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 Housing pinch hits countySan Mateo County homeowners are selling their houses for an average of $105,000 less than they were at this time last year, new data shows, proving that even the state’s second-wealthiest county is not immune to the ongoing housing-market meltdown.
Peninsula Police Blotter: Neighborhood crime log
These are excerpts from Peninsula police departments’ daily log of activities. Incidents are listed by city.
Fire shuts grandstand at Belmont Park
A basement transformer fire has shut down the grandstand at Belmont Park.
Leave smokers a few places to smoke
The article about the “City aiming to cut smokers’ havens” (The Examiner, July 16) really ticked me off. I mean, really.  County catches red-light camera feverSan Carlos will become the sixth city on the Peninsula to install a red-light camera at a major intersection as three other cities in San Mateo County eye the popular devices.
Big Brown owner moves on from Triple Crown miss
Michael Iavarone was standing in the winner's circle, having just posed with a crystal decanter after one of his horses won at Calder Race Course to clinch a spot in this fall's Breeders' Cup.
Benny the Bull gets his Breeders' Cup spot
With two furlongs remaining, Benny the Bull trailed most of the field, which isn't exactly a recipe for success in a sprint.
Often overlooked, signs are a symptom of mental illness
Your article on the painted lady is truly commendable, and it’s clear you placed a lot of work into covering her dilemma (“Woman takes her signs to the streets,” July 8). As a neighbor of Ms. Benavides, I have the honor of having my San Juan Canyon view obscured at every opportunity as I look outside my deck and notice the huge, nonsensical letters displayed on the back of her home.
Peninsula Police Blotter: Neighborhood crime log
These are excerpts from Peninsula police departments’ daily log of activities. Incidents are listed by city.
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