The stray turkey, dubbed "Lincoln," was brought into the Peninsula Humane Society on Nov. 18. Starting Tuesday, the bird is available for adoption---as a pet, not as a meal.
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The 1st Infantry Division, 3rd Bridgade, 2-2 Infantry, which is Hillsborough's adopted unit, has been deployed to Afghanistan since June, and will return to the U.S. in the spring.
Residents shared what they are doing to help with typhoon relief.
An estimated 8 billion hangers goes into landfills every year. That’s enough to fill 4.6 Empire State Buildings from basement to observation deck—every year.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
The injured bird, which was found near SFO, was treated by having seven new feathers attached. It was released Thursday.
Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.
"It does feel a little better to help one or two hawks that might have hit a plane."
In observance of Veterans Day 2013, these restaurants are offering a free meal to those who have served our country.
San Mateo County agencies “green” roads and parking lots to reduce stormwater pollution and improve communities.
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A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.
Cities, big suburban centers and college campuses are the among the nation’s biggest Starbucks magnets.
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Events will be held nearby in San Francisco, Mountain View and Redwood City.
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Take a look at what's happening in Millbrae this week, and feel free to add your own events in the comments.
The Saturday event attracted more spectators and pets than ever before.
Emergency officials gathered for a simulated plane crash drill.
Residents collected about 620 pounds of garbage.
Take a look at what's happening in Millbrae this week, and feel free to add your own events in the comments.
Know what will be on stage before you get to the festival.
Don't miss the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival this weekend.
The American Academy of Pediatrics' new policy says circumcision should be covered by insurance, and that the health benefits far outweigh any risk.
Five things you should know about Millbrae this week.
Inaugural "Giro di Pacifica" benefits Burlingame-based Parca, a group that aids San Mateo County residents living with developmental disabilities. Keynote Systems, a San Mateo tech firm, is co-sponsoring the event.
Despite the rise of digital communication, a new study shows talking still beats out texting as the preferred mode of social networking among teens.
Hurdles to keeping equine cooperative intact turned out to be too steep. Move effectively marks the end of a 60-plus year Peninsula institution that was tie to Millbrae’s past and served the community’s present.
Taylor Middle School staffers, students and parents will install a planting bed in front of the school on Saturday.
Li to manage statistical analytics.
Races wow crowds of over 500. Traveling pig circus includes 1,100-pounder.
Peninsula businesses near Olympic Club already seeing a dramatic surge from golf tournament that's projected to pump $100 million into the region's economy.
Biogas energy culled from grease cuts plant's energy costs and reduces its carbon footprint, EPA says.
Lunchtime soccer program shifts attitudes towards law enforcement among some at-risk Peninsula youths.