Early crowds expected in San Mateo County
Mike Rosenberg - 11/23/2010
At least two stores in San Mateo County -- Sears and Old Navy -- will be open on Thanksgiving to entice shoppers before Black Friday even arrives.
Mike Rosenberg - 11/23/2010
At least two stores in San Mateo County -- Sears and Old Navy -- will be open on Thanksgiving to entice shoppers before Black Friday even arrives.
County on promisng road to recovery
Bonnie Eslinger - 11/20/2010
Like the rest of the state, San Mateo County's economic outlook remains mixed, according to an annual financial report released by the county controller this week.
Bonnie Eslinger - 11/20/2010
Like the rest of the state, San Mateo County's economic outlook remains mixed, according to an annual financial report released by the county controller this week.
Genentech to lay off hundreds
Elizabeth Lesly Stevens - 11/17/2010
Genentech, the South San Francisco-based biotech giant, announced its layoff plan this morning, and hundreds of Bay Area jobs will be trimmed from the company's 10,000-employee payroll in California.
Elizabeth Lesly Stevens - 11/17/2010
Genentech, the South San Francisco-based biotech giant, announced its layoff plan this morning, and hundreds of Bay Area jobs will be trimmed from the company's 10,000-employee payroll in California.
Menlo Park may ask to boost hotel room taxes
Bonnie Eslinger - 07/05/2010
Is charging visitors to San Mateo County a few extra dollars when they book a hotel room worth the risk of driving their business to other cities?
Bonnie Eslinger - 07/05/2010
Is charging visitors to San Mateo County a few extra dollars when they book a hotel room worth the risk of driving their business to other cities?
Report says County recession over
Staff - 06/23/2010
A report from the San Mateo County Economic Development Association says the recession is over in San Mateo County, with job losses easing and the real estate market bouncing back.
Staff - 06/23/2010
A report from the San Mateo County Economic Development Association says the recession is over in San Mateo County, with job losses easing and the real estate market bouncing back.
Local economy rebounding
Bill Silverfarb - 06/22/2010
The San Mateo County Economic Development Association reports the recession is over and the local economy is improving as indicated by an improving real estate market and revival in consumer spending.
Bill Silverfarb - 06/22/2010
The San Mateo County Economic Development Association reports the recession is over and the local economy is improving as indicated by an improving real estate market and revival in consumer spending.
Redwood City takes aim at downtown vacancies
Shaun Bishop - 06/18/2010
Next door to Jigsaw Java in downtown Redwood City, there used to be a dance studio that drew customers who also would drop into the puzzle shop.
Shaun Bishop - 06/18/2010
Next door to Jigsaw Java in downtown Redwood City, there used to be a dance studio that drew customers who also would drop into the puzzle shop.
SAMCEDA taps Rosanne Foust as CEO
Steven E.F. Brown - 05/05/2010
The San Mateo County Economic Development Association named Rosanne Foust president and CEO.
Steven E.F. Brown - 05/05/2010
The San Mateo County Economic Development Association named Rosanne Foust president and CEO.
Cargill opposition grows
Bill Silverfarb - 01/12/2010
A massive development being considered for the Cargill salt flats in Redwood City has drawn sharp criticism from leaders in neighboring cities who say the project will be an environmental disaster.
Bill Silverfarb - 01/12/2010
A massive development being considered for the Cargill salt flats in Redwood City has drawn sharp criticism from leaders in neighboring cities who say the project will be an environmental disaster.
City fixes hotel tax snafu
Heather Murtagh - 01/11/2010
Online booking agencies pulled South San Francisco hotels from their offerings Jan. 1 due to details in a voter-approved tax increase - which forced city officials to reword the ordinance Wednesday.
Heather Murtagh - 01/11/2010
Online booking agencies pulled South San Francisco hotels from their offerings Jan. 1 due to details in a voter-approved tax increase - which forced city officials to reword the ordinance Wednesday.
Smart growth at the San Mateo racetrack
John King - 08/17/2008
When it opened in 1934, the Bay Meadows racetrack marked eastern San Mateo County's evolution from a quiet outpost of San Francisco into a busy corridor of the metropolitan Bay Area.
John King - 08/17/2008
When it opened in 1934, the Bay Meadows racetrack marked eastern San Mateo County's evolution from a quiet outpost of San Francisco into a busy corridor of the metropolitan Bay Area.
County to face two tax plans
Michelle Durand - 08/06/2008
Parking and rental car companies doing business at San Francisco International Airport could be hit with two new business taxes if approved by voters in November.
Michelle Durand - 08/06/2008
Parking and rental car companies doing business at San Francisco International Airport could be hit with two new business taxes if approved by voters in November.
Legislation would ban Cow Palace gun sales
Christine Morente - 06/27/2008
Legislation that could ban the sale of guns and ammunition at the Cow Palace has passed the state Assembly, and is expected to reach the Senate appropriations committee in the next few weeks.
Christine Morente - 06/27/2008
Legislation that could ban the sale of guns and ammunition at the Cow Palace has passed the state Assembly, and is expected to reach the Senate appropriations committee in the next few weeks.
First DataBank licenses drug data to HealthGrades
Staff - 06/06/2008
First DataBank, a leading provider of integrated drug databases for the healthcare industry, today announced the company's drug databases have been integrated into HealthGrades new prescription drug ratings tool for consumers, which became available last month.
Staff - 06/06/2008
First DataBank, a leading provider of integrated drug databases for the healthcare industry, today announced the company's drug databases have been integrated into HealthGrades new prescription drug ratings tool for consumers, which became available last month.
Devicescape drives seamless Wi-Fi access
Kathleen Shanahan - 06/05/2008
Imagine walking into any hot spot and your iPhone, or any other Smartphone, Slacker Internet Radio, laptop, camera or game system seamlessly and effortlessly connects to a Wi-Fi hot spot.
Kathleen Shanahan - 06/05/2008
Imagine walking into any hot spot and your iPhone, or any other Smartphone, Slacker Internet Radio, laptop, camera or game system seamlessly and effortlessly connects to a Wi-Fi hot spot.
Sand Hill expects interest in downtown residences
Cody Kraatz - 06/04/2008
The Sunnyvale Town Center redevelopment is moving along smoothly, project managers say.
Cody Kraatz - 06/04/2008
The Sunnyvale Town Center redevelopment is moving along smoothly, project managers say.
Burlingame museum officials eyeing September
Mark Abramson - 06/04/2008
Burlingame Historical Society officials are eyeing a September opening for their long-awaited homage to the city's past - a history museum.
Mark Abramson - 06/04/2008
Burlingame Historical Society officials are eyeing a September opening for their long-awaited homage to the city's past - a history museum.
Bay Meadows crosses the finish line
Tim Simmers - 05/01/2008
The end of thoroughbred racing at Bay Meadows Race Track has arrived.
Tim Simmers - 05/01/2008
The end of thoroughbred racing at Bay Meadows Race Track has arrived.
Green businesses gaining interest
Dana Yates - 04/19/2008
The seeds of change planted in the building industry years ago are sprouting into a wealth of new jobs at companies doing everything from installing solar panels to designing environmentally sound homes.
Dana Yates - 04/19/2008
The seeds of change planted in the building industry years ago are sprouting into a wealth of new jobs at companies doing everything from installing solar panels to designing environmentally sound homes.
City report: Don't derail Bay Meadows plan
Will Oremus - 04/05/2008
Uncertainty over Caltrain's plans to elevate its tracks through San Mateo should not derail approval of a major development on the Bay Meadows Race Track site, according to a city staff report released Friday.
Will Oremus - 04/05/2008
Uncertainty over Caltrain's plans to elevate its tracks through San Mateo should not derail approval of a major development on the Bay Meadows Race Track site, according to a city staff report released Friday.