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Mask Back Up: San Mateo Co. Health Officer Discusses New Mandate
"The goal is to avoid disrupting businesses and residents’ everyday activities,” said Scott Morrow, the county’s health officer.

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"The goal is to avoid disrupting businesses and residents’ everyday activities,” said Scott Morrow, the county’s health officer.

The incident occurred on the 1500 block of Gordon Street on Thursday afternoon, according to the Redwood City Police Department.
In a statement, Rep. Jackie Speier said that the funds are part of “bold, sweeping measures to invest in a better and bright future."
The improvements also included a new elevated Caltrain station at Hillsdale that reopened in April and bike safety implementations.
The victim was stabbed in the back of the head in an apparent unprovoked attack, according to San Mateo County prosecutors.
Typically, the fair would feature carnival rides and other activities, but instead the focus will be on the livestock exhibits.
DoorDash Kitchens is opening a new location in San Jose featuring brands from San Francisco along with some national icons.
The East Palo Alto organization was honored by state Sen. Josh Becker for its work to bridge the digital divide during the pandemic.
Finn loves treats and taking walks. He even has his own little jaunty tail-wagging signature walking style.
Attendees at the power lunch with Pedro Sanchez included the CEOs of Zoom, Intel, LinkedIn, Hewlett Packard, Paypal and Qualcomm.
Masks are required in county-operated buildings in the county, but the mandate does not apply to businesses or private employers.
Three locally-owned shops in San Mateo County were treated to a visit by Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry for a Google commercial.
Thefts of catalytic converters have been on the rise in San Mateo County and surrounding communities.
Thefts of catalytic converters have been on the rise in San Mateo County and surrounding communities.
Plan your summer nights in Gilroy around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.
A juvenile who was on active probation was found to have 2,300 LSD tablets, over 1,000 bags of THC gummies and more, according to police.
The mandatory vaccination policy will first be in effect at Google’s Silicon Valley headquarters in Mountain View and other U.S. offices.
The $260,000 project, approved during a council meeting Monday, is intended to enhance pedestrian safety along a popular corridor.
Work on the center median began on Monday, according to the town of Los Gatos.
Plan your summer nights in Redwood City around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.