Half Moon Bay's Measure R Leads In Preliminary Election Results

A ballot measure seeking to raise the sales tax by a half-cent led in the polls on election night.

Measure R Seeks Half-Cent Sales Tax Hike In Half Moon Bay

Proponents say the projected $2 million in added tax revenue would help the city address a budget deficit and higher public safety costs.

SMC Sends $2M To Support Second Harvest

County officials said the money will help provide millions of nutritious meals over the next year, feeding nearly 130,000 people each month.

Tax Increase In Half Moon Bay Likely Headed For November Ballot

The result of a public opinion poll has the City Council moving forward with plans.

Mayor's Son Killed In Highway 1 Crash

The 28-year-old son of Half Moon Bay Mayor Joaquin Jimenez died Sunday in a Highway 1 crash, and the cause remains under investigation.

SMC Supes Approve $11.5M To Start Building Farmworkers' Housing

The proposed project will sit on five acres, approximately a mile from downtown Half Moon Bay.

Political Pressure Mounting For Half Moon Bay To Build Housing For Retired Farmworkers

"I need to spend a little more time, thinking through this," said Commissioner Rick Hernandez at a recent public hearing.

$4M Headed To Support SMC Farmworker Homes, Coyote Point Playground

The cash infusion will help the county build 20 affordable homes for coastal farmworkers and overhaul the playground at Coyote Point.

Dream Machines Festival Canceled Amid New FAA Rules

More stringent federal regulations led organizers to cancel this year's aircraft festival, and two other events may have to hit pause.

Pillar Point Bluff Improvement Project Begins Next Week

The county parks department and Cal Fire will work next week to improve wildfire safety and conditions at Pillar Point Bluff.

Half Moon Bay Farms Where Shooter Killed 7 Fined By Regulators

State regulators this week announced financial penalties over alleged safety violations at two farms where a man killed seven in January.

PG&E Conducts Power Shutoff Drill In SMC

Residents may see helicopters overhead, as well as PG&E crews, contractors and PG&E equipment in the area, through Tuesday.

$1M For Farmworker Housing Approved By Supervisors

The Half Moon Bay Farmworker Project calls for placing between 45 to 50 manufactured housing units in the community.

Half Moon Bay Shooting Rehashes California’s Historic Resistance To Humanely Housing Farmworkers

Why must it take a mass shooting to motivate a farm to humanely house its workers?

City Of Half Moon Bay: Half Moon Bay To Launch Crisis Assistance Response And Evaluation Services (CARES) Pilot Program

Learn more about the Crisis Assistance Response and Evaluation Services (CARES) Pilot Program, which kicks off on March 16. Click here t ...

Half Moon Bay-Area Unemployment Still Low: Latest Data

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

City Of Half Moon Bay: Updated Half Moon Bay COVID Testing Information

COVID-19 testing now occurs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please read on for information on how to register.

City Of Half Moon Bay: City Hall To Temporarily Close To Public Due To Increased COVID-19 Cases

Effective Monday, January 10, 2022, we will be closing City Hall to the public with plans to reopen Monday, January 31, unless extended, ...

Half Moon Bay-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Update

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

City Of Half Moon Bay: Law Enforcement Feedback Webpage – Online Feedback Form And Phone Line

Read on to learn more about the Non-Emergency Public Safety Feedback process the City has established. You can provide feedback in two w ...

Half Moon Bay-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

City Of Half Moon Bay: Southern Segment Of Highway 1 Safety Project Complete

Today the City of Half Moon Bay announces the completion of the southern segment of its Highway 1 South Safety Project.

Half Moon Bay-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In August: Feds

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

City Of Half Moon Bay: News Release - Commemorating LGBTQ History Month

The City of Half Moon Bay, Cabrillo Unified School District, and CoastPride Collaborate to Commemorate LGBTQ History Month. Click here t ...

Rental Arrears Trending Downward In San Mateo County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 San Mateo County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

City Of Half Moon Bay: Summary Of City Council Actions - Tuesday, September 21

Click here to read the summary of Council actions from the Tuesday, September 21 City Council Meeting. They are provided in both English ...

Half Moon Bay-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

City Of Half Moon Bay: News Release - Community Encouraged To Participate In Re-Drawing Council Election Districts

Click here to learn more about Half Moon Bay's 2021 Redistricting Process.

Half Moon Bay-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

San Mateo County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Half Moon Bay residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In San Mateo County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

City Of Half Moon Bay: State Budget Includes Funding For Carter Park Improvements

Learn more how Assemblymember Marc Berman was instrumental in securing funding for the Carter Park improvements.

City Of Half Moon Bay: Summary Of Council Actions - July 20, 2021

Read on for the summary of Council actions in both English and Spanish from the July 20, City Council meeting.

City Of Half Moon Bay: Bay Area Counties Recommend Masking Indoors For Everyone As A Precaution Against COVID-19

Bay Area counties recommend masking indoors for everyone as a precaution against increased circulation of the highly transmissable Delta ...

Half Moon Bay Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in San Mateo County decreased recently.

San Mateo County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Half Moon Bay area compares to California and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Half Moon Bay Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

San Mateo County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

City Of Half Moon Bay: Coming To Half Moon Bay Beaches This Summer? Here Are Tips And Reminders

Read on for some tips and reminders if you are visiting Half Moon Bay Beaches this summer!

City Of Half Moon Bay: Summary Of Council Actions - May 18, 2021

View the Summary of Council Actions from the May 18, 2021 City Council meeting in both English and Spanish

The Digital Divide: How Half Moon Bay Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.