Ancient secret of California missions sparks debate (VIDEO)
Missions across California may be home to a centuries-old secret that some archeologists say shows the early Catholic church embraced advanced science, astronomy and even pagan traditions.
Housing and shopping complex to rise in east San Carlos; height worries neighbors
The San Carlos Transit Village – the housing and retail development near a train station – worries some east San Carlos residents. They fear the 50-foot buildings will eliminate neighborhood views and amplify train sounds.
128 San Mateo County landowners must farm natural land or pay higher taxes
For decades, the Williamson Act kept taxes low for property owners who protected open land from development. Now, as state faces budget crunch, some landowners must farm or see tax rates nearly double.
Community leaders lobby for improved cell phone coverage in Silicon Valley
Despite being the birthplace of so much new cell phone technology, Silicon Valley has notoriously spotty cell service. A local organization is lobbying to make it easier for providers to put up cell antennas.
San Bruno residents remember local heroism during PG&E explosion (VIDEO)
After the Sept. 9 PG&E gas-line explosion in San Bruno, residents received an outpouring of community support. In this video, victims, volunteers and city leaders recount acts of heroism on the night of the fire.
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office benefits from replacing city police
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department took over police services in San Carlos last month and will soon be bidding to do the same in cash-strapped Half Moon Bay. Such arrangements give the sherrif’s office steady revenue.
San Carlos and Belmont prepare for split of fire department after 31-year partnership
In 1979, San Carlos and Belmont created a joint fire department to reduce the cost fire services. Now, San Carlos has decided to break from the joint Fire Department – claiming it’s less expensive.
Cash-strapped San Carlos may cut pensions for future workers
In San Carlos, employees doing the same jobs have different pensions depending upon when they were hired, and the city is negotiating even leaner benefits for future city workers.
San Carlos foundation honored for raising $1.7 million for schools
As school districts across California have faced steep cuts in state funding, some education proponents have responded with fundraising efforts. The San Carlos Education Foundation raised $1.7 million.