly, State Senate and U.S. Representatives.
Joshua Tatro was arrested Friday and posted bail later that night.
The June 5 election includes seven candidates campaigning to represent residents at the county level.
Heavily outspent supporters of Measures T, U and X are stepping up their rhetoric as critical vote nears. They say outside groups are launching a misinformation campaign and local groups opposed to the measure “just don’t understand.”
Changes could involved restoring four trains, adding two trains and stops to Sunnyvale and Palo Alto.
Romney makes a stop in Hillsborough Wednesday night.
The legislation aims to use fines levied against the utility to reduce costs associated with upgrading its pipeline system.