Environment Enthusiasts Moderate Healthy Communities Forum

San Mateo County activists and government officials coalesced to generate ideas for environmentally conscious policies.

California Unemployment Rate Rises

National rate decreases.

City, Sheriff Respond to Shooting with Arrest, Community Meeting, Graffiti Control

Community meeting, graffiti control in the works in response to incident last Sunday.

City to Gain Ownership of Smith Field, New Parks and Rec Commissioner Elected

Long awaited land trade between the City, San Mateo County and Peninsula Open Space Trust is approved at last night's Half Moon Bay City Council meeting.

City Poised To Approve Purchase Of Ocean View Park Playground Structure

Staff recommends Half Moon Bay City Council to authorize City Manager to make the $59,000 purchase at tomorrow night’s meeting.

MAVERICKS: Sheriff's Patrol Force Would Increase Access to Jet Ski Rescue

Stakeholders discuss potential program at federal advisory council meeting.

Federal Officials to Consider Sheriff's Plan for Jet Ski Patrols at Mavericks

Meeting to take place today in Pacifica.

Need Fingerprints? That'll Cost You More Than Before

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approves more than doubling the cost of processing fingerprints through the Sheriff's Office.

Bike and Car Sharing Programs Coming to Peninsula

San Mateo County approves grant funding to promote clean forms of transportation.

VIDEO: County Announces $8,000 Homeowner Rebate Program

San Mateo County residents can cash in on a total of $8,000 in rebates by making their homes more energy efficient.

County Responds To Cell Phone Tower Concerns

As prompted by Grand Jury report, county and Board of Supervisors consider adjusting fees for cell tower applications.

$8K in Rebates Available for Homeowners Who Improve Energy Efficiency

San Mateo County program doubles amount of standard rebate until March 2012.

New Whale Tail License Plate Design Unveiled

Coastal Commission decided to use new design when original artist Robert Wyland asked for 20 percent royalty on plate sales.

The Giants' Afternoon with Obama

The President ribs, praises 2010 Series champions: 'All the best of luck — unless the White Sox are in the World Series.'

UPDATE: Lawmaker Tweets Fly as Debt Bill Clears House

Voters jam House switchboard, spurred on by presidential Twitter request.

Illegal Dumping a Significant Problem in Poplar Beach

City gets Allied Waste to increases trash pickups and steps up surveillance of area.

Water District Seeks Guidance from Customers Through Online Survey

Results to shape communications strategy and ratepayer education in Half Moon Bay, Miramar, El Granada and Princeton.

Benefit Give-Backs in Contracts for County Nurses, Sergeants

Report: County will save $4 million.

Loma Mar, San Gregorio Post Offices Named On Potential Closure List

Announcement made by US Postal Service earlier today.

VIDEO: Mowing with the Mayor

Even if you don't see eye to eye with Half Moon Bay Mayor Naomi Patridge's POV on all matters, you'll see it here.

City Adopts Sewer Fees, Allocates Funds Towards Emergency Operations Center

Roundup of the July 19 Half Moon Bay City Council meeting.

County Supervisors Ready To Trade Raises To Unions For Increased Retirement Payments

Board to vote on nurse, sheriff contracts tomorrow.

Meet Half Moon Bay's New Police Force

Deputies, sergeants and a detective from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office whose responsibilities include Half Moon Bay were formally introduced to the public last week.

State Jobless Rate Rises Slightly

Data released Friday from California's Employment Development Department show unemployment edged up.

Harbor Commission to Evaluate Use of Pillar Point as Public Venue and More

Report of July 20 Harbor District Commissioner Meeting.

Video Competition to Help Preserve Bay Area Parks

Sony teams up with nonprofit to fundraise for parks.

Schools Respond in $20 Million Suit Against County

Several local school districts, including the Cabrillo Unified School District, say county was negligent in Lehman Bros. collapse.

Skeptical Half Moon Bay Vote Gives Green Light to County Animal Control

Last of 20 cities to adopt puts councilmembers in a corner to approve contract, despite reservations.

Residents, Staff Recognized for Service, Softball

Honorees at last night's Half Moon Bay City Council meeting.

Fundraising Effort for Ocean View Play Structure Nearly Complete

Remaining $10,000 donation from City of Half Moon Bay to be formally approved at tonight's council meeting.

CITY COUNCIL: EOC Design Bid, Animal Control, Hazard Mitigation Plan and More

A sampling of items on the table for discussion at tonight's Half Moon Bay City Council meeting.

Plan to Merge Fire Departments of Four Peninsula Cities Under Review Tonight

Pilot program would combine the Millbrae and San Bruno departments with Central County Fire serving Burlingame and Hillsborough.

New Signs at Harbor to Highlight Local Fisheries, Charter Boats, Marine Sanctuaries

Unveiling to take place in public ceremony next month at Pillar Point Harbor.

City of Half Moon Bay to Honor Recreation Department Staff Tonight

Public invited to event recognizing departing and former employees for service to community.

Bill Strengthening Rights of Non-Biological Parents Passes State Senate

Protection of Parent-Child Relationships Act (AB 1349) now awaits signature from Gov. Jerry Brown.

Caltrans Asks Drivers to "Move Over"

After deaths of workers, Caltrans adding more flashing lights to work areas.

DA Decides Not to Charge Man in Saggy Pants Incident

The Bay Area native was arrested while boarding a plane for New Mexico, allegedly because his pants were riding too low.

Supporters Call for Dismissal of Man Charged in Saggy Pants Incident

Approximately 100 people gathered outside San Francisco's City Hall to support a city resolution that would join with the NAACP in requesting that the case be dismissed.

Man Awarded $750,000 in Damages for Loss of Einstein Documents

Letters lost four years ago in a wildfire at Henry W. Coe State Park.

Sen. Yee Urges Authorities to Extend Search for Missing Fishermen

The group disappeared on Sunday morning when their boat capsized off the Baja California coast.