🌱 Patch AM: Why San Mateo County ranks so high for shark encounters

Coming up on the San Mateo Patch calendar: Martinis at the Mansion with Dueling Pianos

🌱 Patch AM: How a sharp-eyed vendor helped San Mateo police crack a $30K scam

Spotted on the San Mateo calendar: Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet's Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

🌱 Patch AM: San Mateo County Tightens Farmworker Housing Water Rules

Coming up: Trunk or Treat! on the San Mateo Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: San Mateo County Tightens Farmworker Housing Water Rules

Also, don’t miss AutoVino Final Happy Hour of 2026 on the San Mateo Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a 3rd Avenue coffee dispute led to possible life sentence

Make time for AutoVino Final Happy Hour of 2026 on the San Mateo Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 1 South SF, 4 Daly City Residents Among SMC Death Notices

And on the San Mateo Patch calendar - Trunk or Treat!

🌱 Patch AM: How will 277 new homes reshape East Hillsdale Boulevard?

Also check out Trunk or Treat! on the San Mateo Patch calendar

A $4 Million Verdict And International Fraud Cases: SMC Judge Wins Top Honor

The judge oversees the court’s civil division and has a background in federal fraud prosecutions and complex litigation.

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

From Aging Trailers To New Homes: Low-Interest Loans Open Door To Homeownership In SMC

Low-interest loans are helping lower-income residents buy new manufactured homes while preserving affordable housing in the county.

Centuries Of Indian Art Come Together At New Peninsula Boutique

The boutique will showcase traditional and contemporary works while offering family programs when it opens.

Scientist Finds Mysterious Tooth In SMC Creek With A Prehistoric Surprise

A scientist surveying a creek for a habitat project made an unexpected fossil discovery with major implications.

Bay Area Couple Who Fostered Troubled Kids For Decades Honored

Paul and Betsy Rose Franklin adopted three of the children and made sure all their foster kids graduated from high school.

New One-Stop Hub For Benefits, Family Services Opening In San Mateo

The county-owned facility will bring hundreds of employees under one roof and offer access to food, health care, employment and other assist

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.

Bay Area Couple Retire As Resource Parents For Foster Youth After 30 Years

"There're kids out there that needed love and a steady home," said Betsy Franklin.

SMC Third Grader Wins World Geography Championship In Thailand

The student earned a team world title and multiple individual medals while competing against students from around the globe.

Stories Of Hope, Heritage Fill SMC Immigrant Exhibit

The free exhibit features personal stories and portraits celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month.

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.

'Marry Lisa' Finds A Boyfriend: Bay Area Woman Behind Billboard Campaign Announces

After reviewing thousands of applications from around the world, the Bay Area woman said she's officially off the market.

Get 2 Free Giants Tickets By Donating Blood In SMC

The center is offering vouchers for select home games to anyone who gives blood at any of its locations or mobile drives.

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.

6 Events To Show LGBTQ+ Support During Pride Month In Northern CA

From the Peninsula to wine country, local communities are hosting events that are open to everyone.

81 Years After Dying On The Beaches Of Saipan, A Marine Finally Comes Home To SMC

The man was identified decades after his family was told he had been lost at sea. His 94-year-old niece was waiting on the tarmac.

SMC Office Of Education Plugs Into Massive Solar Savings And Sustainability

New 400kW solar array expected to save taxpayers $1.5 million while powering region-wide clean energy education, officials said.

Shooting Victim Found In Trunk In Traffic Stop | School Trustees Compare Teen Athletes To Strippers: CA News

City To Pay $1M For Library Censorship | Woman Escapes Kidnapper By Hiding In Gas Station | Celeb Chef Called Slur | Chonkers Goes Viral

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.

San Mateo Officially Has A New Historic District

For years, city brochures and plans referred to this area as a historic district, but it had never been formally established as such.

San Mateo County Becomes First To Ban Kratom

A local crackdown may reshape California’s broader Kratom debate.

Locals Can Win Luxury Giants Suite Tickets By Donating Blood In SMC

Donating blood enters community members into a drawing for a pair of luxury suite tickets to a Giants game.

Price-Gouging Settlement At SMC Walgreens Stores

Authorities investigated 15 San Mateo County Walgreens in case alleging overcharging and expired baby formula.

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

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

Beloved Venue To Close | School Threat Evac | Hazmat Leak | Flooding Expected: Patch PM

ALSO: Wrong-way crash injures dog; Local mayor joins governor race; Market shooters faces life sentence; Fundraiser for orphaned twins.

Local Business Spotlight: Samaritan House

Samaritan House, based in San Mateo, is one of the largest nonprofits fighting poverty in San Mateo County.

Families Needed To Foster And Support SMC Children This Holiday Season

The Human Services Agency is actively seeking resource families to provide safe and loving homes for children in need.

Lottery Millionaire Accused Of Theft | Woman Stars Shutdown Pantry | Scammers Swindle Seniors: Patch PM

ALSO: Woman who drove car off cliff enters plea; Bike thief caught; K9 sniffs out drugs; Restaurant reopens after kitchen fire.

Bay Area Chess Prodigy And Superstar Dies At 29

A chess superstar, who won a Northern California high school chess championship when he was only in the fifth grade, has died.

'Marry Lisa' Bay Area Billboards Get Applications From Around The Globe: Report

The viral billboard campaign has caused applications to flood in from around the world, according to the woman behind them.

Bay Area Woman Puts Up Billboards To Find Husband

A woman from San Mateo has started a billboard campaign along Highway 101 to find "Mr. Right."

Bay Area Woman Leads Birthday Celebrations For People Living In Homeless Shelters

"I felt safe because I had a roof over my head," Maybelle Regaspi said. "I had beds and the people were very nice to me."

‘Fight The Trump Takeover’ Rally Planned In San Mateo

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

Fundraiser Held For Family Of Mother Killed In Car Crash In San Mateo

The woman died after the driver of an SUV ran a red light, police said.

Receive A Giants Jersey For Donating Blood In San Mateo County

There is a critical blood shortage and the Stanford Blood Center is giving away Giants jerseys to encourage donors.

Bay Area Plane Crash Victims Identified

Three people killed when their plane crashed off the coast of Monterey County Saturday have been identified.

San Mateo Police Host Backpack 'PALooza' School Supplies Drive

The event garnered backpacks and other supplies that local students need to start the school year.

Longevity Breakthroughs to Help You Live Longer

The Livelong Newsletter provides tips to help you extend your life, improve your health, and grow your happiness.

Treat Yourself to the Best in Classical Piano

Join Us at Steinway Society – The Bay Area

Ensure your child is ready for school

Learn activities that support your child’s emotional development.

Why and How Towne is on a Mission to “Save Main Street”

Empowering Local Stores Through E-commerce to Make It Easier Than Ever to Buy Local