Downtown Redwood City Sees Boost As Startup Grind Tech Conference Returns
The Startup Grind Global Conference returned to the Fox Theatre in Redwood City this week, bringing a badly needed boost to the city's downtown.
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The Startup Grind Global Conference returned to the Fox Theatre in Redwood City this week, bringing a badly needed boost to the city's downtown.
State regulators this month ordered a Redwood City metal recycling company to investigate potential pollution coming from its facility due to reports of hazardous releases there in past years.
The former finance manager of a car dealership in Redwood City has been sentenced to six months in jail for embezzling more than $40,000 from the business, San Mateo County prosecutors said Thursday.
Dozens of Ukrainians and their supporters showed up at the San Mateo County Center in Redwood City to pray for Ukraine and call others to action.
Authorities released video Wednesday of a failed robbery attempt at a Redwood City jewelry store in the hopes of identifying the three suspects who fled after being confronted by the store's owners.
Police were looking for three suspects following an armed robbery at a Redwood City jewelry store Monday evening.
San Mateo County is receiving a $16 million Project Homekey grant from Gov. Gavin Newsom to convert a Redwood City hotel into supportive housing for the homeless.
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies requested the public's help Monday with searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred the night before in unincorporated Redwood City.
New express lanes on U.S. Highway 101 officially open on Feb. 11, officials with the San Mateo Transit District announced.
The San Mateo County Clerk's Office is holding extended office hours on three days this month for people wanting to marry on Valentine's Day or two dates full of twos.
A Redwood City man was arrested in Monterey County on multiple charges, including attempted murder and domestic assault, after a woman was attacked in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood late Wednesday night.
A Redwood City man who operated a driving school has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving minors.
Officials in Redwood City announced that City Hall would be closed to the public for at least another two weeks due to the ongoing COVID-19 omicron surge.
A San Mateo County Community College District vice chancellor has pleaded no contest to two felonies for using district resources for political purposes, San Mateo County prosecutors said Thursday.
A 20-year-old man was arrested last week for the August sexual assault of an unconscious victim, Redwood City police said Tuesday.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Supervisor Don Horsley as board president for the upcoming year.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases throughout San Mateo County being attributed to the omicron variant, officials in Redwood City announced the closure of City Hall for two weeks at the start of the year.
A 26-year-old man had his first court hearing on attempted murder charges for a shooting that injured two people at Red Morton Park in Redwood City in July, San Mateo County prosecutors said Thursday.
A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 101 in Redwood City after crashing into a disabled car, the California Highway Patrol said.
A 42-year-old man has pleaded no contest to commercial burglary after being found asleep in a preschool in Redwood City in May, San Mateo County prosecutors said.
A vice chancellor at the San Mateo Community College District has been indicted amid an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption at the district.
A 33-year-old Redwood City man who worked for years with young children has pleaded no contest to child pornography charges in exchange for a two-year prison sentence, San Mateo County prosecutors said.
Using data from the 2020 U.S. Census, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved new supervisorial district boundaries that will stay in effect for a decade.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly targeted numerous Home Depot stores in the Bay Area, stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
Two East Bay men and a juvenile from Hayward were in custody early Monday after police pursuit following an armed robbery of a Redwood City 7-Eleven ended in a crash on the Marsh Road exit from Highway 101.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
King Charles has become the first British monarch to pray with a pope at the Vatican since the Catholic and Anglican churches split up five centuries ago.
Three Democrats wrote to President Trump to express concern that decisions about the ballroom addition have been made without public disclosure.
The community was charged on Wednesday night at a meeting hosted by the City of Vacaville concerning battery energy storage systems and the local restrictions city leaders are working to put on them.
The Board of Supervisors approved a new set of developer fees to generate funds for affordable housing while putting a major cost on so-called luxury housing.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
Three Democrats wrote to President Trump to express concern that decisions about the ballroom addition have been made without public disclosure.
The community was charged on Wednesday night at a meeting hosted by the City of Vacaville concerning battery energy storage systems and the local restrictions city leaders are working to put on them.
The Board of Supervisors approved a new set of developer fees to generate funds for affordable housing while putting a major cost on so-called luxury housing.
Using forensic genetic genealogy, authorities have identified the family of a newborn found dead in a California park. Now, Texas DPS and San Bruno police are asking for public help to solve the decades-old crime.
The Women's Professional Baseball League has chosen New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco as the cities that will represent the four teams competing in their inaugural season.
The stabbing happened on Sept. 17, and police said the man was seen with another suspect before the stabbing happened.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday he has directed city officials and departments to coordinate the city's response to any federal law enforcement action in the city.
University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has been named the next manager of the San Francisco Giants, making history as the first college coach to jump directly to manager at the Major League level.
More than four decades after a baby boy was found dead at a park in San Bruno, police have announced a breakthrough in the case.
The retired stockbroker wanted to help break the cycle of poverty among at-risk children. So, she founded Financial Literacy for Kid$ in 2020.
Around 5:20 p.m., crews went to 2121 North California Boulevard for a report of a fire inside the underground parking garage of a building.
Police said the girl told officials she was riding her scooter to school when someone grabbed the hood of her sweatshirt and tried to pull her.
The Walter Mork Company began in 1909, a few years after the San Francisco earthquake, when the current owner's grandfather brought his metal fabrication skills to Berkeley to open his own shop.
A large tree toppled onto a major street in Pleasant Hill Tuesday morning, blocking traffic on the roadway near City Hall, authorities said.
Authorities in the South Bay have launched an investigation after a man who was detained by San Jose police Wednesday morning died after being taken into custody.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Around 3:42 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Almaden Expressway for a call regarding a firearm.
A San Jose restaurant owner said the city blocked off some of the parking her customers use when they turned a nearby motel into temporary housing, and that it has caused her business to struggle.
A Monterey County woman has been convicted of vehicular manslaughter and other charges in connection with a deadly road rage incident and hit-and-run on Highway 1, prosecutors said.
The Board of Supervisors approved a new set of developer fees to generate funds for affordable housing while putting a major cost on so-called luxury housing.
The group's representative estimates the total overpayment to be more than $300,000 and says some workers could have to pay more than $20,000 each.
Police in Vallejo said they are searching for two people suspected of stealing an English bulldog from its owner during an armed robbery last week.
A number of new laws have just been adopted that aim to stabilize the home insurance market, before and after a major catastrophe.
On Oct. 16, just after 11 a.m., police said a woman called 911 and reported that she had been shot on the 100 block of Forest Ridge Drive, and that she was on her way to a hospital.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The Women's Professional Baseball League has chosen New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco as the cities that will represent the four teams competing in their inaugural season.
University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has been named the next manager of the San Francisco Giants, making history as the first college coach to jump directly to manager at the Major League level.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
The NFL is relocating its Pro Bowl festivities to San Francisco during Super Bowl week this February.
The stabbing happened on Sept. 17, and police said the man was seen with another suspect before the stabbing happened.
Police said the girl told officials she was riding her scooter to school when someone grabbed the hood of her sweatshirt and tried to pull her.
Authorities in the South Bay have launched an investigation after a man who was detained by San Jose police Wednesday morning died after being taken into custody.
More than four decades after a baby boy was found dead at a park in San Bruno, police have announced a breakthrough in the case.
Around 3:42 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Almaden Expressway for a call regarding a firearm.
AI companyy said the new browser is now available on Apple laptops that run on macOS and will expand to other platforms soon.
An Amazon Web Services outage impacting Amazon's own services and as well as apps around the world wasn't resolved until Monday evening.`
Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff on Friday apologized for comments he made last week urging President Trump to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco to address public safety.
OpenAI is pausing Sora 2 users' ability to make AI videos that depict the civil rights leader as the company works to create rules for historical figures.
The system has been operating since August, and San Anselmo is the company's first client. But the city has already gotten a grant to install the AI controller in all 12 of its stop lights.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Officials in Monterey County are urging pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations, after a bat in an unincorporated area tested positive for the virus.
An invasive species of mosquito that can carry diseases has been found in Santa Cruz County, authorities announced Monday.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
Three Democrats wrote to President Trump to express concern that decisions about the ballroom addition have been made without public disclosure.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday he has directed city officials and departments to coordinate the city's response to any federal law enforcement action in the city.
Officials say Border Patrol's operations in the Northern California area could start as early as later this week, but that the timing could shift.
A majority of California voters oppose Trump's deportation program — many say it weakens their local economy.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
For the past three years, LGBTQ+ youth could contact 988 and press 3 to connect them to a counselor specifically trained to support their mental health needs.
A Bay Area mother and her adult son are recalling with pride their family journey in a lesbian household that bucked traditional expectations of masculinity.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
A recent report mandated by the city revealed that the fountain isn't ADA-compliant. It also contains lead and asbestos. San Francisco Recreation and Parks estimated it'll cost $29 million to renovate, but only $2.68 million to remove.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
After Taylor Swift was seen wearing a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter t-shirt in a movie promoting her latest album, the aquarium has reissued the shirt to raise funds for its Sea Otter Program, raising more than $1 million.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Andrea Nakano reports on the reaction to the upcoming influx of border patrol agents to the region. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on how Napa County leaders are trying to address their housing issue. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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Amanda Hari reports on fans excited for the Women's Professional Baseball League choosing San Francisco for a team. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kelsi Thorud reports on State Sen. Scott Wiener announcing he will be running for Congress. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.