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San Mateo Co. Seventh-Grader Wins Top Honor At Film Festival
Kayla Ling took home the top prize at the fourth annual 2021 CEC Student Film Fest in San Mateo County on Tuesday.

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Kayla Ling took home the top prize at the fourth annual 2021 CEC Student Film Fest in San Mateo County on Tuesday.

Although the employee told deputies he feared for his life, he refused to give them any money.
A spike in incidents of elder and dependent adult abuse occurred last year while residents were sheltering inside their homes.
Josh Becker urged California health officials to expand vaccine eligibility in San Mateo County's vulnerable communities ahead of April 15.
Police said the Nissan driver, a 42-year-old Santa Clara man, stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
The new lockers are part of $3 million in bicycle-related improvements the Caltrain board approved in September.
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities.
Previously, the services were only available to a few law enforcement agencies as well as adults and adolescents.
The U.S. Department of Justice dropped an appeal on a legal rule that sought to limit public services for immigrants earlier this month.
Supervisor David Canepa plans to introduce a proposal in San Mateo County in response to recent hate crimes committed against Asians.
Rev. Kevin O'Brien, the president of Santa Clara University, was placed on leave earlier this week.
San Mateo County residents who replace their methane gas water heaters with electric water heaters could receive rebates.
The lagoon's levels in Foster City are typically lowered in winter in case seasonal storms bring additional water.
The water district urged residents to conserve water and is preparing itself for the consequences of another potential dry winter.
Witnesses told police the group of men then fled the scene in several vehicles in different directions.
Antonio Lopez called for unity after a judge found that he did not violate election laws with a taco giveaway near a vote center.
The suspect was located and arrested without incident and was booked into Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder.
Since its launch, RYDE has been serving Saratoga, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, and Monte Sereno to elderly clients.
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office arrested the 26-year-old suspect after a traffic stop on Monday in Cupertino.
Morgan Hill police said a pickup truck was stolen with three children inside.