VIDEO: Haunted Barn Rises from Davey Jones' Locker

Look behind our historic jail in Half Moon Bay for a once-a-year treasure.

PIE-EATING CONTEST VIDEO: 'Tony Romo' Attempts to Defeat Returning Champion

Relive all the action and drama that took place on Saturday's Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival pie-eating contest for ages 12 and up.

VIDEO: A Musical Montage from the Pumpkin Festival

A taste of the music from the 2011 festival in Half Moon Bay.

VIDEO and PHOTOS: Grand Pumpkin Parade

Hundreds lined Half Moon Bay's Main St. on Saturday afternoon to see the show.

Make a Mess, Eat a Lot, Win: Pumpkin Pie-Eating Contest (VIDEO)

Dozens of children faced off during Saturday afternoon's pie-eating contest at the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival.

Stay Puff Marshmallow One of First-Place Costume Contest Winners

Creativity was abundant for the many who entered Saturday morning's Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival contest.

PHOTOS: Half Moon Bay Kicks off Pumpkin Festival

The fun has just begun at the city's annual Art and Pumpkin Festival.

Interactive Map: Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival

Get where you need to go easily with this interactive map.

1,704-Lb. Pumpkin Outside City Hall

Head downtown for an up-close look at the prizewinning gourd.

Positively Pumpkin: Your Guide to the 2011 Festival

Your guide to this year's Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival.

Halloween Decorating: Lights, Graveyard, Action!

Half Moon Bay's "Queen of Halloween" dispenses some practical tips on transforming your abode for the holiday.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Moon Over the Mountains

Full moon with tree silhouette taken in Half Moon Bay.

Fall Foliage: Find Autumn Beauty Close to Home

A guide to leaf peeping in the Golden State.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pillar Point Panorama

Taken from the marsh earlier this month, this perspective encompasses the harbor and Romeo Pier.

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Weigh-Off Winner Named Grower of the Year

Leonardo Urena bestowed honor by Great Pumpkin Commonwealth for growing three pumpkins in 2011 which totaled 4,948 lbs.

PHOTOS: A Wet And Wild Pumpkin Weigh-off

New California record set Monday in Half Moon Bay.

1,704-Lb. Pumpkin Wins Weigh-Off, Breaks Record

Leonardo Urena took the prize at the 38th annual weigh-off held this morning in Half Moon Bay.

PHOTOS: Women Artists Interpret 9/11 Anniversary in "Aftermath"

A selection from the exhibit which wrapped up earlier this month at the Coastal Arts League.

Video: The Art of Making Hand-Blown Glass Pumpkins

Roughly 1,000 glass pumpkins will be on display this weekend at La Nebbia Winery.

How Big Will This Year's Winning Pumpkin Be?

Last year's winner was 1,535 pounds - how big will the winner of the the 2011 Pumpkin Weigh-off be?

PHOTOS: Plein Air Painters at Pigeon Point Lighthouse

See photos of the works produced on this recent outing.

Rachel Candelaria of Sam's Chowder House Launches New Food and Photography Blog

Sam's Chowder House general manager and wine director Rachel Candelaria recently launched 'Not Just Sweets' as a way of combining her two loves, food and photography.

The Story Behind the 'The Eye Ball'

Denise Delaney, half of the husband-and-wife team that throws the infamous 'Eye Ball' party in town every year, shares her tips for throwing an unforgettable Halloween party.

Glass Artist Showcases Work at Winery

Glass pumpkins and other nature-inspired works of glass-blown art by Half Moon Bay artist Douglass C. Brown will be on view and for sale at annual weekend event.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pillar Point Bathed in Fog

Get a perspective from high up in the El Granada hills.

Oakland Gospel Choirs Bring Down the House

Uplifting, rousing performance in front of a packed crowd in Half Moon Bay last night.

Mexican American Art Exhibit Opens Today

Artwork includes paintings, ceramics, photographs and multimedia installations at the Mexican Museum in San Francisco.

VIEWFINDER PHOTOS: Driftwood Comes Alive

Driftwood sculptures grow as summer turns to fall.

Gospel Choir Concert: A Bit of Oakland in HMB

The choir and three of its Coastside members will fill the Community United Methodist Church on Saturday evening with its signature sound.

Marriage Equality Supporters Take Message to Broadway

Well-known actors will stage one-time performance in New York City on Monday.

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pebble Beach Sunset

Another sun sighting.

New Leaf Calls for Holiday Recipe Submissions

Half Moon Bay market offers locals the chance to have favorite recipes published in the market's community cookbook.

Half Moon Bay Artist Debuts Pumpkin Festival Poster

Ellen Joseph was selected to paint this year's official Art and Pumpkin Festival Poster.

Burners Come Back From the Desert

Participants tell their stories of self-expression and self-reliance.

Coastside Land Trust Launches Gallery

Opening takes place tomorrow in Half Moon Bay.

PHOTOS: HMB Plein Air Painters at Mavericks

The group sets up shop to paint some great vistas.

PHOTOS: HMB Plein Air Painters at G. Berta Fruit Stand

Summer produce serves as a muse for local artists.

VIDEO: Have Printing Press, Will Travel

Letterpress printer makes San Francisco stop on cross country tour.

VIDEO: Half Moon Bay - A Musical Tribute

Get sentimental all over again for home sweet home.

Shakespeare On The Peninsula Is In The Woods

A look at what it might be like to experience Shakespeare in the forest.