Beloved Steakhouse Closing After 30 Years In Historic Pacifica Building

The family who owns the restaurant announced that rising costs and economic strain are forcing the closure of their eatery.

1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from March 02 to March 08, 2026.

Man Threatens Home Depot Employee With Axe In SMC: Police

The suspect told the employee he was going to beat him with an ax he was carrying and threatened to bury him, police said.

Man Sentenced For Fatal Cannabis Deal In SMC: DA

A 25-year-old man received an 11-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter and robbery in the death of a 17-year-old high school student.

Man Who Murdered Girlfriend In Front Of Her Children Sentenced In SMC: DA

The 30-year-old man was convicted for the slaying after shooting her multiple times outside their home, prosecutors said.

SMC Man Arrested On Gang, Weapon Charges: Police

Another person has been arrested in connection with two separate firearm-related incidents, police said

1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from February 23 to March 1, 2026.

Massive Gun, Drug Bust Follows SMC Identity Theft Investigation: Police

An arrest for drug use led to bring down a major illegal gun and drug manufacturing operation.

Man With Gun Sticking Out Of His Pants Arrested For Public Intoxication In SMC: Police

Police said they received a call about a man with a gun in the front of his pants.

Unlicensed Contractor Accused Of Scamming $2.9 Million From Older Couple In Half Moon Bay Pleads Not Guilty

The man targeted an older couple with cognitive issues, prosecutors said.

Virus Linked To Mass Die-Offs Found In CA Marine Mammals For First Time, Dozens Of Seal Pups Dead

Baby seal deaths and seizures alerted scientists to discover the outbreak at at Año Nuevo State Park officials said.

Highly Infectious Bird Flu Confirmed In Bay Area Elephant Seals

Wildlife experts are tracking the spread of a highly contagious H5N1 strain in the seal population.

4 Arrested For 2 Armed Robberies, Shooting In SMC: Police

Police said the suspects were fleeing from an armed robbery when they threatened a passing driver with a gun.

Gun, Drugs Found On Man Driving Under The Influence In SMC: Police

Police said they pulled over the driver because they suspected he was under the influence of alcohol.

Person Fatally Falls From Cliff In SMC: Police

Police initially sent out an alert stating they were shutting down the highway for a rescue operation.

Highway Reopened Following Rescue Operation In SMC: Cal Fire

Emergency crews are responding to an incident near Gray Whale Cove State Beach, closing the major coastal thoroughfare indefinitely.

Fence Removed Blocking Public Access To Beach, Ending Saga Involving Convicted Fraudster: Report

The removal followed weeks of conflict and legal attempts by an associate of the property's minority owner to keep the structure in place.

1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from February 16 to February 22, 2026.

Shelter-In-Place Lifted In SMC After Police Investigate Gunshots

Police sent out an alert at 12:46 p.m. telling locals to stay inside as they conduct an investigation.

Highway Closed In Pacifica Due To Downed Lines: Police

Police said significant traffic delays are expected and to use alternate routes.

1 Arrested, 2 Suspects Remain At-Large For Theft At SMC Retail Store: Police

Police chased one of the suspects identified in the theft at Target, police said.

1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

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

Teen Fatally Crashed Electric Motorcycle In SMC: Police

Investigators said the 16-year-old was riding the electric motorcycle at a high speed on the shoulder of the highway.

Teen Arrested After Firing Gun, Leading Police On Chase In SMC: Police

Police said the suspect had fired a weapon and displayed it in a threatening manner before driving away from the scene.

4 South SF, 2 Daly City Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from February 2 to February 8, 2026.

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.

Mass Shooter Gets Trial Date In SMC Death Penalty Case: Prosecutors.

The Peninsula resident is accused of the county's deadliest mass shooting on record.

2 Daly City Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from January 26 to February 1, 2026.

Photos Released Of Suspects In Beauty Store Theft: Police

Police said they are sharing images of the suspects in hopes the community can help identify them.

Convicted Art Swindler Put Up Fence Blocking SMC Beach: Report

The man accused was convicted of an $11 million federal art fraud 11 years ago, according to a recent report.

Man Stabbed In The Back In SMC, Suspect Arrested: Police

Officers arrested a 37-year-old man for attempted murder, police said.

Man Caught With Meth While Stealing Merchandise From SMC Home Depot: Police

When officers arrived Home Depot loss prevention was trying to detain the man, police said.

Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested In SMC: Police

Two people were arrested after they were pulled over due to expired registration and drugs and stolen items were found.

1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from January 19 to January 25, 2026.

Fence Blocks SMC Beach Access With Sign Warning 'Trespassers Will Be Shot': Report

A private landowner fenced an 8-foot chain-link barrier next to the beach, blocking a public trail and sparking a coastal access debate.

Woman Dies After Crashing Into Bus In Pacifica: Police

A 75-year-old woman died after rear ending a bus in her SUV, police said.

Fire Damages Home, Displaces 6 Residents In SMC: Fire Officials

The cause of the fire that displaced the residents from their two story home is under investigation, officials said.

Man Caught Stealing Copper From Caltrain Tracks In SMC: Police

Police spotted the suspect from the sheriff's office airplane as they monitored Caltrain tracks.

1 Pacifica Resident Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from January 5 to January 11, 2026.

2026-2027 Pacifica School District 6th Grade Lottery

Pacifica School District's 6th Grade Enrollment Process for the 2026-2027 School Year is Underway