El Granada Resident is 'Woman of the Year'

Jeanine Asche selected for honor by the San Mateo County Women in County Government.

OPINION: Who Wins in the Kehoe Ditch Decision?

Half Moon Bay resident George Muteff shares his opinion on how the court ruling will affect the city and its residents.

OPINION: Thankfully, West Coast Escapes Department of Interior’s New Drilling Plans

Kaitilin Gaffney, Pacific Program Director with the Ocean Conservancy, rejoices over the Department of Interior's decision.

Agency: Toxic Toys Still on Shelves

Chemical, choking hazards reported as shopping season kicks off.

State Unemployment Rate Drops Again

October marked the second month in a row that rates dropped, while most Bay Area counties experienced decreases during the month as well.

Study Will Track Movement of Deer on I-280

In early December, 15 deer will be captured and tagged to track their movements to understand how to keep them from crossing the highway.

Methadone Clinic No Longer Run By County

Due to cost concerns, independent provider brought in to take control.

Senate Approves Rogers as Federal Trial Judge

First Hispanic woman appointment to the U.S. District Court for Northern California.

Supervisors Appoint Acting County Manager

John Maltbie will serve as acting county manager effective Dec. 1.

Record Turnout for Job 'Boot Camp'

Job seekers get new ideas, new skills and a morale boost.

Veterans Day 2011: Honor the Heroes

Half Moon Bay Patch wants your Veterans Day stories.

New Regulations for Dungeness Crab Season Opener Tomorrow

With recreational crabbers at the ready for the season opener on Nov. 5, Fish and Game reminds the public of new rules and regulations.

PHOTOS: Domestic Violence Survivors Speak

On the second annual Day of Remembrance, the county and various faith groups honored the victims of domestic abuse.

Council Agrees to Continue Volunteer Maintenance at Smith Field

Half Moon Bay city councilmembers and recreational users of facility agree that volunteer maintenance should continue while exploring potential future uses.

Supes Focus on Tourism Industry to Revive Local Economy

Hotels, golf tournaments and yacht races all part of how San Mateo County can crawl out of deficit, say local business representatives.

County Land Possible Source Of Income

Supervisors will meet tomorrow to discuss ways to increase revenue, including selling or leasing property.

Speier Takes 'Food Stamp Challenge'

Lawmaker, faith leaders to try living on $4.50 a day -- a dilemma faced by one in seven Americans.

Debate: Is $564M Community College Bond Worth It?

Measure H opponents say $564 million in bonds is too much for the community college district. Proponents say that two-year colleges have an even bigger responsibility to provide opportunities for higher education.

Simulated Jetliner Crash Drill at SFO Today

Exercise designed to evaluate and improve the ability of federal, state and local agencies to respond to a disaster at SFO.

Today is Deadline Day for Voters to Register for November Election

San Mateo County residents must register to vote by today for the November election.

Jail Program Helps County Inmates Make Better Choices

The Choices program in the San Mateo County Jail teaches inmates how to behave so that they won't be locked up again after they are released.

Traffic Court Cuts Hours

San Mateo County Superior Court is cutting its traffic court hearings by half due to budget cuts.

Soda Banned from County Machines

Under the new Wellness Policy, taxpayer funds cannot be used to purchase sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages.

Paid Parking: Business, Residents and City Council Seek More Information

Cautious approach taken at Tuesday night study session on developing paid parking program downtown.

Boxer, Feinstein Discuss Pipeline Safety at Senate Hearing

Hearing focused on updating and discussing efforts on national level to reform the regulation and management of pipeline safety.

Graffiti Policy Reviewed After Shootings

Property owners required to remove graffiti within 15 days as strategy to suppress means of communication between rival gangs.

UPDATE: City Council to Consider $2/Hour Parking Fees

Staff recommending new downtown fees be enforced 7 days/week - including holidays - for an estimated revenue boost of $1 million/year.

Over 150 in San Mateo Stand in Solidarity with Occupy Wall Street

Protest on Alameda de las Pulgas overpass over 92 this afternoon aimed at calling attention to aging infrastructure.

Peninsula Group to Rally on Alameda Bridge

A Peninsula group says the Alameda de las Pulgas Bridge is structurally deficient, and suggests a repair effort would create jobs for this poor economy.

Gov. Approves California Dream Act

Legislation makes undocumented immigrant students eligible to receive financial aid.

Federal Prosecutors Announce Crackdown on Medical Marijuana Industry

Large-scale, for-profit enterprises not allowed under government effort announced Friday.

Oracle Pays Record $200M Settlement to Government

Settlement stems from allegations that Oracle failed to inform the government about its commercial sales practices and lied to the federal agency about sales practices and discounts offered to other customers.

Abalone Season Officially Closed on Sonoma Coast

Following last month's decision to prematurely end the season due to recent die-offs, California Fish and Game officially shut down the season on Tuesday.

Six Gas Pipeline Safety Bills Signed Into Law

Legislation to strengthen maintenance and oversight of natural gas transmission pipelines, according to Gov. Brown.

Council Approves Regulations for Mobile Food Vendors, Construction for Emergency Center

At Tuesday night's City Council meeting, regulations for mobile food vendors were hashed out and approved, and a 3-1 vote greenlighted a $1.2 million project for a new Emergency Operations Center.

Overwhelming Number of Residents Participate in Water District Survey

Officials say, results indicate how many local residents are interested in water district operations, including rates, water quality and where ratepayers' money goes.

Tonight's City Council Meeting: Regulations for Mobile Food Vendors, Potential New Coastside Emergency Center

A preview of the major items on tonight's City Council agenda.

Supes' Decisions Could Determine Size and Cost Of New Jail

Decisions made during Tuesday's meeting of the County Board of Supervisors could impact a potential new county jail's funding and inmate capacity.

Gov. Brown Outlaws Circumcision Bans

Assembly Bill 768, signed into law on Sunday, prohibits California localities from passing bans on circumcision.

San Mateo County Preps for Jail Bloat

New legislation will send felons to county jails instead of state prison. San Mateo County is exploring rehabilitation programs to ease pressure on the already overcrowded incarceration system.