SAN MATEO — Officials have released the identity of a pregnant woman who was found strangled in her home earlier this month, leading authorities to arrest her live-in boyfriend in the death. The victim is Kirsten Castle, a 37-year-old woman from San Mateo, the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office said. She died on Aug. 4. … Read more
San Mateo County Supervisors unanimously approved $400,000 in funding this week to boost reproductive health care, among other services slated for a new round of funding. “The upgrades will afford Planned Parenthood Mar Monte the ability to serve patients more efficiently and increase capacity,” said Board of Supervisors President Warren Slocum. The funds will be … Read more
REDWOOD CITY — A former employee and former contractor for Caltrain have been charged with felonies after the transit agency uncovered a scheme in which they secretly spent taxpayer funds to build themselves small apartments inside two Peninsula train stations, according to authorities and court records. Joseph Vincent Navarro, 66, formerly of the Bay Area … Read more
REDWOOD CITY — A San Bruno woman pled not guilty to a felony charge on Tuesday afternoon after prosecutors said that she shook her infant child, causing serious damage to the child’s brain. Brianna Marie Cosey, 29, was in custody at San Mateo County Jail without bail, on one count of assault of a child … Read more
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a new affordable housing project in Moss Beach north of Half Moon Bay, as well as an aid package of $34.5 million for various social services. The Cypress Point housing development, located at the corner of Carlos and Sierra streets, will have 71 units, … Read more
During the annual State of the City address Monday night, Redwood City Mayor Jeff Gee touted the Peninsula city’s efforts to take on the housing crisis. The city was one of the first in San Mateo County to pass a state-mandated plan to build more housing. When asked the highlights of the city’s accomplishments over … Read more
San Mateo County is set to receive an additional $4 million in federal funds for an affordable housing project catering to farmworkers and an inclusive playground at Coyote Point. Of the allocated funds, $3 million is earmarked for the 800 Stone Pine Cove housing project in Half Moon Bay, while $1 million will support the … Read more
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — A 55-year-old South San Francisco man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexually abusing three children, according to police. In a statement Friday, the South San Francisco Police Department said it launched an investigation last week after one of the victims reported the abuse. A total of three victims were identified … Read more
DALY CITY – A 29-year-old Bakersfield police officer will serve six months of court probation after he pleaded no contest to soliciting a prostitute last summer in Daly City, prosecutors said. Nghia Hieu Duong entered his plea Wednesday in San Mateo County Superior Court, according to the district attorney’s office. In addition to the probation … Read more
Silicon Valley viewed from Mountain View, Calif. East Palo Alto, once known as the “murder capital” of the U.S., recorded zero murders in 2023. David Pu’u/Getty Images In a statement, police Chief Jeff Liu congratulated the department on what he called a momentous milestone. “Your collective commitment to safety and unity has transformed our city, … Read more