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Colma, Calif.
Measure H can help ensure rapid fire response
- The cost of fire service has risen steeply in the 10 years since the town’s first Measure H passed — providing $300,000 in annual revenue for the Colma Fire Protection District — so fire officials are turning once again to the voters for more.
Gravesite fire caused by candle, police say
- The fire that charred mementos at the gravesite of slain teen Antwanisha Morgan — the most recent blow to the family and friends who, six months ago, lost Morgan to gunfire in the Bayview/Hunters Point neighborhood — was most likely an accident caused by a candle, Colma police said Wednesday.
- The fire that charred mementos at the gravesite of slain teen Antwanisha Morgan — the most recent blow to the family and friends who, six months ago, lost Morgan to gunfire in the Bayview/Hunters Point neighborhood — was most likely an accident caused by a candle, Colma police said Wednesday.
Colma welcomes cards — but could quash cannabis
- While blackjack players can double down on an 11 at the local card room, medical marijuana sales in this 1,300-person hamlet could go the way of a man who cheats at cards — banned.
- While blackjack players can double down on an 11 at the local card room, medical marijuana sales in this 1,300-person hamlet could go the way of a man who cheats at cards — banned.
Ex-Colma official Lum reflects on guilt
- When a federal judge handed down an 18-month prison sentence for Philip Lum, the worst-case scenario he had prepared for came to life.
- When a federal judge handed down an 18-month prison sentence for Philip Lum, the worst-case scenario he had prepared for came to life.
Former mayor on gifts: ‘I hid it from the public’
- A federal judge Thursday sentenced Philip Lum Jr., the second- longest-serving Colma Town Council member in history, to 18 months in federal prison for accepting gifts from Lucky Chances Casino while voting on issues beneficial to the casino.
- A federal judge Thursday sentenced Philip Lum Jr., the second- longest-serving Colma Town Council member in history, to 18 months in federal prison for accepting gifts from Lucky Chances Casino while voting on issues beneficial to the casino.
Bigger budget a boon for Colma
- The tiny town known for taking care of the deceased should perhaps also be known for how it takes care of the living.
- The tiny town known for taking care of the deceased should perhaps also be known for how it takes care of the living.
Lum pleads guilty in casino gift case
- Former Colma Town Council member Philip Lum Jr. pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to two public corruption charges. The charges stemmed from allegations that he accepted gifts from Lucky Chances Casino while voting on issues that would benfit the casino.
Casino betting on new games
- Casinos know a thing or two about competition. So when Lucky Chances approached Colma about bringing in new card games to the casino, Town Council members listened.
Tax hike may be only way to keep services
- Taxes paid by Colma and Broadmoor residents may need to as much as triple to maintain local fire services, according to a county report.
- Taxes paid by Colma and Broadmoor residents may need to as much as triple to maintain local fire services, according to a county report.
Ex-Colma councilman faces federal charges
- A second former Colma Town Council member has been charged with failing to report a plane ticket received as a gift.
Colma may legalize tiny horses as pets
- A citizen’s complaint about a resident housing miniature horses in Colma could result in their legalization.
- A citizen’s complaint about a resident housing miniature horses in Colma could result in their legalization.
Controversial Colma housing project moving forward
- Affordable housing advocates praised a decision by county supervisors Tuesday to push through plans for a new apartment complex despite protests by Colma city officials.
- Affordable housing advocates praised a decision by county supervisors Tuesday to push through plans for a new apartment complex despite protests by Colma city officials.
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