The death of a bicyclist in a crash on State Route 35 over the weekend has renewed concerns from residents about speeding and safety on mountain roads in San Mateo County.
San Mateo County resident Madelyn Webster said she arrived at the voting center around 6 p.m., about an hour after it had closed. But unaware of the operating hours, she thought it was still open since the doors were unlocked and a vote here banner was flying outside.
A yearlong project to improve safety at one of San Mateo's most dangerous intersections is now complete as the city plans to invest $40 million in future infrastructure projects. Here's what's included in the upgrades.
Officials say the money supports essential services, including police and fire departments, rental assistance, services for unhoused residents, after-school programs and infrastructure repairs such as potholes. Without it, leaders warn, the county could be forced to scale back.
A massive showing of support is expected Monday at San Mateo City Hall as the community calls for action in the wake of a family that was struck by a pickup truck at a crosswalk, which sent the father to the ICU.
The trio was crossing a crosswalk at North Delaware and State streets near San Mateo High School, just a few blocks from where they live. The spot has long been the focus of local advocates who say it's unsafe.