San Mateo Co.: Update: Two Men Pulled from Water After Boat Capsizes

CBS 5 - Fri Nov 27

Authorities rescued two men after their 34-foot sailboat capsized in rough conditions off the coast of Half Moon Bay this afternoon, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said.

Power Restored to PG&E Customers Following Downed Line

CBS 5 - Fri Nov 27

A woman escaped injury after a live power line fell on her vehicle in Pacifica this afternoon, a PG&E spokesman said.

Downed power line traps woman in car

ABC7News - Fri Nov 27

When high winds downed power lines in Pacifica Friday afternoon and one woman's quick thinking probably saved her life.

Feeding the needy during tough times in San Mateo

Inside Bay Area - Thu Nov 26

Burlingame resident Trudy Letson took a break on Thursday from the stress of trying to find a job and figuring out how to pay her bills.

Man found guilty of East Palo Alto officer's murder

ABC7News - Thu Nov 26

Jurors in San Mateo County convicted 26-year-old Alberto Alvarez of first-degree murder Wednesday for fatally shooting East Palo Alto police Officer Richard May in January 2006.

McNealy's inflatable 'blimp' pleasure-dome angers neighbours

The Register - Thu Nov 26

Sun boss Scott McNealy has installed a giant, blimp-like inflatable dome in his garden, where he entertains companions.

Trash hauling to cost more in Millbrae

Inside Bay Area - Wed Nov 25

Despite mild resistance from residents, the city has adopted a new garbage-pickup contract that will increase rate payers' bills by 11 percent in the next 10 months.

Slain Officer's Family "Relieved and Overwhelmed" by Guilty Verdict

KRON-TV San Francisco - Wed Nov 25

Jurors in San Mateo County are convicting 26-year-old Alberto Alvarez of first-degree murder for fatally shooting East Palo Alto police Officer Richard May in January 2006.

Guilty Verdict In '06 E. Palo Alto Cop Killing

Cbs5.com - Wed Nov 25

Guilty Verdict In '06 E. Palo Alto Cop Killing Share + Nov 25, 2009 3:37 pm US/Pacific Guilty Verdict In '06 E. Palo Alto Cop Killing EAST PALO ALTO Jurors in San Mateo County convicted 26-year-old Alberto Alvarez of first-degree murderA Wednesday for fatally shooting East Palo Alto police Officer Richard May in January 2006.

Some elected officials in San Mateo County take pay cuts, others getting raises

Inside Bay Area - Tue Nov 24

Elected officials in San Mateo County have responded to their respective budget crises by cutting employee wages or laying them off.