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State Shines Light on County Wages
The State of California Controller's office has just released the latest wage numbers for public employees. According to the State, San Mateo County pays its employees less and pays less in benefits than Alameda County.
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Only 1 Home for Every 19 New Jobs in San Mateo
According to a new report just released by the Housing Leadership Council (HLC) of San Mateo County, from 2010 to 2015 there was only one new home built for every 19 jobs created in the county, During those 5 years, 72,800 jobs were… more →
The San Mateo County Fair closes Sunday, June 17
(Press Release) - SAN MATEO - The architects of family fun will be rolling up the blueprints on Sunday evening when the 2018 San Mateo County Fair concludes.
Themed “We Build the Fun,” the nine-day San Mateo County Fair is entering… more →
Central Park to be Site of Annual Pride Celebration
The 6th Annual San Mateo County Pride Celebration takes place on June 16th 2018 from 11 AM to 5 PM and Central Park in downtown San Mateo. This event, organized by the Pride Initiative of San Mateo County, celebrates the LGBTQ community… more →
If It’s June – It’s The San Mateo County Fair
06/09/2018 - SAN MATEO - Get ready! The Fair opens at 11 AM on June 9th!
With over 100,000 expected to be in attendance over the next 9 days, this year promises to be the best yet with the theme; “We Build the Fun”. From the list of… more →
US News
Israel’s top court weighs appeal by barred U.S. student
Israel's top court weighs appeal by barred U.S. studentJERUSALEM - Israel's top court weighed an appeal on Wednesday by a U.S. student facing deportation under a law against foreign pro-Palestinian activists who call for boycotts of Israel.… more →
Iraq PM-designate to present new cabinet for approval next week: statement
Iraq PM-designate to present new cabinet for approval next week: statementBAGHDAD - Iraq's prime minister-designate Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Wednesday he would present a new cabinet to parliament for approval next week. Abdul… more →
Influential Facebook shareholders back proposal to remove Zuckerberg as chairman
Influential Facebook shareholders back proposal to remove Zuckerberg as chairmanSeveral public funds with holdings in Facebook Inc on Wednesday backed a proposal to remove Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg as chairman.… more →
Business
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero 'political bluff'GENEVA - Statements by the United States that it would reduce Iran's oil exports to zero are a "political bluff", the head of state-run National Iranian Oil Company… more →
Indonesia raids home of Lippo Group deputy chairman in bribery probe
Indonesia raids home of Lippo Group deputy chairman in bribery probeJAKARTA - Indonesia's anti-graft agency said on Thursday it had raided 10 locations, including the home of Lippo Group Deputy Chairman James Riady, as part of a bribery… more →
Hurricane Florence, rising mortgage rates hurt U.S. homebuilding
Hurricane Florence, rising mortgage rates hurt U.S. homebuildingWASHINGTON - U.S. homebuilding dropped more than expected in September as construction activity in the South fell by the most in nearly three years, likely held down by… more →
Sports
Who has the edge? WS position by position
Who has the edge? WS position by positionThe goal here is to do a position-by-position analysis of this World Series, but that will naturally be difficult to do with so many wonderful players involved. This Fall Classic matchup has spoiled… more →
World Series Game 1: Lineups, bullpens, FAQs
World Series Game 1: Lineups, bullpens, FAQsTwo of baseball's most historic teams -- the Red Sox and Dodgers -- are set to meet in what should be a thrilling World Series. The fun starts on Tuesday night at Fenway Park when arguably the two… more →
5 key storylines for the 2018 World Series
5 key storylines for the 2018 World SeriesThe World Series is finally set, and what a showdown: Red Sox vs. Dodgers -- a 108-win Boston team that was MLB's best team in the regular season against a Los Angeles squad returning to the World… more →
Entertainment
Mega Millions jackpot hits $868 million, second-largest in U.S. history
Mega Millions jackpot hits $868 million, second-largest in U.S. historyThe U.S. Mega Millions jackpot swelled to $868 million early on Wednesday, the second-largest in U.S. history, after no winning ticket was sold in Tuesday night's draw.… more →
Numbers drawn for record $667-million U.S. Mega Millions jackpot
Numbers drawn for record $667-million U.S. Mega Millions jackpotSix little numbered balls were drawn in the U.S. Mega Millions on Tuesday night with a record jackpot of $667 million at stake. The numbers were 3, 45, 49, 61 and… more →
Northern Irish author Anna Burns’ ‘Milkman’ wins Man Booker Prize
Northern Irish author Anna Burns' 'Milkman' wins Man Booker PrizeLONDON - "Milkman" by writer Anna Burns scooped the 2018 Man Booker Prize on Tuesday, with the Northern Irish writer winning the literary award for her third full-length… more →
