Emerging from pandemic, California pumpkin farmers now dealing with drought
October is just around the corner and pumpkin farms in Half Moon Bay are preparing for what will hopefully be a fruitful season. But it's unclear what will happen because of the drought.
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival cancelled for second consecutive year
Half Moon Bay's city council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to deny issuing a special event permit to Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival organizers, citing the need to protect public health. It marks the second year in a row the popular festival will be cancelled.
Human remains found near Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is investigating human remains found early Sunday afternoon near Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay.
Shots fired as suspects steal marijuana from licensed Half Moon Bay grower
Multiple suspects stole marijuana and supplies from a legally licensed farm in the Half Moon Bay area early Tuesday and shot at a caretaker who resides at the property, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Surfer attacked by shark off San Mateo County coast; beaches closed
Out of an abundance of caution, the water at Gray Whale Cove State Beach and Montara State Beach to the south will be off-limits until further notice.
Great white shark bites man swimming off Half Moon Bay coast
The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.
Woman uses bear spray on motorist following Half Moon Bay crash
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies arrested a 44-year-old Moss Beach woman late Friday morning for assault after she sprayed a bystander with bear spray following a minor traffic collision in Half Moon Bay.
Redwood City man arrested on suspicion of assaulting bicyclist in Half Moon Bay
A Redwood City man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of assaulting a woman who was riding a bike along Highway 1 on a trail next to the beach.
2 rescued from blaze at Half Moon Bay's historic San Benito House
Two people were rescued from a fire early Saturday morning at the historic San Benito House in Half Moon Bay, Cal Fire officials said.
San Mateo County Sheriff seeking indecent exposure suspect
A man suspected of exposing himself to a minor is being sought by San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Historic Andreotti family barn destroyed in Half Moon Bay inferno
A fire Friday night gutted the historic Andreotti Family Farms barn that was home to a popular produce stand in Half Moon Bay.
Woman's body found on San Mateo County beach
The body a woman was discovered Saturday morning at Tunitas Creek Beach south of Half Moon Bay, according to the San Mateo County sheriff.
103-year-old Half Moon Bay resident, who's never missed an election, casts her ballot
At 103, Nina Jarvis of Half Moon Bay has never missed an election. And even in the midst of a pandemic, this election would be no exception.
Arsonist arrested after setting brush fire near Mavericks
John Ivazes, of Moss Beach, was found lying on the ground near the blaze when Cal Fire, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and other agencies responded about 1:45 p.m.
2,350 pound pumpkin wins annual weigh-off contest in Half Moon Bay
Travis Gienger's 35-hour drive from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay's 47th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off paid off on Monday.
Half Moon Bay breaks ground on traffic safety project along Highway 1
The intersection between Highway 1 and the two roads is currently regulated only by stop signs.
City of Half Moon Bay begins pilot project to mark parking spaces near beaches
The project, called the Beach Neighborhood Pilot Parking Project, involves striping designated streets in order to define specific parking spaces.
San Mateo County DA refuses to file charges against two deputies who shot and killed woman in Half Moon Bay
The district attorney also said the victim had methamphetamine, amphetamine, cannabis, prescription medication for depression and alcohol in her system.
Fourth of July beach closures in San Mateo County draw mixed reactions
At Linda Mar Beach law enforcement was turning people away. Some people were not happy about it.
Half Moon Bay officials ask visitors to stay home for the holiday
Half Moon Bay normally welcomes tourists and other beachgoers, especially on the Fourth of July, but the city is asking "potential visitors to consider the public health consequences and not visit."