There has been some discussion about the exact location of a one-time tavern in San Mateo. The Black Egg, according to our records, existed in the early 1960s at the intersection of 16th Avenue and South B Street in the Hayward Park neighborhood. The old watering hole was almost adjacent to what was then a Southern Pacific Railroad commuter stop. Today, the site appears to be either closed down or part of a wellness outfit. It’s not entirely clear. The Black Egg persists in Peninsula lore because of a ghoul pool there which involved betting on when the next person would leap off the Golden Gate Bridge. Whoever came closest to that date would win the pool of cash. Supposedly, the beer hall’s owner wound up committing suicide off the fabled span, allowing his spouse or significant other to walk home with the dough.
Posted on Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
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Homer Zugelder, who spent most of his professional career at Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, died June 7 at his Belmont home after a long struggle with cancer. At Hillsdale, beginning in 1957, he was a teacher, coach and counselor for more than 30 years. He influenced countless young lives. He also was commissioner of the Peninsula Athletic League in the 1990s. A San Francisco native, he was a marathon runner, basketball referee and longtime Bay Meadows employee as well. He was a charter member of the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame selection committee, beginning in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Judy; a daughter, Mary Ann McLaughlin; two sons, Peter and Joseph; and three grandchildren. A rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Belmont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Skylawn Memorial Park off Highway 92 near the western intersection with Skyline Boulevard. Homer will be greatly missed.
Posted on Saturday, June 9th, 2007
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The time has come. The Times is moving on the weekend of June 15 to 17 _ at least that’s the latest plan as announced by the authorities. Most of the newspaper’s functions, including editorial and advertising, will be re-located to leased office space at 477 Ninth Ave. in San Mateo. Telephone numbers and ZIP code (94402) will remain the same. Other than certain aspects of the circulation department, the publication’s building at 1080 S. Amphlett Blvd. in San Mateo will be closed. The property, just over three acres, is for sale. The Times, founded in 1889, moved into its soon-to-be-vacated site in October of 1964. It had spent the previous 34 years in a building located on Second Avenue in downtown San Mateo. When you visit our new digs, we will be located off the second courtyard to the right as you enter the parking area off Ninth Avenue.
Posted on Monday, June 4th, 2007
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