​2 Injured In Crash With Dump Truck That Overturned And Blocked Highway

Highway 92 was closed for about five hours until a tow truck removed the dump truck and the scattered load of rock and debris was cleared.

Person Of Interest Identified In Restaurant Stabbing: Police

Tips from the community helped police identify the person, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

Person Of Interest Sought In Restaurant Stabbing: Police

A 29-year-old was stabbed and taken to a hospital, police said.

Ghost Gun With Extended Magazines Seized In Half Moon Bay Traffic Stop

Police pulled over a reckless driver and found an unregistered semi-automatic handgun.

'Ghost Gun,' Meth And Ammo Found On Man In Half Moon Bay: Police

A routine traffic stop revealed the passenger was carrying a multitude of illegal items, police said.

Church Donation Burglary Suspect Identified In Half Moon Bay: Police

A witness identified a 58-year-old man in a police lineup in connection with last week's burglary, police said.

3 Assault Rifles, Illegal Fireworks Prompt Arrest Of Felon: Sheriff

The Sheriff’s Office Bomb Unit helped remove the fireworks.

Man Strangled Mother, Arrested After Standoff In Half Moon Bay: Police

The man's 67-year-old mother came to a sheriff's substation with visible injuries asking for help, police said.

SMC Sheriff Reports 14% Drop In Violent Crime Last Year

Statistics from the sheriff's office show double-digit declines in reported rapes, assaults and killings in 2024.

Boss Accused Of Trying To Kill Employee In Half Moon Bay

Investigators allege the man's employer pointed a gun at his head and pulled the trigger, but it jammed.

​Man Arrested For Stalking Half Moon Bay Woman: Sheriff's Office

A 34-year-old man was taken into custody for allegedly stalking a Half Moon Bay woman, San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.

Missing Paddle Boarder Found In Half Moon Bay: Police

Police advise people to avoid going in the water at night when conditions are dangerous and visibility is poor, and to never go in alone.

Half Moon Bay Man Arrested After Brutal Attack In El Granada

Investigators allege the suspect attacked a man with a weapon Wednesday night, causing serious injuries to his face and head.

Man Out On Bail Arrested For Alleged Burglary, Drugs In Half Moon Bay

The suspect could face new felony charges after authorities allege he stole from a business and was carrying drugs while released on bail.

Alleged Arsonist, Car Thief Arrested After Coastside Foot Chases

Authorities said two suspects were arrested and a stolen car was recovered after two foot chases along the San Mateo County coast.

Pair Broke Into Elementary School With Weapons And Drugs: Deputies

Two people are accused of breaking into a Half Moon Bay elementary school early Saturday morning, deputies said.

Hiker Missing For 12 Hours Rescued By SMC Volunteers

More than two dozen trained volunteers worked with a dozen agencies to find a woman after she got lost while hiking in Loma Mar.

Gun Recovered After DUI Arrest In Half Moon Bay: Police

Investigators allege a driver was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine with a loaded gun in the vehicle.

Prescribed Burn To Resume Friday On San Mateo County Coast

Cal Fire expects most of the smoke will drift toward the ocean, but some may drift toward San Gregorio and Half Moon Bay.

Prescribed Fires Planned Over 250 Acres Of Coastal San Mateo County

One of the burns planned north of Pescadero is designed to reduce fire dangers to the town during a wind event.

Peninsula Hit & Run Suspect Arrested After Robbery, Chase: Police

A woman accused of robbing a driver after a hit-and-run was arrested Wednesday after a police chase that ended in Santa Cruz County.

Video: Kayakers Have Close Encounter With 14-Foot Shark Near Half Moon Bay

"You all right?" Walters is heard asking as he sees the shark's dorsal fin cutting through the water 15 feet behind his friend's kayak.

Teen Who Tore Down Half Moon Bay Pride Flag Arrested

A juvenile "forcibly removed" and damaged the flag that was in front of CoastPride Center, police said.

Neighbors Help Extinguish Small Fire Near Half Moon Bay

A small fire briefly sent smoke into the air Monday afternoon in the Tunitas Creek wildland.

Peninsula Arson Suspect Arrested By Coastside Investigators

Investigators allege the man set a fire that spread to a car and storage building, causing significant and costly damage.

Suspects Arrested In 2023 Coastside Shootings: Sheriff

Investigators allege two young men were responsible for two gang-related shootings in Half Moon Bay in October.

Farmworkers Family Sues Half Moon Bay Farm Owner Where 7 Were Killed

They lawsuit claims the owner "failed to take reasonable steps to protect their tenants from violent acts of third parties."

Coastside Deputies Recover Stolen Vehicle On Highway 1

Investigators said a license plate reader flagged a vehicle on Highway 1 that was reported stolen in Santa Cruz County earlier in the day.

Woman Groped By Man While Walking In Half Moon Bay: Police

The victim said a man grabbed her while she was walking on a trail south of Smith Field Park over the weekend.

AMR Adds New 4x4 Ambulances To SMC Fleet

Officials said the new four-wheel drive vehicles will enhance lifesaving capabilities in coastal and rural areas of San Mateo County.

SMC Searches For Scammer In Phishing Scheme

Deputies said an El Grenada woman handed over money to a scammer after receiving an email appearing to be from a money exchange company.

Accused Plane Thief Charged With Felony, 3 Misdemeanors

The Florida man is accused of flying a stolen plane from Palo Alto and ditching it on a beach in Half Moon Bay.

Florida Man Lands Stolen Plane On Peninsula Beach, Arrested: Police

Investigators allege a Florida man stole a small plane from a Palo Alto airport and landed on a beach Thursday evening.

3rd Body Found Near Half Moon Bay Plane Crash Site

Four people died when the plane went down in the ocean earlier this month.

2nd Half Moon Bay Plane Crash Victim Recovered, ID'd

The victim's family launched a campaign in her memory to support help support causes she was passionate about.

Accused Half Moon Bay Gunman Chunli Zhao Indicted By Grand Jury

Prosecutors said Zhao will be arraigned on the indictment on Tuesday, exactly one year since the shooting.

Man Shot In Half Moon Bay, Suspect Arrested

A suspect was arrested Sunday night in connection to a shooting Saturday night, almost exactly a year after a mass shooting.

Pilot ID'd After Plane Crash Near Moss Beach: Reports

Investigators believe two people were on board a small plane that crashed shortly after takeoff on Sunday evening.

Search Suspended After Mystery Plane Crashes Near Half Moon Bay: USCG

UPDATE: "Our deepest sympathies go out to the families involved in this incident." - Ian McGoohan, USCG operations unit controller

Half Moon Bay Woman Accused Of Stabbing, Robbery

Investigators allege the woman stabbed a man who was trying to recover items that were stolen from his girlfriend at a Safeway store.