San Mateo County’s women’s jail is not equipped for pregnant inmates to give birth or care for newborns. This video examines difficulties women and law enforcement officials face when babies are born behind bars.
In San Mateo County, a three-bedroom home that sells for $270,000 is considered “affordable.” Thousands of people are applying for dozens of less expensive apartments, and many are being priced out of the area.
Outlook grim for thousands of families who can’t afford to rent or own in Peninsula Read More »
In California, 70 percent of released inmates return to prison – the highest recidivism rate in the nation. But, in San Mateo County, only 11 percent inmates enrolled in the Achieve 180 program return to prison.
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.
128 San Mateo County landowners must farm natural land or pay higher taxes Read More »
Menlo School’s mock trial program teaches high school students to present arguments for fictitious court cases and be judged by real judges and trial lawyers. The school won the San Mateo County championship.
Menlo School wins county mock trial championship (VIDEO) Read More »
Could it happen here? Stanford University expert says Bay Area earthquakes are unlikely to trigger deadly tsunamis. A quake along the San Andreas fault would cause a different type of motion than the Japan quake.
Bay Area earthquakes unlikely to trigger deadly tsunamis, experts say Read More »
Cooking is one of the most popular classes offered by Job Train, a Menlo Park program that teaches former inmates skills that will help them get jobs. However, the program lacks funding in tough economy.
Menlo Park cooking class helps keep former inmates out of jail (VIDEO) Read More »
The Devil’s Slide tunnel project on Highway 1 is expected to open in 2012, allowing traffic to travel under Montara Mountain between Pacifica and San Mateo County. Will it be safe for foot traffic at nearby Surfer’s Beach?
Devil’s Slide tunnel expected to open in 2012, but questions of pedestrian safety remain Read More »
In the second installment in the Peninsula Press StayCations series, we visit Ano Nuevo State Park, the winter home for a colony of over 2,000 northern elephant seals.
Long Weekend StayCations: Elephant seals abound at Ano Nuevo State Park (VIDEO) Read More »