A Redwood City man pleaded not guilty Thursday to allegations he stabbed and killed a man during a broadcast of a Giants World Series game after the two argued over a cigarette, San Mateo County prosecutors said today.
Police responded to Courthouse Square in Redwood City on Oct. 28 at 8:25 p.m., according to prosecutors at the San Mateo... » Read More
A San Jose-based community organization is reaching out to the public in hopes of helping an estimated 4,000 Bay Area families with Thanksgiving dinner.
Sacred Heart Community Service currently has about 1,000 turkeys stored, but officials said the organization is expecting to need another 3,000 turkeys to meet the need for Thanksgiving food boxes... » Read More
Officers pursuing a vehicle in Santa Rosa Thursday afternoon eventually found two pounds of marijuana and over an ounce of methamphetamine for sale after the driver abandoned the vehicle, police said.
An officer attempted to stop a vehicle near West College Avenue and Stony Point Road around 3:36 p.m. Thursday for having expired tabs, according... » Read More
A man was shot in the leg in his Suisun City apartment on Thursday afternoon, according to police.
The man reported being shot in his home in the 1100 block of West Street at about 4:10 p.m., police said. He was taken to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
Police are investigating the circumstances but said it... » Read More
Police are investigating a residential burglary in San Bruno that happened sometime earlier this week, police said Thursday.
Officers responded to a report of a burglary on Wednesday at 1:20 p.m. at a home in the 2500 block of Oakmont Drive, police said. The resident told police the burglary happened sometime in the two days prior. Read More
The California Public Utilities Commission at a meeting in San Francisco Thursday imposed a $1.05 million fine as well as an additional potentially multimillion penalty on PG&E Co. for illegal judge-shopping in a rate case.
The decision, authored by Commissioner Carla Peterman, said PG&E "severely harmed the integrity of the regulatory process" by sending private emails to... » Read More
The U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District of California, based in San Francisco, collected more than $327 million in criminal and civil actions in fiscal year 2014, federal prosecutors said.
The amount represents the fifth-highest amount of money collected by a U.S. Attorney's Office in the country, prosecutors said. Read More
Folks contesting a citation for a parking or transit violation issued by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency can submit evidence in an easier, and greener, way thanks to a newly launched online portal.
The new process allows the administrative review to be carried out online, instead of in the form of a written protest delivered... » Read More
Mostly cloudy skies are likely in the Bay Area this morning. Highs are expected to be near 60 with northeasterly winds of up to 5 mph.
Mostly cloudy skies are likely in the Bay Area this evening, with a chance of rain. Lows are expected to be in the mid 50s, with southerly winds of up to 20 mph.
Rain will be likely Saturday morning and afternoon. Highs are ... » Read More
Pleasanton police arrested a 32-year-old woman on allegations that she stabbed her boyfriend following an argument early Thursday morning.
Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the 3000 block of Yuma Way at 1:11 a.m. Thursday, said Pleasanton Detective Brandon Stocking.
Milpitas police are seeking potential victims of a 28-year-old man with at least five aliases who was arrested in connection with the sexual assaults of a teenager he met using social media, a police spokesman said today.
John Molina was arrested by Milpitas police at a home on Pendragon Lane in East San Jose on Nov. 12 on suspicion of multiple... » Read More
A Richmond man is behind bars after pistol-whipping his girlfriend with a replica handgun on Wednesday night, a police spokeswoman said today.
The victim and suspect were arguing at a home in the 500 block of Bissell Avenue when the man struck the woman in the head with what the woman believed was a handgun, Richmond police Sgt. Nicole Abetkov... » Read More
Arcing electrical wires that were chewed by rats started a fire at a Novato market late this morning, a Novato Fire District battalion chief said.
The fire at the El Palmar Restaurant and Market in the 1100 block of Grant Avenue smoldered in the back wall of the market and burned debris and garbage inside the base of the wall, Battalion Chief and... » Read More
The Solano County coroner's office has identified the pickup truck driver who was killed when he crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer in Fairfield this morning as 50-year-old Randy Hartley of Vallejo.
Hartley's 1973 Chevrolet struck the tractor-trailer in the 5000 block of Fulton Drive, an industrial area, around 5:20 a.m., police said. Read More
Leaders of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today decried vandalism that targeted a Santa Cruz mosque Thursday.
Zahra Billoo, the chapter's executive director, said vandals spray-painted a Star of David and the number 26 on a door at the Islamic Center of Santa Cruz.
AT&T has agreed to a $23.8 million settlement with state and local prosecutors over allegations that the company improperly disposed of hazardous waste at facilities throughout California over a nine-year period, state Attorney General Kamela Harris and Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley announced today.
The president of the East Side Union High School District Board of Trustees today expressed regret over student overcrowding in some of its schools this year and said the district would start "corrective measures" next semester to reduce class sizes.
"It will be much better than it has been," J. Manuel Herrera said late this afternoon just before... » Read More
The California Public Utilities Commission at a meeting in San Francisco today imposed a $1.05 million fine as well as an additional potentially multimillion penalty on PG&E Co. for illegal judge-shopping in a rate case.
The decision, authored by Commissioner Carla Peterman, said PG&E "severely harmed the integrity of the regulatory process... » Read More
A San Mateo man was arrested today on suspicion of swerving on to the sidewalk while driving under the influence and hitting three special needs students and a teacher, police said.
After an investigation into the Sept. 10 crash in the 300 block of West Hillsdale Boulevard, police obtained a $350,000 arrest warrant for the 53-year-old driver and... » Read More
Students and activists protesting tuition hikes remain camped out at Wheeler Hall at the University of California at Berkeley today after taking over the lobby last night, according the university's police department.
UC Berkeley police Lt. Marc DeColoude said one to two officers have been monitoring the group, which he said varies from 50-60... » Read More
Police are asking the public for help in locating a 12-year-old girl who left her home in San Francisco last week and has been reportedly sighted in both Oakland and San Francisco this past week.
Imani Howell left her San Francisco home and headed to school on the morning of Nov. 10, but did not attend class that day and has still not ... » Read More
A federal grand jury in San Francisco has indicted 11 real estate investors on multiple charges of bid-rigging and fraud schemes at foreclosure auctions in Northern California, U.S. Department of Justice officials said today.
The three indictments, filed late Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Oakland, charge investors Michael Marr, Javier... » Read More
A Santa Cruz County Superior Court jury convicted a man of first-degree murder Wednesday in the 2012 drive-by shooting death of man walking with a friend in the Aptos area, a prosecutor said.
The jury found Christopher Bermudez Herrera, 23, guilty of slaying 21-year-old Fernando Mendoza-Avila, a crime for which two of Herrera's accomplices have... » Read More
The city attorney for San Francisco is suing an Oakland-based tax preparation company over allegations it systematically swindled low-income residents out of their tax refunds.
Instant Tax Service franchisee Kebron Daniel is suspected of engaging in tax preparation and loan-making schemes that routinely skimmed money from victims' tax refunds... » Read More
Members of a teachers union intend to hold a rally at the East Side Union High School District Board of Trustees meeting in San Jose this evening to demand smaller class sizes and a new labor contract, according to the union's president.
The East Side Teachers Association, which includes teachers, school counselors, social workers and... » Read More
A man who died Wednesday when he lost control of his sports car on state Highway 9 near Ben Lomond and crashed into an SUV was 31-year-old Michael Kelly, according to the Santa Cruz County coroner's office.
Kelly, of Boulder Creek, was driving his 2002 Pontiac Grand Am north on Highway 9 north of California Drive at about 6:40 a.m. when... » Read More
A man suffering from schizophrenia and needing oxygen remains missing since leaving a Hayward group home last week, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Tommy Marshall, 55, was scheduled to leave Gerrylaide Manor at 261 Medford Ave. in Hayward with a staff member to head to a medical appointment at 1406 Park St. in Alameda... » Read More
A woman who suffered critical burns in Pleasant Hill on Wednesday evening has died from her injuries, a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District official said today.
Fire and medical crews responded around 5 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a burn injury off of Cleaveland Road near Gregory Lane and found a victim suffering from critical... » Read More
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials arrested a man while serving a search warrant at an Oakland marijuana grow this morning, a DEA spokeswoman said.
The warrant was served in the 500 block of East 10th Street near Laney College between 11 a.m. and noon, DEA Special Agent Casey Rettig said.
Rettig said agents found about 500 marijuana plants at the ... » Read More
A New Mexico man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he was found sleeping in his car that straddled the two left lanes of U.S. Highway 101 in San Rafael early this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The engine of the 2014 Ford Focus was running, the automatic transmission was in drive and Michael Morgan, 29, of Crownpoint... » Read More
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration arrested a suspect while serving a search warrant at an Oakland marijuana grow this morning, a DEA spokeswoman said.
The warrant was served in the 500 block of East 10th Street near Laney College between 11 a.m. and noon, DEA Special Agent Casey Rettig said.
Rettig said agents found about 500 marijuana plants at the ... » Read More
Three Alamo middle school students are in the hospital this afternoon after a hazardous materials scare in a science class, according to school district officials.
Hazardous materials crews were called to Stone Valley Middle School at 3001 Miranda Ave. around 11 a.m. after several students in a forensic science class reported not feeling well, San Ramon Valley Unified School... » Read More
The California Public Utilities Commission at a meeting in San Francisco today imposed a $1.05 million fine as well as an additional potentially multimillion penalty on PG&E Co. for illegal judge-shopping in a rate case.
The decision authored by Commissioner Carla Peterman said PG&E "severely harmed the integrity of the regulatory process... » Read More
A Burlingame construction company has been fined more than $106,000 for safety violations that led to the deaths in May of two Bay Area men working on a new bridge in Winters, the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health announced today.
Cal/OSHA cited Disney Construction Inc. and fined the company $106,110 for using a crane that... » Read More
A business jet reported an on-board emergency while about to land at Mineta San Jose International Airport this morning but landed safely and did not need assistance, an airport spokeswoman said.
The pilot of the Cessna Citation, a jet that holds between five and 12 passengers, reported an unspecified on-board emergency just before landing, airport spokeswoman Rosemary Barnes... » Read More
Anticipating a rush of travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday, Amtrak and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority are adding extra trains and buses to accommodate more passengers, Amtrak officials said today.
Amtrak will add 7,300 seats to the Pacific Surfliner route and will require reservations for travel beginning Tuesday through... » Read More
Only 20 minutes south of San Francisco is a quaint, community focused suburb known as Burlingame. This picturesque community is known as the "City of Trees” for its magnificent greenery. The city is home to more than 18,000 protected, public trees. Burlingame also is known for its many small businesses, family oriented community, feel-good weather and popular shopping districts. The incredibly low crime rate, supportive community and top-notch schools make Burlingame, CA real estate properties some of the most desirable homes in all of Northern California.
Burlingame, California restaurants feature a variety of exquisite dishes that are proudly made with locally grown ingredients. Burlingame has become an ideal location for young growing families, young professionals and business owners. Burlingame is also a relaxing, quiet contrast from the bustling San Francisco. This city offers many parks, hiking trails, art and music festivals as well as nine accommodating Burlingame hotels that line the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Some of the top-rated hotels here are the Bay Landing Hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn and The Red Roof Inn.
While in Burlingame, you'll never run out of things to do. This community boasts a small town feel, yet it's close to the big city without the hassles of it. Burlingame is home to numerous shopping choices and cultural amenities. This upscale city is home to highly educated and affluent residents. There are 15 parks in this city know as the "Sunny Suburb” of San Francisco. Visitors and residents also enjoy great shopping and dining.
Head down to the Broadway shopping district and take in the sights of the 1950s-styled street, lined with several charming boutiques, bookstores, vintage fashion shops and old-fashioned candy stores. Relax and enjoy a warm cup of coffee and a pastry at Le Croissant Café. People-watch into the evening. Spend time time on Burlingame Avenue, where you'll find more modern stores and the latest fashions. You'll find plenty going on with street entertainment, family movie nights and delicious dining.
Families with young children will love the free Sunday afternoon concerts that are held outdoors and are popular here. There's also the Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia, which features plenty of Pez products - both vintage and current. Golf lovers can enjoy a round of golf under the California sun at the well-maintained Crystal Springs Golf Course, and families love the exciting GoKart Racer facility, which features a long indoor racing track that's perfect for kids! Getting around Burlingame is always easy with various trolleys, shuttles and buses. Getting into nearby San Francisco is a snap.
Each August Burlingame is home to the annual, popular ArtzFest Festival, which takes place along the Burlingame Avenue area. The community ambiance and excitement behind this festival is contagious. It brings 150 artists to the community stage, and vendors sell unique art and delicious cuisine on the streets. This festival combines the Burlingame Art and Jazz Festival into one huge event for a full weekend of music, art, food and fun that draws people from all over the Bay Area.
The Burlingame School District is an advocate for quality education in Northern California. The district is focused on ensuring that its students receive top-notch education in modern classrooms with updated technology, science labs and other learning equipment. The Burlingame School District Board aims to be progressive and to prepare the students for the 21st century. Schools here even include an "Immersion Program,” which is designed to make it easier for students to practice both English and Spanish.
There are about 6,000 school-aged children in Burlingame. Families here enjoy stellar quality of life with abundant activities and things to do for young ones. Additionally, the local public schools rank highly statewide, and local students perform well. Additionally, Burlingame is situated in an area with a variety of choices for higher learning, including colleges and adult education centers. This area is truly tops for schools with a focus on rigorous academics and community spirit.
