San Mateo County
Human remains found off La Honda Road
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Human remains were found today (April 12) near Kebet Ridge in the Skylonda/Woodside area off of La Honda Road, the San Mateo County […]
San Mateo County
San Mateo County
San Mateo County moving to less restrictive Orange Tier
By the Daily Post staff The state announced this morning that San Mateo County will move tomorrow (March 17) from the Red Tier to the Orange Tier of Covid restrictions […]
San Mateo County
Ex-deputy sheriff headed for trial in election fraud case
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer After seven years full of delays, the case of a former San Mateo County deputy sheriff accused of election fraud will go to […]
San Mateo County
TV reporter won’t have to testify at upcoming murder trial
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A former KRON4 reporter has been spared from testifying during the trial of Daniel Contreras, accused of killing a toddler in the unincorporated […]
San Mateo County
After $875,000 payout from sewer agency, former manager says it’s time to have ‘fun’
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The former sewer district boss who got $875,000 to leave under mysterious circumstances says he’s retired from the business because now is the […]
San Mateo County
San Mateo County’s community colleges won’t reopen until January 2022
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to reopen schools by March 31, but that doesn’t apply to community colleges in San Mateo County, whose board […]
San Mateo County
San Mateo County enters red zone, Covid restrictions to get looser — indoor dining, movies, gyms OK
San Mateo County moved to the red tier of the state’s reopening framework today (Feb. 23), meaning restrictions will loosen tomorrow after about three months of the county being in […]
San Mateo County
UPDATED: Chancellor emeritus Galatolo fired, allegedly took gifts from contractors
By the Daily Post staff UPDATE, 10 p.m., Monday — The San Mateo County Community College District Board fired chancellor emeritus Ron Galatolo after learning that he was receiving concert […]
San Mateo County
Three guilty pleas in unemployment benefits fraud at county jail
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Three of the 21 people who are charged in being a part of an unemployment-benefits ring based out of Maguire Jail in Redwood […]
San Mateo County
Woman killed in Highway 101 accident
By the Daily Post staff A 34-year-old woman was killed on Highway 101 in a rollover accident in the middle of the night, the CHP reported. The woman, who is […]
San Mateo County
Wire service sues San Mateo County courts for delaying release of new lawsuits
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A wire service that reports on lawsuits filed around the country is suing the San Mateo County Superior Court for not making lawsuits […]
San Mateo County
2,000 people get Covid vaccine in one day at drive-through vaccination site
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer About 2,000 people received the Covid vaccine Monday (Jan. 25) while sitting in their car at a drive-through vaccination site at the San […]
San Mateo County
Body found along San Mateo County coast
A woman’s body was found Saturday morning at a San Mateo County beach south of Half Moon Bay, the sheriff’s office said. The body, described as an Asian woman, was […]
San Mateo County
Community College District’s board is a year behind on its minutes; new trustee wants that fixed
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The San Mateo County Community College District has not posted minutes for its school board for a year, making a new trustee saying […]
San Mateo County
County behind in providing Covid vaccinations
San Mateo County is still in the first phase of distributing Covid vaccinations, giving shots to nursing home workers and residents of long-term homes employees. The county is encouraging people […]
San Mateo County
Doctors now say that accused Skyline Boulevard killer is competent to stand trial
By EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The attorney for the man who allegedly lured two men to Skyline Boulevard and stabbed them to death is questioning his client’s return […]
San Mateo County
Hartnett out as head of Caltrain, SamTrans, county transit district
By the Daily Post staff Jim Hartnett is stepping down as head of Caltrain, SamTrans and the San Mateo County Transit District after six years following a power struggle over […]
East Palo Alto
Park-and-Connect Wi-Fi sites open in two cities
San Mateo County has expanded its public Wi-Fi program with new free “SMC Park and Connect” locations in Redwood City and East Palo Alto. The two new Wi-Fi access sites […]
San Mateo County
Stay-at-home order issued for San Mateo County; restaurants must end outdoor dining
By the Daily Post staff San Mateo County issued a stay-at-home order effective Thursday (Dec. 17) at 11:59 p.m. because of rising Covid cases, more hospitalizations and less capacity in […]
San Mateo County
Commute by hovercraft? Study says a port for the vessels at the base of the Dumbarton would work
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The agency that runs the Bay Area’s ferries is floating the idea of having hovercrafts transport commuters across the Bay. Stops near the […]
San Mateo County
Newly elected members of college district get right to business
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Lisa Petrides and John Pimentel, the two new board members of the San Mateo County Community College District, jumped right into business during […]
San Mateo County
Cop disciplined over Taser use — Taser probe got stuck in man’s head
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A San Mateo County Sheriff’s Deputy was suspended without pay for six days after an internal investigation found that he should have not […]
San Mateo County
Decision due in Galatolo case — DA investigating his handling of contracts and harassment
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A decision on whether former San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor Ron Galatolo will face charges from the District Attorney’s Office may […]
San Mateo County
UPDATE: Body of East Palo Alto man found on side of Skyline Boulevard
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Dec. 2, 2:10 p.m. Wednesday — The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was found dead on Skyline Boulevard […]
San Mateo County
Leads widen as more ballots are counted
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Some tight races in San Mateo County got even closer while candidates in others pulled ahead after the county’s elections office updated election […]
San Mateo County
Charter school opponents lift up Bonini in Board of Education Race
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer It appears that former San Mateo-Foster City School Board member Chelsea Bonini will replace incumbent Rod Hsiao on the San Mateo County Board […]
San Mateo County
Accused serial killer’s trial set for January
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer After suffering from a brain embolism in September, alleged serial killer John Getreu, 76, is ready to stand trial, a prosecutor said today […]
San Mateo County
New health order will allow more access to nursing homes
The new health order for San Mateo County has expanded indoor visits at nursing homes. The order, issued by county Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow, applies to long-term congregate care […]
San Mateo County
San Mateo County moves to orange tier, can relax certain Covid restrictions
The state of California today (Oct. 17) announced the easing of certain restrictions on businesses, indoor and outdoor gatherings and other activities in San Mateo County. The changes take effect […]
San Mateo County
In a rare development, there’s a competitive race for county board of education
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Two candidates are facing off in a rare contested election for the San Mateo County Board of Education. Incumbent Rod Hsiao is running […]
San Mateo County
Meet the candidates who want to lead the San Mateo County Community College District
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Two new faces will join the San Mateo County Community College District board while two incumbents face off for the third seat in […]
San Mateo County
San Mateo County can ease Covid restrictions — good news for restaurants, malls, churches, schools
Indoor restaurant dining rooms, gyms and indoor malls can resume business in San Mateo County after the state announced today that the county’s coronavirus cases have fallen enough to warrant […]
San Mateo County
Suspected serial killer hospitalized just before trial is to begin
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Suspected Palo Alto serial killer John Getreu, 76, who is expected to go on trial next week in San Mateo County, may not […]
San Mateo County
UPDATED: Whitlock drops out of race for college district board
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Eugene Whitlock, former HR director of San Mateo County Community College District who was paid $2.28 million to quietly resign, today dropped out […]
San Mateo County
Motorcyclist killed, 2 others injured on San Mateo Bridge
By the Daily Post staff A motorcyclist was thrown into the Bay and killed yesterday after he hit a broken down car on the San Mateo Bridge, the CHP reports. […]