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Religion
I've been lucky enough to be surrounded by people of all faiths, backgrounds, and nationalities. While I don't have a religion myself, I've engaged in enough religious conversations to know that all religions are valid, and no one should ever discount another's religion.
So, I live by The Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated.. And by John Lennon: all you need is love.
Caltrain spokespersons say a San Francisco Giants home game and the America's Cup competition in San Francisco will likely lead to heavy ridership this weekend.
Extra patrols will be dispatched around the Bay Area as part of the operation.
The Pacifica attorney will not be charged with bringing pills to a jail inmate in Redwood City, but still faces legal troubles.
The new legislation "will get kids off to a strong start at no additional cost to the state," according to the bill's author, State Senator Joe Simitian.
In a materialistic society where appearances and wealth are glorified, it is remarkably easy for children to become self-centered and egotistical. So how do you as a parent ensure that your child grows into a selfless, kind individual?
Students roamed the aisles at Target with The Salvation Army and Wells Fargo volunteers to grab all the needed back to school supplies.
The animal was spotted Wednesday night according to San Mateo County emergency officials.
Los Angeles Lakers player Matt Barnes is hosting a weeklong basketball camp at Electronic Arts just before students head back to school.
Los Angeles Lakers player Matt Barnes is hosting a weeklong basketball camp at Electronic Arts just before students head back to school.
Recent local outbreaks in Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park have contributed to the 693 cases in the US this year, the CDC reports. Two new cases in Half Moon Bay were just reported this week.
In the annual California High School Exit Exam, over 80 percent of the sophomores passed the math and English-Language Art tests.
Recent local outbreaks in Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park have contributed to the 693 cases in the US this year, the CDC reports.
Recent local outbreaks in Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park have contributed to the 693 cases in the US this year, the CDC reports.
Feds report 693 WNV cases in humans this year in outbreak that's already killed 26. Five animal carriers of the disease have been found on the Peninsula.
Recent local outbreaks in San Mateo County have contributed to the 693 cases in the US this year, the CDC reports.
Recent local outbreaks in Redwood City, Atherton and Menlo Park have contributed to the more than 600 reported cases of West Nile virus in the U.S. this year, the CDC reports.
Man was charged with robbing five small businesses in one week in unincorporated Menlo Park and Redwood City.
Recent local outbreaks in San Mateo County have contributed to the 693 cases in the US this year, the CDC reports.
Recent local outbreaks on the Peninsula have contributed to the 693 cases in the US this year, the CDC reports.
Recent local outbreaks in Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park have contributed to the 693 cases in the US this year, the CDC reports.