Express: SMC County supes vote to raise supervisor salaries | Supes approve March election to decide sheriff’s fate

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Board of Supes votes to raise supervisor salaries

At its Dec. 3 meeting, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to give future board members a raise.

San Mateo County supes approve March election to decide sheriff’s fate

While supporters of the measure, including the San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, see it as a necessary step toward accountability, critics argue that it undermines voter choice and sets a troubling precedent.

Your comprehensive guide to freshly baked holiday breads along the Peninsula

There’s no shame indulging in holiday bread this time of year, especially when it’s studded with dried fruit and nuts and coated with a sugary crust. But why indulge in those mass-produced European sweets that are baked and packaged months ahead of the holiday season and travel via container ship, when you can snag one at a Peninsula bakery? (I’m looking at you, industrial panettone!)

‘Tis the season of giving to save the planet

Want to make a difference for the planet? Support these San Mateo County organizations working on nature conservation, climate resilience, and sustainability.

Christmas tree too big for your car? These Peninsula tree lots make home deliveries

Whether you’re looking to enjoy holiday displays, hone your interior design skills or explore the Santa Cruz Mountains in winter, you’ll find plenty of opportunities. Check out our December home & garden events calendar.

Obituaries: Local residents who died recently

Local residents who died recently include Jane Hall, Lawrence Cottrell Allen and Rosemary Virginia Wardell.

California shorted prisoners on money for their release. It’s ending the practice

California prisons are supposed to give $200 to people upon release to help them in their first days of freedom. Many did not receive the full amount.

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