San Mateo, SPI Announce Reopening of Bridgepointe Ice Rink

“This has been a long and difficult process and I misjudged the civic devotion to the ice rink,” said SPI partner Dennis Wong.

PG&E Crews to Conduct Electrical Work on Poplar Avenue in San Mateo

PG&E crews will be performing electrical work on Poplar Avenue that will affect traffic between Delaware Street and the 101.

Great News for California Farmers: Agriculture Goods Transform Trade at Bay Area Port

Farm exports increased 233 percent over the past five years at Port of Oakland. [BREAKING]

2 Bay Area Samsung Smartphone Lawsuits Progress Toward CA-Wide Class-Action Cases

The warranty booklet inside phone box does not constrain the two plaintiffs to arbitration, federal appeals court ruled in both filings.

Thousands Lose Power on the Peninsula

BREAKING: About 10,000 electric customers were without power across the Bay Area.

California Tax Rate Drops in 2017: Sales, Use Tax Lowered on Jan. 1

Find the current tax rates by California city and county here.

Pasta Pomodoro Closes in San Mateo

Local business owners have offered to hire those employees left without a job.

PG&E Workers To Visit San Mateo Neighborhoods in Routine Gas Meter Inspections

Inspections are about to get underway in San Mateo County and will last through December.

All Peninsula DMV Offices Back Online After Days-Long Outage

Three days after a massive computer outage impacted the entire state, some offices continue to remain offline.

Demand Drives Gas Price Increase Near San Mateo Over Past Month: AAA

Statewide, drivers paid an average of $2.73 for a gallon, up $0.07 since the organization issued its last report on Aug. 9.

LIST: 14 Peninsula Entities Listed Among Biggest Tax-Dodgers in California

The California State Board of Equalization says these taxpayers are among the 500 that owe the state more than $445 million in taxes.

State To Get $86 Million In Settlement With Volkswagen For Pollution-Cheating Cars

Company admitted turning on "clean" controls when cars were tested and turned them off when cars were driven normally. [Breaking]

San Mateo's Habit Burger Grill Joins 'No Kid Hungry' Campaign

Customers who donate $2 or more to the charity will receive a coupon for a free charburger with cheese!

Caltrans Granted Permission to Implode Two More Bay Bridge Piers

The implosions could take place as early as October.

Abundant Supplies Lead To Cheaper Gas Prices In San Mateo, Statewide

The national average price of gas was reported to be $2.12. Where do you fill up in San Mateo?

How Are Delta Cancellations Affecting Bay Area Travel?

So far, only minimal impacts are being reported— but Delta says the number of canceled and delayed flights may grow overnight.

Shell Agrees to Pay $762,500 in Penalties for Gift Card Ads

Several Bay Area district attorneys alleged Shell Oil didn't fully disclose all the stipulations associated with their gift cards.

More 'Bombardier' Trains Rolling Through San Mateo Should Help Caltrain Crowding Problems

Starting this week, Caltrain is replacing some of its trains with larger trains capable of accommodating more passengers.

Hundreds of Southwest Cancellations Affect Bay Area Airports

Most of the cancellations are at Oakland and San Jose, but there are some at SFO, too.

New Energy Agency Taking Reigns Soon in San Mateo

'Peninsula Clean Energy' was created to provide San Mateo County "...with cleaner energy at lower rates for all residents and businesses."

Today is Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven in San Mateo

Get a free small Slurpee on July 11 to celebrate the convenience store's milestone birthday.

Headed on the Golden Gate, San Mateo? Get Ready to Pay More

New rate structure goes into effect Friday. Fares on Golden Gate Transit buses and Golden Gate Ferry service also will increase.

Hotel, Restaurant, Shops and Veterans' Housing May Come to BART's Peninsula Land

BART Board of Directors moves forward with next step in development plans.

Volkswagen Emissions-Cheating Settlement Will Give CA $1.2 Billion

The total settlement could be worth as much as $14.7 billion.

More People Biking to BART Than Ever Before

The BART Board of Directors says only 2.5 percent of riders biked to stations in 2000. Now, that figure is exponentially greater.

Pro Athletes, Including SF Giant, Scammed Out of More Than $30M: SEC

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake Peavy was among those caught up in the Ponzi-like scheme, a federal agency claims.

Celebrating Grads Asked To Secure Balloons To Avoid Power Outages

Runaway, metallic balloons have caused 180 outages this year after hitting power lines in Bay Area, PG&E said.

Air China To Launch Nonstop San Jose-To-Shanghai Flights

Shanghai is a major destination for Silicon Valley travelers, officials said.

Hang On! More Hand Straps May Be Coming to BART

Agency will vote to increase the number of hand straps from 30 to 80.

SJ Airport To Offer Direct Flights To Salt Lake City, Washington D.C.

The expanded routes will begin in November.

Gas Prices Near San Mateo Expected to Stabilize: AAA

Plus, we found the cheapest spot to fill up around town right now.

BART Facing Possible $477 Million Budget Deficit Over Next Decade

Staff points to slowing revenues from ticket sales and tax sources.

When Is California's 2016 Income Tax Deadline? Filing Date Approaching

If you have put off filing your taxes, there's some good news, you have three extra days, says the Internal Revenue Service.

United Airlines Launches Flights from LAX to San Francisco Using Biofuel

The launch marks the first time an American airline has used biofuel for regular operations.

Update: Good Idea? 'Seat Hogs' May Soon Be Fined on BART

The notion is that fines would deter people from placing bags on seats or laying down to sleep while on crowded trains.

Despite Low Costs, San Mateo Gas Prices May Soon Rise: AAA

Refineries are beginning to reduce production in preparation for the seasonal switchover to summer-blend gasoline.

Fill Up Now! Some Calif. Gas Prices Could Skyrocket by Weekend

According to the warning by a consumer advocate group, a return to the $3-range is imminent.

Gas Prices Down 30 Cents In Past Month Around San Mateo, Bay Area

And they may stay down through spring, analysts say. Click here to see our low-price finder!

San Mateo Gas Prices Among Highest in Bay Area

The statewide average gas price is at $2.85 per gallon, up by $0.17 since last month, AAA officials said.

San Mateo Drivers Paying Lower Gas Prices This Holiday Season

The average price in California is down 29 cents from a year ago, according to AAA Northern California officials.