El Camino Real Scheduled for Multi-Million Dollar Improvements

The King's Highway moves into a new age with the help of CalTrans.

City, School District To Hold Joint Subcommittee Meeting

Representatives from the city council and school board will meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss issues of common interest and potential partnerships.

Incumbent Wants to "Keep South SF in a Leadership Position"

This month, 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 sitting Vice Mayor Richard Garbarino.

Gas Pipeline Retrofit Scheduled for Completion Dec. 1

Construction on Line 132 is set for completion December 1 in order to maintain Peninsula gas system, PG&E representatives told the city council.

City Council EXPRESS

Check here for live updates from tonight's city council meeting.

Incumbent Brings Public, Private Sector Experience

This month, 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 sitting Mayor Kevin Mullin.

PG&E to Give a Presentation to City Council

PG&E, which has recently started seismic retrofit work on a one-mile long section of pipeline, will give a presentation at Wednesday's city council meeting.

Congresswoman Pledges to be Parkway's "Guardian Angel"

Jackie Speier (D-Hillsborough) said she wants to find ways to improve the school she attended in the 1960s.

City Council Preview: Sewer Rates

The city council will hold a special meeting Tuesday night.

Governor Brown Proclaims Steve Jobs Day

Sunday is Steve Jobs Day, Governor Jerry Brown announced.

Photo of the Day: Election Season

Candidate preferences were clear at this residence near St. Veronica's Parish.

What Are Your Questions for the Candidates?

Patch is asking the city council candidates questions, and we need your help.

Jerry Hill Proposes Plastic Pipeline Safety Legislation

Assemblymembers Jerry Hill and Paul Fong announced proposal to force state regulators and utilities to follow federal safety recommendations, not ignore them.

City Council EXPRESS

Follow here for live updates from tonight's city council meeting.

Traffic Court Cuts Hours

San Mateo County Superior Court is cutting its traffic court hearings by half due to budget cuts.

Realtors Association Endorses Incumbents

The San Mateo County Association of Realtors endorsed incumbents Mayor Kevin Mullin and Vice Mayor Richard Garbarino in the city council race.

POLL: Should Plastic Bags Be Banned?

San Mateo County leaders are angling for a widespread ban on the single use bags.

County Seeks Cities' Cooperation on Plastic Bag Ban

South San Francisco's voluntary plastic bag ban could turn into a mandatory ban if San Mateo County cities agree to adopt a uniform policy.

Water Issues, School Anniversaries: City Council Preview

The city council will hear a presentation about water delivery in South San Francisco and recognize community members and institutions at its Wednesday meeting.

In Case You Missed In: Week in Review

Our top headlines this week included lessons for teachers and injured veterans setting off on a 500-mile bike ride.

County Preps for Jail Bloat

New legislation will send felons to county jails instead of state prison. San Mateo County is exploring rehabilitation programs to ease pressure on the already overcrowded incarceration system.

Paul Blocks Pipeline Safety Bill

Speier: Tea Party conservative 'putting his personal ideology above life and limb.'

Supes Favor Ban on Plastic Bags

Next step Is to Involve cities in crafting uniform legislation.

City to Answer Grand Jury Slam

What to expect from Wednesday's council meeting, with links.

Supes Mull Sacking Plastic Bags

Scourge or efficiency? The public is invited to weigh in Tuesday afternoon.

Obama: Live Town Hall

Patch blogs it live.

The Week Ahead

Ready to fill up your calendar? This week, South City has special events at the library, a Friends of the Library mega-book sale, and a special visit from the state superintendent of schools.

Final Pipeline Report Out Monday

The National Transportation Safety Board wraps up its investigation into the cause of the Sept. 9 gas explosion and fire.

Speier Bill Would Pay for Bay Restoration

Master plan has suffered from underfunding for two decades, Congresswoman says.

Samtrans, Workers Ink Contract

Three-year agreement with bus operators, maintenance staff provides no wage increases for the first two years.

Killer Loses Parole Bid

Gov. Jerry Brown overturns state board decision.

Body Found Saturday is Michelle Le's

Police confirm remains belong to 26-year-old San Mateo woman who went missing from Kaiser Hayward four months ago.

Plea Delayed for Woman Charged with Le Murder

Giselle Esteban has not hired a lawyer.

Gimbals Gets Go-Ahead to Expand

Confectioner is one of the city's oldest businesses.

City Seeks Aid for Chronically Homeless

Grant could fund supportive housing, homeless outreach.

City Council EXPRESS: Sept. 15, 2011

See what happened at Wednesday night's city council meeting at a glance.

Westborough Park to Get Upgrades

The $2 million plan will renovate Westborough Park's playground, picnic and sitting areas.

Council Approves Naming Field for Michael Callero

The city council unanimously approved naming the Baden High School baseball field in honor of former coach and longtime volunteer Michael Callero.

Construction Delayed in Water Pipeline Replacement Project

The Crystal Springs Pipeline No. 2 Replacement Project was set to for completion in September but has been pushed back to mid-October.

Supes Decide to Shuffle County District Lines Slightly

Residents in northern San Mateo County are the most affected.