Peaceful Day At Oyster Point: Photo Of The Day

The marina was quiet on this spring weekday.

San Mateo Co. Secures $500K To Expand Mental Health Crisis Initiative

The program aims to provide alternatives to jail and costly and often overburdened hospital emergency rooms

Sunflower Field In The Mist: Photos Of The Week

A visit to Half Moon Bay means more than just pumpkins.

Peninsula Clean Energy Offers New Zero-Percent Loans

Homeowners can also receive new rebates to install electric appliances and make other energy-efficiency upgrades.

Peninsula Rallies For Beloved Educator

A GoFundMe in support of a Burlingame educator seriously injured in a mountain biking accident has already raised over $200,000.

Is willful ignorance worsening our environmental crisis?

By Scott Houston

New U.S. Record Set At Annual Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Contest

Travis Gienger's Rhino Gourd beat the North American record set just last week.

Peninsula Attempted Robbery Suspect Accused Of Assaulting Victim: Cops

The suspect, identified as a 48-year-old transient, was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and booked into jail, police said.

San Mateo Crosswalk Sting Nets Over 60 Citations: Cops

The operation aims to promote pedestrian safety, the agency said.

Serra High Student Awarded $40K From Amazon To Study Computer Science

Students will receive the funds over four years to study at a college of their choice beginning this fall.

Pedestrian Killed In Peninsula Crash ID’d

The Tuesday morning crash shuttered Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) between Hickey Boulevard and King Drive for several hours.

Highway 35 Reopens After Crash Triggered Closure (Updated)

A Pacifica police traffic advisory was issued at 4:38 a.m. Tuesday indicated the highway would be closed until further notice.

Pattern Of Neglect Alleged In Lawsuit Over Fatal San Mateo Poisoning

Atria Senior Living claims an employee mistakenly served residents the chemicals instead of juice.

Bicyclist Killed In Peninsula Crash ID'd

The crash occurred late Wednesday morning in Moss Beach, the CHP said.

Alleged Peninsula City Hall Assault Under Investigation: Cops

Juslyn Manalo claims that Pam DiGiovanni assaulted her in City Hall after she allegedly slammed a door into her back.

San Mateo Crosswalk Sting Nets 24 Citations: Cops

Wednesday's pedestrian safety enforcement operation was held at two locations.

San Mateo Care Facility Sued Over 93-Year-Old Woman's Fatal Poisoning

The plaintiffs allege that Atria served Trudy Maxwell a "cleaner which was more toxic than Drano."

Peninsula Humane Society Sees Surge In Huskies Needing Adoption

There are currently 15 huskies and husky mixes available for adoption in Burlingame, which is half of the PHS' total available dogs.

Peninsula Official Alleges Colleague Assaulted Her At City Hall

Daly City councilmember Juslyn Manolo​ has filed a police report in connection with the incident, NBC Bay Area reports.

Caring For Elephants: Peninsula Photos Of The Week

Eleanor Rosmando of San Carlos traveled to Thailand to work at an elephant sanctuary as part of her studies at UC Davis.

Two Mountain Lions Seen Near Laurelwood Park

San Mateo police urged residents in the area of Laurelwood Park to stay indoors, after two mountain lions were reportedly seen nearby.

One Last Look At The Coastline: Photo Of The Week

This photo was taken on the way home following a day at the beach.

Peninsula Firm Sues Tesla Over Self-Driving Car Claims

The lawsuit​ alleges Tesla has since 2016 knowingly misrepresented the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles.

Samaritan House CEO Expands Nonprofit's Reach During COVID Pandemic

"What drives me is seeing how much help we can bring to people who so need it," Charlow said.

Photo Of The Week: Colorful San Mateo Sunset

Patch reader Mary Salim captured this colorful sunset earlier this week looking west from. Mounds Road in San Mateo.

Mountain Lion Roaming San Mateo Captured On Doorbell Cam

The big cat was not acting aggressively, police said.

Peninsula Law Enforcement Agencies Join Forces For School Supply Drive

The Colma and Broadmoor police departments are collecting school supplies for Garden Village Elementary School.

Fatal Peninsula Freeway Crash Under Investigation

One-way traffic control is currently in effect on the highway near Old Canada Road, with no estimated time provided for it to be cleared.

$2.5M Powerball Ticket Sells In Bay Area

But nobody nationwide hit all six numbers, so the Powerball jackpot will be $148 million for the next draw.

Peninsula Rolex Robbery Under Investigation

The 85-year-old victim suffered minor injuries when the robbers forcefully pulled the watch off his wrist, police said.

Suspected Peninsula Prowler Arrested

The suspect is a 63-year-old Oakland man according to police.

Attorney Blasts San Mateo Facility Over 93-Year-Old's Fatal Poisoning

Atria Park issued a statement saying they are conducting an internal investigation, and all employees involved have been suspended.

Humpback Whale Found Dead On Peninsula Coast

The whale was a 49-foot female that appeared otherwise healthy.

Fatally Poisoned 93-Year-Old Served Dishwashing Liquid, Facility Says

Two additional Atria Park of San Mateo residents who ingested the chemicals were hospitalized, police said.

Fatal San Mateo Assisted Care Facility Poisoning Probed

A 93-year-old woman was killed and two additional residents were hospitalized after ingesting a toxic chemical, police said.

Peninsula DUI Checkpoint Nets 1 Arrest, 3 Citations

Officers contacted 777 drivers during the checkpoint, authorities said.

Mountain Lion Seen Roaming Through San Mateo Neighborhood: VIDEO

The big cat did not appear to be acting aggressively, police said.

San Mateo Cop Honored

The San Mateo Police Department presented Officer Venikov with the Best Arrest award Wednesday.

Location Of Peninsula Weekend DUI Checkpoint Announced

During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Peninsula Couple's Pie Ranch Teaches Community Farming, Mentors Aspiring Farmers

A Pescadero couple who started with a pie-in-the-sky idea is making a difference in food and farming on the San Mateo County coast.