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PENINSULA NEWS FOR 2.2.12

2012-02-02T08:50:00.000-08:00

Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 8:50 AM

HalfMoon Bay - - Study Advises Lower Speeds. As Highway 1 snakes south from Montara to Frenchmans Creek inHalf Moon Bay, speed limits change five times. Lily Bixler in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Menlo Park - - BBC To Reopen in March. The British Bankers Club is scheduled to unlock its doors in March, according to a sign placed on the door. Vanessa Castaneda in the Menlo Park Patch.

Former Menlo School Coach Pleads Not Guilty. Michael Taylor, a former Menlo School assistant baseball coach, has pleaded not guilty to stealing computers from the Atherton school that had employed him. Renee Batti in the Almanac News.

Fire District Hires New Division Chief. The Menlo Park Fire Protection District announced Wednesday that the search for a new Division Chief is over; Manny Navarro got the job. Vanessa Castaneda in the Menlo Park Patch.

$5 Billion! Facebook Files to Go Public. After months of speculation, hype and analysis, the venerable social networking giant Facebook today filed to go public. Aaron Selverston in the Redwood City Patch.

Assemblyman Rich Gordon to Host Open House Thursday. State Assemblyman Rich Gordon, D-Menlo Park, will discuss the latest Sacramento happenings and his outlook for 2012 with constituents at an open house Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2. Gennady Sheyner in the Almanac News.

Montara- - Speier ‘Concerned’ About Use Stun Gun on of Dog Walker. Congresswoman Jackie Speier is asking an independent party to investigate whether park regulations were violated and excessive force was used in an incident Sunday in which a park ranger used a Taser on a dog walker in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Montara. Bay City News in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Peninsula- - The Peninsula's School Building Boom Roars On. Looking for an economic stimulus package that will have an immediate impact? Check out San Mateo County's public schools. John Horgan in the San Mateo County Times.

Redwood City - - 264-Unit Veterans Blvd. Apartment Building Approved. After delaying a decision at its Jan. 17 meeting to allow more public input, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the 640 Veterans Boulevard development. Stacie Chan in the Redwood City Patch.

Missing Student Found Safe. A missing 19-year-old special-needs Canada College student was found safe early this morning (Feb. 2) after authorities had been searching for him since Tuesday, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Bay City News in the Almanac News.

Custodian Saves Student with Heimlich Maneuver. Custodian Luis Hinestroza’s yearly safety training came into play on Monday when a third grader began choking on her food. Stacie Chan in the Redwood City Patch.

San Bruno - - Assemblyman Asks CPUC President to Step Aside from San Bruno Investigation. Assemblyman Jerry Hill Wednesday called on the president of the California Public Utilities Commission to recuse himself from heading an investigation into whether PG&E will pay fines related to the 2010 pipeline explosion in San Bruno. Bay City News in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

San Carlos - - San Carlos-based StyleBistro to Host Fashion Week Challenge. Stylebistro.com, a San Carlos-based fashion and celebrity online website, will be hosting a Fashion Week Pinterest.com Challenge, to coincide with New York’s 2012 Fashion Week. Kenny Porpora in the San Carlos Patch.

San Mateo - - ‘Chrome-Revolver Bandit’ Facing Life. The so-called chrome-revolver bandit, named for the large silver revolver used during a multi-city robbery spree, was charged yesterday with mayhem and 36 other felonies for allegedly shooting in the leg a San Mateo pet store cashier he’d encountered in a previous holdup of the same business. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Komen Decision Sparks Fury. The world’s leading fundraiser for breast cancer research, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, lost some major support yesterday from lawmakers critical of the group for abruptly ending a long-standing relationship with Planned Parenthood. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SanMateo County - - Investment Policy Reform Recommended. The county’s investment policy, the target of scrutiny after Wall Street’s tumble took millions of dollars from the investment pool, would add municipal debt as an option and ditch the mandate of an annual credit rating with revisions under consideration. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

CPUC Adopts Fees for Customers Who Opt Out of SmartMeters. Over boos and hisses from opponents of PG&E's SmartMeters, the California Public Utilities Commission today voted to impose fees on PG&E customers who choose to opt out of the utility's SmartMeter program. Bay City News in the Half Moon Bay Patch.

County Targets New Funding Flow for Midcoast. Underfunded Midcoast projects could get a boost if San MateoCounty is successful in its application to qualify the region as apriority development area, or PDA. Lily Bixler in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Celebrating Black History Month. Here are a couple of events in San Mateo County to celebrate Black History Month. Patch Staff in the Millbrae Patch.

Dairies Under Threat: Despite ‘Buy Local’ Trend, Herd Shares Fight for Survival. Buying local continues to be a leading food trend in the California, and many small farmers are expanding the ways they sell produce locally. Sally Schilling in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Morantes and Masur Lead in Fundraisers for San Mateo County Supervisor Race. Guillermo "Memo" Morantes has raised more campaign money than three other candidates in the run for a seat on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, but most of it came out of his own pockets, campaign finance reports show. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 2.1.12

2012-02-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 9:00 AM

Atherton- - Fire Occurred at Larry Ellison's Former Home. The large Japanese pagoda-style home in Atherton where firefighters quickly extinguished an attic fire Sunday was the former home of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. Almanac Staff in the Almanac News.

Belmont - - Teens Busted for Graffiti on Belmont Sport Complex. Four teenagers were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of spray painting graffiti on a building in Belmont, police said. Bay City News in the San Mateo County Times.

Daly City - - Seton Hospital Fined $100,000 After Patient Suffocates. Seton Medical Center in Daly City has been fined $100,000 -- the maximum state penalty -- after a nearly comatose patient in the long-term nursing unit suffocated because of the hospital's error, state health regulators announced Tuesday. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

East Palo Alto - - Police Officers, Community Groups, Officials Recognized for Their Service in East Palo Alto. Community groups, members of the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, firefighters and police officers were honored for their service to the East Palo Alto community Tuesday night. Daily Staff in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Menlo Park - - Police Nab Two Menlo Park Men as Burglary Suspects. Palo Alto police chased down and arrested two Menlo Park men who they believe were planning to burglarize a residence in the Duveneck neighborhood Monday night, Jan. 30. Gennady Sheyner in the Almanac News.

Facebook Unveils Bike Plan. Making the streets of Menlo Park and East Palo Alto safer for bicyclists has hit the top of Facebook's community "to do" list as the company settles into its new headquarters on Willow Road in Menlo Park. Sandy Brundage in the Almanac News.

Redwood City - - Redwood City Man Gets 132 Days in Jail and Probation for Fatal Hit-and-Run. A 58-year-old Redwood City man who drove away after striking and killing a 53-year-old woman was sentenced Tuesday to 132 days in county jail and three years on probation, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Grammy Winner to Perform in Redwood City. Singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat will perform at the Fox Theater in a benefit concert for Children's Health Council. Audrey Arthur in the Redwood City Patch.

San Bruno - - Committee to Meet to Start School Closure Discussions. The committee that was originally tasked with discussing what should happen with the schools in the district once sixth graders move to Parkside Intermediate next year is being called back again to hold discussions about the district’s next steps. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

Peevey Says He Won't Be Working Alone on San Bruno Probe. Amid recent criticism, the president of the state Public Utilities Commission and another commissioner issued a joint statement today further explaining how the probe considering whether PG&E should be fined for the September 2010 pipeline explosion would work. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

San Carlos - - Mayor to Give State of the City Address. Mayor Andy Klein will deliver the State of the City address on Feb. 23 at the Hiller Aviation Museum. Kenny Porpora in the San Carlos Patch.

San Mateo - - San Mateo, Foster City Fire Chief Announces Retirement. Dan Belville, who leads both the San Mateo and Foster City fire departments, has announced his retirement after a 35-year career. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Wine Walk Ready for Comeback in San Mateo. The Downtown San Mateo Association has good news for oenophiles -- the Wine Walk is poised to return. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

SanMateo County - - County Tackles Budget, Considers Building Lease. Just a year after plunking down $40 million for a pair of office buildings aimed at freeing the county from costly leases, the Board of Supervisors might lease out one of the facilities as a way to make ends meet. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Special-Needs Student Goes Missing. Authorities in San Mateo County are asking the public's help in finding a 20-year-old special-needs student who went missing from Canada College in Woodside late this morning (Jan. 31). Almanac Staff in the Almanac News.

San Mateo County May Make Most of its Budget Deficit Go Away by Tapping Reserves Again. San Mateo County once again faces a huge budget deficit as it heads toward a new fiscal year, this time to the tune of about $77 million. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Supervisor Committees Axed. With an eye on cost-savings and efficiency, the Board of Supervisors yesterday unanimously agreed to eliminate its slate of standing committees which they’ve used to vet issues before heading to a full vote. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SouthSan Francisco - - Salami Company Pays Millions for Ammonia Release. A South San Francisco salami factory who twice released 200 pounds of ammonia in 2009, hospitalizing more than a dozen, will pay nearly $700,000 for Clean Air Act violations and spend $6 million to update its refrigeration system. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Home-Invasion Robber Posing as Delivery Man Flees Empty-Handed After Fight with South San Francisco Resident. A home invasion robber who posed as a delivery man and was armed with a knife, battled with a resident of a South San Francisco home Tuesday morning before running away, likely empty-handed, police said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

Motorcyclist Hits Car Outside Kaiser Hospital. A 34-year-old motorcyclist suffered major leg and foot injuries when he collided with a car in South San Francisco late Monday night. Bay City News in the South San Francisco Patch.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.31.12

2012-01-31T08:50:00.000-08:00

Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 8:50 AM

Atherton- - Couple Victim of Rare Home Invasion Robbery. Following a rare instance of violent crime in the upscale enclave of Atherton, police are investigating a home invasion robbery of a couple at the hands of an armed man who demanded cash, officials said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

Belmont - - Belmont Graffiti Vandals Arrested. An alert citizen’s call to the Belmont Police Department led to the arrest of graffiti vandals over the weekend in Belmont. Joan S. Dentler in the San Mateo Patch.

Belmont Woman Honored at the White House. Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg was recognized Monday as a "Champion for Change" for her work with American diaspora communities. Joan S. Dentler in the Belmont Patch.

Daly City - - Daly City Woman Pleads No Contest to DUI Crash that Injured Family. A Daly City woman who pleaded no contest Monday to a high-speed DUI crash that seriously hurt a family of three near San Mateo now faces five years behind bars, a prosecutor said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

East Palo Alto - - Gunfire Leaves One Man Wounded in East Palo Alto. Police were looking for a Pontiac with bullet holes in it after a shooting in East Palo Alto on Monday left an 18-year-old man wounded in the foot, officials said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

East Palo Alto Teen Named Youth of the Year. 17-year-old Ruben Ruvalcaba is the Boys & Girls of the Peninsula's 2012 Youth of the Year. Vanessa Castaneda in the Menlo Park Patch.

Menlo Park - - New Facebook Campus Plans Face Public Scrutiny. The Menlo Park City Council will hold a special study session on Tuesday evening to discuss Facebook's plans to expand its headquarters. Bay City News in the SF Examiner.

Millbrae - - Case on Hold Against High School Murder Suspect. The murder case against a Millbrae man accused of killing a friend on a Millbrae high school campus was put on hold Monday after doubts were raised about his mental competency to stand trial, a prosecutor said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

Montara - - Dog-Walker Tased by Park Ranger in Montara. A National Parks ranger subdued a Montara resident with a TaserSunday afternoon, arresting the man after an argument unfoldedabout walking his dog without a leash at the Rancho Corral deTierra open space. Mark Noack in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Redwood City - - Grant to Provide Upgrades for Redwood Shores Schools. State grant funds will mean upgraded play areas, infrastructure, new classrooms and safety measures for schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

San Bruno - - Farmers Market Moving to the Mall. The farmers market is coming back this year, but it will no longer be on San Mateo Avenue, the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce recently announced. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

SanMateo County - - Nurses Strike Today, Again. Kaiser Permanente nurses will walk off the job today in solidarity with mental health and optical workers currently in contract negotiations over proposals the union says will severely limit or eliminate benefits and keep staffing levels insufficient. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Breaking Barriers. Les Williams was the first Africa- American bomber pilot during World War II as one of the Tuskegee Airmen and broke racial barriers as a businessman in San Mateo County in the postwar years. Caitlin Alyce Buckley in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Hindu Gods on Thongs Draw Religious Protest. Lord Ganesha and the images of other Hindu deities should not be displayed on G-strings, flip-flops, T-shirts for dogs or other items that trivialize the religion, according to Rajan Zed, the president of the Universal Society of Hinduism. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

‘Payroll Problem’ Bends Board. The president of the Sequoia Healthcare District board, feeling harassed by fellow boardmember Jack Hickey, considered filing a restraining order against him for harassment. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SouthSan Francisco - - Columbus Manufacturing Agrees to Pay Nearly $700,000 Penalty for Ammonia Leak. A Bay Area meat-processing company has agreed to pay a $685,446 penalty and spend about $6 million on a new refrigeration unit as a result of two anhydrous ammonia leaks in 2009 at a South San Francisco facility, one of which injured nearly 30 people, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

Local 8-Year-Old in Viral YouTube Video. Eight months off of his 2011 Doodle 4 Google win, Monte Verde Elementary School's Matteo Lopez is promoting the 2012 contest with a Google-produced YouTube video that already has over 17,000 hits. Drew Himmelstein in the South San Francisco Patch.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.30.12

2012-01-30T09:00:00.000-08:00

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Atherton- - Fire Damages Home in Atherton. Firefighters battling a two-alarm fire in an unusual Japanese pagoda-style home in Atherton this afternoon were forced to lay out more than 600 feet of hose just to reach the fire, according to fire officials. Bay City News in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Atherton Deputy Clerk Named Interim Manager. Deputy City Clerk Theresa DellaSanta is now Atherton's interim city manager, and former manager John Danielson will continue working for the town of Atherton as an independent consultant, but for $2,000 less per month than the town appeared poised to pay him just a day before his contract was signed. Renee Batti in the Almanac News.

Burlingame - - Burlingame Native Heads to Hollywood, 'Drunk' on Web Success. Hannah Hart used a simple recipe for show-business success. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

Rare Injured Falcon Expected to Recover. A rare falcon that was found injured in Palo Alto on Jan. 19 and taken to the Peninsula Humane Society's Wildlife Rescue Center in Burlingame, is expected to recover, according to PHS spokesman Scott Delucchi of Menlo Park. Almanac Staff in the Almanac News.

Daly City - - Fire Units Rescue Man Stranded Down 200-Foot Cliff in Daly City. Firefighters in Daly City rescued a man who was trapped down a 200-foot coastal cliff on Saturday afternoon. Bay City News in the Pacifica Patch.

Foster City - - Boost in Taxes Shrinks Deficit for Foster City. Foster City’s deficit has shrunk due to higher than expected property, sales and hotel taxes, according to a quarterly financial report. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

HalfMoon Bay - - Men Stabbed After Wedding Party in Downtown Half Moon Bay. Police are trying to figure out why four men were stabbed late Saturday as they left a wedding reception in downtown Half Moon Bay, investigators said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

Hillsborough- - Hillsborough Schools Face Cuts. Considering cutting about $600,000, the Hillsborough City Elementary School District is facing moderate changes in three areas: class size, elementary specialists and middle school electives. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Menlo Park - - City May Cancel Dumbarton Transit Station Project. Menlo Park city staff is recommending that the city cancel plans to fund the Dumbarton Transit Station in East Menlo Park, a cost savings strategy among many to be discussed Monday night in City Council Chambers. Vanessa Castaneda in the Menlo Park Patch.

Peninsula- - Triple-Jumping to Olympics. Tolu Wusu is preparing for the 2012 Olympic Trials. Caitlin Alyce Buckley in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Peninsula Health Care District Awards $2.15 Million in Grants. The Peninsula Health Care District has awarded $2.15 million in community health grants to 19 local organizations for 2012. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

Redwood City - - Construction of New Kaiser Redwood City Hospital Reaches Milestone. Construction workers moved the last steel beam into place during a topping ceremony for the new Kaiser Permanente Redwood City hospital on Friday. Daily Staff in the Palo Alto Daily News.

San Bruno - - Pipeline Explosion: Speier Urges Governor to Remove Leader of San Bruno Investigation. Days after the California Public Utilities Commission president appointed himself to lead the determination of whether PG&E will be fined for the deadly 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion, a second elected official has issued a letter to the governor urging him to make a new appointment. Patricia Decker in the Almanac News.

San Carlos - - New Councilmen Olbert and Collins on Peninsula TV. Newly elected San Carlos City Councilmen Mark Olbert and Ron Collins were on a recent edition of "The Game" hosted by Mark Simon and Kevin Sullivan of Peninsula Television, to discuss the current state of local politics. Kenny Porpora in the San Carlos Patch.
Check out the full video of the show here: http://vimeo.com/35782789

Mayor Andy Klein to Hold Office Hours Today. Mayor Andy Klein will be holding Mayor's office hours today at 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Kenny Porpora in the San Carlos Patch.

San Mateo - - San Mateo Hotel to Become Draper University. Prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper is moving forward with plans to convert the Benjamin Franklin Hotel, a downtown landmark, into Draper University, a boarding school for entrepreneurs that will draw students from around the globe. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

College of San Mateo Giving Vets a School Refuge. Some 300 veterans, reservists and dependents of veterans attend the College of San Mateo. For many, the transition from military to academic life can be rough. Amy Crawford in the SF Examiner.

SanMateo County - - Lunny Returns to Boxing. Ray Lunny, the professional boxer who became a San Mateo County crimefighter, will soon make a comeback in the ring – in a manner of speaking. Jim Clifford in the San Carlos Patch.

SouthSan Francisco - - Man Attacked, Stabbed by Four Suspects in SSF. A 30-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing in South San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, police said. Bay City News in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

New Public Art Commemorates South San Francisco Centennial. The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission has dedicated a new public sculpture, "Evohelix" by Roger White Stoller, installed on Centennial Way near Spruce Avenue. Bonny Zanardi in the San Mateo County Times.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.27.12

2012-01-27T09:00:00.000-08:00

Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 9:00 AM

Atherton- - Deputy City Clerk Can Do a Fine Job Running Atherton, Resigning Manager Says. Atherton Interim City Manager John Danielson said Thursday he is confident the town's deputy clerk will be able to run things after he resigns today. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Burlingame - - Burlingame Man Sane, Faces Life in Prison for Murdering Friend. The last hope for a Burlingame man to avoid prison for shooting his friend 11 times in the head vanished Thursday when a judge ruled that he was sane at the time of the crime, a prosecutor said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

Rare Falcon Will Rehab at PHS After Surgery. A rare Merlin Falcon, injured below its wing, is recovering from surgery at the Peninsula Humane Society's Wildlife Rescue Center on Rollins Road in Burlingame. Dave Colby in the South San Francisco Patch.

HalfMoon Bay - - High Surf Predicted, But No Word Yet on Mavericks. The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning Thursday afternoon and evening, with swells of up to 15 feet along the Peninsula coast and breaking waves as high as 20 feet on local beaches. Amy Crawford in the SF Examiner.

Local Fish Handlers Reapply for Right to Operate. When a boat full of live fish comes home to Pillar Point Harbor,it's men like Mike McHenry who unload the catch. Lily Bixler in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Safe Crossings Key to Midcoast Mobility. A wide-reaching study on Highway 1 traffic safety that wasreleased for public review this fall extensively outlines Midcoastmobility from Half Moon Bay Airport north to Devil's Slide tunnel. Lily Bixler in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Neighbors See New Homes as Flood Remedy. Long a flooding hazard for nearby homeowners, the Pullman Ditchon the north side of Half Moon Bay could be redesigned as part of abid to create a new subdivision. Mark Noack in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Coastside Fire to Hire Consultants to Look at Replacing CalFire. The Coastside Fire Protection District voted Wednesday night toconsider dumping CalFire services in favor of a stand-alonedepartment when the existing contract expires June 30. Lily Bixler in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Millbrae - - Judge Rules Convicted Murderer Sane. The Millbrae man convicted earlier this week of murdering his friend after a night of heavy drinking was sane at the time he pumped 11 bullets in his head and left the body for days in a parked car while he absconded to Redding, a judge ruled yesterday. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Pacifica - - Death of Woman Found in Esplanade Surf Ruled Suicide. Pacifica Police and the San Mateo County Coroner's Office have released the results of an investigation into the death of a woman found in the surf on Esplanade Beach. Camden Swita in the Pacifica Patch.

Peninsula- - Caltrain Ponders Tax Increase to Fund Operations. A year after barely avoiding draconian service cuts, Caltrain officials have several reasons to feel optimistic even as they continue to scramble for new funding sources to keep the trains running. Gennady Sheyner in the Almanac News.

$2.15 Million Awarded to 19 Community Organizations. Nineteen health-focused organizations in San Mateo County will receive a boost to their funding Thursday night when the Peninsula Health Care District distributes $2.15 million in grants. Miriam Finder in the Foster City Patch.

Redwood City - - Student Charged with Attempting to Rape Teacher. A Redwood City high school student charged with trying to rape one of his teachers at knifepoint is being held on $1 million bail, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. Chris Cooney in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Sequoia Hospital Vendor Posted Hospital Employees' Personal Information Online. A contractor working for Sequoia Hospital inadvertently posted the names and Social Security numbers of 391 current and former hospital employees on a public website, where it stayed for four years. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

San Bruno - - Lions Club Announces Plans for 72nd Annual Posy Parade. The San Bruno Lions Club announced today on its Facebook page that this year's Posy Parade will be held on Sunday, June 3. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

San Carlos - - Planners Call for Study to Check Noise at Carlos Club. The Carlos Club will have to wait at least another month before learning whether it'll be able to open up an outside food patio with live music behind the bar. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

San Mateo - - Feds Take Down Drug Traffickers. A San Mateo man was one of several arrested Wednesday in the dismantling of a West Coast drug trafficking ring carried out by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Vault 164 Grand Opening to Benefit San Mateo PAL. Residents are invited to the grand opening of Vault 164, a fundraiser that will benefit the San Mateo Police Activities League. Laura Dudnick in the San Mateo Patch.

Library to Host Free Business Workshop. The San Mateo Main Library will host a free business workshop next week to help residents thinking of branching out in the business world. Laura Dudnick in the San Mateo Patch.

SanMateo County - - County Stalls Idea of Car Tax for Parks. County officials opted yesterday against definitively asking voters to approve an $25 vehicle license tax that could raise more than $600,000 for parks already struggling to stay open and maintained with bare-bones staffing and minimal upkeep. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SouthSan Francisco - - Students Campaign for Smoke-Free Movies. South San Francisco students urged the city council Wednesday to support a resolution asking the Motion Picture Association to limit images of smoking and tobacco products in movies. Audrey Arthur in the South San Francisco Patch.

City Closer to Addressing Aging Sewers. The South San Francisco City Council Wednesday unanimously approved introducing an ordinance that would gradually uncover aging sewer laterals on resident properties by assigning inspection and replacement responsibilities to property owners. Audrey Arthur in the South San Francisco Patch.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.26.12

2012-01-26T09:00:00.000-08:00

Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 9:00 AM

Atherton- - Atherton Interim City Manager John Danielson Forced to Resign Friday. Atherton Interim City Manager John Danielson will have to step down Friday because the California Public Employees' Retirement System rejected the town's request to extend his contract one more year while it searches for a replacement. Victor Gonzales in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Belmont - - A Tree (Ordinance) Grows in Belmont. Recent changes to the city's tree ordinance require a permit to remove any species with a stem or trunk greater than ten inches diameter. Joan S. Dentler in the Belmont Patch.

HalfMoon Bay - - Coastside Burglars Arrested. Two people are in custody for residential burglary, possession of stolen property and auto theft after leading sheriff’s deputies on a foot chase through a field in Half Moon Bay Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Suspects Arrested After El Granada Burglary. Two thieves who allegedly stole jewelry and firearms from an ElGranada home were arrested on Tuesday afternoon by San Mateo CountySheriff's deputies. Mark Noack in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Menlo Park - - Menlo Park Won't Pay to Keep Flood Park Open. Citing budget constraints, the Menlo Park City Council has unanimously decided it can't afford to pay San Mateo County $150,000 to keep Flood Park open next fiscal year. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Layoffs Loom in Menlo Park's Housing Division. When Menlo Park's redevelopment agency shuts down next month, three housing employees likely will lose their jobs, the city council has indicated. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Forum on Menlo Park and El Camino. A forum on "Menlo Park and El Camino Real: Past, Present, and Future" will be held in downtown Menlo Park at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Almanac Staff in the Almanac News.

Council OKs New City Manager Contract 4-1. Menlo Park City Council meetings can be packed full of surprises, but Tuesday's (Jan. 24)meeting proceeded much as expected -- with one exception. Sandy Brundage in the Almanac News.

Redwood City - - $1 Million Bail Set for Redwood City Student Accused of Trying to Rape Teacher. A student is being held in lieu of $1 million after being charged with the kidnapping and attempted rape of his teacher at Summit Preparatory High School in Redwood City. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

Mountain Lion Spotted in Redwood City. A mountain lion was spotted in Redwood City on Wednesday afternoon. Laura Dudnick in the San Mateo Patch.

San Bruno - - San Bruno Kindergartners Learn About Bowling. While most of the preschool and kindergarten students at Rollingwood Elementary School in San Bruno enjoyed the chance to “be” the bowling ball, this wasn’t a morning dedicated to trying a new sport. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Jury Finds Man Guilty for House Party Rape. A man was found guilty Tuesday of raping a woman at a San Bruno house party in May 2010, the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office said. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

San Carlos - - Carlos Club Expansion Up in Air. The San Carlos Planning Commission postponed deciding whether to allow the owner of downtown bar The Carlos Club to convert its parking lot into an outdoor patio with food service and live entertainment, saying it first needs more information on noise, walkways and the entry and exit. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

San Mateo - - Retrial in Murder of Former Raider’s Daughter Begins. Jurors in the retrial of the man previously convicted of twice strangling a former Oakland Raider’s daughter at a San Mateo rehabilitation program more than a decade ago were told yesterday to prepare for a “dark journey” in which they will learn how his temper and her nature to help others fatally collided after she ended the relationship. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Bone Marrow Drives Benefit Local Boy. Register to become a bone marrow donor and help save lives in the Bay Area and beyond. Miriam Finder in the Burlingame Patch.

A Hint of Movie-Making Remains in San Mateo. The 2012 Oscars will be awarded on the evening of Feb. 26. John Horgan in the San Mateo County Times.

Guidewire Lights Up Wall Street. Guidewire’s initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday raised the San Mateo software company $115 million. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SanMateo County - - Lawmakers: Housing Crisis Needs Action. Lawmakers from California urged President Barack Obama yesterday to sit down with them and listen to their ideas on how to solve the country’s foreclosure crisis following his State of the Union address Tuesday night when he touched on the issue. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Local Fans Step Up to Save State Parks. Tucked in the hills east of Pescadero, the 2,600-acre PortolaRedwoods State Park can often seem lost in the greenbelt blurrunning down the Peninsula. Mark Noack in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Dual Sewage Leaks Contaminate Surfer’s Beach. San Mateo County Environmental Health Department closed Surfer'sBeach Wednesday afternoon following a main break that spewedroughly 1,000 gallons of untreated sewage, possibly contaminatinglocal waters. Lily Bixler in the Half Moon Bay Review.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.25.12

2012-01-25T08:30:00.000-08:00

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East Palo Alto - - Ten People Escape House Fire. Ten people escaped from a house fire in East Palo Alto Monday afternoon, Menlo Park Fire District officials said. Sue Dremann in the Almanac News.

HalfMoon Bay - - El Granada Accident Sends One to Hospital. One person was flown to the hospital as a result of a two-caraccident that occurred around 7:40 a.m. Tuesday at Highway 1 nearSurfer's Beach. Mark Noack in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Menlo Park - - RDA Shutdown Crunches Menlo Park's Budget. A clearer picture is emerging of how the redevelopment agency (RDA) shutdown will impact Menlo Park's budget. But not everyone agrees on how to respond. Sandy Brundage in the Almanac News.

Unpopular Neighbor Allowed To Build. Residents of the Stanford Weekend Acres community - an unincorporated region of the county near Portola Valley and Menlo Park - spoke out against the proposal by local property owner Ramin Shahidi to subdivide his parcel of land in the neighborhood and build two new homes. Austin Walsh in the Menlo Park Patch.

Menlo Park's Youth of The Year Named. Tajianna Robinson is this year's Menlo Park representative in the Boys & Girls of the Peninsula's 2012 Youth of the Year competition. Vanessa Castaneda in the Menlo Park Patch.

Millbrae - - Millbrae Moves Forward with Plastic Bag Ban. Those planning to shop in Millbrae on or after Sept. 1 should bring a reusable bag or plan to spend an extra dime per bag after the City Council moved forward last night with a ban on single-use bags by retail businesses. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Man Guilty of Killing Friend. The Millbrae man who fired 11 bullets into his friend’s head after a night of heavy drinking and left the body for days in a parked car was convicted late Tuesday of first-degree murder by a jury who also found him guilty of attempting to murder his cellmate while awaiting trial. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Mills Slows Hillsdale’s Roll. The first half of the 2012 Peninsula Athletic League girls’ soccer regular season is now in the books. Julio Lara in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Peninsula- - Audit Slams High-Speed Rail. The state’s high-speed rail project was knocked hard by the state auditor’s office yesterday for its “increasingly risky” funding situation and dozens of errors and inconsistencies in monthly progress reports. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Redwood City - - Redwood City Student Arrested on Suspicion of Trying to Rape School Employee. Police have arrested a student who investigators say tried to sexually assault a school employee Monday night in the underground parking garage at Summit Preparatory Charter High School in Redwood City. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

Lottery Ticket Still Unclaimed. A MEGA Millions lottery ticket sold in Redwood City that is worth $155,663 has gone unclaimed for a month, California Lottery officials said. Almanac Staff in the Almanac News.

Newly Appointed Planning Commissioner to Stay in Redwood City for Life. Lifelong resident Shawn White, 34, wants to continue the progressive development of the city. Stacie Chan in the Redwood City Patch.

San Bruno - - San Bruno Gas Line Ruptures, Prompting Brief Evacuation. Construction crews damaged a natural gas line in San Bruno this afternoon, causing the evacuation of about a half-dozen homes, the city's fire chief said. Bay City News in the Palo Alto Daily News.

San Carlos - - San Carlos Mulls Letting Dogs Go Off Leash Several Hours a Day at Burton and Highlands Parks. Dogs could run off leash for eight hours a day at Burton and Highlands parks in San Carlos under a controversial proposal to be reviewed tonight by the city's parks commission. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

San Carlos GameStop Robbed at Gunpoint. Three men robbed a San Carlos video game store at gunpoint Monday, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said. Daily Staff in the Palo Alto Daily News.

San Mateo - - Traffic Advisory: Lane Closure on Crystal Springs Road. Starting Tuesday, and continuing through Feb. 1, portions of Crystal Springs Road between Tartan Trail Road and El Cerrito Avenue will be periodically closed to one lane from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Joan S. Dentler in the San Mateo Patch.

SanMateo County - - Eshoo, Speier Offer Praise, Criticism. When President Barack Obama said the United States has been subsidizing oil companies for 100 years and “that’s long enough,” U.S. Rep Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, couldn’t jump out of her seat fast enough to applaud the president as he gave his State of the Union address to Congress in Washington, D.C. last night. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

County Analyzes State Budget Hit. San Mateo County would lose an estimated $5.65 million in funding for its programs and services if the governor’s recently proposed budget gets the green light, with nearly all the money coming from public aid. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SouthSan Francisco - - Scofflaws Beware: South San Francisco Cops Stepping Up Traffic Enforcement. Speeders, red-light runners and drunken drivers beware, the South San Francisco police have received a $120,000 grant and they're going to use it to pay for extra patrols and officer overtime over the next nine months. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.24.12

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Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 9:00 AM

Atherton- - Atherton Councilwoman Cites Harassment and Abuse. The difficult job of serving on the Atherton City Council for the past 11 years has been made nearly intolerable by incidents including vandalism at her home, an unexplained incident of police cars driving around her property, and "abuse by a fellow council member," Councilwoman Kathy McKeithen declared during the Jan. 18 council meeting. Renee Batti in the Almanac News.

Atherton Town Center Architectural Firm Gets Nod. The choice of an architectural firm to design and manage the Atherton Town Center building project has been made, but the City Council has delayed officially hiring the firm until several key questions about the proposed project are answered. Renee Batti in the Almanac News.

Belmont - - Belmont Has Acreage — Now What? Nearly two-and-a-half years after winning an auction for 35 acres of open space in the San Juan Hills, Belmont officials are still trying to find ways to pay for the purchase. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Foster City - - Foster City Chamber CEO Resigns. The CEO and President of the Foster City Chamber of Commerce has resigned to take a similar position in Napa Valley. Sarah Yokubaitis in the Foster City Patch.

Menlo Park - - Foundation Scrambles to Meet Deadline. The nonprofit foundation that supports Menlo Park City School District schools has always set ambitious goals. Renee Batti in the Almanac News.

Millbrae - - Jury Begins Deliberating Murder Case. Jurors deliberating if a Millbrae man pumped 11 bullets into his friend’s head after a night of drinking before leaving the body for days in a parked car don’t need to decide why he committed the murder, just that he did, a prosecutor told them during closing arguments yesterday. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Millbrae Considers Plastic Bag Ban. An estimated 7 million plastic bags are used in Millbrae annually but that number could drop drastically should the city support a ban on single-use bags — a topic which will be discussed by the City Council tonight. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Pacifica - - Supes To Try to Preserve Public Golf Course. At Tuesday's San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, the board will consider what can be done to preserve the future of one of only two public golf courses in the county. Austin Walsh in the South San Francisco Patch.

Portola Valley - - Woman Sentenced for Portola Valley Crimes. County jail, not state prison, is ahead for San Francisco resident Jennifer Leigh Prince, who was arrested in December 2010 in connection with five Portola Valley property crimes, including two auto burglaries and three thefts in the Brookside Park neighborhood. Dave Boyce in the Almanac News.

Redwood City - - New Spinoff Company to Manage Saltworks Project. Arizona-based developer DMB Associates will have a more permanent home in the Bay Area while it manages the proposed 1,426-acre development on the Cargill Saltworks site. Stacie Chan in the Redwood City Patch.

San Bruno - - Repair Contracts for San Bruno Explosion Site Heading to City Council. Contracts to repair infrastructure damaged in the Crestmoor neighborhood during the Sept. 9, 2010 gasline explosion and fire will go before the San Bruno City Council Tuesday. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Man Faces Prison for Downtown Robberies. The 22-year-old man arrested for two downtown robberies in August pleaded no contest to robbery charges Friday, the San Mateo County District Attorney's office said. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

School District Hires Temporary Financial Chief. The interim chief business officer will be responsible for maintaining the San Bruno Park School District's fiscal operations until the district finds a permanent replacement for Lynn Orong, who recently resigned from her post. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

San Carlos - - Divided San Carlos City Council Decides to Ax 23 Eucalyptus Trees Near Burton Park. A split San Carlos City Council decided Monday night that two rows of 23 eucalyptus trees bordering Burton Park should be removed because most of them are ailing and unsafe. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

San Mateo - - City to Transfer Redevelopment Properties. As the city of San Mateo moves toward dissolving its Redevelopment Agency, the council will vote tonight whether to transfer ownership of 13 RDA-owned parcels, including the Vendome Hotel and old police station, to the city. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Fusion Academy, School that Provides One-to-One Instruction, Holds Open House in San Mateo. Parents of children who don't thrive in a traditional classroom will have an opportunity Tuesday at an open house to learn about a new private school that offers one-to-one instruction. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

San Mateo Farmers' Market Producer Wins Good Food Award. If you purchased sauerkraut at the San Mateo Farmers' Market recently, you may very well be eating award-winning sauerkraut. Laura Dudnick in the San Mateo Patch.

CSM to Open New Veterans Resource Center. Veterans attending the College of San Mateo will soon have a new center designed to meet their needs. Laura Dudnick in the San Mateo Patch.

SanMateo County - - San Mateo County Supervisors May Raise Garbage Rates in Unincorporated Areas. The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today is to vote on a proposed 14.7 percent garbage-rate increase for customers in unincorporated communities. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

County Dentists Give Back. San Mateo County dentists are honoring National Children’s Dental Health Month by providing free dental service on Feb. 3 and 4 to low-income kids for Give Kids a Smile Day. Miriam Finder in the Pacifica Patch.

Police: Thieves Hit San Mateo County Preschools. Thieves targeted two separate San Mateo County preschools over the weekend, stealing computer equipment, children's medication and other items, police said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

SouthSan Francisco - - State Senator to Appear at Council Meeting. State Senator Leland Yee, who represents South San Francisco in the California Senate, will be available for questions from the public at Wednesday's city council meeting. Drew Himmelstein in the South San Francisco Patch.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.23.12

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Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 8:30 AM

Atherton- - Atherton Rejects Recruitment Firm to Find Manager. Interim City Manager John Danielson has been given the green light to remain on part-time duty in Atherton Town Hall one more year, but may choose not to if the state's public retirement agency rejects the town's appeal to allow him to continue collecting his pension. Renee Batti in the Almanac News.

Brisbane - - Super Sad: Niners Fall in OT. Kyle Williams put his hands on his helmet and dropped his head in disgust. Josh Dubow in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Daly City - - Missing Daly City Man Found Dead at Lake Merced. A Daly City man reported missing Thursday was found dead Friday in Lake Merced in San Francisco, police said Sunday. Bay City News in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Two Daly City Residents Arrested in Connection with Peninsula Thefts. Two Daly City residents were arrested this week in connection with several Peninsula thefts thanks to an alert Palo Alto resident, police said Saturday. Jason Green in the Palo Alto Daily News.

East Palo Alto - - Man Resists Mugging, Shot in Back. Police are hunting two robbers who shot a man in the back during a mugging gone wrong early Sunday in East Palo Alto. Bay City News in the San Mateo County Times.

Police Seek Suspects for Robbery, Shooting. Police are searching for two suspects for shooting a man during a robbery in East Palo Alto early Sunday morning (Jan. 22). Almanac Staff in the Almanac News.

Hillsborough- - No-Contest Plea in 2010 Hillsborough Fatal Shooting. On the eve of his trial for murder, a Hillsborough man pleaded no contest to manslaughter Friday for shooting his friend to death during an argument at the suspect’s parents’ home in 2010, prosecutors said. Ari Burack in the SF Examiner.

Millbrae - - Hit and Run Driver Kills Millbrae Young Man in Davis. Vladimir Debabov, a 21-year-old Mills High School graduate, was struck and killed by a driver early Saturday morning while walking on Highway 113 near Davis, the Davis Enterprise reported. David Carini in the Millbrae Patch.

Pacifica - - Bikers Clean Up San Pedro Creek. San Pedro Creek in Linda Mar drains Pacifica’s most extensive watershed. Ian Butler in the Pacifica Patch.

Peninsula- - Lunar New Year Roars Throughout Peninsula. In addition to the Redwood City Lunar New Year Festival, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 in Courthouse Square from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there are several other cities in the Peninsula holding their own festivities. David Carini in the Redwood City Patch.

Redwood City - - Redwood City’s First Latina Mayor Hopes to Engage Others. Two out of five people living in Redwood City are Latino. Katie Worth in the SF Examiner.

Tech Companies Seek Employees. The burst of tech companies into Redwood City is hard to miss. While the city's mild weather earned it the motto "Climate Best by Government Test," the San Jose Mercury News also dubbed Redwood City as "Software City." Stacie Chan in the Redwood City Patch.

The Help Continues for Mobile Home Fire Victims. When a fire nearly destroyed Isabel Guzman and her family’s home a week ago, they were in shock. Gabriela Guzman could barely even identify where the fire came from. Stacie Chan in the Redwood City Patch.

San Bruno - - Retired Marine Sergeant Helps Veterans Find Green Jobs. Jarom Vahai learned early on in the Marine Corps never to desert a fellow Marine in need. He's taken that credo with him back to civilian life. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

San Carlos - - Trustee Brings New Eyes to San Carlos School Board. Carol Elliott may have unique views on changing school boundaries. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Police Chief Opposes Carlos Club Expansion. If it allows the Carlos Club to add an outside food patio and mobile kitchen, the San Carlos Planning Commission will buck the wishes of the city's police chief, who says the bar's patrons already cause too much trouble. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

San Carlos Council to Consider Removing 23 Eucalyptus Trees Along Burton Park. Almost two dozen eucalyptus trees deemed unsafe along Cedar Street and Arroyo Avenue in San Carlos could be cut down if the city council agrees Monday to replace them. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

City Looking to Prohibit Polystyrene. San Carlos could become the latest Peninsula city to outlaw polystyrene packaging, a ban the mayor said is way overdue. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

San Mateo - - District Searching for School’s New Home. Finding a new home for Peninsula High School is top priority for San Mateo Union High School officials when it comes to using 2010 voter-approved funds. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SouthSan Francisco - - Affordable Housing Development Accepting Applications. 636 El Camino Real, South San Francisco's newest affordable housing development slated to open this summer, is now accepting applications from potential residents. Drew Himmelstein in the South San Francisco Patch.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.20.12

2012-01-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 9:00 AM

Atherton- - Atherton's Interim City Manager to Remain on the Job -- For Now. John Danielson's interim status as city manager of Atherton just got longer. Bonnie Eslinger in the San Mateo County Times.

Belmont - - Carlmont High Wants to Light Up its Football Field Friday Nights. Now that all other campuses in the Sequoia Union High School District have home stadium night games, Carlmont High School may be in line for them too. Bonnie Eslinger in the San Mateo County Times.

Daly City - - Police on Lookout for Missing At-Risk Elderly Man. The Daly City Police Department and San Mateo County Sheriff's Office are asking residents to be on the lookout for a missing elderly stroke victim who is unable to communicate. Camden Swita in the Pacifica Patch.

Menlo Park - - Gordon to Seek Second State Assembly Term. Assemblyman Rich Gordon, D-Menlo Park, announced yesterday he will seek a second term in the Legislature. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Peninsula- - CalTrain Proposes New Fare Increases For Cash Customers. Caltrain is proposing to increase fares for commuters paying cash that would become effective exactly one year after their last round of fee hikes in 2011. Dave Colby in the San Carlos Patch.

Chinese New Year Activities in the Peninsula. In addition to the Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival, which will be held Jan. 29 near City Hall, there are several other cities in the Peninsula holding their own festivities. David Carini in the Millbrae Patch.

Redwood City - - Survey Shows Support for School Tax Measure. A June parcel tax for Redwood City schools could be put before voters after survey results show support for such a measure. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

San Carlos - - City Calls for Settling Cell Antenna Lawsuit. San Carlos city officials may allow AT&T to erect a previously denied cell tower to stave off an expensive lawsuit by the wireless company as long as the antenna is hidden inside an artificial tree and a significant heritage tree not harmed. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

AT&T Ready to Settle Lawsuit Against San Carlos Over Rejected Cell Tower Plans. AT&T has offered to settle a lawsuit filed against San Carlos after the city council rejected its plans to expand cell towers, City Attorney Greg Rubens said Thursday. Bonnie Eslinger in the San Mateo County Times.

Ralston Middle School Principal to Resign Jan. 31. In an email letter to staff and community members, Belmont-Redwood Shores School District superintendent Emerita Orta-Camilleri Thursday announced the resignation of Ralston Middle School principal Jennifer Kollmann. Joan S. Dentler in the San Carlos Patch.

Neil Young's Company Sued Over Warehouse Fire Sparked by Hybrid Car. The company founded by rocker Neil Young to convert his one-of-a-kind LincVolt hybrid electric car is being sued for nearly $500,000 after the vehicle sparked a fire that seriously damaged two San Carlos warehouses in 2010, according to a lawsuit. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

San Mateo - - Man Wanted for Murder Arrested in San Mateo. A 28-year-old was arrested in San Mateo Thursday morning in connection to the shooting death of a Sacramento man and his infant son in 2007. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Protesters Target Banks. Occupy Wall Street sympathizers took to the streets of San Mateo yesterday afternoon to urge President Barack Obama to reject a $25 billion settlement with five major banks over deceptive foreclosure practices. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SouthSan Francisco - - Man Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting of Sister. The man accused of shooting his sister in the hand while she tried escaping the South San Francisco home where he held their family hostage pleaded not guilty yesterday to two dozen felony charges including premeditated attempted murder. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

District to Make Improvements at Parkway. The South San Francisco Unified School District is planning improvements to Parkway Heights Middle School following a community conversation held at the school last week. Drew Himmelstein in the South San Francisco Patch.

Man Accused of Shooting Sister, Holding Family Hostage Pleads Not Guilty. A South San Francisco man accused of shooting his sister and holding family members hostage last year has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and two dozen other charges connected with the incident. Bay City News in the South San Francisco Patch.

South SF Receives F in California Tobacco Report Card. South San Francisco is not protecting its citizens from the dangers of tobacco, according to a study released today by the California chapter of the American Lung Association. David Carini in the South San Francisco Patch.

Woodside - - Ten-Year Dispute Over Mounted Patrol Activities in Woodside Finally Ends. A dispute that began 10 years ago over activities at the 23-acre Mounted Patrol grounds in Woodside was finally put to rest this week. Bonnie Eslinger in the San Mateo County Times.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.19.12

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 8:00 AM

Burlingame - - Changes in Works for Burlingame Avenue. Giving downtown Burlingame a pedestrian-friendly facelift comes with a $15.9 million price tag, a cost that could be covered through a combination of city funds and money raised through assessing property owners. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Accused Killer Pleads Not Guilty. A 64-year-old Burlingame man who allegedly beat his roommate to death and left the body for days in their apartment last month pleaded not guilty yesterday to murder and weapons charges. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

25 Percent Trash Hike Steams Some Burlingame Residents. Burlingame residents and businesses will see their trash rates go up 25 percent starting Feb. 1 and, not surprisingly, some aren't too happy about it. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

HalfMoon Bay - - Schools Study Larger Class Sizes, More Cuts. The Cabrillo Unified School District has released an ominousgraph showing potential budget cuts. Lily Bixler in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Montara Company Fined for Deadly Crash. A Montara landscaping company faces more than $21,000 inwork-safety fines following a deadly roll-over crash last year atthe Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Mark Noack in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Superintendent Ready to Set Sail. Rob Gaskill came to Cabrillo Unified School District four yearsago in the midst of construction at Cunha Intermediate School and acontroversial grand jury investigation into alleged racial insultsat Half Moon Bay High School. Lily Bixler in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Menlo Park - - Menlo Park Hires New City Manager From Portland Suburbs. Menlo Park has hired the top administrator of an Oregon town as its new city manager. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Thursday: Facebook for Small Business Seminar. Facebook and the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce will host a free training luncheon for small business owners at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 in Menlo Park. Almanac Staff in the Almanac News.

Menlo Park Hires New City Manager: Alex McIntyre. Alex McIntyre will replace Glen Rojas as city manager of Menlo Park, the city announced yesterday. Sandy Brundage in the Almanac News.

Millbrae - - Defense Rests in Millbrae Murder Trial Without Presenting Any Evidence. In what may have been a tactical maneuver, the attorney for a Burlingame man accused of gunning down his friend after a night of drinking rested his case Wednesday without presenting a single piece of evidence. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

Millbrae Schools Could Face Deep Cuts Next Year. Millbrae schools, as others throughout California, are facing severe budget cuts for the next academic year. David Carini in the Millbrae Patch.

Pacifica - - Man Arrested After Flower Shop Crash. A Pacifica man has been arrested in the aftermath of the Friday night crash that left Forever Yours Florist damaged and indefinitely closed, police said. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

Pescadero- - School Buses Run on Empty in Pescadero. Two hundred students on the South Coast rely on school buses tobring them to class every day, and officials at the LaHonda-Pescadero Unified School District are tightening belts tokeep those buses running. Mark Noack in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Redwood City - - Man Robbed of Gold Chains and Beaten. A 20-year-old San Mateo man was beaten and robbed as he walked under an overpass Tuesday night and sheriff's deputies are looking for the assailants. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

Union Workers Delay Apartment Complex Approval. Several residents argued that there was inadequate time to review the development staff report for the proposed 640 Veterans Boulevard project. Stacie Chan in the Redwood City Patch.

Parcel Tax Survey Shows Support for June 2012 Measure. The poll showed more than 70 percent of voters would approve a $67 parcel tax for the Redwood City School District. Audrey Arthur in the Redwood City Patch.

San Bruno - - San Bruno Company Sponsors National Anti-Bullying Contest. SocialShield, the San Bruno-based company that monitors kids' online social networking activities, has launched a peer-to-peer video contest that invites youths across the country to unite against cyberbullying. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

NTSB Report to Be Discussed During Explosion Lawsuit Hearing. The federal report that found PG&E at fault for the 2010 pipeline explosion in the Crestmoor neighborhood has now become a key issue in the court proceedings stemming from the fire. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

San Carlos - - Mayor Andy Klein to Hold Office Hours. The San Carlos Mayor announced he will be holding office hours to discuss all things relating to the city. Kenny Porpora in the San Carlos Patch.

Rethink Waste Awarded Business Beautification Award. RethinkWaste will be awarded the 2011 Business Beautification Award by the San Carlos Chamber of Commerce for its work on the Shoreway Environmental Center. Kenny Porpora in the San Carlos Patch.

San Mateo - - Barbershop Robbers Settle Case. A man and teenage accomplice who held up a San Mateo barbershop at gunpoint more than a year ago are each facing up to five years in prison for making off with jewelry and money from both the customers and employees. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Speier Issues Statement Against Anti-Piracy Bill. Congresswoman Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, on Wednesday announced she does not support issued the Stop Online Piracy Act [SOPA] and its Senate counterpart, the Protect Intellectual Property Act [PIPA]. Laura Dudnick in the San Mateo Patch.

San Mateo City Council Studies Highway 92 Interchange Improvement. The City Council got an update Tuesday on a Caltrans project to improve traffic at El Camino Real and Highway 92. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

SanMateo County - - Dems Give Brown High Marks. Gov. Jerry Brown’s State of the State address got high marks from Democratic lawmakers yesterday but Republican officials said the governor’s “tax-the-rich” and sales tax hike proposals will send California down the wrong path. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

New Bus Maps Available for SamTrans Riders. SamTrans has issued a new Bus Route Map, which provides an overview of where SamTrans service runs in San Mateo County, Palo Alto and San Francisco. Patch Staff in the San Mateo Patch.

County Extends Spraying Moratorium. San Mateo County will extend a moratorium on spraying herbicides along 315-miles of county-maintained roads until March 13 while figuring out how to enact recommendations for better managing roadside vegetation, a subcommittee of the Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday, Jan. 17. Barbara Wood in the Almanac News.

Educators React to Gov. Brown’s Address. Restructuring finances and testing requirements were called for in Gov. Jerry Brown’s State of the State address Wednesday, changes about which education leaders were eager to learn more. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SouthSan Francisco - - Helix Sculpture Will be Dedicated Saturday. South San Francisco's latest addition to its public art landscape will be dedicated at a public ceremony Saturday at 10 a.m. on Centennial Way near Spruce Avenue. Drew Himmelstein in the South San Francisco Patch.

Pencils Ready: Doodle 4 Google Contest Accepting Submissions. Last year, Monte Verde second-grader Matteo Lopez put South City on the map when he won the Doodle 4 Google Contest, beating out 107,000 entries with his outer-space themed take on the Google logo. Drew Himmelstein in the South San Francisco Patch.

49ers Fever Hits South City. As the 49ers headed into the their eventual victory against the New Orleans Saints last weekend, South City's Sign Hill blazed red in support of the hometown football team. Drew Himmelstein in the South San Francisco Patch.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.18.12

2012-01-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 8:00 AM

Belmont - - Belmont Ends Artists’ Lease. Failed lease negotiations between Belmont officials and the 1870 Artist Corporation, a collective that occupies much of the Barrett Community Center on Ralston Avenue, will likely send the artists scrambling for other studio space as the city looks to generate more revenue from the old school site. Bill Silverfarb in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Burlingame - - Cellphone Policy Set in Motion. Working to meet a tight deadline, the Burlingame City Council approved new rules on installing wireless communication devices Monday night just hours before a moratorium on them ended. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Daly City - - Five Years in Prison for Teen Stabber. An 18-year-old convicted of stabbing two female classmates who accused him of stealing a cellphone at a Daly City McDonald’s was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison for felony assault that his attorney said was extreme self-defense. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

East Palo Alto - - East Palo Alto Marijuana Dispensary to Close Doors Under Federal Threat. The owner of an East Palo Alto medical marijuana facility that's been openly operating in violation of a city ban said he is shutting his doors at the end of the month because his landlord received a letter from the federal government threatening to seize the building. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Foster City - - Foster City Man Shot Partiers in Self-Defense, Lawyer Says. A defense attorney for a Foster City man who shot and wounded two men outside a lagoon-front apartment in 2010 said the defendant was acting in self-defense when a confrontation over noise became violent. Bay City News in the San Mateo Patch.

HalfMoon Bay - - Seniors Seek to Appeal Affordable Housing Project. Seniors upset with the Half Moon Bay Planning Commission's Jan. 10 decision to approve a housing complex for their peers want to stop the project from moving forward in its current configuration by filing an appeal with the City Council. Kristine Wong in the Half Moon Bay Patch.

Alvarado Returns as Sonrisas Director. Former supervisor for Half Moon Bay's Recreation Department assumes new role at Half Moon Bay community dental clinic. Kristine Wong in the Half Moon Bay Patch.

LaHonda - - Cold Nights Leave Icy Road Dangers. Consecutive nights of freezing temperatures this week areleaving some slippery ice on rural roads on the South Coast. Review Staff in the Half Moon Bay Review.

Menlo Park - - Menlo Park Man Receives Military Commendation. Carl E. Clark never dreamed the day would come when he would be formally recognized for his heroism during World War II, let alone by the Navy's top official and in front of half a thousand people. Jason Green in the Palo Alto Daily News.

Menlo School Students Honored at NFL Game. Student-athletes and coaches from Menlo School, a longtime partner of the Positive Coaching Alliance, were recently featured in a nationally televised video clip. Almanac Staff in the Almanac News.

Bikes Allowed in the Middle of the Road. Multiple streets in Menlo Park to have sharrows installed. Vanessa Castaneda in the Menlo Park Patch.

Peninsula- - BART to Run All Night During Bay Bridge Closure. BART will operate all night long on Presidents Day weekend to accomodate people traveling to and from the East Bay. David Carini in the BART will operate all night long on Presidents Day weekend to accomodate people traveling to and from the East Bay. David Carini in the San Carlos Patch.

Redwood City - - City Plants Seeds for More Farmers’ Markets. Several farmers’ markets could sprout up in Redwood City by the spring, adding to the existing field with events on the other side of the highway, at night or coordinated with happenings at Courthouse Square. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Redwood City Businesses Prepare for 49ers NFC Championship Game. Sports bars and restaurants anticipate packed houses for Sunday's game, and sports stores are re-stocking their 49ers gear. Bay City News in the Redwood City Patch.

Community Rallies to Help Trailer Park Fire Victims. For many commuters on Highway 101 or passersby who ogled at the huge billowing columns of smoke from the fire Monday morning, it was a shocking site, but one that was easily forgotten the next day. Stacie Chan in the Redwood City Patch.

San Bruno - - PG&E Says Pipelines Were Misclassified. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. officials acknowledge the company wrongly classified hundreds of miles of natural gas transmission lines — the same type of line that ruptured in the deadly San Bruno explosion. Associated Press in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Wal-Mart Names New Leader to Head Up Global Ecommerce Business. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has selected Neil Ashe as the new president and CEO of its global ecommerce business, the company announced Monday. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

City Plans Events to Prep for Crestmoor Reconstruction. Two events are being planned later this month to rally residents around the reconstruction of the Crestmoor neighborhood, according to the city's website. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

Bizarre, Tiny Animal Skulls with Horns Seized and Destroyed at SFO. Customs agents made a macabre discovery Monday when they found six skulls of a tiny hoofed mammal called a mouse deer that someone had adorned with fake horns and shipped to the United States, officials said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

San Carlos - - Neighborhood Network 'Nextdoor' Goes Citywide. Nextdoor - a private social network for neighborhoods that enables neighbor-to-neighbor communication and connections - announced today that it will be expanding its services to every neighborhood in San Carlos. Kenny Porpora in the San Carlos Patch.

San Mateo - - Man Pleads Not Guilty to San Mateo Daytime Burglaries. A 21-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to committing two daytime residential burglaries in San Mateo last month. Laura Dudnick in the San Mateo Patch.

Free Sandbags Available to San Mateo Residents. As San Mateo residents are preparing for rain later this week, the city is reminding folks that free sandbags are available for pick-up, as well as other helpful tips to deal with winter weather. Laura Dudnick in the San Mateo Patch.

SanMateo County - - Police Reports. Police reports from around San Mateo County. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

San Mateo County Isn't Ready to Stop Spraying Roadside Weeds, Supervisors Say. Although some residents have long implored San Mateo County to stop spraying roadside weeds, a Board of Supervisors committee indicated Tuesday that reducing the amount of herbicides used is more practical. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

SouthSan Francisco - - New Staff, Parkway Improvements and Contracts: School Board Preview. The school board will consider appointing a new assistant superintendent of educational services and a bond program director at its meeting Thursday night. Drew Himmelstein in the South San Francisco Patch.

Fire Department Provides Aid on the High Seas. After much speculation about the need of involvement, the South San Francisco City Council unanimously approved the participation of South San Francisco in the San Francisco Bay Region Automatic Aid Agreement last week. Audrey Arthur in the South San Francisco Patch.

Woodside - - Susan George Kept Woodside on 'Even Keel' for 19 Years. Money doesn't grow on trees, it's said, not even in Woodside, where the number of high net worth residents might lead one to suspect such trees exist. Dave Boyce in the Almanac News.

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Atherton- - Task Force Proposes Town Center Design Firm. An advisory task force that shepherded the design competition for a new Atherton Town Center is recommending that the town hire the Nichols Melburg & Rossetto architectural firm to proceed with the proposed, privately-funded project. Renee Batti in the Almanac News.

Belmont - - Lights in Works for Carlmont. Carlmont High is the lone comprehensive school in the Sequoia district without lights to host evening sporting events — something that could soon change. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Burlingame - - Burlingame Library Celebrates Poetry. It's January and that means one thing at the Burlingame Public Library: Poetry Month. Miriam Finder in the Burlingame Patch.

Daly City - - Daly City House Fire Displaced Three. A blaze burning in the walls of a Daly City home Monday forced out a family of three, officials said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

HalfMoon Bay - - Parents Prepare for New Kindergarten Guidelines. Farallone View Elementary hosted one of many kindergarten tours district-wide, where parents learned more about new transitional programs that will start next fall. Kameela Din in the Half Moon Bay Patch.

Single Gunshot Fired Into Home. A single gunshot was fired into a woman's home in Half Moon Bay early Monday morning, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Bay City News in the Pacifica Patch.

Seeking 'Better Communication,' City Seeks to Hire Consultant. Citing a need for improved communications, the city of Half Moon Bay has made the first step towards hiring a communications consultant. Kristine Wong in the Half Moon Bay Patch.

Menlo Park - - Project Read Tutor Training Begins Jan. 24. Registration is under way for Project Read-Menlo Park's tutor training sessions set to begin on Tuesday, Jan.24. Renee Batti in the Almanac News.

Pacifica - - Highway 1 Reopened Near Devil's Slide After Crash. Highway 1 reopened near Devil's Slide about an 1½ after at least two cars collided and forced the closure of the road, police said. Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Portola Valley - - Scarecrows Out Standing in Their Field Again. One good thing about being a scarecrow: if someone stabs and dismembers you and leaves you to molder on the cold, cold ground, it's not the end of the world. Dave Boyce in the Almanac News.

Redwood City - - Two-Alarm Blaze Injures Girl and Destroys One Mobile Home. A fast-moving, two-alarm fire at a Redwood City trailer park left a girl suffering smoke inhalation and forced 15 people out of their homes Monday, according to officials and witnesses. Bonnie Eslinger and Joshua Melvin in the San Mateo County Times.

San Bruno - - Kindergarten Registration Set to Begin. Kindergarten registration begins Tuesday for the San Bruno Park School District. Martin Ricard in the San Bruno Patch.

San Carlos - - San Carlos Coin Minted, Ready to be Handed Out. The city of San Carlos has unveiled its official new coin, a token officials say will be awarded to well-deserving residents and visitors and a final brainchild of former mayor Omar Ahmad. Michelle Durand in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Carlos Club Owner Seeks Hearing Delay. The owner of a San Carlos bar is asking the Planning Commission to hold off reviewing his expansion plans until later this month because he wants all members to weigh in on whether the proposal for extra space and food service merits approval. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

San Mateo - - Options Narrow for El Camino, 92 Interchange. As Caltrans looks to widen State Route 92 from Interstate 280 to Highway 101, it is also looking at ways to improve traffic conditions at the interchange that feeds the route at El Camino Real in San Mateo. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Celebrating the Dream: San Mateo Gathering Honors Work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. More than 40 years after Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, his dream of equality remains strong for those gathered at the San Mateo train station Monday to celebrate those leading the effort. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SanMateo County - - Civil Rights Hero Teaches Course at San Mateo County Community Colleges. Minnijean Brown was innocent enough to think she'd be popular among her new classmates at Central High School. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

San Mateo County Supervisors Committee to Discuss Need for Spraying Roadside Weeds Today. Whether roadside weeds can be abated without using pesticides will be the focus of today's discussion by a San Mateo County Board of Supervisors committee. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

PENINSULA NEWS FOR 1.16.12

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Aggregatedfrom over 25 independent local news sources at 9:00 AM

Atherton- - Police Arrest Former Menlo-Atherton High Baseball Player on Warrant Claiming He Deserted U.S. Army. A 21-year-old Menlo-Atherton High School graduate was arrested by Atherton police Jan. 6 on a federal warrant for allegedly deserting the U.S. Army. Bonnie Eslinger in the Palo Alto Daily News.

The Real Pick of the Litter. For nearly four decades, the Peninsula Humane Society has operated a mostly volunteer-run secondhand store, Pick of the Litter, where all sales benefit homeless shelter animals. Scott Delucchi in the Menlo Park Patch.

Burlingame - - Downtown Discussion Commences. Burlingame officials will meet in closed session Tuesday with two development firms to discuss possible changes to downtown. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Foster City - - Turf Project Funding Changes. Foster City will fund a synthetic turf project at Sea Cloud Park with park-in-lieu fees from a new development currently being constructed in the wake of the California Supreme Court decision that upholds the state’s action to dissolve redevelopment agencies. Daily Staff in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

HalfMoon Bay - - Mavericks Organizers Hope for New Tradition on the Coast. One of the biggest changes to this year's Mavericks big-wave surfing competition is that, even if there isn't a competition, there will still be a massive outdoor festival in Princeton-by-the-Sea. Aaron Kinney in the San Mateo County Times.

Menlo Park - - Seeking Benefits from Facebook Development. Facebook's relationship with Menlo Park is moving from the "friends" to "friends with benefits." Barbara Wood in the Almanac News.

Menlo Park OKs Changes to Pension Benefit. Taking the final action needed to put the pension reform initiative approved by voters in November 2011 into action, the Menlo Park City Council on Jan. 10 voted to amend its contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to change the retirement age and maximum pension for new city employees. Barbara Wood in the Almanac News.

Menlo Park Hit by Seven Burglaries. Seven burglaries were reported on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Menlo Park: four on or near East Creek Drive, two on Coleman Avenue and one on Gilbert Avenue, according to the Menlo Park Police Department. Dave Boyce in the Almanac News.

New Robotics Lab Coming Soon. During an era when many some schools are struggling with ways to close the digital divide, St. Raymond's Catholic Elementary in Menlo Park is offering students an opportunity to take their interest in technology to the next level. Austin Walsh in the Menlo Park Patch.

Peninsula- - Caltrain Transforms into Annual 'Freedom Train'. Every Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for 27 years, Caltrain has converted into a Freedom Train. Rachel Stern in the Foster City Patch.

San Carlos - - San Carlos School Board Appoints Elliott and Farley to Fill Vacancies. The San Carlos school board Thursday night chose Carol Elliott and Kathleen Farley to join it by serving the remaining terms of two trustees elected to different posts last November. Bonnie Eslinger in the San Mateo County Times.

San Mateo - - Courage to Speak: Teacher to be Honored at King Celebration. Jessica Thomas Brugos was always looking for opportunities to teach. Heather Murtagh in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

Nine Displaced by Residential Fire. Nine San Mateo residents were displaced by a house fire in the city Sunday morning, a battalion chief said. Bay City News in the San Mateo Daily Journal.

SanMateo County - - College Proposal Criticized. New recommendations from the California Community College Board of Directors to address shrinking budgets and increasing demands are drawing local criticism and concern. Caitlin Alyce Buckley in the San Mateo Daily Journal.