From the archives: Police chief retires, says her departure was unrelated to red-light camera scandalSusan Manheimer retires after 19 years as police chief amid controversy over red-light camera program and timing issues with yellow lights.
Body found on back seat of minivan on Highway 101A deceased individual was found in a vehicle on a Bay Area highway, with no foul play suspected.
San Mateo: Police use pepper spray to arrest 19-year-old theft suspect fleeing authoritiesA 19-year-old theft suspect fled from police and hid under an overpass before being arrested with non-lethal pepper spray.
Stolen car chase ends in East Palo Alto man's arrestA man was arrested for stealing a car and leading police on a multi-city pursuit in the Peninsula.
San Mateo: Police use pepper spray to arrest 19-year-old theft suspect fleeing authoritiesA 19-year-old theft suspect fled from police and hid under an overpass before being arrested with non-lethal pepper spray.
Stolen car chase ends in East Palo Alto man's arrestA man was arrested for stealing a car and leading police on a multi-city pursuit in the Peninsula.
San Mateo Police Seize U-Haul Van Full Of Stolen Mail From Across The Bay AreaTwo suspects arrested with stolen mail from 100+ residents, including IDs and social security cards, following a mailbox break-in.
San Jose man arrested on suspicion of pepper spraying and threatening someone with knife in San MateoA 34-year-old man was arrested for pepper spraying and threatening a man with a knife in San Mateo.
San Mateo Police Seize U-Haul Van Full Of Stolen Mail From Across The Bay AreaTwo suspects arrested with stolen mail from 100+ residents, including IDs and social security cards, following a mailbox break-in.
San Jose man arrested on suspicion of pepper spraying and threatening someone with knife in San MateoA 34-year-old man was arrested for pepper spraying and threatening a man with a knife in San Mateo.
Judge throws out sheriff's attempt to stop ouster measureA judge ruled that Measure A can proceed, which could lead to the removal of Sheriff Christina Corpus from office.
Lotto ticket worth $164,665 sold in San MateoA Fantasy 5 lottery ticket worth $164,665 was purchased at a gas station in San Mateo, California.
Call to Action: Stop San Mateo from Removing Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San FranciscoSan Mateo's bike lanes are crucial for enhancing safety despite parking complaints.Public sentiment heavily favors keeping bike lanes amidst safety concerns.
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration + Lion Dancing (Downtown San Mateo)The event features a Lion Dance and community activities for families in San Mateo.
'Equipment Issue' Leaves 36,000 San Mateo Households and Businesses Without PowerA significant power outage affected 36,000 PG&E customers in San Mateo due to an equipment problem.
Gourmet Bay Area grocery store closing after nearly 3 decadesDraeger's Market in San Mateo is closing to make way for a new mixed-use development after nearly 30 years of operation.
San Mateo, Burlingame police shoot, injure man brandishing a gunPolice shot a man who pointed a firearm at them; he is in stable condition and investigations are underway.
Aenlle gave sheriff expensive gifts, report saysSheriff Corpus allegedly involved in unethical conduct with Chief of Staff Aenlle, receiving luxury gifts amidst accusations of a personal relationship.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Mateo County on Sep. 5New wildfire named Higgins reported in San Mateo County, California, with the cause still under investigation.
Breaking: San Mateo Fire reported in San Diego County on Nov. 8A new wildfire named San Mateo has ignited in San Diego County, affecting federal land managed by the Department of Defense.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Mateo County on Sep. 5New wildfire named Higgins reported in San Mateo County, California, with the cause still under investigation.
Breaking: San Mateo Fire reported in San Diego County on Nov. 8A new wildfire named San Mateo has ignited in San Diego County, affecting federal land managed by the Department of Defense.
Residents stunned by new water ratesResidents in Mid-Peninsula face significant water bill increases due to a new pricing tier from Cal Water, some reporting jumps of $200 to $300.
Pregnant San Mateo woman's boyfriend suspected of strangling her, authorities sayKirsten Castle, a pregnant woman, was found dead, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend, Andrew Coleman, on murder charges.
How San Mateo's new street closure has helped some businesses and hurt othersSan Mateo downtown is closing two city blocks to cars for pedestrian-only experience, met with mixed reactions from businesses and residents.
The fight over building new housing in San Mateo Co., least compliant in Bay Area to state mandatesBalancing tradition with new construction mandates in San Mateo poses challenges.