Mass deportations? Peninsula’s ‘Little Mexico’ fights back
In a nation that prides itself on being built by immigrants, North Fair Oaks — an unincorporated San Mateo County community informally known as “Little Mexico” by locals — is …
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East Palo Alto candidates vie for San Mateo County District 4 supervisor seat
Elections often bring uncertainty, but in San Mateo County’s District 4 race, one outcome is assured: the next supervisor will be from East Palo Alto. The contest, which includes East …
San Mateo County calls on Newsom to declare state of emergency over insurance crisis
San Mateo County Supervisors are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency to help stabilize California’s home insurance market, which has seen rising costs and reduced availability. …
East Palo Alto tenants organizing to fight for better living conditions
Maggie Pande first came to America from Papua New Guinea more than 30 years ago with nothing more than a few suitcases and a dream for a better life for …
San Mateo County approves funding for its largest affordable housing project
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a $14 million loan to fund what would be the county’s largest affordable housing project. The Midway Village redevelopment project is set …
These 6 Bay Area counties ranked highest for charitable donations
A new study suggests that Northern California’s pocketbooks are frequently opened for charitable causes, with six counties in the Bay Area listed in the top 10 most generous counties in …
Defendants waive prelim, head toward trial
REDWOOD CITY — A former deputy director and a one-time contractor for Caltrain are headed toward trial on charges that they diverted taxpayer dollars to build themselves secret mini-apartments inside …
San Mateo County leaders voice support for Prop 36
Before a Board of Supervisors vote scheduled for Tuesday, San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller urged local leaders to join the growing coalition of elected officials, district attorney offices and …
20 Years of Data from California Cities
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) releases its latest crime data every year at the beginning of July. The Criminal Justice Statistics Center collects, analyzes, and reports statistical data that …
Town where dead outnumber living has Bay Area’s highest theft rate
Tiny Colma, California, is famous for its cemeteries, the final resting places of newspaper magnates William Randolph Hearst and Charles de Young, jeans maker Levi Strauss, Old West lawman Wyatt …