Man Strangled Mother, Arrested After Standoff: San Mateo Sheriff

The man's 67-year-old mother came to a sheriff's substation with visible injuries asking for help, police said.

25-Year-Old Inmate Found Dead At San Mateo County Jail: Police

The cause of death will be determined by the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office, according to police.

133 Traffic Citations In Countywide Operation: Authorities

Police made about 145 traffic stops during an enforcement program Tuesday in San Mateo County, according to authorities.

Stanford Student Reporter Arrested At Protest Will Not Be Charged: DA

The delay in a charging decision had a chilling effect on student journalists, according to lawyer Max Szabo.

DUI Checkpoint Planned For Peninsula: Police

Those charged with a first-time driving under the influence offense face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, police said.

Police Investigating 'Suspicious' Death In Redwood City

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Driver Hits Multiple People While Chasing Another Car: Police

Brian Barbatajimaroa, 19, of Redwood City was arrested and accused of four counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

SMC Sheriff Reports Drop In Use Of Force By Deputies

Incidents involving the use of force by San Mateo County deputies have steadily declined since 2022, according to the sheriff's office.

Teen Accused In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In Redwood City

A 15-year-old was arrested Thursday as a suspect in the shooting death of an 18-year-old near a Whole Foods Market.

Stolen Credit Cards Discovered During Traffic Stop: Police

Peninsula authorities said stolen credit cards and other sensitive information were discovered on a passenger after a routine traffic stop.

Man Stabbed During Fight Near Caltrain Station In Redwood City; Arrest Made

The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Cody Dwight Washington of Redwood City, was detained without incident.

Peninsula Crews Help Fight SoCal Fires On The Frontlines

Crews from across San Mateo County have deployed to help fight devastating wildfires burning in Los Angeles County.

Extra DUI Patrols Through New Year's Day In San Mateo County

The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign will keep extra deputies on the lookout for impaired drivers through the holiday season.

Sheriff Announces 'Internal Review' Of Allegations Against Union Head

The DA's office said a deputy taken into custody last month for alleged timecard fraud shouldn't have been arrested in the first place.

Homicides, Assaults & Burglaries Down In 2024, SMC Sheriff Says

The annual report highlighted no homicides reported in the sheriff's jurisdiction and declines in several other crime categories.

SMC Funds New Rescue Vehicle For Remote Fire Brigade

The county will help cover the cost of a new, state-of-the-art ambulance for the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Woman Killed By Man In Redwood City Stabbing: Police

Police said the suspect called 911 and told dispatchers he had just stabbed someone at their shared home.

Sheriff Responds To Calls For Resignation: 'I Am Not Going Anywhere'

A scathing report about the Sheriff's Office from an independent investigator included findings of abuse of power, retaliation, and more.

Peninsula Man Accused Of Assaulting Mom, Locking Her Out Of Her Home

Police found the victim with visible injuries when they arrived at her home.

Police Seek Armed Robbery Suspects In Redwood City

Several victims said multiple suspects with handguns robbed them of jewelry and other belongings in broad daylight.

7-Eleven Serial Robbery Suspects Arrested In Redwood City

Police said three men were wearing ski masks and moving towards the front of the restaurant when officers found them.

​Man Killed In Shooting In Redwood City: Police

The police department received reports of a gunshot victim being dropped off at a local hospital, where he died, police said.

3-Alarm Fire Spreads To 4 Buildings In Redwood City

Fire crews from Redwood City and neighboring areas worked together Tuesday to tackle a large structure fire.

Alleged Thrift Shop Burglar Caught Wearing Stolen Clothes: Police

Police allege a Redwood City man stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Savers store.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Asking Girls To Get Into His Car

Redwood City Police report that the incidents happened near an elementary school.

SMC Deploys Labor Day Patrols For The Holiday Weekend

Extra deputies will be on patrol throughout the weekend to look for impaired drivers across San Mateo County.

Redwood City Woman Arrested After Police Chase To Santa Cruz County

A woman accused of hitting and robbing a driver in Half Moon Bay was arrested Wednesday after a police chase that ended with spike strips.

Accused Snapchat Predator Arrested On The Peninsula

Detectives allege a 19-year-old Pleasanton man used Snapchat and other apps to speak with hundreds of underage girls and arrange meetings.

2 Pedestrians Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle In Redwood City: PD

Two pedestrians were injured after being hit by a vehicle in Redwood City, police said.

Costly Online Scams Prompt Warning In Bay Area

Investigators fielded multiple scam reports in the last week, including one incident that siphoned thousands from an elderly victim.

Man Accused Of Punching Random Victims Arrested In San Mateo County

Police have arrested a man accused of punching three people, including an elderly man, around the Redwood City area.

2 Pups Join SMC's Therapy K-9 Program

The therapy dog program launched in December and now counts three Goldendoodles among its ranks.

Sex Offender Arrested On Suspicion Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl In Redwood City

A registered sex offender in Redwood City was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, police said Wednesday.

Saturday Is Disaster Preparedness Day In San Mateo County

This weekend's event in San Mateo promises important lessons, fun for all ages, live demonstrations, free hot dogs, and other giveaways.

2 Suspects Caught With Guns, Drugs During SMC Traffic Stop: Police

Deputies allege they found a loaded gun with an extended magazine and an un-serialized firearm.

Traffic Stop Yields Gun, Drugs In North Fair Oaks: Police

According to the sheriff's office, deputies discovered a stolen gun and drugs on a passenger during a traffic stop in North Fair Oaks.

Attempted Kidnapping Ends With Arrest In Redwood City: Police

Police allege a man in his 20s attempted to pull a boy out of a classroom before a teacher physically intervened.

Fire Claims RV, Outbuildings In La Honda

Cal Fire said crews successfully kept the flames from a large RV fire from spreading further into the surrounding wildland.

Judge To Determine DNA Guidelines In Scott Peterson Bid For Retrial

Peterson was convicted in 2004 of killing his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child Conner Peterson.

Redwood City Man Arrested After 2 Robberies In 10 Minutes: Police

Investigators allege the man robbed two gas stations in the span of 10 minutes while brandishing a replica handgun.