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Peninsula man arrested in connection with coastside arson
The fire caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage over the weekend in Princeton-by-the-Sea.
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San Mateo
Latest COVID worry, FLiRT variants, sparks concern about vaccination rates
While symptoms and severity seem to be about the same as previous COVID strains, the new FLiRT variants appear to be more transmissible.
Redwood City
Letters: No blame | Training needed | PG&E’s disdain
Mercury News Letters to the Editor for May 19, 2024
Menlo Park
Muslim advocacy group calls for investigation of Menlo Park assault on pro-Palestine activists
As seen on a YouTube video, the unknown man pulled down one of the banners while accosting the volunteers, yelling, grabbing one person and throwing a backpack onto the freeway.
Atherton
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Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Luke Rogers, Menlo School
Menlo School's Luke Rogers helps lead his team to two league victories over Half Moon...
Burlingame
California GOP convention: Lara Trump doubles down on election rigging claims
Lara Trump speaks in broad strokes about the economy, fentanyl crisis and other issues.
East Palo Alto
‘He needs immediate medical attention’: After prosecutors failed to convince jury, Bay Area man gets 9 years for Oakland fatal beating
The victim was bludgeoned to death with a skateboard, and the defendant called 911 to...
Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay planning commission reluctantly OKs senior farmworker housing — with conditions
The project is still likely to face delays, as any citizen can appeal the planning...
Pacifica
From Golden Gate Bridge to Farallones: Long-distance swimmer makes history
Farallones marathon swimmer Amy Appelhans Gubser of Pacifica braves sharks and cold water in 17-hour...
San Bruno
More artists than ever before to open studios for 38th annual tour
Public can visit creative workspaces over first 3 weekends in May.
San Carlos
Memorial set at Henry’s Hi-Life for beloved longtime bartender
Jimmy Dillsaver, who served up beer and mixed drinks at the iconic San Jose restaurant...
South San Francisco
Wolfe Road in Sunnyvale to undergo long-awaited repavement
Locals can expect to see repavement efforts between Homestead Road and El Camino Real in...