Half Moon Bay

Ride the Wave

Abigail Spencer | Posted 01.16.2012

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Abigail Spencer

My father died riding the wave. And I'll continue to ride the wave I sit here in my house in Half Moon Bay. Waking up in the morning to pay tribute to the life that lives on through me.

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The Real Dirt on Gavin Newsom's Visit to Half Moon Bay: From Someone Who Was Actually There

Wendy Andary | Posted 12.12.2011

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Wendy Andary

The bottom line is this: the articles proclaiming "Gavin Newsom Draws Boos by Attacking Democrats" are flat out wrong and misleading.

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Mavericks Surf Legend Wins Lawsuit Against His Own Company

Aaron Sankin | Posted 10.04.2011

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Just as the action surrounding Half Moon Bay's world-famous Mavericks surfing competition is about to heat up in the water, the activity on dry land l...

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PHOTOS: The Most Dangerous NorCal Predators

Robin Wilkey | Posted 09.26.2011

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At 7 p.m. Monday night, sheep and goats grazed peacefully off of Purisima Creek Road near Half Moon Bay. By 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning, remains of the ...

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How We Treat Our (Legal) Immigrants

Francine Hardaway | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Immigration Reform, Immigrants, Guatemala, Arizona Immigration Law, Illegal Immigrants, Half Moon Bay, Christianity, Immigration, Gardening, Entrepreneurship, Airlines, Funeral, Politics News
Francine Hardaway

Even people who share the social values of the Christian conservatives who come here to start businesses and pay taxes, are not welcome.

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Natural Burial Is a Gentler Way to Leave

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 11.17.2011

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Anne Dilenschneider

Commercial funeral practices put gallons of embalming fluid, and tons of metal and exotic hardwoods into the ground. And I was surprised to learn that cremation is equally polluting and energy-intensive.

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Make A Hands-On Difference for Haiti: Student Update

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 05.25.2011

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Anne Dilenschneider

Middle school students across the country provide "hands-on" support for Haitian earthquake victims by assembling hundreds of health kits for an international aid organization.

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Half Moon Bay Wave Sweeps Maverick Surf Contest Spectators Off Feet: 3 Hospitalized (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP)- The Mavericks Surf Contest was no day at the beach for participants or spectators. Unexpected waves breaking on shore S...

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Mavericks Surf Contest: Waves Sweep Away Spectators

Posted 05.25.2011

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(AP) HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — Two huge waves swept away spectators watching a Northern California surfing contest Saturday morning, causing broke...

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Make a Hands-On Difference for Haiti: Pa Za Pa

Anne Dilenschneider | Posted 05.25.2011

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Anne Dilenschneider

Elementary school children across the country are making health kits for Haiti with the United Methodist Committee on Relief. Communities everywhere are encouraged to join the effort.

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The Job of Convincing: Organizing for America's Pledge Canvassing

Natasha Chen | Posted 05.25.2011

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Natasha Chen

The nationwide canvassing event to obtain pledge signatures in support of Obama's plans lasted only a few hours, but a group of Bay Area volunteers pledged to do much more.

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Pumpkin Fest Gets Political In Lefty Half-Moon Bay

Natasha Chen | Posted 05.25.2011

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Natasha Chen

Political expression became the new spice in pumpkin pie this year at the annual Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. The annual weekend event draw...

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