Fisherwoman Swept Into Ocean By Sneaker Wave After Pier Closure In Pacifica: Report

The longtime angler spent seven minutes in the surf before fellow fishermen pulled her to safety with a rope.

$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.

1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from June 8 to June 14, 2026.

Officials Call For Federal Funding To Repair Pacifica Pier Damage

A local representative is urging FEMA to support them after a crack forced the pier's closure and the demolition of a beloved cafe.

Road Rage Suspect Points Gun At Driver In SMC: Police

Deputies said they later found suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, a firearm and illegal fireworks.

Slow Death in Pacifica

R.I.P. Chit Chat and the Pier

Thousands Of Child Sexual Abuse Images Found In SMC Hotel, AZ Man Arrested: Police

Investigators said the case began after digital devices were left behind at an SFO hotel.

1 Daly City, 1 South SF Resident Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from June 1 to June 7, 2026.

Café Set For Demolition As Pier Remains Closed In Pacifica: Report

The longtime waterfront business lost utilities after officials shut down the municipal pier because of structural concerns.

Catalytic Converter Thieves Caught In SMC: Police

Investigators located the suspects after officers ended a vehicle chase because of safety concerns, police said.

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.

2 Pacifica Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from May 25 to May 31, 2026.

Election Day In Pacifica: What’s On The Ballot For June 2 Primary

San Mateo County voters will choose candidates for congress, state assembly and more in the June election.

Anonymous Gun Buyback Will Be Held In SMC

Now in its ninth year, the program has collected more than 3,000 firearms since 2018, officials said.

SMC Beach Named One Of The Dirtiest Beaches In The Country

Water samples at the popular surf spot failed state health standards most of 2025, according to a new report.

Turtle Smuggling Scheme Thwarted, SMC Man Caught Bringing 300 To Asia: DOJ

The man claimed he bred the turtles to secure a permit, then bought wild-caught turtles poached from elsewhere, federal prosecutors said.

Garage Fire Displaces 3 In Pacifica, Electrical Appliance to Blame: FD

Six fire companies responded to the blaze, who kept the flames from spreading to the rest of the home.

38 Ghost Guns, 600 Rounds Of Ammunition Seized Leads To Federal Charges For SMC Man: Police

Federal charges against the man for illegal firearm possession follow a 2019 arrest that involved a pipe bomb and child endangerment.

2 Daly City Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from May 04 to May 10, 2026.

Armed Robbery, Assault Suspects Caught In SMC: Police

Detectives recovered evidence and arrested an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old in connection with the crime, officials said.

Over 100 Grams Of Fentanyl Seized In SMC Traffic Stop: Police

A suspicious car stop led to the arrest of two men and the recovery of the suspected fentanyl and over $5,000 in cash, police said.

Pacifica Voter Guide: What's On The June 2 Ballot

San Mateo County voters will choose candidates for congress, state assembly and more in the June election.

Meet Jotham Stein, Candidate For CA Congress

Jotham Stein told Patch why they should represent the region in the 16th Congressional District.

Meet Sam Liccardo Candidate For CA Congress

Sam Liccardo told Patch why they should represent the 16th Congressional District in California.

Food Delivery App Launches Pilot Program In SMC Town

The program offers reusable containers for customers using the app in this region.

2 Illegal Guns, 2 Arrests In Separate SMC Traffic Stops: Police

One gun was found concealed during a traffic stop, and another was seized in a hotel parking lot incident, police said.

Anonymous Threat Of Violence Called In At SMC Elementary School: Police

A phone threat prompted a lockdown and a large police response at a local elementary school, police said.

1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from April 6 to April 12, 2026.

Police Investigation Near School In SMC Forces Road Closure

Police sent out an alert at 2:40 p.m.

Family Searches For Former SJSU Football Player Who Went Missing In SMC: Report

The former San Jose State University football player was last seen at a shopping center after officers spoke with him, police said.

2 Colma Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from March 30 to April 5, 2026.

2 Pacifica Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from March 30 to April 5, 2026.

Serial Thief Stole Over $225K In Copper From SMC: Police

A 53-year-old man was arrested after investigators followed his car to a scrap facility where he sold the stolen materials, police said.

1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from March 23 to March 29, 2026.

Gov. Newsom Issues Final Warning To SMC City Over Housing

This town is one of 15 California jurisdictions facing legal action for failing to adopt a state-approved plan for adequate housing.

Stolen, Loaded Gun And Cocaine Found On Fleeing Man In SMC: Police

A traffic stop turned into a manhunt, leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted on felony warrants, police said.

2 Arrested With 'Ghost Guns,' Car Theft Tools In Pacifica Parking Lot: Police

Police said they saw a car illegally parked and saw a gun in plain view when they approached.

Popular SMC Restaurant Faces Eviction Due To Unpaid Rent: Report

The owner claims the landlord disregarded their husband's terminal cancer diagnosis, demanding full rent and issuing an eviction.

3 Pacifica Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from March 9 to March 15, 2026.