Patch Launches iPhone App

Read Half Moon Bay Patch—or any other community's Patch—almost anywhere you take your smartphone. And yes, the Android version is coming soon.

Sam's Chowder House Presents Japanese Consul General with Red Cross Donation

The presentation took place shortly before 12:30 p.m. today.

Livebloggin' Obama at Facebook

Palo Alto Patch is inside Facebook headquarters with President Obama.

Bamboo Hair + Body Offers New Wellness Classroom Through Bamboo Body + Soul

The local hair and body wellness spa and salon offers a fresh space in which clients can relax, become more aware, and do some reflecting.

Retired Cunha Buildings Gone, but Not to Waste

Local contractors Andreini Bros. helped tear down the building two months ago and recycled the material to use in other projects.

Coastside House Hunt

Open houses this weekend in Half Moon Bay and Pacifica.

Residents, Volunteers Honored at Farm Day Luncheon

The 42nd Annual Mel Mello Farm Day Luncheon honored community volunteer Connie Whelen, former mayor Jerry Donovan, farmer John Giusti and veteran Ray Martini.

VIDEO: Continuing the Tradition of Letterpress Printing in Half Moon Bay

In a quiet corner of their Main Street shop, the Stow family maintains their custom letterpress business.

Frugal Family: Coastside Deals on Food and Relaxation

This week's deals include pizza, spa treatments and theater tickets.

Sam's Chowder House Hosts Benefit for Japan

Twenty percent of the restaurants profits from Friday will go towards the Red Cross relief fund.

Jobless Rates Fall Across Bay Area

San Mateo County's jobless rates declined slightly from 8.4 percent in January to 8.3 percent in February.

Recreational Fishing for Ocean Salmon Starts April 2

The approval to open the season on April 2 was announced on April 1.

PHOTOS: John Giusti Named Farmer of the Year at Annual Mel Mello Luncheon

A sold out crowd of over 300 people attended the 2011 Farm Day luncheon and awards ceremony at the IDES Hall in downtown Half Moon Bay which honored Giusti, community volunteers, and a local World War II veteran.

Making Kids' Menus Healthier One Restaurant At A Time

Cameron's Restaurant now boasts a healthier children's menu thanks to Well Kiddos, the local organization that's helping restaurants promote healthy eating.

February Home Sales Hit Highest Percentage of Absentee and Cash Buyers in 20 Years

More absentee and cash buyers entered the playing field and purchased about 54 percent of all Bay Area homes.

Parties Have 30 Days to File Protests to PG&E SmartMeter Opt-Out Proposal

Customers would be fined for opting out of SmartMeter program.

Earth Hour: It's Lights Out For Mother Earth Tonight

Half Moon Bay businesses show their commitment to the environment by turning off their lights for Earth Hour tonight.

Patch Picks: Local Spas

This week, Patch picks some spas you might want to try out on the Coastside.

Coastside House Hunt

Open houses in Half Moon Bay and Pacifica.

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Kid-Friendly Dining And A Teen Movie Night

Pick and choose from this week’s array of events and activities.

Half Moon Bay Hosts Safety Training for Commercial Fishermen - First in 15 Years

Marine safety nonprofit from Alaska is holding a two-day workshop in an effort by the Coast Guard to prepare industry to meet new training requirements and regulations.

Animal Keeper for the People

Coastside resident Roger Hoppes, the animal keeper who transformed the San Francisco Children’s Zoo over the past three decades, continues his life's work engaging people with nature and wildlife.

UPDATED: Getting Your Green On With Celtic Rock, Scottish Fiddlers, and Folk: St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

Where to celebrate in Half Moon Bay.

Great Escape: Coastside Edition

To experience a bit of true alchemy, heal the skin from the inside out with a facial/massage combo at Bamboo Hair & Body.

Frugal Family: Coastside Deals

The week, take your pick of deals from discounted meals, facials and massages, kayak rentals and 2011 calendars.

Taking Care of Main Street

Peter Welch is heading up a group of local merchants who want to turn Main Street into a Business Improvement District.

Coastside House Hunt

Open houses this weekend in Pacifica and Half Moon Bay.

OCEAN VIEW PARK: Mother's Club and Rotary Aim to Raise $100,000 by June

The funds will go towards replacing playground equipment assessed as unsafe last month.

San Mateo County to Receive $212,500 from $22.5M Target Settlement

For the past five years, the company illegally dumped pesticides and hazardous chemicals.

Veterinarian on Wheels

Sue Macinnes’ longtime Coastside business, All Animal Mobile Veterinary Clinic, is reminiscent of an era when doctors made house calls.

VIDEO (and Recipe): Avocado Lavender Coffee Cake

Watch Luz Desalesa, owner (and chief chef/baker) of La Di Da Café make a sweet new recipe -- just in time for St. Patrick's Day.

Coastside House Hunt

A list of open houses this weekend in the Half Moon Bay and Pacifica areas.

Frugal Family: Coastside Deals

This column is dedicated to giving five family-friendly deals each week from Pacifica to Pescadero. This week: restaurants, smog tests, and groceries.

USEFUL LIST: Local Restaurants That Deliver

A variety of dining establishments offer delivery service for locals and tourists alike.

Sam's Coffee Shop: Breakfast And Lunch On A Budget

This week's Bites Nearby dining pick between Pacifica and Pescadero.

California Lawmakers Propose Bill To Ban Trade In Shark Fins

One opponent of the measure, state Sen. Leland Yee, called it "an unfair attack on Asian culture and cuisine."

Born to be an Abolitionist

Deploying solutions to end slavery across the globe is something co-founder of the Not For Sale Campaign Enrique “Kique” Bazan has always done — and will continue to do.

Safeway Sued For Not Adequately Telling Club Card Members About Tainted Eggs

The class-action suit was filed on Wednesday.

Cooked and Cracked: A "Crabby" Coastside Christmas

It’s a holiday tradition for many Coastsiders and their neighbors to wait in line for their favorite Christmas dinner entrée — Dungeness crab.