Paddle out ceremony marks the beginning of Mavericks surf contest season (MULTIMEDIA)
Today in Half Moon Bay, an opening ceremony, known as the paddle out, marked the beginning of Mavericks Invitational surf contest season. View photos and video.
Features
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Voters express mixed views on matters of life and death, Prop 34 and 36
Proposition 36, the Three Strikes Reform Act, passed with 68.6 percent of popular support. The death penalty repeal, Proposition 34, lost narrowly.
Voices of Peninsula voters (VIDEO)
Peninsula Press reporters talk to residents of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties about why they decided to vote in the 2012 Election.
The Peninsula goes to the polls (PHOTOS)
Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties went to the polls today — view our photo gallery of voters.
San Jose Earthquakes break ground and break record (PHOTOS)
The San Jose Earthquakes and more than 6,000 fans broke more than just the ground on their new soccer-specific stadium Sunday: they broke a world record, too.
Burning Man census reveals surprising demographics at the desert festival
A census-themed camp at the annual Burning Man festival recently released its 2011 data. It reveals that “burners” span all ages, political parties and levels of education.
Half Moon Bay musician turns piano inside out to create new music [VIDEO]
Half Moon Bay musician Mauro FFortissimo uses mallets, magnets and other unusual tools in his piano concerts. He puts his unique spin on the music of Igor Stravinsky, John Coltrane and Sun Rah.
Low-wage jobs drive Silicon Valley employment growth, forcing more workers into long commutes
For the thousands of workers who earn less than $50,000 a year in Silicon Valley, it’s difficult to find an affordable place to call home, a new report shows.
A taste of SF Street Food Festival in the South Bay
Missed the San Francisco Street Food Festival last weekend? You can still get a taste with the many vendors and food truck gatherings in the South Bay.