New tunnel underneath San Francisco Bay is being built to survive even a major earthquake, which is likely in the Bay Area in the coming years.
BART workers walked off the job and onto the picket line this morning.
One example of a work rule is an employee who claims overtime in a week when they also had a sick day. BART management wants to squash this. Another example is requiring workers to take electronic pay stubs rather than paper ones.
San Bruno received the settlement funds from PG&E as a result of the 2010 gas pipeline explosion.
You can head to Yosemite after all to catch some beautiful fall colors.
Map shows how much Peninsula-Santa Cruz area individuals and corporations owe to the Franchise Tax Board.
Space is limited, so you need to register for the free seminar.
Workers at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park are among thousands in the Bay Area facing furlough this week due to the government shutdown.
Caltrain, buses, carpools--alternatives to BART.
There are thousands of government employees at those facilities, with thousands more working for government contractors.
Costco's El Camino Real store in South San Francisco has recalled 39,755 pounds of chicken that may be contaminated with a strain of salmonella.
Unions announced a 72-hour strike notice Thursday night. An agreement has not been reached.
One of the bills directly impacts the Peninsula.
The bill ensures passengers can safely and quickly exit limos in emergencies.
The discovery of the Yellow Fever Mosquito, which carries the hemorrhagic Yellow Fever, resulted in an urgent response from multiple agencies.
If BART does strike, visit 511.org's strike page for other commute options, including SamTrans.
The City of San Bruno offers a 25 percent discount to some residents.
Since the ordinance was adopted in San Mateo County last April, initial surveys taken outside of major retail establishments have indicated that 82 percent of shoppers are either bringing a reusable bag, or not taking a bag at all.
A new effort to foil counterfeiters will make clerks' jobs easier.
The call center in Concord has so far helped handle questions from more than 59,000 callers.
The chain of events was set into motion by a former PG&E Engineer's email that asked, "Are we sitting on another San Bruno situation?...Is the pipe cracked and near failure?"
You have the opportunity to speak with the candidates one-on-one.
Voting centers for the Nov. 5 election are located in San Mateo and Redwood City.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday issued a public health alert after raw chicken products produced by three facilities of privately owned Foster Farms in California sickened hundreds of people.
The legislation strengthens protections for immigrant workers.
Judge orders 1929 pipeline shut down over safety concerns.
PG&E faces a proposed $2.25 billion fine for the 2010 San Bruno natural gas pipeline explosion.
Bay Area Rapid Transit management and Unions are still far apart on some issues as possible strike deadline nears.
Three programs are planned for Oct. 8 to recognize victims of domestic violence in San Mateo County.
The Peninsula Humane Society has dropped the fee to adopt a cat to $13 through the end of October.
On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.
The event is offered to San Mateo County residents who would like assistance with pre-enrollment to buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
NASA's website has been shuttered; most USGS sites down too.
Those planning trips to national parks are out of luck.
Covered California is one of the state-run health care marketplaces being set up around the U.S. as mandated by the act, passed by Congress in 2010.
What’s Open and What’s Closed in a Federal Government Shutdown?
The bill, authored by Sen. Leland Yee, allows the new generation of fuel efficient vehicles to cruise in the HOV lanes.
Two incumbents, two challengers. Hear from the four men who want to represent San Bruno.
To find out about your eligibility and coverage options or enroll in Obamacare, visit www.coveredca.com or call 888-975-1142.