San Mateo County advances rules for autonomous robots
San Mateo County supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday to advance a permitting system for businesses using autonomous, AI-controlled robots in unincorporated areas.
Here’s when these 10 highly anticipated cafes and bakeries plan to open along the Peninsula
If you’re craving a sweet treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, there’s an abundance of new cafes and bakeries coming soon to the Peninsula. Cult-favorite bakeries such as Pineapple King and Arsicault are expanding south to the Peninsula, and matcha spots including Bonbon Matcha and Maruwu Seicha are continuing to broaden their Silicon Valley footprint.
San Mateo County acquires apartment building for educator housing
The purchase of the 74-unit Azara community at 1650 S. Delaware St. in San Mateo marks the first educator workforce housing project for the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE).
San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy seeks mental health diversion in Livermore child abuse case
A San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy charged earlier this year with abusing his young son in Livermore is asking the court to grant a mental health diversion program to resolve the criminal case against him, according to court records.
Menlo Park, Atherton join county in $1M Marsh Road bike, pedestrian study
Officials from San Mateo County, Menlo Park and Atherton are beginning to explore pedestrian and…
‘Spectacular’ fossilized mastodon tooth found in San Mateo County preserve
A molar from an ancient Pacific mastodon was discovered in a San Mateo County open space preserve. The fossil is estimated to be 10,000 years…
No smoking, fighting or spitting: Caltrain strengthens rider code of conduct
Caltrain just got its first passenger code of conduct, making behavior expectations more transparent for rowdy riders.

