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Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in the city of Half Moon Bay and nearby before the kids go out trick or treating.
Tuesday's event is expected to again be rolled out in phases.
"The City acknowledges & shares the community's frustrations with these PSPS events and appreciates everyone's patience and cooperation..."
Tuesday's event is expected to again be rolled out in phases.
Fire crews were preparing Monday to help free the man.
Palm Desert police say a woman was found dead inside an apartment complex on Sunday.
Palm Desert police say a woman was found dead inside an apartment complex on Sunday.
The southbound side of the interstate was closed as a result of the crash for several hours.
The Governors Highway Safety Association examined rates of pedestrian traffic deaths across the nation. Find out the numbers for our state.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.
As many as 850,000 PG&E customers could lose power this weekend, including including approximately 65,000 in San Mateo County. Maps here.