Tolls on 7 Bay Area bridges, already increasing in January, will …
Dec 19, 2024 · The regional body that sets toll rates for the Bay Area's seven state-owned bridges voted this week to raise tolls by another $1.25 to $3 for two-axle vehicles, starting in 2026, …
Measure A explained: The charter amendment that could let supes …
Dec 27, 2024 · This proposed charter amendment is not unprecedented in the state of California; several other counties, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Francisco counties, …
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Jan 20, 2025 · Arts briefs: Author Tara Tai, musician Arooj Aftab, ‘The Glass Menagerie’ and more. This week, hear author Tara Tai discuss their debut novel; catch shows with jazz …
Year in review: An election, a fire and chaos in San Mateo County ...
Dec 30, 2024 · Environment. The year started off in San Mateo County with sweeping power outages and tree damage after a large storm with 50 mph winds hit the county in early …
From Brazilian to bebop, pianist celebrates his mentor, Vince …
Dec 19, 2024 · Longtime Bay Area pianist Larry Vuckovich performs at Palo Alto restaurant and jazz spot Meyhouse on Dec. 6. Vuckovich, who studied and performed with Vince Guaraldi, …
Year in review: Council faces contentious topics and town sees …
Dec 26, 2024 · Woodside’s Raymundo Road property, photographed on May 17, 2023, is included on the town’s 2023-31 housing plan. Photo by Angela Swartz. While residents asked …
Spare the Air day in effect Friday with wood burning ban
Dec 19, 2024 · A Spare the Air alert has been issued for Friday, banning wood burning in the Bay Area because of a forecast for unhealthy pollution levels, regional air quality officials said.
District Attorney says he won’t prosecute union president arrested …
Dec 16, 2024 · Carlos Tapia, president of the Deputy Sheriff’s Association, gives a statement to the press regarding his arrest earlier on Nov. 12, 2024, at the San Mateo County Center in …
Elizabeth Lewis excited to embark on fourth term as Atherton’s …
Dec 31, 2024 · Atherton has a busy 2025 on the horizon, and new Mayor Elizabeth Lewis says she is looking forward to it. On Dec. 18, Lewis was chosen by her fellow council members to …
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Dec 31, 2024 · Garden Thyme teacher Brook Coffee examines seeds in one of the garden boxes that students maintain on the patio of Portola Valley’s Ormondale Elementary School on May …