Crime
San Mateo Man Arrested for Car Burglary Spree
Police say the 25-year-old suspect was caught on surveillance footage checking car door handles.
Former San Mateo Community College Chancellor Convicted of Tax Fraud
Ron Galatolo resigned in 2019 after two decades leading the district.
Woman Dies In Redwood City Fire, Investigation Underway
Firefighters battled a blaze that killed one person and threatened neighboring structures, police said.
Politics
CSM Students March to Central Park in ICE Protest
Hundreds of college students walk out of classes to demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence on campus.
Sequoia High Enters Secure Campus Amid Planned Walkout
Police activity in the area prompts lockdown at Redwood City high school
San Mateo Police Urge Caution Ahead of Expected Protests
Students from several local schools plan to participate in nationwide walkouts and demonstrations.
Lifestyle
February Tips for Peninsula Gardeners: Grafting, Planting, and Weed Control
From grafting fruit trees to starting summer seeds, UC Master Gardeners share seasonal advice for Bay Area gardeners.
Flower Shop Owners Reveal Their Go-To Valentine's Day Gifts
Spoiler: It's not the dozen roses everyone expects.
Almanac Welcomes Back Veteran Editor Andrea Gemmet
After a two-year hiatus, Gemmet returns to lead the local news publication's editorial team.
Business
Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Home Community in San Bruno
Crestmoor Estates will feature modern homes with scenic surroundings and convenient access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
Mollie Stone's Closing San Mateo Grocery After 25 Years
Second gourmet grocer to shutter in San Mateo since 2025 amid 'changing market dynamics'.
Startup Snout Raises $110 Million for 'Membership' Model to Defray Rising Vet Costs
The pet wellness plan provider aims to help pet owners manage skyrocketing veterinary expenses.
Finance
Freedom Debt Relief Offers Free Tax Filing Services
The debt settlement company partners with april to provide clients with free federal and state tax preparation and filing.
Head to Head: Fastly vs. Guidewire Software
A comparison of the two tech companies' performance and outlook
US Futures and World Shares Slip on Concerns Over Trump's Fed Pick and AI
Worries over Trump's Fed chair nominee and potential AI bubble weigh on global markets
