Skipping the tinsel and reusing wrapping paper are some simple ways to reduce pollution during the holidays.
Announcement comes late Wednesday.
The British-based grocery chain prepares to pull the plug on its 199 U.S. supermarkets. Offers to buy the chain are already surfacing.
Youth crime is at an all-time low at the statewide level, according to a new study.
Robert Ross is voted Deputy Mayor.
If the U.S. Supreme Court decides not to hear the case for Proposition 8, the rally will take place at the County Center.
City residents call for a halt to the opening of a new 7-Eleven in their neighborhood.
The former County Supervisor died of cancer on Saturday.
Numerous maintenance projects will take place on the Peninsula this week.
About 40 percent of the funds went to administrative costs, in violation of California law.
The Peninsula Humane Society is offering residents three chances to bring their pets to pose with Santa Claus.
The FDA has shut down the plant whose peanut butter products under many brands were recalled because of salmonella contamination linked to people sickened in 20 states.
Ever wonder where those property tax dollars go? Here's a basic breakdown.
The transit systems will adjust their schedules on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
San Mateo residents can help the community in a variety of ways.
The exhibit highlights San Mateo County's effort to build reliable roads and railways to its isolated coastline.
Find out what's closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day.
The Nesquik involved was in 10.9-, 21.8- and 40.7-ounce canisters produced in early October and sold at retailers across the country.
Veterans Day came a bit early for U.S. Marine James Vick, the recipient of a car donated by the Belmont Rotary Club and local businesses.
For 26 consecutive months, Caltrain ridership has continued to grow.
Find out what projects are going on in your neck of the woods.
If approved, the ban would serve as a model for all other cities in San Mateo County - as well as some in Santa Clara County - to adopt their own city-wide bans.
Warren Slocum and Shelly Masur will make their positions on the issues known at a Redwood City forum
Register to vote online for the Nov. 6 general election.
The third debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will be held Monday, Oct. 22.
Keep up with latest news affecting transportation around the Peninsula.
Unemployment rates dropped statewide as well last month.
Citizens must register to vote by Monday, Oct. 22 to vote in the Nov. 6 election.
Measure A could raise as much as $60 million annually for the county's general fund.
When voters in San Mateo County go to the polls this Fall, it’s important to know what’s really at stake for our children’s education.
The board sets policy for the San Mateo County Transit District.
The Northern Shoveler bird was reported in Foster City on Oct. 2.
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA will host a special mobile pet adoption three times before the end of the year at Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo.
Is San Mateo County better off after the Loma Prieta earthquake? Are we better prepared for the next one?
Polls don’t win elections. Votes do. Here's some information to help you cast your ballot.
Chalmers, 84, died last week.
Both camps question how the debate moderator has publicly described her role.
The annual Sustainability Awards and Green Building Awards event will take place in March 2013.
Sen. Yee will appear on the Dr. Phil Show to discuss Senate Bill 9, giving youth sentenced to life without parole a second chance.
In issuing the preliminary decision about PG&E's proposed gas pipeline safety plan, the CPUC said this is only the beginning of a permanent change that has to take place with PG&E and other pipeline operators throughout the state.