Two Incumbents Win Half Moon Bay City Council Race

Half Moon Bay will see Marina Fraser and John Muller back on the city council.

Still Unsure about Ballot Measures? Here's Some Nonpartisan Info – Plus Endorsements Lists

Nonpartisan summaries of the state ballot measures, plus comprehensive lists of supporters and opponents, can be found on a website from the Next 10 organization and government experts at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego.

City Council Candidates Forum Tonight

Get to know the Half Moon Bay City Council candidates at this informational forum tonight at 7 p.m. at the Ted Adcock Community Center.

Lawn Sign Stealing: Are You a Victim?

Have you had a political lawn sign taken from your yard or a neighbor’s property?

Op-Ed: 'At-Large' Elections vs. By District

Measure B would change the way San Mateo County elects its county supervisors by changing its elections from at-large to by district. One reader urges everyone to vote no.

How Should Half Moon Bay Spend $10 Million?

Arbitration victory sparks debate at October Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on how to spend millions.

Supes Could Approve a Countywide Plastic Bag Ban Model This Week

If approved, the ban would serve as a model for all other cities in San Mateo County — as well as some in Santa Clara County — to adopt their own city-wide bans.

District 4 Supervisor Candidates Hold Public Debate Tonight

Warren Slocum and Shelly Masur will make their positions on the issues known at a forum in Redwood City on Monday evening.

Measure A's Passage Would Bump the County's Sales Tax Up One-Half Cent

Measure A, which would be in effect for 10 years, has the potential to raise as much as $60 million annually for the county's general fund. But would the tax increase negatively impact low-income residents?

Op-Ed: The Troubling Direction Our County Justice System is Headed In

If the amount of crime and arrests in San Mateo County has gone down since 2005, why has the demand for funds for countywide criminal justice gone up more than 15 percent?

Democratic Insiders Say Obama Won Debate, GOP Responders Split

Patch surveyed influential California Republicans and Democrats for their opinion on the second presidential debate on Tuesday.

Voters Consider Ending 'At Large' Supervisor Elections

A measure on this November's ballot lets voters choose how they want to elect their county supervisors.

Propositions 34 and 36 Would Make Major Changes to Punishment for Serious Crimes

Proposition 34 would repeal the death penalty, while Proposition 36 would alter the state's Three Strikes Law.

Reminder: San Mateo Bridge Closures

The San Mateo-Hayward Bridge will close entirely for two weekends in October.

Half Moon Bay Receives $8.2M for Highway 1 and 92 Improvements

The San Mateo County Transportation Authority granted $82.7 million of funding to 23 projects around the county to relieve traffic congestion.

Governor Makes Move to Drive Down Gas Prices

The move could bring relief at the pump very soon.

FDA: How to Avoid Fake Drugs Online

The Food and Drug Administration last week warned the public about the dangers of online pharmacies, and unveiled a new website to help consumers find safe prescription drugs.

Local Politicians Address a Variety of Questions at Candidate Forum

Three boards and nine candidates touch on local issues at Sunday's Canada Cove forum in Half Moon Bay.

Obama Lands at SFO for Bay Area Fundraisers [PHOTOS]

Obama flew into the Bay Area Monday afternoon.

San Mateo County Residents Among Highest Wage Earners in Country

San Francisco, Santa Clara County and the Peninsula all rank among the top 10 wage-earning areas in the nation according to a recent study.

Shovelers Breach Pescadero Marsh Lagoon

Volunteers and residents of Camp Glenwood, a detention facility in La Honda, started shoveling out the sand yesterday as a historic experiment to save the steelhead trout.

Local Prop 37 Supporters Ramp Up Their Campaign Efforts

A look at the local events and endorsements supporting the proposition that would require labeling of food sold to consumers made from plants or animals with genetic material.

Local Dems Gather For Debate Watch Party

It was standing-room-only at the San Mateo County Democratic Headquarters Wednesday night for round-one of the presidential debates, which included pizza, salad and Half Moon Bay Brewing Company's Mavericks Alection Obama Ale.

More Than 200,000 Use Online Voter Registration in First 2 Weeks

Representatives say the new system saves county election offices a significant amount of money, and reduces the number of administrative errors.

Watching Presidential Debates at Home is SO 2008

Whether you swing blue, red, or are still making up your mind, there are several places for you to gather tomorrow night to watch the first of three presidential debates.

Speier Pledges Support of Veterans Alleging Rape, Sexual Assault

Congresswoman Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, plans to show her support by visiting Lackland Air Force Base.

Election Workers Needed in San Mateo County

Workers will be paid up to $65.

MCC Agenda for Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at GSD at 7:00 p.m.

Half Moon Bay Election Guide 2012

The candidates, voting information and issues that will be affecting Half Moon Bay.

Filmmaker Documents Coast Guard Rescue Crew

David Wittkower is promoting his documentary about the surfmen who train to aid distressed boats and wind- and kite-surfers outside the Golden Gate. The film will be broadcast on KQED in November.

You Are Invited to Patch's Presidential Debate Viewing Party

Patch will host a presidential debate viewing party on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 5th Quarter Pizza on Woodside Road.

Proposed Hog Wire Fence Poses Problems for Neighborhood

Ailanto/Pacific Ridge residents say the fence would be unsafe and impacts private property.

Local Democrats Campaign Kick-Off Party

Who Knows What the New Fence Along Highway 1 is All About?

Half Moon Bay Patch readers asked and we found you the answer.

Get Your Political Questions Answered at These Public Events

The League of Women Voters is holding several events to answer your questions, including one in Moss Beach this Wednesday at a Midcoast Community Council meeting with six candidates running for the San Mateo County Harbor District.

MCC Agenda for Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Seton at 7:15 p.m.

The City of Half Moon Bay Initiates Plan for Highway 1 Improvements

Grant funds will be utilized to complete the City Council approved Master Plan that includes more lanes, restricted turns, future traffic lights, and new intersections along Highway 1.

Key California Democrats Feel More Upbeat Post-Convention Than Republicans

What did influential California Democrats and Republicans have to say about their party convention? Find out the results of our Patch survey of influential party members.

Where to See Space Shuttle Flyover This Morning

Keep an eye out anytime between 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the Peninsula! Share your photos here by uploading them to this article.

Half Moon Bay Mayor Announces Legal Victory in Yamagiwa Insurance Claim

Arbiter awards $10 million to City of Half Moon Bay in Beachwood land-use case.