In summary A new state law will keep medical debt off your credit report, sparing a hit to your all-important credit score.

Whether your ideal New Year’s Eve celebration is a family-friendly affair at an earlier hour, a multicourse meal with bubbly or a rousing party where you can dance the night away, the Peninsula has ...

Since its inception in 1986, St. Francis Center has played a vital role in building connections within the Redwood City ...

Palo Alto-based Splicer Films' latest docu-series, "A Divine Journey: The Trilogy," will premiere at Beach Break Film ...

An upscale Spanish restaurant is coming to the former Bird Dog space. Macarena, a traditional Spanish restaurant serving tapas and paella, is scheduled to open in downtown Palo Alto in February.

While the town of Woodside celebrated successes with improvements to roads, it also faced hardships with its yet-to-be ...

In summary Here are some of the most noteworthy 2025 laws that go into effect on Jan. 1. Cannabis cafes and expanded outdoor drinking? An end to a banking fee? More protections for your credit score ...

In summary The California Legislature butted heads with Gov. Gavin Newsom and grappled with a budget deficit in 2024. Against the backdrop of the election, the Legislature’s year was marked by debates ...

With breaking waves reaching up to 60 feet, coastal conditions “are extremely dangerous Tuesday,” according to a San Mateo County news release. The National Weather Service reports very high surf, rip ...

In summary A new California law will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined. Californians who try to withdraw money but don’t have enough ...

Portola Valley resident Dan Quinn captured a full Frog Pond in the town on Dec. 15, after rain returned to the area.

Deputy Chief Moniay Wade of the San Mateo County Probation Department has been named the Bay Region Employee of the Year at the 2024 Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards Ceremony.