City Closer to Addressing Aging Sewers

The council introduced an ordinance that would make property owners responsible for addressing orangeburg sewer laterals.

County Takes Aim for the Green at Sharp Park

Supes approve talks about the Pacifica golf course, hike garbage rates, and allow an unpopular neighbor to build on his property.

Supes To Try to Preserve Public Golf Course

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider ways to preserve the Sharp Park Golf in Pacifica.

State Senator to Appear at Council Meeting

Sen. Leland Yee will make himself available for public questions at Wednesday evening's city council meeting.

New Staff, Parkway Improvements and Contracts: School Board Preview

Weigh in on what the school board will be considering when it meets Thursday night.

What Took Large Hits from Gov. Brown's Budget Plan?

Education took minimal cuts in Brown's proposed budget but the fate of a November tax initiative will ultimately decide the position of public schools.

Fire Department Provides Aid on the High Seas

The city council approved South San Francisco's involvement in the San Francisco Bay Region Automatic Aid Agreement.

Insufficient Restraint Caused Water Main Break, SFPUC Says

SFPUC Assistant General Manager Steve Ritchie explained how a coupling of two pipes became separated.

City Council EXPRESS

We live-Tweeted Wednesday night's city council meeting.

Speier: Human Trafficking 'Needs to Stop Now'

Rep. Jackie Speier released a statement Wednesday in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Community, Congresswoman Talk About Parkway's Future

The community conversation addressed the need for improved facilities at Parkway Heights Middle School.

SFPUC Will Update Council on Water Main Break

What questions do you have for the city council?

State Budget Cuts Leave Schools with 50% Less Transportation Funding

Transportation funding was the hardest hit in schools’ budgets as the state’s revenue shortfall triggered mid-year cuts.

South SF Joins County Working Group on Plastic Bags

Cooperation between city leaders may pave the way for a uniform plastic bag ban throughout San Mateo County.

Supreme Court Upholds Decision To Eliminate Redevelopment Agencies

The California Supreme Court shot down attempts to save redevelopment agencies throughout the state.

Design Flaw Cause of Thanksgiving Water Main Break

More than a million gallons of water were lost due to a bad coupling holding pipes of different sizes.

Local Unemployment Rate is 9.2 Percent

South San Francisco's unemployment rate is down from the summer months.

Westborough Water Board Director Honored by City Council

Robert Craig, former Westborough Water Board director, was commended with a proclamation from city council for his nearly 30 years of service.

Former Water Superintendent Honored for 40 Years of Service

David Castagnola was honored with a proclamation from the South San Francisco City Council in commemoration of his retirement.

Paradise Valley Pocket Park to Include Bioswale

The city council approved a final design foro the Paradise Valley pocket park.

Answers on Water Main Break Will Come By End of Year

San Francisco Public Utilities Assistant General Manager Steve Ritchie spoke to the city council Wednesday night about the water main burst that sent over a million gallons of water onto the streets.

City Council EXPRESS

Get live updates from tonight's city council meeting.

PUC to Explain Water Main Burst to City Council

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will update the council on the water main burst on Elm Court at its Wednesday night meeting.

New Mayor Wants To "Build on Previous Success"

Richard Garbarino was sworn in as mayor Monday night; Pedro Gonzalez took office as vice mayor.

New Mayor, Vice Mayor to Be Sworn in Tonight

Richard Garino and Pedro Gonzalez are expected to take office as mayor and vice mayor, respectively.

POLL: Do You Support the New Car Seat Law?

Now kids will have to sit in car safety seats until they are eight or 4 feet 9 inches tall. What do you think of the new law?

Job Cut at Public Works Department Will Save Funds

The city council chose to combine two jobs in the Public Works Department to save the city $268,977 a year.

Former Candidate Serenades Council

Former city council candidate Johnny "Midnight" Rankins sang to the city council last night as an ode to the beauty of South San Francisco.

City Presents Parking Regulations for Shopping Centers

City planners introduced two amendments concerning downtown clinics and shopping center parking regulations.

All Fired Up: Kids Win For Prevention Posters

The fire department received more than 500 submissions in its fire prevention month poster contest and chose 12 first place winners.

City Council EXPRESS

Keep track of what's going on at the city council meeting at a glance.

Incumbents Easily Win Reelection; Rankins Says He'll Run Again

Mayor Kevin Mullin and Vice Mayor Richard Garbarino were reelected to the city council Tuesday.

For Voters, Casting Ballot is Habit, Responsibility

Outside of the polling place at 33 Arroyo Drive, voters said that in an off-year election, they still felt it was important to cast a ballot.

PHOTOS: Election Day in South City

Voters and candidates were out on the town yesterday as South City made its choices in the city council election.

Mullin, Garbarino Win City Council Race

With all precincts reporting, incumbents Kevin Mullin and Richard Garbarino have won reelection to the South San Francisco city council.

I Voted!

Submit your "I Voted!" photo to share in the patriotic spirit.

Elect Your Next City Council Members Today

South San Francisco Patch is your election central, with information on the candidates, races and live returns starting this evening.

Council Candidate: "I Always Put the City First"

Patch asked each of the three city council candidates running for two open seats to respond to a questionnaire of reader- and staff-submitted questions. Today we hear from challenger Johnny "Midnight" Rankins.

Ballots Ready, Ballots Set, Vote

Election Day is tomorrow.

County Land A Source Of Income?

Supervisors will meet tomorrow to discuss ways to increase revenue, including selling or leasing property.