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A round-up of interesting news from the state Capitol.
SB 338 would improve limousine safety standards by requiring limousines to be equipped with two fire extinguishers, to be inspected annually by the California Highway Patrol.
This mosquito, which can transmit a number of viruses including yellow fever, was previously found in San Mateo County in 1979 near SFO.
Whimsical bike racks? Mystery knitted items? Parking meters for public art? It's no wonder San Mateo is such a great place to live.
Jacob Lew will speak about the national economy and middle class job growth.
Before going for a run or embarking on a long hike, read this warning.
Despite the increase, agency officials said parking in Caltrain lots is still a bargain compared to parking in similar transit parking lots.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta changes his mind to be in favor of medical marijuana. What do you think?
The morning commute just got messy for Caltrain riders.
The MidPen Teen Tour aims to get young students interested in jobs in local government.
A bus crashed through a railroad crossing arm in San Mateo County on Tuesday.
Susan Loftus came to San Mateo as the Economic Development Manager in 1987.
Despite the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate part of Voting Rights Act, Obama administration wants to continue pre-clearance policy.
Use this chart to where the state directed the money.
The 51-year-old man allegedly isolated himself in a hospital room with a knife and started a small fire before he was arrested.
Obama makes unexpected personal comments on the contentious case that has stirred national riots this week.
San Mateo's jobless rate rose slightly last month.
Some opponents of the plan said it would bring overcrowding to cities. Others wanted the plan to be put to a vote.
Lim has been endorsed by a number of elected officials, including State Senators Jerry Hill and Leland Yee, and California State Assemblyman Kevin Mullin.
Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 US deaths annually. Find out how fat our county is.
Western Mixers Produce and Nut Company has issued a recall for ARO and Treasured Harvest pistachios due to potential salmonella contamination.
University of California officials announced Friday that U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary will take over as school's president.
The time-sensitive issue of doubled student loan rates is stalled again in Congress, with both parties hesitant to compromise.
Lisa Grote has 30 years of public sector service, including working for both the city and county of San Mateo as well as cities in Silicon Valley.
A man who fatally strangled his ex-girlfriend with a coaxial cable in front of the woman's 1- and 4-year-old children in 1993 has been found suitable for parole.
Caltrain delays persisted Wednesday morning after a suspicious object was found at the Palo Alto station.
Employers will now have until 2015 to provide federally mandated health benefits for their employees.
The bridges that need to be replaced are more than a century old and do not meet current Federal and State seismic safety standards.
A train broke down in Palo Alto on Tuesday morning.
After failure to meet a July 1 deadline, Congress left for recess with Stafford loan rates set to double on Monday.
The San Mateo County Health System tests your knowledge of food safety.
The possession or sale of shark fins in California was made illegal beginning Monday.
Monday morning saw the first BART strike in 16 years.
With Prop. 8 no longer an obstacle, the San Mateo County Clerk's Office stayed open to 6 p.m. Friday and, like all 58 California counties, will be ready on Monday for marriage licenses issues newly expanded to same-sex couples.
The Supreme Court invalidated a major part of the landmark legislation this week.
Residents are encouraged to write thank you letters to the soldiers.
The Defense of Marriage Act, which prevented gay marriages from being legally recognized by the federal government, has been ruled unconstitutional.
Marcus Clarke is returning to San Mateo after spending several years working in Detroit.
A panel of three judges has ordered the state to combat prison overcrowding with new high standards.