Community safety is Joseph Reyes' concern
J.J. Valdez - 11/12/2010
At 72, Joseph Reyes could retire and take life easy. But instead he rises early five mornings a week and hits the streets to protect pedestrian safety.
J.J. Valdez - 11/12/2010
At 72, Joseph Reyes could retire and take life easy. But instead he rises early five mornings a week and hits the streets to protect pedestrian safety.
Meet Interim Chief Lee Violett
Kristine Wong - 10/15/2010
When Don O'Keefe stepped down from his position as Police Chief in September to become the U.S. Federal Marshal in Northern California, police department veteran Lee Violett stepped in as Interim Chief. Half Moon Bay Patch sat down with Violett to learn more about his background, what he sees as his mandate, and what he hopes to accomplish in his new role.
Kristine Wong - 10/15/2010
When Don O'Keefe stepped down from his position as Police Chief in September to become the U.S. Federal Marshal in Northern California, police department veteran Lee Violett stepped in as Interim Chief. Half Moon Bay Patch sat down with Violett to learn more about his background, what he sees as his mandate, and what he hopes to accomplish in his new role.
Workers in 50s face steep layoff
Patrick May - 09/14/2010
In this bloody free-for-all of a recession, Americans in their 50s are really taking it hard on the chin.
Patrick May - 09/14/2010
In this bloody free-for-all of a recession, Americans in their 50s are really taking it hard on the chin.
Andre Volant has waterlogged nightmare
Sarah Haughey - 09/08/2010
Andre Volant intended to celebrate Labor Day with a quick windsurfing jaunt, but instead he ended up swimming for his life as darkness fell on San Francisco Bay.
Sarah Haughey - 09/08/2010
Andre Volant intended to celebrate Labor Day with a quick windsurfing jaunt, but instead he ended up swimming for his life as darkness fell on San Francisco Bay.
J&J sued in recall of hip replacements
Jef Feeley - 09/04/2010
Johnson & Johnson has been sued by a California construction worker over an implanted hip-replacement device that the drugmaker stopped selling last month after defect reports surfaced.
Jef Feeley - 09/04/2010
Johnson & Johnson has been sued by a California construction worker over an implanted hip-replacement device that the drugmaker stopped selling last month after defect reports surfaced.
Half Moon Bay hires Lee Violett
Mark Noack - 08/26/2010
Half Moon Bay leaders have selected former San Bruno Police Chief Lee Violett to serve as the city's new top cop on an interim basis.
Mark Noack - 08/26/2010
Half Moon Bay leaders have selected former San Bruno Police Chief Lee Violett to serve as the city's new top cop on an interim basis.
Michael Klinkner on Mountain House board
Jaclyn Hirsch - 08/13/2010
A new member of the Mountain House Community Services District board of directors takes more than just his public works experience to the board.
Jaclyn Hirsch - 08/13/2010
A new member of the Mountain House Community Services District board of directors takes more than just his public works experience to the board.
Chris Petrini cruises in professional debut
Terry Bernal - 06/25/2010
Evening-time in Sarasota, Fla. is a new frontier for Chris Petrini. But, the left-handed pitcher - recently signing a minor-league contract with the Baltimore Orioles out of Cal - has swiftly discovered a way to spend that time.
Terry Bernal - 06/25/2010
Evening-time in Sarasota, Fla. is a new frontier for Chris Petrini. But, the left-handed pitcher - recently signing a minor-league contract with the Baltimore Orioles out of Cal - has swiftly discovered a way to spend that time.
Pleasanton hires Jonathan Lowell
Jeb Bing - 11/10/2009
San Luis Obispo City Attorney Jonathan Lowell, who is also the incoming president of the League of California Cities City Attorney Department, will succeed Michael Roush as City Attorney for Pleasanton starting Jan. 1, it was announced Tuesday.
Jeb Bing - 11/10/2009
San Luis Obispo City Attorney Jonathan Lowell, who is also the incoming president of the League of California Cities City Attorney Department, will succeed Michael Roush as City Attorney for Pleasanton starting Jan. 1, it was announced Tuesday.
Abuse victim conquered shame
Christine Morente - 06/02/2008
Just days after she left her abusive husband, Giovannie Espiritu got herself a tattoo on her lower back.
Christine Morente - 06/02/2008
Just days after she left her abusive husband, Giovannie Espiritu got herself a tattoo on her lower back.
Naomi Albanes ready for her throne
Heather Murtagh - 06/02/2008
At first the beautiful brown-eyed girl who will be known this weekend as a princess to San Bruno may seem quiet.
Heather Murtagh - 06/02/2008
At first the beautiful brown-eyed girl who will be known this weekend as a princess to San Bruno may seem quiet.
Woman wants to aid military families
Christine Morente - 04/28/2008
Taleen Tatian had no idea it would be difficult to find families with sons and daughters serving in the Middle East.
Christine Morente - 04/28/2008
Taleen Tatian had no idea it would be difficult to find families with sons and daughters serving in the Middle East.
Skaters to jam in comrade's memory
Will Oremus - 04/26/2008
Friends of Anthony Rea, the 15-year-old with a ready smile who was hit and killed at the Caltrain station in San Bruno last week, will tell you he loved one thing above all else: skateboarding.
Will Oremus - 04/26/2008
Friends of Anthony Rea, the 15-year-old with a ready smile who was hit and killed at the Caltrain station in San Bruno last week, will tell you he loved one thing above all else: skateboarding.
Dusty Baker receives local cheers
Staff - 04/25/2008
Dusty Baker has been gone from the Bay Area baseball scene for five years, though you would never know it.
Staff - 04/25/2008
Dusty Baker has been gone from the Bay Area baseball scene for five years, though you would never know it.
Anthony Rea was always smiling
Julia Scott - 04/21/2008
Friends and family of a 15-year-old boy struck and killed by a Caltrain near the San Bruno station Saturday describe the event as a tragic accident, although officials continue to investigate.
Julia Scott - 04/21/2008
Friends and family of a 15-year-old boy struck and killed by a Caltrain near the San Bruno station Saturday describe the event as a tragic accident, although officials continue to investigate.
Alex Sciacqua celebrates for soldiers
Staff - 04/08/2008
Alex Sciacqua, an 11-year-old from San Bruno, recently had a birthday party at a local San Bruno park. It wasn't just an ordinary party, however. On his invitations he asked his guests to bring "gifts" for the soldiers serving our country overseas instead of presents for himself.
Staff - 04/08/2008
Alex Sciacqua, an 11-year-old from San Bruno, recently had a birthday party at a local San Bruno park. It wasn't just an ordinary party, however. On his invitations he asked his guests to bring "gifts" for the soldiers serving our country overseas instead of presents for himself.
Longtime Rep. Tom Lantos dies of cancer
Marisa Lagos - 02/12/2008
Rep. Tom Lantos, the only Holocaust survivor elected to Congress and for 27 years a champion of human rights as representative for a district stretching from San Francisco's west side to San Carlos, died today of complications from esophageal cancer, his office said. He was 80.
Marisa Lagos - 02/12/2008
Rep. Tom Lantos, the only Holocaust survivor elected to Congress and for 27 years a champion of human rights as representative for a district stretching from San Francisco's west side to San Carlos, died today of complications from esophageal cancer, his office said. He was 80.
Years of cheer ruined in one night
Sasha Vasilyuk - 01/07/2008
After 15 years of decorating their home with candy canes, wooden statues and myriad holiday lights, San Bruno residents Clare and Eric Suen are asking themselves if it's even worth it next winter.
Sasha Vasilyuk - 01/07/2008
After 15 years of decorating their home with candy canes, wooden statues and myriad holiday lights, San Bruno residents Clare and Eric Suen are asking themselves if it's even worth it next winter.
Ex-NASA employee pleads guilty to child porn
Henry K. Lee - 12/20/2007
A former NASA employee has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his government computer, authorities said today.
Henry K. Lee - 12/20/2007
A former NASA employee has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his government computer, authorities said today.
Giving warmth for all
Heather Murtagh - 12/01/2007
Four-year-old Kaila Gates pushed through jackets, becoming instantly excited when a clearing revealed a pink jacket with cartoon character Dora the Explorer on the chest.
Heather Murtagh - 12/01/2007
Four-year-old Kaila Gates pushed through jackets, becoming instantly excited when a clearing revealed a pink jacket with cartoon character Dora the Explorer on the chest.