Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.
Last week, we asked readers to contribute the names of beloved veterans in their lives. Today, on Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who served. Add the names of veterans you would like to honor in the comments section below.
The injured bird, which was found near SFO, was treated by having seven new feathers attached. It was released Thursday.
The San Mateo County Health System is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Proceeds from Christmas tree sales at ACE Hardware this holiday season will go to the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside.
San Mateo County agencies “green” roads and parking lots to reduce stormwater pollution and improve communities.
Being socked-in will no longer mean being grounded.
One of her first jobs will be leading one of the highest profile parks projects in California: development of the Devil’s Slide Trail between Pacifica and Montara.
The 2013 Distinguished Service Award was given this year for rescuing two people trapped in a cave at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
The Day of the Dead holiday is celebrated Nov. 1-2 by honoring the deceased with sugar skulls decorated with icing.
Between fresh snowfall and snowmaking, the first resort could open this Friday.
Among the big-wave surfers invited to participate in this year's Mavericks contest is Brazilian surfer Carlos Burle, who on Monday was reported to have possibly surfed the world's biggest wave off the coast of Portugal.
The new head of school at Sea Crest invited principals from local private and public schools to meet on a regular basis and share ideas about how to better serve their students.
"The opening ceremony is our annual 'gathering of the tribe' — a chance to get together before the season opens." — Jeff Clark
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Make trash into art for Surfrider's third annual 'One Foot At A Time' plastic cleanup event and win a TimberTEK Firewire surfboard.
This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.
The Half Moon Bay History Association asked HMB Patch readers to identify this historic Coastside scene. Here’s who got it right.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines from Bay Area Patch sites.
Goodwin: 'This is really special. A lot of times we write and we wonder if it goes anywhere or reaches anyone.'
Caroline Goodwin was picked from a pool of 15 candidates based on her resume, a poetry reading and ideas about how to promote the arts in San Mateo County.
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Patch’s weekly roundup of blogs from across the country.
Are you passionate about your faith? Whether you’re affiliated with a religious organization, house or worship or parochial school, serve as a religious leader in the community, or just feel spiritual, we want your voice on Patch!
A former colleague of Joy Covey's at Amazon writes an open letter to the 22-year-old driver who hit and killed her.
Diane Costello of Diane K. Costello Photography / Fog Dog Studios is honored by peers and jurors for high-quality photography.
In her two-minute video, surfer and Mavericks employee shows us some ‘Summer Logging.’
A year into his recovery, Zachary Rowe, 13, continues to see a revolving door of doctors and even has occasional surgery.
A program set up by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and Peninsula Humane Society helps little dogs transition into loving homes.
"Olive the Oiled Otter" was saved in 2009 and spotted with a pup Tuesday in Capitola.
Maybe we're just more into local coffee houses on the Coastside.
How many babies got your name the year you were born? Explore our database of California baby names from 1910 to 2012.
A plane crash is not a death sentence. Find out all the things you can do to walk away from the wreckage.
Amy Fothergill, The Family Chef, shares her gluten-free pizza dough recipe with the chef of a new Palo Alto restaurant.
Surfrider CEO "Dr. J" Moriarty wants everyone to take the day off and paddle out in Half Moon Bay for International Surfing Day.