Small Motors, Jet Turbines, and "El Diablo"

Reflections on the machines of Dream Machines.

Engineered for Excellence: Custom Cars of Dream Machines

Unique elements wowed car owners, aficionados and collectors alike.

DREAM MACHINE PHOTOS: Vintage Cars, Airplanes, Tractors and More

The event is going on at the Half Moon Bay Airport until 4 p.m. today.

Wildflower Walk Reveals Complicated History of Half Moon Bay Coastal Bluffs

The Ocean Shore railroad has been gone for almost a century, but you can still see its mark on the Half Moon Bay landscape.

Getting Wild About Salmon on Commercial Season's Opening Day

In honor of the first day of the 2011 commercial salmon fishing season, Half Moon Bay Patch brings you some cooking tips and recipes for preparing salmon at home.

VIDEO: Students Showcase Work at Peninsula Museum of Art

Charles Armstrong students and budding artists proudly showed off their work in Belmont on Tuesday.

Children of All Ages Filled Baskets at Half Moon Bay Easter Egg Hunt

The annual event was sponsored by Half Moon Bay Rotary Club and the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside.

VIDEO: Dyeing Easter Eggs the Natural Way

Watch the natural egg coloring workshop and demonstration at New Leaf Market.

PHOTO GALLERY: Half Moon Bay Plein-Air Artists Paint Seascapes at Moss Beach Marine Reserve

Here’s another installment of photos from the group's most recent gathering.

Quilts4Japan, Made in Half Moon Bay

Residents are contributing to a greater effort to send homemade quilts for warmth and comfort.

Future Stewards of the Earth

From redwood forests to sandy beaches, Coastside kids have many opportunities to connect with the natural world.

"Sita Sings The Blues" Film Screens Friday Night

The animated feature, a labor of love, will show at 7:30 p.m. in downtown in Half Moon Bay.

Viewfinder Photos: Flying Finches of the Half Moon Bay Coastside

A photo gallery of birds taken in our backyard.

Coastal Rep Opens "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" April 1

The production runs until April 23 with evening performances on Friday and Saturday and matinee Sundays.

Viewfinder: Walking the Dog

Meet some of our local dogs enjoying the warm weather.

PHOTO GALLERY: Half Moon Bay Plein-Air Artists Paint Floral Scenes at HMB Nursery

The group's photos and art are on display at the Coastal Arts League.

Birdemic Fest Keeps Local Moviegoers Squawking

"Birdemic: Shock and Terror" director James Nguyen appeared at Cameron’s on Friday night for a screening of his smash hit film and tribute to Half Moon Bay.

Future Stewards of the Earth

From redwood forests to sandy beaches, Coastside kids have many opportunities to connect with the natural world.

Homemade Birthday Cakes For Kids

Tips on how to take the stress out and put the fun in.

Coastsiders Behaving Badly: Prohibition Exhibit Opens At San Mateo County History Museum

Half Moon Bay residents played a prominent role in the wild antics of the Prohibition Era.

This Weekend: Hot For Teacher and Freestyle Dance

Pick from this weekend's array of events.

Half Moon Bay In Music: Part Two of The Coastside In The Arts

Half Moon Bay and its surroundings are the inspiration for many musical artists, who often use the town's name in album titles and song lyrics.

It Started with a Bloody Van: Cult Movie "Birdemic" Returns to Half Moon Bay

With the release of "Birdemic: Shock and Terror" on Blu-ray DVD, Director James Nguyen -- dubbed the "Master of the Romantic Thriller" -- will return to town on Friday to celebrate where it all began.

Where in Half Moon Bay?

Another installment, another cryptic photo (we hope), and a new prize.

Perigee Moon Over Half Moon Bay

What the moon looked like last night from here in town.

PHOTOS: Half Moon Bay Plein Air Artists Paint Golden Mustard Fields

Photos from the group's March 9 outing.

VIDEO: The Lighthouse String Band: Celtic Music on the Coast

The Lighthouse String Band, a mainstay in our local coffeehouses, is playing at the Wine Bar tonight for St. Patrick's Day.

This Weekend: Japanese American Film, Yoga and Cooking, and Live Music

Events scheduled in Half Moon Bay and around the Peninsula this weekend.

VIDEO — PETS OF THE WEEK: Taylor and Mitzi

Taylor, a female Chihuahua mix, and Mitzi, a friendly, curious cat, are looking for a home.

Try Chard This Spring: in a Quinoa Salad, in Risotto, or With a Parmesan Cream Sauce

Techniques and recipes for a locally produced, super-healthy vegetable

March Reading Recommendations: Part II from Half Moon Bay Booksellers

In Part II of Half Moon Bay Patch's March reading recommendations, teen series and poetry take center stage, along with books about books.

In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb: March’s Book Recommendations Offer Ferocious Teen Fiction and Gentle Meditative Prose

The changes in March weather, from winter to spring, are not the only transformations this month. Authors are giving us exciting books in all genres and for all audiences.

PATCH PICKS: Nontraditional Summer Camps on the Coastside

A selection of camp offerings from Pacifica to Half Moon Bay where your child can make some art, take care of animals, skate the summer away, ham it up -- and cook up a storm.

Viewfinder: Half Moon Bay After Dark

There is more to see once everyone goes home.

Half Moon Bay On Film: The Coastside in the Arts

See something strangely familiar in that movie you just rented? Feel like you’ve been there before? Maybe you have. Half Moon Bay Patch gives you the scoop in the first of a three-part series about film, books and music.

UPDATED WITH NEW PHOTO: Where in Half Moon Bay?

Another chance to test how well you know your local surroundings.

New Mavericks Exhibit Opens at The Wine Bar

Features the work of longtime Mavericks surfers Jeff Clark and Tony Canadas.

Peninsula Humane Society Seeks Homes For Cats Rescued From Filthy Southern California Storage Unit

The rescue was one of the largest in state history; 20 of the 250 rescued were made available for adoption on Friday.

PETS OF THE WEEK (VIDEO): Sookie and Tiffany

Meet a energetic dog and mellow cat (currently housed at the Peninsula Humane Society in San Mateo) who are looking for a home.

In Honor Of Today's Bookmobile Celebration: History, Photos, and Fun Facts

On the day that the new bookmobile debuts in Pescadero, some related history, photos, and fun facts.