SM 101 Express Lanes to open to all FasTrak Flex users starting March 3
Starting Friday, March 3, the San Mateo 101 Express Lanes from Whipple Avenue in Redwood City to I-380 in South… … Keep Reading
During WWII, local banker watched over the affairs of Japanese-Americans sent to detention camps
By Kevin Kaatz The year was 1990, and the man standing before the front desk at the Redwood City Library… … Keep Reading
The last of the four-pipers?
A rusting hulk on the mudflats off Redwood City is the tombstone for an unheralded class of ships that sailed… … Keep Reading
Tuscan bean soup from the coast of Italy
By Susan Jenkins This month’s column takes us back to Italy, specifically the Italian Riviera. The province of Liguria, on… … Keep Reading
Bigtime boxing in Colma
By John Shroyer In the early 20th century, boxing was a major spectator sport in America, even though it was… … Keep Reading
Is this Redwood City’s ultimate power couple?
By Jill Singleton What Colorado coal miner’s daughter launched Redwood City’s Pride and Beautification Committee and City Trees program? Who… … Keep Reading
Three affordable housing projects in San Mateo County get $42.8M from state
The state has awarded $42.8 million towards the development of three affordable housing projects in San Mateo County, including a… … Keep Reading
When it comes to local taxes, when is enough ‘enough?’
Closing out a year marked by high inflation and economic uncertainty, San Mateo County voters went to the polls in… … Keep Reading
Task force aims to improve living conditions for farm workers in San Mateo County
San Mateo County has launched a task force that aims to improve the living conditions of farmworkers residing in employer-provided… … Keep Reading
PHS/SPCA waives adoption fees for Guinea pigs
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is seeking homes for an “abundance” of Guinea pigs at its shelter, and… … Keep Reading