On Tuesday, after nearly a year of distance learning, about 125 students, parents and teachers rallied for the Sequoia Union High School District to reopen its classrooms when San Mateo County improves to the COVID-19 red tier.

This Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27, San Mateo County residents 65 years and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Jefferson High School in Daly City.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Offstage/Onscreen series takes literally the idea that "all the world's a stage" with a series of four dance films shot at various local scenic spots.

After nearly a year of distance learning, Sequoia Union High School District students will have the option to return to classrooms on April 5, pending ratification of an agreement with the teachers union.

State public health officials OKd San Mateo County's move from the most restrictive purple tier COVID-19 designation to the less-restrictive red tier on Feb. 23. More businesses and activities in the county will be allowed.

Three downtown street segments in Menlo Park will remain closed to encourage outdoor dining until the end of January 2022, following a unanimous vote by the City Council Tuesday night.

Linda Nichols is a Menlo Park massage therapist who saw only 20% of her clients return when allowed to reopen last June. Her landlord waived a month's rent, but the costs stacked up over the pandemic year.

Local actor Michael Champlin will deliver a one-man show for Los Altos Stage Company in six livestreamed performances running Feb. 26 through March 7.

We've compiled a list of who can currently get vaccinated in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, plus answers to common questions and links to resources.

Qualifying restaurants, wineries and breweries in San Mateo County can now apply for COVID-19 relief grants of up to $10,000. The application deadline is March 8.

Check out our photo essay showing how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our lives.