There's a new woman in my life. We're only email buddies at this point, but she's been on my mind and I'd love to meet in person. Yes, I'm married. And, my wife already knows. In fact, I shared the email chain and my new friend's photo with her. Now, i... »
French fries. They could be an appetizer, side dish or simply a snack. Patch has been on the search for the most delicious fries, and here is what the voters said: Belmont: Godfather's Burger Lounge, 1500 El Camino Real Burlingame: Five Guys Burgers an... »
For a lot of San Mateo County high school seniors - and seniors across the country - 2012 proved to be an extremely hard year to be accepted at an institute of higher learning. Bay Area universities have been a part of the trend. At Stanford, the adm... »
(Editor's Note: The following rundown of events is provided by various Bay Area venues, with information reprinted here for your weekend enjoyment. More information can be found by following the links provided in the headlines.) A Night in Rio Saturd... »
College of San Mateo won't have to share its Coast Conference North title with anybody. The Bulldogs (36-3, 16-1) clinched the title outright on the second last day of the regular season as they extended their state-leading winning streak to 20 games o... »
A multiple-vehicle crash caused major traffic delays on state Highway 92 in San Mateo Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at 9:21 a.m. on Highway 92 at Ralston Avenue and involved up to eight vehicles, th... »
I had a senior moment. A co-worker sent an email message on Monday and I had no idea what “IIRC” meant. I should have asked my four-year-old daughter who’s recently wobbled onto the Information Superhighway with training wheels. We discovered recentl... »
Baseball? Running? Swimming? Whatever sport strikes your fancy, hundreds of you voted where the best local place is to go for sporting goods, and here is a round-up of the 13 spots across the Peninsula you chose as your favorites: Belmont: California S... »
The neighbors near Carlmont High School don't want lights installed on the athletic fields. A February proposal by school officials suggested four 80-foot light poles be installed, giving opportunity for the Carlmont athletic teams to play in the eve... »
(Editor's Note: The following rundown of events is provided by various Bay Area venues, with information reprinted here for your weekend enjoyment. More information can be found by following the links provided in the headlines.) TOTEM by Cirque du So... »
We don’t always jump for joy when someone wants to adopt a bunny two days before Easter; often, these are “impulse” adoptions from people who don’t know a ton about the cute, yet fragile animal’s needs, but get caught up in the holiday hype and bombard... »
For some peace and quiet, most complete with relaxing music and scented candles, here are your picks for the best spas to get your most-deserved day of pampering: Belmont: Green Island Health Center, 390 El Camino Real Burlingame: Advanced Beauty Car... »
The ramp connecting northbound Interstate Highway 280 to eastbound state Highway 92 in San Mateo County remained closed as of 6:30 a.m., nearly eight hours after a crash killed at least one person there, according to the California Highway Patrol. Th... »
This week, an audio tape was released in which New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was heard telling his players to “put a lick” on San Francisco 49ers receiver Kyle Williams before an important playoff game between the two clubs ... »
Earlier this week I released photos to the media of dogs who barely resembled dogs. Horribly neglected dogs in the worst condition we’ve seen. I shared these photos with reporters and news agencies, expecting they would broadcast this story. And, I’m ... »
