Public Hearing Tonight on Proposed 9% Sewage Charge Hike

Households will pay $30.82 after the proposed increase.

Photos: New Jail Breaks Ground

The Sheriff’s Department and several local officials held a ceremony at the location of the new Maple Street Correctional Center.

Two Seats Available on Cabrillo Unified School District Governing Board

The filing period opens today if you're intrested in running for school board.

File Now For Your Chance to Be On Half Moon Bay City Council

The nomination period for this year's city council race runs July 16 - Aug. 10.

New County Employee Paid Above Maximum Scale

The new worker will receive $192,780 per year.

Free Online Database Reveals Super PAC Money, Ballot Funding

Berkeley's MapLight offers 'Voter's Edge' for California, revealing campaign contributions, endorsements, and more.

Highway 1 Tops Priorities on Midcoast Community Council Agenda

Biking and hiking access are keys to the future of Highway 1.

Photos: Disabilities Resources Fair Raises Awareness

Over 40 vendors were at the Fair to offer services from affordable housing to health advice.

New Control Tower Coming to SFO

New tower expected to increase safety and decrease delays.

POLL: Should California Raise Taxes to Balance the Budget?

A majority of voters favor Gov. Jerry Brown's tax plan, according to a new Field Poll. Do you agree?

Breaking: State Senate Passes Funding For High Speed Rail

With today's 21-16 vote, the bill will now go to Governor Jerry Brown

POLL: Obama to Raise Funds in Bay Area Again

In his third trip in three months, the president continues to collect campaign dollars in Silicon Valley.

New Bill Requires Businesses to Recycle

Starting this week, all Half Moon Bay businesses and multifamily dwellings that generate four or more cubic yards of garbage per week must recycle.

Vote Expected Tonight: CalFire or a Stand-Alone Department

The heated issue has prompted a grand jury report and a recall effort. After months of acrimonious skirmishes, the Coastside Fire Protection District Board is expected to make a decision tonight.

Damaging Erosion to Accelerate as Sea Levels Rise

SFO under water? It could happen this century, according to a new report by California Watch.

New State Laws Now in Effect

From stricter hygiene standards for body piercing to help for children being bullied at school, there are a host of new state laws that took effect Sunday.

City Wants No Responsibility for Damaged Sidewalks

Opposition to a bill in Sacramento that would shift the burden of repair from property owners to the city is on the radar for Half Moon Bay’s City Council.

Most State Parks Get a Temporary Reprieve

Five parks still in jeopardy, including Gray Whale Cove State Beach in Montara.

San Mateo County Schools Report Higher Graduation Rates

Newly released data from the California Department of Education reports higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates among San Mateo county schools.

POLL: Do You Agree with Supreme Court's Decision on Health Care Reform?

In a complicated decision, the justices upheld most of the health care reform legislation popularly known as Obamacare.

Summer Food Service Program Offers Free Healthy Meals

The Summer Food Service Program offers places nearby where families can go for a free, nutritious meal during the months when school is out.

County Voters Will Pick Next Supervisor Election System

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors empowers voters to choose between "by district" or "at large" elections.

Portola Redwoods State Park Saved from Closure List

Three nonprofit organizations have pooled together funds to keep the park open for at least another year.

Two Former County Employees Arrested for Stealing from Deceased Residents' Estates

A San Mateo woman and Daly City man reportedly stole thousands in cash as well as documents and valuables from at least 20 estates.

First Bird with West Nile Virus Confirmed in San Mateo County

The bird was found in Woodside on June 11.

Largest Infrastructure Project in Coastside History Handed Over to Planning Commission

City of Half Moon Bay's interim planning director denies the Highway 1 Trail Extension and Roadway Improvements application at Tuesday's meeting.

Supervisors Discuss $1.8 Billion Budget at Hearings This Week

The Board of Supervisors continues to draw on county reserves in order to pass its yearly budget but progress is being made toward tackling an ongoing structural deficit.

UPDATE: Measure S Passes, County Car Rental Tax Could Pass, Others Failing

Measures U and X appear to be failing; Measure T, which imposes a tax on car rental agencies in unincorporated areas, appears to have barely passed.

Half Moon Bay Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Half Moon Bay and San Mateo County.

Land's End Seawall May Get Long-Term Approval

Pacifica has several pending permit applications for development required after 2010's severe coastal erosion. Tomorrow this Land's End permit may get long-term state approval.

Hundreds Rally to Protect Funding for Adult Education Programs

The rally took place Tuesday in San Mateo.

50 Years Later, Still Looking for Alcatraz Escapees

The U.S. Marshals Service will continue their hunt for Frank Morris, Clarence Anglin and John Anglin until they are either arrested, positively determined to be deceased or reach the age of 99.

Measure S Takes the Lead in Vote Update

Final results on the tax bond measure for local schools are expected this Wednesday.

Portion of Crystal Springs Road Closes for 18 Days

The closure will allow crews to replace a regional water pipeline.

Is Transitional Kindergarten Really That Hard to Fund?

State Senator Joe Simitian, who authored the law requiring TK in California, says it shouldn't be as hard to fund it as school districts are making it out to be.

Hill, Lieber Projected Winners in California State Senate District 13 Race

Jerry Hill and Sally Lieber will move on to the November election for the 13th Senate District race following the results of Tuesday's election.

Elections Manager: 'We Count Every Vote'

David Tom put to rest the rumor that California election officials don't count paper ballots.

Gordon Takes State Assembly Race

Incumbent sweeps ballots.

Who Will Win County Supervisor?

Today's election includes seven candidates campaigning to represent residents at the county level.

Aragon High Coach Suspected of Sexually Assaulting Student Posts Bail

Joshua Tatro of El Granada was arrested Friday and posted bail later that night.