The EPA approved a $34M WIFIA loan to fund Daly City’s Vista Grande stormwater upgrades, aiming to curb flooding, reroute runoff to Lake Merced and create local jobs.

Michael Ku, a 20-year San Bruno veteran and paramedic with an SJSU engineering degree, has been named the city's new fire chief. Officials highlight training and technology as priorities.

Colma police released surveillance images after a Sept. 8 perfume heist at the Ulta on Colma Boulevard, saying roughly $8,019 in fragrances were stolen. Detectives are asking for tips.

Rexford sold three Southern California industrial properties for $86.2M while trimming development plans and buying back stock. The sales include Valencia, Fontana and Anaheim assets.

Jim Irizarry says a years‑old American Independent Party registration was a mistake; his opponent says it undermines his bid to run San Mateo elections.

Colma police say a 30-year-old San Jose resident was arrested after a pattern of alleged thefts and fraudulent returns at the Home Depot on Colma Boulevard.

Firefighters responded Thursday after a CAL FIRE CZU post showed smoke over Brisbane; a live ALERTCalifornia camera captured the plume. Local agencies urged residents to monitor alerts.

A Daly City man convicted in an Aug. 27, 2025 domestic attack was sentenced to 364 days in county jail, probation and ordered into residential treatment instead of the state term prosecutors sought.

Pacifica’s City Council appointed Sean Charpentier as the new city manager. He’ll start May 4 and brings 20+ years of local‑government experience and regional ties.

A Daly City wallet theft that targeted a 74‑year‑old shopper ended with one defendant jailed and restitution ordered, while several alleged accomplices remain wanted. Courts credited time served and imposed probation in the case.

Ling Nam is opening two Ling Nam Express shops — in Union City and downtown South San Francisco — bringing its famed señorita bread to new neighborhoods. Construction is already underway and Union City is eyeing a June 2026 opening.

San Mateo County warns that rolling federal and state changes to Medi‑Cal and CalFresh could affect eligibility and renewals. Officials say updating BenefitsCal info and responding to county mail is critical.

State rankings and community sensors show the east side of South San Francisco carries a high pollution burden, with spikes in PM2.5 and traces of metals. Residents want stronger testing and controls.