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Heroic plumbers rescue woman from burning house, then go right back to work
Fredy Garcia never thought he would save someone’s life. But when he saw flames coming out of the house next door to his plumbing job and heard a panicked scream, he couldn’t just stand there.
Grateful owner meets firefighters who rescued dog-paddling pooch from Bay
The Menlo Park Fire Protection District Board had a special guest at their meeting on Tuesday: Prieta, the 7-year-old dog that firefighters rescued from the San Francisco Bay.
Council races at a glance: Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley and Woodside
The November 2026 election is shaping up to be consequential for Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside. Key seats on city and town councils are up for grabs, with a number of incumbents saying they won’t run for reelection.
Wrongful death trial begins in fatal Redwood City street-racing crash
Nearly four years after a street race in Redwood City left twin girls without parents, the family of the San Carlos couple who died in the crash delivered opening statements at a civil wrongful death trial against the two convicted in the criminal case.
Review: The Pear’s annual new play festival puts twist on timely topics
The eight short plays featured in this year’s ‘Pear Slices’ include Shakespearean trad-wives, sleep-disordered fairytale princesses and an AI personal assistant that gets too personal.
Makkee Dessert draws long lines for traditional Chinese dessert in downtown Mountain View
From ice cream to patisserie, downtown Mountain View has plenty of options for a sweet treat. But a new spot is specializing in a type of dessert not seen before in the area: bowls of jellies, beans, fruits and other toppings covered in milk.
Covered California health care premiums to increase by almost 10%
Californians will pay almost 10% higher healthcare premiums on average for their Covered California plans in 2027, the state agency announced this week.
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