San Mateo Daily Journal

The San Mateo Daily Journal is a daily publication that comes out six days a week, from Monday to Friday, along with a combined weekend edition. It serves readers across San Mateo County in California.

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SamTrans adopts budget with improved projections

2 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | Alyse DiNapoli

SamTrans adopted a two-year budget, with better-than-anticipated projections for the next fiscal year, which begins next month. Agency staff previously estimated a slight deficit for fiscal year 2026 but was able to close the gap and now projects a nearly $5 million surplus, though fiscal year 2027 — beginning July 2026 — may see a shortfall around $4 million.
Southern California air regulators weigh a plan to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters

2 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | Dorany Pineda

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (AP) — Air quality regulators in Southern California heard impassioned public comments Friday before an anticipated vote on proposed rules that would curb harmful emissions from gas-powered furnaces and water heaters. The rules aim to reduce emissions of smog-contributing nitrogen oxides, also called NOx, a group of pollutants linked to respiratory issues, asthma attacks, worse allergies, decreased lung function in children, premature death and more.
Southern California air regulators reject rules to phase out gas furnaces and water heaters

2 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | Dorany Pineda

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (AP) — Air quality regulators in Southern California voted 7 to 5 to reject rules that would have curbed harmful emissions from gas-powered furnaces and water heaters, but the majority voted to send the rules back to committee to be changed and reconsidered.
Bruins name ex-forward Marco Sturm as head coach after missing playoffs for first time since 2016

3 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | Jimmy Golen

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins hired Marco Sturm as coach on Thursday to help the Original Six franchise get back to the playoffs after missing them for the first time since 2016. The Bruins picked the 46-year-old German to replace interim coach Joe Sacco, who took over from Jim Montgomery in November and led the team to a 25-30-7 record — much of it after a trade deadline roster purge.
Foster City water, sewage rates rising

3 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | Alyse DiNapoli

Water rates are expected to increase by about 5% each year — or $4 to $5 a month — for the average single-family household until fiscal year 2030, which begins in July 2029. While the council voted to allow for the multiyear maximum increases, Vice Mayor Art Kiesel and Councilmember Patrick Sullivan affirmed future councils do not have to adhere to the permitted amounts.
Senate OKs regional transit bill

4 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | Alyse DiNapoli

A bill authorizing a 2026 regional transit ballot measure passed the state Senate in a 28-10 vote, with county representatives such as state Sens. Scott Wiener, who introduced the legislation, as well as Josh Becker supporting the initiative.
Menlo Park irony very hard to miss

4 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | John Horgan

For more than a century, Sunset Magazine has been a big-time booster of the good life in California and the Far West. The publication — and its associated books — have become a go-to source for information and suggestions for suburban homeowners throughout the Golden State and beyond.
Oyster Point development moves along in South San Francisco

4 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | Alyse DiNapoli

A 44-acre commercial campus in South City’s Oyster Point is moving along, with core construction on the second phase completed earlier this year and approval secured for raising additional tax revenue. Kilroy Realty owns the site, situated north of the Genentech campus, which it plans to fully develop into a commercial area, primarily for life science and research and development purposes.
Trump fast-tracks Utah uranium mine, but industry revival may wait for higher prices

4 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | Mead Gruver |Hannah Schoenbaum

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In the southeastern Utah desert famous for red rock arches and canyon labyrinths, the long-dormant uranium mining industry is looking to revive under President Donald Trump. Hundreds of abandoned uranium mines dot the West's arid landscapes, hazardous reminders of the promise and peril of nuclear power during the Cold War. Now, one mine that the Trump administration fast-tracked for regulatory approval could reopen for the first time since the 1980s.
New York and Minnesota still leading the way, both unbeaten Commissioner's Cup play begins

4 days ago | smdailyjournal.com | Doug Feinberg

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx picked up right where they left off last season when reaching the WNBA Finals. Both teams have gone undefeated so far this year with the Lynx improving to 8-0 with a win over Phoenix on Tuesday night in a Commissioner's Cup matchup. The Liberty and Lynx faced off last season in the in-season tournament final with Minnesota coming away with the victory. New York got revenge, winning the WNBA championship for the first time in franchise history.