Dungeness crab season on hold again, fishermen losing out big
A high number of migrating humpback whales and a recently confirmed leatherback sea turtle, the largest turtle in the world, being caught in Dungeness crab fishing gear, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, has caused the state to prevent crab traps from being used once again.
5-year-old girl who died in Half Moon Bay waters just celebrated birthday
A 5-year-old girl, who died after being swept into the waters off the coast of Half Moon Bay along with her grandfather, had recently celebrated her birthday, according to relatives.
5-year-old girl who died at sea, missing grandfather off Half Moon Bay identified
A 5-year-old girl, who died after being rescued at sea, has been identified along with her grandfather, who remains missing off the Half Moon Bay coast.
5-year-old girl dead, grandfather missing after waves sweeps pair into ocean
The U.S. Coast Guard says it is looking for a 54-year-old man who was last seen off the coast of Half Moon Bay.
Half Moon Bay farm workers to receive $1M housing grant
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced Tuesday that it has awarded a $1 million grant to build affordable housing in Half Moon Bay for farm laborers and their families.
Half Moon Bay man arrested for elder abuse, injuring deputy
A man injured a deputy while being arrested Saturday night in unincorporated Half Moon Bay for alleged elder abuse, making criminal threats, and battery, among other allegations.
Elder abuse suspect arrested in San Mateo County
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested after he threatened his elderly parents and damaged their home.
Bay Area Ritz-Carlton sued after woman was allegedly served 'semen-contaminated' water
The woman, identified as Jane Doe, drank “semen-contaminated" water served by a staffer at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, according to a lawsuit.
2,749-pound pumpkin wins Half Moon Bay weigh-off, tops previous world record
The world's largest pumpkin is named Michael Jordan, was grown in Anoka, Minnesota and took first place at the 50th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay Monday.
50th annual pumpkin weigh-off in Half Moon Bay
The world champion pumpkin weigh-off kicked off Monday in Half Moon Bay; this year is the 50th annual event, securing the city's title as the world pumpkin capital.
Nonprofit ALAS recognized for its decade-long dedication in San Mateo County
From navigating the challenges of the COVID pandemic to responding to winter floods and a tragic mass shooting, one local group, known as ALAS, has been recognized for its work addressing these recent crises in San Mateo County.
Bay Area commercial fishers struggling under weight of recent catch restrictions
Bay area commercial fishers say they are facing unprecedented financial hardships this year after dealing with a range of restrictions on several of their key catches.
Teen rescued from cliff in Half Moon Bay
Firefighters rescued a teenager who was stuck on a cliff in Half Moon Bay Monday.
Half Moon Bay mass shooting survivor speaks out
Pedro Romero Perez, the lone survivor of a tragic mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, addressed the public for the first time during a farmworkers roundtable discussion.
2 Half Moon Bay mushroom farms cited for safety violations after a mass shooting
California workforce regulators cited the employees of two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay with a slew of violations after seven employees were killed in a mass shooting earlier this year.
Half Moon Bay High evacuated over bomb threat
Half Moon Bay High School was evacuated Tuesday morning after reports of a possible bomb threat, authorities said.
Pilots killed after crashing into Pacific Ocean near Half Moon Bay
A small plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean about 40 miles off the coast of Half Moon Bay on Saturday killing the pilot and co-pilot, federal officials said.
Half Moon Bay group extends help to Pajaro evacuees after recent tragedies
A bus which provides mental health services to farmworkers arrived at an evacuation center from the flooding in Pajaro — where people were evacuated nearly a month ago after a levee burst. The bus is based in Half Moon Bay, which also recently suffered tragedy with a mass shooting.
Mountain lion caught creeping past Nest Cam in Half Moon Bay
Steve Maller shared Nest Cam video that shows a mountain lion walk across his yard and right past his front door near Half Moon Bay's Poplar Beach.
Alleged Half Moon Bay gunman pleads not guilty to 7 murder counts
The man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting rampage in Half Moon Bay plead not guilty to the seven murder counts against him.