Do Your Cosmetics Contain Chemicals Known to Cause Cancer?

The California Department of Public Health unveils new website that offers consumers information on cosmetic products.

Neighbors Told To Expect Foul-Smelling Air as Cholera Pond is Drained

"To mitigate what we can, we have heavy equipment ordered -- to try and keep the area as fresh as possible -- but it is going to smell."

San Mateo County Has First Flu-Related Death

San Mateo County health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot, as flu season hasn't even peaked yet.

Supervisor Dave Pine Elected Board President

Pine calls for “more risk taking, innovation and efficiency” in 2014.

CDC: Flu Symptoms

With increasing reports of H1N1 flu deaths, here are the symptoms of influenza from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

California Non-Profit Hopes to Combat Government Dysfunction

PleaseGovern.org is a new organization that's using technology to mobilize voters.

Price of Stamps Going Up This Month

The temporary increase is supposed to generate new revenue to make up for big losses in 2008 and 2011.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.

'Whistleblower' Claims Spare-the-Air Days are Rigged

The man says he is a former employee of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the agency that calls the Spare-the-Air Alerts.

Winter Spare the Air Alert Issued for Thursday

This will be the third Spare the Air day this week.

Higher Minimum Wage and Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Top List of New Laws

There are 1,000 new laws going into effect Jan. 1

Spare The Air Alerts: Do People Really Get Caught?

Air quality officials say they issue an average of more than 200 citations on every day there is an alert.

6 Popular Tax Breaks That Could Disappear in 2014

Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.

Seventh Straight 'Winter Spare the Air' Alert Issued for Sunday

San Carlos Mayor May Consider Lawsuit Over Pipeline Pressure

The CPUC is allowing PG&E to raise San Carlos pipeline pressure, but sets $14.35 million fine for misleading filing by the gas and electric utility. The pipeline runs beneath Brittan Avenue.

Judge Orders Firms to Pay $1 Billion to Remove Lead Paint from Homes

Paint that was used in the 1930s and 40s contained dangerous lead that deteriorated over time and harmed people, especially children.

Asiana Pilots Express Cockpit Leadership Confusion

An instructor in the cockpit said that as he realized the plane was flying too slowly at 200 feet above the water on the approach to SFO he pushed the thrust levers forward. Two or three seconds later, he felt the aircraft hit the ground.

Marin County Supervisor Voted Chair of California Coastal Commission

“I want to strengthen ... partnerships with local governments and public advocates.”

Sea Level Summit: 'San Mateo County Most Vulnerable to Sea Level Rise, Flooding'

Experts say the sea level in San Mateo County is indeed rising and that it's not as important to determine when, but rather how the region can protect itself.

Effects Of Sea Level Rise On San Mateo County Discussed Monday

King tides have already reached the edges of the Bayshore near Redwood City, according to Rep. Jackie Speier.

Efforts to Quiet San Carlos Airport Noise Move Forward

The city of Atherton is hosting a community meeting Monday night to discuss the issue. One proposal is to create a second flight path into the small airport that would avoid neighborhoods flyovers.

Updated: Palo Alto Korean War Veteran Detained in North Korea Freed

85-year-old grandfather with heart condition is finally released after being held prisoner for six weeks accused of 'hostile acts against the state.'

Burlingame Business on State’s Tax Scofflaw List

This kitchen and appliance business on Howard Street owes more than $600K.

Labor Unions Suing BART Over Family Leave Provision

BART board says the family leave provision is a mistake that would be "financially back-breaking."

Sen. Hill Announces 6th Annual 'Oughta Be a Law...Or Not' Contest

The contest is open to all constituents of the 13th Senate District and allows residents to submit their ideas for improving the quality of life in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County or the state of California.

Son of Palo Alto Man Detained in North Korea Wants Him Home for Thanksgiving

Merrill Newman, 85, is Stanford/UC Berkeley alum who taught at high schools in Berkeley and Livermore.

Should Air Travelers Be Allowed to Make Cell Phone Calls?

Do you like the idea of using your cellphone when flights are above 10,000 feet?

SFO Releases Self-review of Asiana Crash Response

Three Chinese girls were killed in the crash and its aftermath while more than 180 other passengers were injured.

Live Webcam of New Jail Construction

Watch live as the new jail takes shape.

10 Health Insurance Sites Shut Down After Imitating 'Covered California'

Some sites used the phrases "Get Covered," "Covered California" and "California Health Benefit Advisers."

UC President Proposes Tuition Freeze

Janet Napolitano also proposed streamlining transfers from community colleges and turning all UC campuses into "zero net" energy consumers by 2025.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

E. Coli Threat: Salads and Sandwich Wraps Recalled

Residents in at least three states, including California, have been sickened. A complete list of recalled products, codes and dates.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

USPS Will Pay Rent to Local Staples Store

In a new pilot program aimed to reduce postal service costs, a Staples store in South San Francisco will be host to USPS retail counters.

Sen. Hill Visits Grow Justice Mural in San Mateo County

The newly completed mural, which is 27’ wide x 12’ tall, was painted by community volunteers and captures the community’s interpretation of Judaism’s imperative for justice.

County Election Round-Up: Most Tax, Bond Measures Pass But Not in Pacifica

Schools to get millions in funding thanks to bonds approved by voters on Tuesday.

Incumbents Holding Narrow Lead in Burlingame City Council race

The difference between third and fourth place is very small in the unofficial results.

New Protocol at SFO Should Help Ease Delays on Foggy Days

The FAA is going to allow staggered landings on both runways on low-visibility days. Most delays at SFO are weather related.

Flu Has Arrived in San Mateo County

The Health Department reports the first positive test for influenza this flu season.