Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc. will seek $115 million in one of biotech’s largest IPOs this year. Ron Leuty Reporter- San Francisco Business Times The South San Francisco drug developer, long seen as a prime candidate for an initial public offering, said…
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10 year old girl molested in Serramonte Plaza – DCPD seeking suspect
A 10 yr old girl was molested up in Serramonte Plaza yesterday by an Asian Male in his late teens, early twenties, mustache, moles on his face, and walks with a limp. Some reports suggest he may be developmentally disabled.…
San Mateo County Board Creates District Lines Advisory Committee
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday formed a nine-member committee that will explore changing the boundaries of the supervisorial districts. The committee, consisting of five public members and four elected officials, will develop recommendations that will be…
Remembering the Holocaust
Remembering the Holocaust April 08, 2013, 05:00 AM By Heather Murtagh Daily Journal Rarely does a knock on the door invoke fear. For Jewish people living in Europe when Hitler took power, a knock meant uncertainty. It could mean that…
Fire Chief Phil White to be honored as he retires
South San Francisco Fire Chief Phil White will be honored for his 30 plus years of service and dedication to our city. Under Chief White’s command many advancements were made. Our city is better for the programs he has instituted…
Assemblymember Mullin AB524 Passes Assembly Public Safety Committee
Legislation Strengthening Protections for Immigrant Workers Passes 1st Policy Hurdle Created on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 12:16 Bill Protects Vulnerable Workers from Extortion SACRAMENTO – Assembly Bill 524 by Assistant Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin passed the Assembly Public Safety…
How to navigate No Toll on Golden Gate Bridge
Who has gone over the Golden Gate Bridge in the past 12 hours – what is it like without toll takers? If you don’t have fast trak pass on your car, the owner of your vehicle will receive a $6…
FedEx takes huge warehouse in South San Francisco
Everything South City is excited to see more growth in our city of various industries. With our close proximity to SFO and the San Francisco and Oakland ports, it’s good to see FedEx expand while looking to hire new employees…
Human Trafficking Editorial From San Mateo Daily Journal
Editorial: Another way to stop human trafficking March 20, 2013, 05:00 AM Editorial Last week, the South San Francisco City Council passed a new policy to require hotel clerks in its city to collect basic guest information such as a…
South San Francisco sees rise in catalytic converter thefts
WARNING UPDATE FROM SSFPD – please SHARE and warn your neighbors. CALL 911 if you see suspicious people in your neighborhood! CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS DATE: 03-19-2013 Over the last week, the South San Francisco Police Department has seen an uptick…