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Margaret Lavin: Around the world with St. Pius Parish
From May 31 to June 2, St. Pius Catholic Church in Redwood City is holding "St. Pius Around the World." The three-day celebration includes food, games and live entertainment.
Lucky Strike Farms ex-president Papazian dies
Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 36s and 40s lower, others generally unchanged.
10 Ways to Discourage Pests in Burlingame and Hillsborough
Eating and playing outdoors this time of year are two of life's great pleasures.
Brotherhood of Temple Beth-El celebrates Harold Levin at 'Person of Honor' breakfast
Levin, who has been a member since 1986, has served the congregation tirelessly and in numerous capacities.
Coming Soon! Burlingame-Hillsborough Patch Gets a New Look
Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch-we're getting a whole new look! It's coming next week and it's going to make Burlingame-Hillsborough Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share.
Back in the day, agents had phonebook-sized Multiple-Listing-Service publications that provided the current status of homes on the market.
Preliminary Cause Announced for Hillsborough Fire
Underbrush or other decomposing materials may have been the cause of a three-alarm fire that damaged parts of seven homes in Hillsborough on Friday, a fire official said.
A fire in Hillsborough damaged five homes Friday evening, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Hillsborough fire damages five homes
Central County firefighters received a report of a structure fire in the 1800 block of Black Mountain Road at about 4:53 p.m., according to sheriff's deputies.
Fire damages 5 homes in Hillsborough
Central County firefighters received a report of a structure fire in the 1800 block of Black Mountain Road at about 4:53 p.m., according to sheriff's deputies.
Task force recommends changing waste board makeup
The board makeup of the county's waste management authority should include elected officials rather than staff from the member jurisdictions, according to a task force formed specifically to review how the agency operates.
San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury: Multilingual cops needed
The San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury was tasked with investigating whether local law enforcement agencies are responsive to the growing number of county residents who do not speak English well or at all.
How Bad is Pollution in Burlingame and Hillsborough?
How at risk are Hillsborough and Burlingame residents from pollution compared to other cities in the state? According to state officials, the answer is not too bad for local residents.
Map: Unemployment Rate Declines in Burlingame, Hillsborough
The unemployment rate in Burlingame is low, while Hillsborough's is negligible, and yet both cities still managed slight declines in March.
Most Expensive Homes in Burlingame and Hillsborough
The most expensive home in Hillsborough is the Tobin Clark Estate, a 12-bedroom, 14 bathroom Tudor style home built in 1931.
Redwood City's Unemployment Rate Drops
San Mateo County's unemployment rate fell again in March, dropping to its lowest mark in at least the past two years, according to data released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
How Important are AP Courses for College Admissions?
This month, students around the state are participating in STAR testing. Next month, many students will take Advanced Placement exams in the hope that a good score will help with their college admissions.
Higher water use still a challenge for Palo Alto
Palo Alto officials have more reasons than usual to smile this Earth Day, with the city recently switching to carbon-free electricity and dramatically cutting its greenhouse-gas emissions.