Average Lows in Three Bay Area Cities Were Highest on Record This Summer

A National Weather Service meteorologist attributed part of the record temperatures to warmer summer sea surface temperatures.

SSF Church Youth Leader Now Denies Having Sex with Teen

Jameliah Bates of Pacifica previously pleaded no contest to engaging in lewd acts with a minor on a church retreat in Sacramento.

Brews and Views October 2015

Enjoy a cold brew and a fresh view on American politics and social issues with Half Moon Bay Brewing Company this October!

Shaboo Tales: The Probability of Possibility

Considerations that contrast probability with possibility.

HBO Wins Big at 67th Annual Emmy Awards

'Veep' also snapped 'Modern Family's' win streak for Best Comedy series.

Spare the Air Alert Issued for Monday

Smoke from new wildfires throughout California are contributing to the air pollution.

Are California Republican Voters Fed Up with Donald Trump's Antics?

Candid interviews with several Republican voters after the GOP debate seem to suggest so.

Which California Cities Have Fared Best and Worst Since the Recession?

One Southern California city has fared worse than every other major city in the nation while a Northern California city is thriving.

Half Moon Bay's Heavyweight Championship of Gargantuan Gourds is Coming Up, Monday, October 12

$30,000 Mega-Prize For New World Record Pumpkin at Half Moon Bay's Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off...Will the Record Go Down?

Pre-Orders Begin for Anticipated Pink Ribbon License Plates

Fees will provide mammograms to California’s underserved women.

Hundreds of New Jobs Listings in California Over the Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the most recent career opportunities.

Fires, Earthquakes, Floods and a Tsunami Advisory: One Week In California

Mother Nature kept Californians humble as she unleashed a wide range of natural disasters across the state.

Sunday Smiles: Livestock Rescued from Fire; East Bay on El Capitan for 100th Time; Kayakers Rescued

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

VIDEO REVIEW: Will Emily Blunt's "Sicario" Chill Moviegoers to the Bone?

Emily Blunt portrays an insightful FBI Agent caught in a moral crossfire. Is Blunt’s performance worthy of an Oscar nomination?

How Dangerous is it Driving in California?

This year is shaping up to be one of the deadliest since 2007 and the economy is partly to blame.

UPS Hiring Nearly 100,000 Workers For Holidays: Here's Where

Find thousands of jobs posted daily.

Full Harvest Supermoon, Eclipse to Light Up California's Sky

A spectacular lunar episode is on tap this month. NASA officials say miss this one and you won't get another shot until 2033.

AGENDA for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 Midcoast Community Council meeting, 7:00 pm

Regular meeting at GCSD meeting room, 304 Ave Alhambra, 3rd floor http://www.midcoastcommunitycouncil.org

World Pumpkin Capital Celebrates Great, Mighty Gourd

45th annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival coming up Oct. 17-18.

Plan to Implode Largest Pier of Old Bay Bridge Moving Forward

Caltrans maintains that the plan is not only the fastest and cheapest option, but the most environmentally sound as well.

August Home Sales Up Year-Over-Year; Down From July

The average sales price dipped slightly in August, when compared to July. "One month doesn't make a trend."

Comcast to Pay $33.4M for Unauthorized Release of 75K Unlisted Numbers

Some people affected had their number unlisted for safety reasons, such as law enforcement officers, trial witnesses and victims of crimes.

Nearly a Quarter of Elementary Students in California Were Truant Last Year

Students who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade will be four times more likely to drop out of high school.

5 Can't Miss Moments from the Double-Shot GOP Debate of Presidential Wannabes

Booze, pot, weird touching and bribery: Highlights of the #CNNDebate of Republican presidential candidates.

Environmental Group Opposes Plan to Blow Up Old Bay Bridge Piers

A Baykeeper scientist fears the plan could harm wildlife and pollute the Bay.

San Jose Police Sergeant Charged With Indecent Exposure, Lewd Act in Redwood City

James Rainey Mason, 48, of San Carlos, allegedly exposed himself and masturbated in front of a woman.

Spirit Halloween Store Opens in Peninsula

The popular Halloween store has opened its creaking doors once more. Find out how to get a discount on your spooky costume purchases.

NorCal Escapes Tsunami Threat from Massive Chilean Earthquake

An 8.3 earthquake has triggered tsunami alerts for Hawaii, and authorities are monitoring aftershocks to make sure no threat exists locally.

Peninsula GOP Faithful to Watch Party's Presidential Debate

The watch party is scheduled for 5 p.m. in the Moroney Room at the Dutch Goose, located at 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas.

Transient Gets 3 Years for Assault of Priest

David Lewis, 35, attacked a priest after the priest asked him to stop smoking and leave a Burlingame' church's grounds.

Man Shot While Trying to Get Police to Kill Him Pleads Not Guilty

The two felonies against Mike Gordon, 55, are for brandishing a weapon and obstructing a peace officer in the performance of the his duty.

DROUGHT - WHAT TO EXPECT AND WHAT WE CAN DO

The Quarterly Meeting of the Coastside Democrats - The public is welcome to join us to hear our Informative Speakers address the Drought.

Golden State Warriors Warn Fans of Buying Fake Tickets

More than 1,600 ticketholders were scammed last season

Second Arrest Made in Fatal Half Moon Bay Shooting Last Month

The Redwood City man was arrested in Ivanhoe in Tulare County.

How to Beat the Boring-School-Lunch Blues

To ease your family from lazy summer days into the new school year, here are a few tips from favorite bloggers.

Bay Area Man Completes 100th Ascent of Yosemite's El Capitan

Even though this was the 100th time Florine reached the top of the El Capitan, he has climbed the famous rock 160 times.

On the Fringe: Do California Voters See Trump as a Viable Candidate?

Trends in California come and go and according to recent polls, Trump may be one of them.

Shaboo Tales: Wishing Isn't Just for the Young

Shaboo considers the underestimated power of wishing.

Despite Reviews, 'Perfect Guy' Perfectly Triumphs at Box Office

The all-black movie took the No. 1 spot over the weekend, beating out horror flick, 'The Visit.'

Join Your Fellow Californians to Keep Our Coast Clean

Thousands will turn out on September 19 to tidy up 1,200 miles of coastline