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Home buyers compete with high bids, cash
With the housing market taking a turn for the better and home loan interest rates remaining low, many people have decided there is no time like the present to buy a home.
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OP-ED: More kudos to our schools
As a member of the Foster City Council and a longtime resident, I have always been proud that we have some of the top schools in the state right here in our backyards.
Harmful Bacteria Found At SF's Baker Beach, Windsurfer Circle
Bay Area beaches were put to the test and came out with mostly good grades on the Heal the Bay 2013 Beach Report Card that was released this morning.
The return of KCSM's Jazz on the Hill
The long climb is finally over. After nine years of feverish summertime construction, the College of San Mateo is all dressed up and primed to swing again, which means that the campus's resident radio station, KCSM , is relaunching Jazz on the Hill on Saturday.
MPPC senior pastor John Ortberg balances roles of preacher, theologian and author
Theologian, minister, and Menlo Park resident John Ortberg has been senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church since 2003.
San Mateo gets gift for park preservation: Jane Baker trust gives...
San Mateo's first woman mayor, Jane Baker, spent years of her life in a passionate effort to save Sugarloaf Mountain from development.
The California State Firefighter's Association is pleased to announce the establishment of the Marjorie L. Fegles Annual Fund.
Baggage handler arrested in stolen luggage sting
SAN MATEO, Calif. -- A baggage handler at San Francisco International Airport faces felony charges after police said a sting operation caught him taking items from travelers' bags.
Peninsula real estate mogul guilty of killing wife for $30 million insurance payout
A Peninsula real estate mogul was found guilty Thursday of murdering his wife in their mansion to collect a $30 million insurance policy as creditors closed in on his crumbling empire.
How 3D Printing Can Save a Life
If you thought 3D printers were only about printing guns to slip past metal detectors think again.
Rental startup Flightcar lands in Boston, eyes more airports
Flightcar, co-founded by CEO Rujul Zaparde, is opening its second car-sharing location at Boston's Logan International Airport in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Market move gains steam: Mi Rancho would occupy long-vacant B Street dry cleaners
A small carniceria on the edge of downtown San Mateo is looking to be a bigger force in the local supermarket scene after its owners demolish the old Blu-White Laundry & Cleaners site on North B Street and construct a two-story full-service grocery store.
Property crimes continue rise in San Mateo County
A rise in residential and auto burglaries is continuing in the county and police are seeking the public's assistance in helping to curb the trend.
OP-ED: Questions and answers about city's role with Ice Chalet
Over the past seven months I've met with members of the ice skating community associated with the Ice Chalet at Bridgepointe Shopping Center.
Sacred Heart School teacher honored by Garden Club of America for environmental education
Public meetings scheduled to discuss possible changes to San Mateo County's supe districts
A committee charged with reviewing the boundaries of San Mateo County's supervisorial districts and possibly making changes will hold five public meetings in June and July.
Worldwide Semiconductor Market Contracted 2.2% in 2012 to $295...
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 22, 2013 - Worldwide semiconductor revenues decreased by 2.2% year over year to $295 billion in 2012, according to the latest version of the International Data Corporation Semiconductor Application Forecaster .
Landsdowne: Redefining Bay Area Living in San Mateo
New homes in San Mateo are scarce enough. But it's even rarer to find homes that put everything together for you like Landsdowne: a fantastic location, an intelligently-designed master-plan community, a town square with shops and restaurants, public transportation, walkability and green living.
Experiencing the American Dream
She didn't speak English and does recall the differences in food, like pizza, in the two countries.
Margaret Lavin: Second Harvest helps to alleviate childhood hunger over the summer
For many kids, summertime means emancipation from the shackles of schoolwork, homework and early-to-bed, early-to-rise routines.