POLL: Should plastic bags be banned in unincorporated San Mateo County?

County supervisors will discuss the item today. Let them know what you think here.

Supervisors to Discuss Plastic Bag Ban in Unincorporated San Mateo County

A special meeting is scheduled Tuesday to receive comments from the public.

Men Indicted for Hacking Santa Cruz Co. Websites

Defendants could face up to ten years in prison if found guilty, as well as a maximum fine of $250,000.

UDPATE: Patch Will Live Blog Obama's Town Hall on Monday

Catch a live feed of Mountain View Patch's real time blog from Obama's town hall in Mountain View on Monday morning.

Obama Visits Bay Area Next Week for Town Hall

On the heels of his jobs speech, a visit with the online professional network LinkedIn in Mountain View's Computer History Museum.

Tunnel Project $30 Million Over Budget

Contract change orders responsible for the price overruns.

Half Moon Bay to Begin $524,000 Street Resurfacing Project

Over half a million in funding approved for project at Tuesday night's Half Moon Bay City Council meeting.

Bay Area Mayors Focus on Gangs at Conference

Two-day meeting started yesterday in Oakland.

State Unemployment Rates Up, But Bay Area Remains Below State Average

San Mateo County had the second lowest rate in the Bay Area.

SFO-Bound Flight with Supreme Court Justice On Board Evacuates

Ruth Bader Ginsburg among passengers that slid down emergency chute before takeoff at Dulles International Airport on Wednesday.

Fish and Game Closes Abalone Season Along Sonoma Coast

Commission takes emergency action in response to recent die-off coinciding with red tides and calm ocean conditions.

County Supes Show Support to Build New $160M Jail

Sheriff Greg Munks says a new jail is necessary to combat overcrowding.

New Bike Racks to be Installed in Downtown Half Moon Bay

Grant and private donation allowed purchase of nine new racks to be installed in coming weeks.

Hay Maze Stays For Now: County Approves Arata's Farm Attractions

But despite approval, events may not be allowed at popular pumpkin farm in the future.

Regional Employment Stagnant Since July 2010

Industries that bucked the trend and added jobs were leisure and hospitality, education, and health services.

UPDATE: Abalone Fishery at Risk of Emergency Closure

California Fish and Game Commission considering emergency action on Thursday.

County Supervisors, Sheriff to Hold Jail Planning Session

Officials to discuss constructing a new maximum-security jail in Redwood City.

Pacifica Takes Over Half Moon Bay Public Access Channel Today

Pacifica Community Television begins broadcasting on Comcast's Channel 27 in Half Moon Bay today as Pacific Coast Television.

PHOTO: Post 9/11, HMB Firefighters Memorialize Fallen NYC Peers

Half Moon Bay Patch's contribution to the national 9/11 photo gallery posted today on Huffington Post.

Legislation Banning Shark Fin Trade Passes State Senate, Heads to Governor's Office

The California Shark Protection Act would ban the sale, distribution and possession of shark fins in California.

California Coastal Commission Appoints New Executive Director

The state agency overseeing coastal development unanimously approved Charles Lester as executive director to replace Peter Douglas, who resigned in August due to health issues.

New Details in Maui Homicide of Deputy City Attorney

Court documents reveal new details about what led to the death of Celestial Cassman, who served as a deputy city attorney for Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz and Capitola.

New Pipeline Legislation Expected to Pass State Legislature

Laws aimed to improve safety timed to pass on one-year anniversary of San Bruno explosion.

UPDATE - MAUI: HMB Swimmer Loses Arm, Former City Staffer Killed

Two unrelated incidents within two days of each other have unfortunate consequences for John Caughlin and Celestial S.D. Cassman.

Call for New Rules on Gas Pipelines in CA

Assemblyman (D-San Mateo)'s legislation would require utilities to install automatic shutoff valves on pipelines in highly populated areas.

Decision Delayed for San Bruno Blast Victims

Case will determine how 323 plaintiffs should proceed against PG&E.

Spare the Air Alert Issued for Friday

Unhealthy air quality is forecast for the Bay Area on Friday.

SHERIFF: 'Multi-Pronged, Balanced' Approach to Combating Gang Activity

Sheriff's Office shares approach to addressing gang issues through rehabilitative programs, not just law enforcement.

Hundreds Attend Meeting to Discuss Gangs, Graffiti with City and Sheriff

Residents packed the Half Moon Bay community center tonight for meeting organized in wake of gang-related drive-by shooting on Aug. 14.

Ultimatum Issued to Save Oak Tree

Menlo Park residents fighting for centuries-old "Granny" tree stand in path of $4.6 billion upgrades to water delivery system.

White House Asks Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Video Stories

Call for videos an effort to raise awareness about issues facing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders today, as well as to highlight community contributions.

Coastal Advocates Sue City of San Francisco

Dispute over erosion work at Ocean Beach.

Arleta Park Neighbors Organize to Form Neighborhood Watch

Meeting held this morning in response to rise in gang graffiti and drive-by shooting in Half Moon Bay neighborhood on August 14.

Boil Water Notice Cancelled for Pescadero

County environmental health determines water is safe to drink.

Student Group Protests $564M Community College Bond Measure

An environmental group says money from past bond measures has not been handled efficiently and this bond measure would do the same.

Water Service Restored to Pescadero

Residents still being advised to boil water until tests confirm it is safe to drink from the tap.

Pescadero Without Water for Two Days (PHOTOS)

Failed pump leaves Pescadero dry.

HMB Gang Meeting Scheduled for Next Week

City and Sheriff's Office co-hosting meeting about gangs, graffiti, prevention strategies and community mobilization.

PHOTOS: Gang Graffiti in Neighborhood of Drive-By Shooting

Photos taken in the past four weeks by Half Moon Bay resident in Arleta Park.

Tsunami Warning Sirens to Run at Full Volume Next Month

Test will take place in Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Miramar, Princeton, Pescadero, and in the Linda Mar, Rockaway Beach and Sharp Park parts of Pacifica.