Trails and Transportation Group Advocates for Safer Highway One Crossings at Devil's Slide

Sabrina Brennan heads up the new organization Trails and Transportation, with a commuter trail extending to Montara from Half Moon Bay and a safer crossing at Devil's Slide topping the group's agenda.

Supervisors Approve Housing, Employment Plan for Disabled Adults

San Mateo County leaders unanimously approved Big Wave permits in a 4-0 vote.

Emergency Response Team Volunteers Brave Morning Storm for Preparedness Drill

50 Community Emergency Response Team and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers canvassed the coast around Half Moon Bay Thursday morning as part of the exercise.

Celebrate Open Government, Freedom of Information, and Right to Know in Half Moon Bay

Sunshine Week promotes open government and the freedom of information. Here's a guide to how you can get started in Half Moon Bay.

State and Local Leaders Respond to Tsunami, Earthquake in Japan

The tsunami on the West Coast was triggered by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on Thursday evening.

VIDEO: USGS Scientists Explain Japan's 8.9-Magnitude Quake

Scientists tell Bay Area residents what they can do to prepare for a similar disaster.

Half Moon Bay and County Demobilize Emergency Response, But Beaches Closed Until Saturday Morning

The decision to demobilize emergency services was made by city officials after the San Mateo County's Office of Emergency Services response team's conference call informed them of the downgrade from a warning to an advisory.

San Mateo County Officials Declare Residents Can Return To Evacuated Areas, Beaches Will Remain Closed Until Tomorrow Morning

The decision was made in response to the National Weather Service's downgrade from a warning to an advisory.

Tsunami Warning Downgraded to Advisory, But Half Moon Bay Will Operate In Warning Mode For Now

Mayor Naomi Patridge is waiting for the emergency response team call from San Mateo County at 4 p.m. to assess local response efforts.

Jerry Hill Hosts "Java With Jerry" Friday at HMB Coffee Co.; Presents Award to Eco6Design

Hill invites all constituents to drop by for a complimentary cup of coffee between 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the Stone Pine Center in Half Moon Bay.

U.S. CENSUS: Notable Changes in Half Moon Bay's Population, Diversity, Housing Occupancy

A report on the 2010 data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census.

MEASURE E PARCEL TAX: Exemption Forms Available

Eligible property owners must apply by June 30 to be considered exempt from paying the $150 per parcel.

Pacifica and San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Submit Bids To Police Half Moon Bay

Both bids were submitted on Monday, March 7, according to Half Moon Bay Interim Police Chief Lee Violett. The city's formal announcement was issued shortly after 5:30 p.m. on March 7.

County Board of Supervisors: Filing Period Opens

The filing period for write-in candidates opens on Monday.

UPDATE: Bidding Results For Public Access TV Station Ruffles Feathers; Police and Recreation Bid Update

MCTV founders speak out at City Council about choice of Pacifica Community Television; update on recreation and police service bids.

City Council Meeting Roundup: Parking Fees, Setting Budget Priorities, Contract Proposals

Last night's Half Moon Bay City Council meeting.

Locavore's Delight: Coastside Farm Cooking To Benefit HEAL Project

The event takes place in Moss Beach tonight and will raise money to support HEAL's programs and activities, such as working with students onsite at Half Moon Bay's Hatch Elementary.

Poplar Beach Parking Fees, Budget Follow-Up Headline Tonight's Council Meeting

The Half Moon Bay City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. tonight.

$50,000 Renovation At Mac Dutra Park Begins Next Month

The project will focus on revamping the public restrooms at the park located at Main St. and Kelly Ave.

Mother’s Club and Rotary Club Partner With City To Replace Faulty Playground Equipment

After closure of its main play structure, a new partnership with the City will address problems at Ocean View Park.

Pacifica Community TV: One Step Closer to Operating Station for Half Moon Bay, Coastside

Half Moon Bay and San Mateo County are set to begin negotiations with Pacifica Community Television.

City Budget Meeting: Ideas From Residents On Cutting Costs, Raising Revenues

Residents and city employees gathered last night to brainstorm ideas on how to reduce Half Moon Bay's budget deficit -- and came up with some creative ideas.

San Mateo’s Fire Chief Eyes Consolidation – But How to Proceed?

Ongoing squabble between San Carlos and Belmont spills into county supes’ committee meeting Tuesday, complicating matters as cities debate ways to save money on fire services.

Preview of Feb. 15 City Council Meeting

Agenda includes: tree and sidewalk ordinance, honoring young scientists, Coastside highway improvements, approval of check disbursements.

City Council Discussion On Street Maintenance and Repair: $75,000 To Start

The Half Moon Bay City Council discussed how to allocate funds for its street pavement maintenance and repair program under a tight budget.

Air District Grants $9 Million To Reduce Vessel And Vehicle Emissions

The money was handed out on Wednesday.

San Francisco International Airport Unveils Water Bottle-Filling Stations Beyond Security Checkpoints

The effort is aimed at curbing plastic bottled water consumption.

FAA Announces Record Number of Aircraft Laser Offenses in Bay Area

The total number of offenses at Mineta/San Jose International Airport in 2010 was the third-highest of all airports nationwide.

Mandatory Garbage Collection, Increased Rates Approved Last Night By City Council

Both measures will go into effect on July 1.

City Council to Vote on Mandatory Garbage Service, Rate Increases Tonight

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Ted Adcock Community Center at Shoreline Station.

County Offers Free Flu Shots For National Flu Vaccination Week

Clinics throughout San Mateo County offer free flu shots for the next week.