News of a serious flu season hitting other states has made the headlines the past few weeks while more hospitals are setting up triage areas in parking lot tents and using waiting rooms as hospital wards. Some experts predict the…
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Point of Sale Home Inspections; Money or Safety?
San Mateo County Association of REALTORS has put out an urgent media advisory regarding an upcoming City Council study session slated for Wednesday January 16 to further discuss the current practice of home inspections by our Fire Department on all…
California State Budget To Benefit Education
Today California’s Governor Brown published the 2013-2014 Budget and the summary can be viewed here FULL BUDGET SUMMARY. The budget shows an increase in monies allocated to our educational system which has been sorely needed. Here is a general breakdown…
Juliana’s Journey: Childhood Cancer Cure Needs Your Help Now!
Juliana Pena had the most incredible smile and the laughter bubbling up from this little two year old warmed the hearts of all that knew her. A South City neighbor, Juliana was diagnosed with a childhood cancer, Neuroblastoma, which would…
Armed robbery at ANCHOR DRUGS
On Wednesday January 9th, around 9:15am there was an armed robbery at Anchor Drugs on South Spruce. Reports state an undisclosed amount of money and drugs were taken by two suspects who were not apprehended and are still on the…
Tax forms delayed
Burlingame Library shared this information regarding tax forms and instructions: “The production of some 2012 major tax products, including the Form 1040 and the Instructions for Form 1040, is impacted by the recent passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act…
The Baden Kennel Club
A little throw back here, from our local historian Rhod with his research: The Baden Kennel Club (a greyhound racing track) opened in 1933. It helped many families who had lost work in the factories, but also brought controversy. Some…
Where do you go for auto repairs?
That was the question Dianna Erdesz Armanino put to our readers on our facebook page today and over 27 of our local friends stepped up with worthy referrals they have come to trust. Here are a few responses to Dianna’s…
VFW 4103 SSF seeks essay contestants
Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen 2013-2014 Themes Announced Posted on January 7, 2013 by VFW Post 4103 in Voice of Democracy/Patriot’s Pen Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters has recently announced the themes for the 2013 Voice of Democracy…
2013 Winter Basketball League
The Boys and Girls Club of North San Mateo County Athletic League has announced the 2013 Winter Basketball League. The league runs February 5th to April 6th in SSFREGISTRATION: Registration runs Monday, January 7 – 18, 2013 between the hours…