High Winds Batter San Mateo Coast

A downed branch blocked a residential street in Half Moon Bay, Cal Fire said.

Pacifica Sunset: Photo Of The Week

A recent fall sunset at Pacifica Municipal Pier.

Halloween Haunts, Fun & Pumpkin Patches 2020: Pacifica & Nearby

Halloween is still on the calendar! See Pacifica & Peninsula events, corn mazes & trick-or-treating for most spook-tacular time of the year.

Pacifica Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About From-Scratch Pie?

For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near Culver City and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.

Gorgeous Mori Point Sunset In Pacifica: Photo Of The Week

Photo of a beautiful, sunset in Pacifica.

Stunning, Night Sky In Pacifica: Photo Of The Week

Photo of a beautiful, night sky overlooking Pacifica.

VIDEO: Mountain Lion Quietly Watches Kids Ride Bikes In Pacifica

A neighbor recently captured video of a mountain lion closely watching several children play nearby in the streets.

​Stunning Pacifica Sunset: Photo Of The Week

The Pacific Ocean looks purple this stunning image of a Pacifica beach at sunset on Sept. 5.

California Coastal Cleanup Expands To All Saturdays In September

This year's environmental effort looks a little different for 2020 due to COVID-19, but opportunities to pitch in still abound.

Sunset In Pacifica:​ Photo Of The Week

Patch reader Angela Peachey captured this photo at Grace McCarthy Vista point.

Peninsula City Shutters Beaches Labor Day Weekend

All beaches and beach parking lots in the city will be closed for the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Mountain Lion Outside Pacifica Home Captured on Video: Report

The animal is seen pacing around the steps of Mike Watkins' Fairmont neighborhood home before hopping over a fence.

Most San Mateo County CZU Fire Evacuation Orders Lifted

Most roadblocks were lifted too as favorable weather conditions overnight helped firefighters contain the blaze.

Coastal Peninsula Cities Urge Visitors To Stay Home

Half Moon Bay and Pacifica hope to keep visitors from clogging local roads that could potentially be an hindrance to emergency vehicles.

SMC Evacuation Center Moved As CZU Lightning Fire Rages

The evacuation center was moved to Half Moon Bay High School from Pescadero High School.

Power Outage Knocks Out Critical Pacifica Traffic Signals

Signals at Fassler and Reina Del Mar avenues in Pacifica have been impacted. “Significant” traffic delays are expected.

Rugged San Mateo Coastal Beauty: Photo Of The Week

Terry Booras shared this beautiful photo of the Pacific Ocean.

Pacifica Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Perseid Meteor Shower: Peak Viewing Dates For Pacifica

The annual Perseid meteor shower is known as the "fireball champion" of meteor showers and can be seen over the Bay Area for most of August.

Hiking In Pacifica: Photo Of The Week

Sandrin McVicker’s son Jude is shown in this photo taken while they were at a stream in Pacifica during a recent hike.

Community Support Helps Pacifica Restaurant Endure Pandemic

Sunrise Café and Grill manager Christen Hall cites local community support with helping keep her Pacifica eatery going amid the pandemic.

Community Support Helps Peninsula Restaurant Endure Pandemic

Sunrise Café and Grill manager Christen Hall cites local community support with helping keep her Pacifica eatery going amid the pandemic.

A Coyote's Gaze: Photo Of The Week

Maryann Tomola captured a photo of a coyote’s gaze on a recent Pacifica morning.

Mountain Lion Killed In Pacifica Had Been Seen In San Francisco

A mountain lion killed on Highway 1 in Pacifica Friday was the same one that had been spotted in San Francisco last month, officials said.

Bay Area Issues Beach Hazard Warning Through Holiday Weekend

The beach hazards statement will be in effect from 3 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Sunday according to the National Weather Service.

The Spectacular Peninsula Coast: Photo Of The Week

The Peninsula coast, captured by Patch reader Saaleh Shaikh

Fireworks Near Pacifica July 4th 2020 Canceled: See Nearby Events

As Fourth of July fests, like in Pacifica, are canceled, cities are getting creative with live & virtual ways to celebrate on the Peninsula.

'This Little Guy' Has A Backstory: Photo Of The Week

Photographer Maryann Tomola captured this photo on a recent visit to Rockaway Beach in Pacifica.

Pacifica Pier, Skatepark To Reopen Next Week

The Pacifica Municipal Pier and the Pacifica Skatepark will reopen next week after being closed for three months due to the coronavirus.

Pacifica Coastal Advocacy Group Seeks ‘Earth Heroes’

The Pacifica Beach Coalition is recruiting volunteers to help with its litter cleanup program.

Downtown Pacifica Glows Against An Evening Sun: Photo Of The Week

Patch reader Saaleh Shaikh took this gorgeous photo of downtown Pacifica from the nearby hillsides.

Sunset At The Pacifica Pier: Photo Of The Week

A dramatic sunset at the Pacifica Municipal Pier.

Salute Your 2020 Pacifica Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

Pacifica Heroes: Let's Honor Those Making A Difference

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.

McDonald's Giving Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Pacifica

McDonald's is giving out free Thank You meals every day to first responders and health care workers.

WATCH: Coast Guard Helicopter Rescues Kayaker Near Pacifica

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a kayaker from the ocean off the coast of Pacifica on Friday, using a helicopter to lower a rescue swimmer.

Peninsula Distillery Now Making Hand Sanitizer

The sanitizer is made with 65 percent alcohol that's distilled in small batches.

Milagra Ridge National Park: Photo Of The Week

The rugged natural beauty of Milagra Ridge National Park.

Lawmakers Seek To Block Seton Medical Center Closure In Daly City

With the spread of coronavirus, they argue that now is not the time to close a hospital.

Pacifica Community Center Parking Lot, Water Basin To Reopen

Pacifica's Wet Weather Equalization Basin and Pacifica Community Center parking lot are scheduled to reopen to the public on Friday.