San Mateo Daily Journal

11/30/2025

On Nov. 30, 1999, an estimated 40,000 demonstrators clashed with police as they protested against the World Trade Organization as the WTO convened in Seattle.

11/29/2025

When customers open the door at La Biscotteria, the fragrant aroma from tireless baking of authentic Italian goods pours out of the building and quickly entices anyone nearby to pop in.

When customers open the door at La Biscotteria, the fragrant aroma from tireless baking of authentic Italian goods pours out of the building and quickly entices anyone nearby to pop

11/29/2025

SAN JOSE — If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. And the Serra running game certainly wasn’t broke Friday night on the Central Coast Section championship stage.

11/29/2025

With the expansion of the California community college regional playoffs this season, growing from four teams to six, it allowed College of San Mateo something it’s never had — a first-round bye.

With the expansion of the California community college regional playoffs this season, growing from four teams to six, it allowed College of San Mateo something it’s never had — a

11/29/2025

For nearly 50 years, Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe has been bringing the joys of Scandinavian pastry to Burlingame — and it’s never more apparent than the holiday season, when crowds squeeze in the store to grab Thanksgiving pies, St. Lucia saffron b…

For nearly 50 years, Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe has been bringing the joys of Scandinavian pastry to Burlingame — and it’s never more apparent than the holiday season, when crowds

11/29/2025

Tara Monzo has been mastering the art of cake decorating for more than 20 years — and customers today are tempted not to cut them, but save them.

11/29/2025

San Mateo’s Bonjour Bakehouse prides itself on concocting delectable treats for almost any occasion, and its holiday-inspired desserts extend even past the new year.

11/29/2025

On Nov. 29, 1864, a Colorado militia launched an unprovoked attack on an encampment of Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribal members, killing an estimated 230 people.

11/28/2025

On Nov. 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry (known then as the WSM Barn Dance) debuted on radio station WSM in Nashville, Tennessee; it continues today as the longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history.

On Nov. 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry (known then as the WSM Barn Dance) debuted on radio station WSM in Nashville, Tennessee; it continues today as the longest-running radio

11/27/2025

A power outage in downtown San Mateo affected numerous businesses, many that expected busy afternoons the day before Thanksgiving.

11/27/2025

Residents and Caltrain riders will see another access point for the downtown San Mateo Caltrain station soon, as the City Council recently approved an agreement allowing the project to continue moving forward.

Residents and Caltrain riders will see another access point for the downtown San Mateo Caltrain station soon, as the City Council recently approved an agreement allowing the project to continue

11/27/2025

The shadows grow longer and the days are shorter. The slanting rays of the afternoon sun leave what Paul Simon once called “the hazy shade of winter.”

The shadows grow longer and the days are shorter.