PHOTOS: Plein Air Painters at Pomponio State Beach

The group sets up shop to paint some great vistas.

Silent Stunts: Film Festival Comes to Half Moon Bay (VIDEO)

Coastside Film Society features work of Buster Keaton Friday night.

PHOTOS OF THE DAY: Bear With Us

Shoreline Station's bear looks out over Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay.

Viewfinder: Wave Action

A virtual flip book

2011 Photos in Review

My favorite photos taken for Half Moon Bay Patch in the past year.

Seven Ways to Wrap a Gift Using Recycled Materials

Everyday objects can be transformed into unique gift packaging.

PHOTOS: HMB Plein Air Painters at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

The group sets up shop to paint some great vistas.

Our Seedy Past: 'Broads, Bootleggers & Bookies'

Museum exhibit that delves into the wild past of Half Moon Bay and the Peninsula is coming to a close.

Bring Out the Boombox for an Unsilent Night

Moss Beach resident recommends unconventional holiday event hitting the streets of San Francisco tonight.

Dickens Fair Transforms Cow Palace to Holiday Wonderland

Step inside the world of Victorian England — and marvel at the feat of it all by going behind the scenes.

Shely Pack Dancers Recognized Locally, Nationally

Teacher and students of Half Moon Bay studio finish year on high note.

'Latkes, Schmatkes' Gives Christmas Music the Boot

NPR remembers 'The Fruitcake that Ate New Jersey' after all.

PHOTOS: Plein Air Painters at Redondo Beach Road

Group returns to waterfront in Half Moon Bay during weekly outing.

UPDATE: PHOTOS: Penguin Paradise, Ranches and a Surf Shack

More gingerbread creations on display in Half Moon Bay.

PHOTOS: Occupy San Francisco...in Gingerbread?

A gallery of the houses on display now in Half Moon Bay.

Half Moon Bay Holiday Lights Map: Find the Best Decorations, Post Yours

Share your holiday light display with us. Click the "Add" button on the map to post a marker.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Majestic Sea Anemone

Low tides create plenty of photo opportunities.

Six Ingredients to Enliven Your Holiday Fare

A multicultural list of not-so-common ingredients to make or buy that'll jazz up your holiday cooking

PHOTOS: Dickens Feast at 'A Christmas Carol'

Theatergoers enjoyed a Victorian-style spread at Friday night's Coastal Repertory Theater premiere.

Players Perform Unique Adaptation of Holiday Classic

The Coastal Rep's production of 'A Christmas Carol' provides greater insight as to why Ebenezer Scrooge is such a humbug.

PHOTOS: Plein Air Painters at Redondo Beach Rd.

The group braved the fog and cold to paint along the ocean in Half Moon Bay.

Great Escape: Coastside Open Studios

This weekend, take a studio tour along the Coast and visit local artists.

VIEWFINDER PHOTOS: Native Sons Community Hall in Pescadero

Restoration of this 120-year-old building has begun.

Shely Pack Dancers Win Three State Titles

Students from local studio complete a near-sweep of prestigious state competition earlier this month.

PHOTOS: Plein Air Painters at Park St. in Montara

See some of the works created on Wednesday.

Rare Visitor: A Tundra Swan Visits the Coast

Birders are flocking to Pomponio State Beach to see an unusual visitor — a juvenile tundra swan.

Coastal Rep Theatre Celebrates 25 Years With Moroccan Night Gala Celebration

The special event took place Saturday night at the Oceano Hotel.

PHOTOS: HMB Plein Air Painters at Juliana St. Open Space

The group sets up shop to paint some great vistas.

PHOTOS: HMB Plein Air Painters at Montara State Beach

The group sets up shop to paint some great vistas.

VIDEO: Making Pan De Muertos in Pescadero

South Coast residents make pan de muertos as part of Día de los Muertos celebration.

Days of Remembrance: Día de los Muertos Altar to be Unveiled Thursday

Officially celebrated this year on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2., Puente members in Pescadero have been preparing objects in honor of the deceased which will be part of a community altar on display this week at the Pescadero Grown! Farmer's Market.

PHOTOS: Halloween at "The Eye Ball"

Half Moon Bay party to watch in photos.

Hacienda Hosts Hollywood in Mavericks Film

San Mateo subs for Santa Cruz in biopic about big wave surfer Jay Moriarity.

Halloween Homestretch: Make Your Party Memorable

Tips on throwing a great party from Half Moon Bay's 'Queen of Halloween' in the final installment of our 5-week series.

PHOTOS: Mille Miglia Tribute Drives into Half Moon Bay

A spectacular showing of vintage cars commemorates the 1000 mile Italian road race.

'Of Men and Mavericks' Production in San Mateo Today

Film starring Gerard Butler about life of late Mavericks surfer Jay Moriarity will shut down several streets.

It's Time for Wicked Wine

This weekend, A Grape in the Fog hosts a Wicked Wine Bar Halloween Party.

Celebrating Día de los Muertos

The holiday is celebrated in a 4-week workshop at Puente in Pescadero. In Half Moon Bay, the community comes together on Thursday and Friday next week for a celebration at the Half Moon Bay Library.

Halloween Food: A Feast for the Eyes

In her latest Friday installment, Denise Delaney gives some inspiration on themed food for "The Eye Ball."

PHOTOS: Pumpkin Pie-Eating Madness, Part II

Photos from the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival's age 12 and up pie-eating contest.