San Mateo Daily Journal

01/25/2025

A Torrance woman charged with murder for her role in the death of 30-year-old Melota Lemafa Lasi Jr., known by his rap name Cutty Banks, will be going to jury trial Aug. 4, San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.

A Torrance woman charged with murder for her role in the death of 30-year-old Melota Lemafa Lasi Jr., known by his rap name Cutty Banks, will be going to jury

01/25/2025

I’ve always said the Port of Redwood City is one of the city’s crown jewels — adding ferry service would further emphasize the port’s value to the city.

01/25/2025

Ah, the 21st century. We’ve got it all — air conditioning, international vacations, flushing toilets and … more pollution? But didn’t we get rid of that with electric cars and AI?

Ah, the 21st century. We’ve got it all — air conditioning, international vacations, flushing toilets and … more pollution? But didn’t we get rid of that with electric cars and

01/25/2025

The Redwood City Council is set to consider resuming work on antidisplacement programs, previously put on pause until the status of a rent control ballot initiative — which failed to get the necessary signatures in July 2024 — was determined.

The Redwood City Council is set to consider resuming work on antidisplacement programs, previously put on pause until the status of a rent control ballot initiative — which failed to

01/25/2025

Never learned the commandments — Burglary occurred at All Souls Church on Walnut Avenue in South San Francisco; it was reported 5:01 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17.

01/25/2025

A San Mateo man found sleeping with his car running and headlights on at the intersection of Seventh and Railroad avenues near a local bar was arrested early Thursday morning, according to police.

A San Mateo man found sleeping with his car running and headlights on at the intersection of Seventh and Railroad avenues near a local bar was arrested early Thursday morning,

01/25/2025

The San Mateo-Sequoia boys’ basketball game was everything one could want in a battle for first place: two, evenly matched teams; a tight, back-and-forth game in which scoring runs were matched by scoring runs; and a game that wasn’t decided until t…

The San Mateo-Sequoia boys’ basketball game was everything one could want in a battle for first place: two, evenly matched teams; a tight, back-and-forth game in which scoring runs were

01/25/2025

President Donald Trump has repeatedly railed against California’s governor as “Newscum,” spread misinformation about the causes of the Los Angeles fires and suggested that California will not receive the typical federal aid for recovery unless it ch…

President Donald Trump has repeatedly railed against California’s governor as “Newscum,” spread misinformation about the causes of the Los Angeles fires and suggested that California will not receive the typical

01/25/2025

After insuring her commercial property in downtown Redwood City for nearly 40 years, Irena’s policy was canceled last year, leaving her scrambling to find new fire coverage in just a few weeks.

After insuring her commercial property in downtown Redwood City for nearly 40 years, Irena’s policy was canceled last year, leaving her scrambling to find new fire coverage in just a

01/25/2025

The Bair Island Cyber Lions Club raised $10,000 to support those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires at a barbecue fundraiser in Millbrae last weekend, charter President Melite Wood said.

The Bair Island Cyber Lions Club raised $10,000 to support those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires at a barbecue fundraiser in Millbrae last weekend, charter President Melite Wood

01/25/2025

On Jan. 25, 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover landed on Mars and sent its first pictures of the planet to Earth; originally planned as a 90-day mission, the rover remained operational for over 15 years, traveling a total of 28 miles across the planet's…

On Jan. 25, 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover landed on Mars and sent its first pictures of the planet to Earth; originally planned as a 90-day mission, the rover remained operational

01/25/2025

President Donald Trump has ended the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who advised him on the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to a person familiar with the matter. Fauci is the latest in a string of for…

President Donald Trump has ended the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who advised him on the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to a person familiar

01/25/2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has echoed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim the conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in the White House in 2022. He also said Moscow is ready for talks with the U.S. on a broad range of issues…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has echoed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim the conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in the White House in 2022. He also

01/25/2025

Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. DEI policies have come under attack from conservative activists and, a…

Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. DEI policies have come

01/25/2025

Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting another year of costly severe storms, floods and droughts. Damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton helped push…

Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting another year of costly severe storms, floods and droughts. Damage

01/25/2025

Americans see the federal government as rife with corruption, inefficiency and red tape — but they're less sure about whether Elon Musk is the right person to fix it. An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows only about …

Americans see the federal government as rife with corruption, inefficiency and red tape — but they're less sure about whether Elon Musk is the right person to fix it. An

01/25/2025

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service. It was not the first time the cleric has publicly disa…

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service.

01/25/2025

The regional body that regulates and monitors air quality in the Bay Area has a new name and a redesigned logo.