🌱 Patch AM: How a Half Moon Bay police chase ended in a Pacifica cul-de-sac

You won’t want to miss Motown Night with Live Music by Pure Ecstasy! on the Pacifica Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Pacifica Community Rummage Sale- multi vendor and 13 more events

And check out Motown Night with Live Music by Pure Ecstasy! on the Pacifica Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

Be sure to catch Motown Night with Live Music by Pure Ecstasy! on the Pacifica Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Pacifica Community Rummage Sale- multi vendor and 13 more events

And on the Pacifica Patch calendar - Motown Night with Live Music by Pure Ecstasy!

🌱 Patch AM: When and where to see Puccini’s Wild West opera in Pacifica

You won’t want to miss Motown Night with Live Music by Pure Ecstasy! on the Pacifica Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Pacifica Community Rummage Sale- multi vendor and 13 more events

You won’t want to miss Motown Night with Live Music by Pure Ecstasy! on the Pacifica Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: HUNKS The Show at Longboard Bar and Venue (Pacifica, CA) 08/15/26 and 13 more events

And check out Pacifica Community Rummage Sale- multi vendor on the Pacifica Patch calendar

The 5 movements that matter more than muscles, according to a South San Francisco gym

Think movements, not muscles.

Whiskies of the World Festival Coming to Half Moon Bay

The internationally recognized whisky tasting event will make its Half Moon Bay debut, bringing premium pours to a scenic coastal setting.

Baby Pig Looking For Forever Home Available At Peninsula Humane Society In SMC

The friendly young pig arrived as a stray and is now ready to find a family with room to roam.

Bobcat Kittens Arrive At Peninsula Humane Society In SMC For First Time

The young wild cats will be rehabilitated at the organization's wildlife center before being released back into the wild.

Why This Elephant Seal Turned Bright Purple In SMC

State park officials said the unusual color came from an unexpected natural source.

Heritage Fire Brings Live-Fire Flavor to the San Francisco Peninsula

Top chefs, bold bites and Napa Valley wines come together at Coyote Point on July 26 for an all-inclusive culinary experience.

$34M Fire Station Project Breaks Ground On SMC Coast

The new facility will replace a flood-prone station and is expected to be completed next year, officials said.

70% of Adults Over 40 Fail This Simple Fitness Quiz. Can You Pass It?

Most people think they know how to get in shape after 40. A 10-question quiz says otherwise.

City Closes Pier In Pacifica Again After Cracks, Separation Found Near Abutment

The latest closure is the first in nearly two years for the aging structure, which has a history of storm damage.

Middle Schoolers Took On Climate Change This Year In Pacifica: Here's What They Actually Did

From a city council presentation to a week without meat, sixth graders turned a classroom project into real-world action.

South San Francisco Area Residents Over 40 Are Getting in the Best Shape of Their Lives - Here's Their Secret

They weren't gym people. They didn't know where to start. Then everything changed.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Pacifica? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around PATCHTOWN.

SMC Man Who Walked Across America Embarks on 24-Hour Walk for Injured Brother

The man said he will walk continuously for 24 hours to raise funds for his 9-year-old brother's brain injury rehabilitation.

Photos: Annual Peninsula Photo Contest Winners Announced

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District holds the contest every year, showcasing the wildlife preserves.

Photos: SMC School Hosts Annual Fall Festival

A preschool and elementary school held their annual fall festival.

Hawk Shot With BB Gun Rehabilitated And Released In The Peninsula

The local humane society found the hawk with an open wound on her head from a BB gun.

Baby Pig Available For Adoption In San Mateo County

A stray 17-pound black and white pot-bellied pig named Checkers is available for adoption at a local humane society.

‘Fight The Trump Takeover’ Rally Planned In Pacifica

Locals will be gathering to protest what they are calling gerrymandering in states like Texas.

Indie Author Festival Coming To San Mateo County Libraries

Now in its third year, the library is bringing the author marketplace with free tables for independently published writers.

Mermaid Of Pacifica Pier: Photo Of The Day

Photographer Gato Rivera loves the view from Pacifica Pier.

San Mateo County Fair May 30 – June 8, 2025!

The Fair is Back!

Red Shouldered Hawk Intently Watches The Ground: Photo

Perhaps searching for a meal?

Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Pacifica

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs — explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Golden Hour At The Pacifica Pier: Photo Of The Day

The muted colors of the golden hour resemble a painting.

Dramatic Sunrise Adds To Beauty Of The Pacific Ocean: Photos

A Pacifica visitor shares photos of last Thursday's sunrise.

Sunset Puts On A Show Through The Window: Photo Of The Day

The view from the picture windows at the Moonraker.

Thousands Crowd Beach In Pacifica For World Dog Surfing Championships

"For me it's not a competition," said surf dog owner Jason Twedt. "For me it's just watching all the dogs surf."

Taking Up Surfing At An Early Age: Photo Of The Day

The beauty of the sport is that this young surfer can still enjoy the waves 60 years from now.

Surfing During The Golden Hour: Photo Of The Day

Is this a perfect way to end the day?

Double Rainbow Over Rockaway Beach: Photo Of The Day

Melissa Johnson took this amazing photo.

Whale With Net Stuck To Its Tail Spotted Off Coast Of Pacifica, Near Thornton Beach

NOAA said the gray whale was first spotted in Laguna Beach in March. At that time they put on a satellite tracker.

Wave Crashes Into Pacifica Pier: Photos Of The Day

Recent storms have produced impressive waves with more on the way. Check our link to the surf forecast.

Fog Bank Lurks Offshore: Photo Of The Day

A sunny day at the Pacifica Pier will soon turn foggy.

Blackbird Rests On A Beach Railing: Photo Of The Day

This blackbird did not have to deal with too many people in January at Linda Mar Beach.

Spectacular Sunset Lights Up The Coastline: Photos Of The Day

This was Rockaway Beach the last week in February.

Stunning Sunset During The 49ers Win: Photo Of The Day

This amazing sunset was shown to a national audience during the San Francisco 49ers game.

Pacifica Sunset Glows On The Horizon: Photo Of The Day

Coastside resident Donna Gordon took this beautiful photo.

Pacifica Pier Pounded By Waves: Photo Of The Day

Towering waves battered the pier on Thursday.

Sublime Winter Solstice On The San Mateo Coast: Photo Of The Day

The Sunset Coast did not disappoint as winter arrived.