The Latest Breaking News from San Mateo County

Strange 8.5-inch object found in California creek turns out to be 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth; scientist says, “I had chills and shivers up and down my spine”

A researcher surveying a San Mateo County creek for a frog habitat stumbled upon a remarkably preserved Pacific mastodon molar, a rare Ice Age relic estimated to be at least 10,000 years old. Paleontologists confirmed it was an intact molar from an adult Pacific mastodon. The tooth is about 8.5…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

California man allegedly drove off cliff with his wife and 2 children – now it has been ‘wiped out of his record’

Despite the ruling, the prosecution is "not giving up."

We Got This Covered · Jul 8

US court dismisses charges against Indian-origin doctor who drove Tesla off 250-foot cliff with family

An Indian-origin doctor accused of attempting to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff in California in 2023 has had all criminal charges dismissed after successfully completing a two-year court-approved mental health diversion programme.

The Times of India · Jul 8

Retired U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier is campaigning for seat on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors

Retired U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier is running for a seat on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, which is where she launched her political career more than 40 years ago

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning

The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely – a child raised in wealthy San Mateo County, California, can expect to live nearly 85 years. A child raised in Fort Worth, Texas, could expect to live about 66.7 years.

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023

After mass shooting, new San Francisco Bay Area task force to crack down on unpermitted farmworker housing

SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Mateo County has created a new task force to crack down on subpar farmworker housing, a response to a mass shooting at two Half Moon Bay mushroom farms that cast a national spotlight on workers living in leaky shacks and shipping containers without usable kitchens…

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Half Moon Bay shooting: Judge imposes gag order on defense, prosecution attorneys

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — A San Mateo County judge on Friday granted a motion from the lawyers for accused Half Moon Bay killer Chunli Zhao to restrict remote access to court records related to the case and impose a gag order barring attorneys from speaking to the press.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

Half Moon Bay shooting suspect sobs and cries as court considers media access

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — A San Mateo County judge on Friday granted a motion from the lawyers for accused Half Moon Bay killer Chunli Zhao to restrict remote access to court records related to the case and was considering not allowing attorneys to speak with the media.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023

Who was responsible for livable housing at Half Moon Bay farms? County officials deflect after mass shootings reveal ‘deplorable’ conditions

There’s no question the employees on two Half Moon Bay mushroom farms lived in desperate circumstances. Many of their homes were flimsy shacks propped up on wooden pallets. The roofs leaked. There was often no running water or kitchens.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Child sent to hospital after mountain lion attack in northern California

Youngster was attacked in rural area south of Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023