Clouds Painted By The Sunset: Photos Of The Day

The coastal mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for the sunset.

Elegant Terns Dress Up The San Mateo Shoreline: Photo Of The Day

This large gathering of shorebirds made it difficult for a newcomer to find a place to land!

Volunteers Needed To Help Beautify San Mateo Community Garden

Community members are invited to help breathe new life into an aging community garden and orchard Friday morning.

San Mateo-Based Company's Drones Helping US Service Members On Other Continents

San Mateo-based drone company Skydio is already being put to use by U.S. service members.

'Sliver Moon' Over San Mateo: Photo Of The Week

The moon will set around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Coyote Point Summerfest Returns To San Mateo This Month

The community celebration hosted by San Mateo County Parks features giant kites, train rides, food trucks and more.

San Mateo Hopes To Hush Train Noise In Residential Areas

"I like the neighborhood because it's very friendly. We have neighbors who've been here for a long time. It's very family oriented."

Bay Area Startup Gets FAA Certification For Flying Car

The company expects to sell the vehicle for $300,000 each with the first delivery by projected for the end of 2025.

San Mateo Bridge Marches Across The Bay: Photo Of The Week

The blue waters of San Francisco Bay look calm from a distance.

Red-Shouldered Hawk Sizes Up Photographer: Photo Of The Week

Apparently the photographer was a bit large for lunch, as the raptor stayed put in the tree.

Captivating Peninsula Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Tuesday's sunset from San Mateo cast a comforting orange glow over the area.

12 Ducklings Rescued From San Mateo Storm Drain

Fire crews helped animal care workers retrieve a dozen ducklings from a storm drain Wednesday and reunited them with a worried mom.

San Mateo's Citywide Yard Sale Returns Next Month

San Mateo expects hundreds of households to participate in the three-day community event, and registration is free.

Eye-Popping Peninsula Sunset Brightens The Mid-Week: Photo Of The Day

Did you miss Wednesday's sunset? Mary Salim snapped a photo for you.

Coyote Point Recreation Area Reopens

While a few more repairs are in the works, most of Coyote Point is reopened Thursday for visits 7 days a week.

The San Mateo County Fair To Return June 3-11

The award-winning fair features pig races, live music and a carnival midway with tons of rides, mouth-watering fair foods and much more.

San Mateo County Fair is Back in Town!

June 3-11, 2023

2 Gray Foxes Saved From Deep Window Well At Peninsula Home

“Somehow the two foxes fell into the 10-foot-high window well and were unable to get themselves out," officials said.

Fog Crests The Ridge: Photos Of The Week

The Peninsula's air conditioning is creeping in!

Spring Growth Around Crystal Springs Reservoir: Photo Of The Week

Fresh growth after a wet winter is visible on trees around the reservoir.

On A Clear Day: Photo Of The Week

A lovely view of the San Francisco skyline from the Peninsula.

Fiery Sky: Peninsula Photo Of The Week

Did you notice the sunset Saturday night?

Peninsula Women Collect Needed Supplies For Still Recovering Pajaro Residents

The Pajaro community continues its long, slow struggle to recover from catastrophic flooding.

Girl Scouts Enter Final Weekend of 2023 Cookie Season

Girl Scouts will be out in full force selling cookies through April 23

Coyote Point Reopens For Weekends As Storm Cleanup Continues

Coyote Point is back open for weekend trips, but some areas remain closed and visitors should expect long lines.

Rainbow Over The Peninsula: Photo Of The Day

A lovely rainbow over San Mateo on Tuesday.

Gas Fire Prompts Daly City Road Closure

PG&E and fire crews are on the scene repairing a 6-inch gas line in the 900 block of Gellert, authorities said.

Stranded Hiker Pulled To Safety In Mussel Rock Beach Chopper Rescue

San Mateo County Fire arrived on the scene and located the man but could not assist him due to the steep terrain.

U.S. Highway 101 Closed Due To Downed Power Lines In Menlo Park

The work is estimated to be complete by 6 p.m.

Fallen Tree Shutters Part Of Alameda de las Pulgas

Alameda de las Pulgas from Sonora Drive to Aragon Boulevard will remain closed until midmorning Thursday, San Mateo police said.

Peninsula Booze Sting Ensnares 6

The operation was conducted Sunday in partnership with the California Alcoholic Beverage Control, authorities said.

​San Mateo Vehicle Theft Suspect Arrested

Juan Francisco Campos De Paz, 20 of Redwood City, was on probation at the time of his arrest, authorities said.

Downed Tree Blocks E. Hillsdale Boulevard

The fallen tree is blocking westbound traffic.

Living Conditions At Half Moon Bay Farms Under Investigation

San Mateo County has established a task force to investigate living conditions of its farmworkers.

Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting Suspect Due In Court Thursday

Chunli Zhao, 66, is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with the Jan. 23 shooting.

HMB Establishes Victims Fund For Farmworkers Impacted By Mass Shooting

“As a community we are grieving,” Half Moon Bay Mayor Deborah Penrose said in a statement.

Peninsula Goes Under Freeze Watch

The freeze watch will be in effect from 2 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, and residents are urged to prepare, the NWS said.

Gas Leak Caused Daly City BART Hazmat Situation, Officials Say

The hazmat situation prompted the closure of the Daly City BART station Friday morning, officials said.

Phone Scam Prompts Police Advisory In Foster City

The Foster City Police Department issued the advisory Monday.

Peninsula 'Orbeez Challenge' Incidents Prompt Advisory

“Orbeez challenge” incidents involve the firing of thawed or frozen gel balls from the toy blasters.