🌱 Patch AM: How Half Moon Bay turned a 10-point hole into a road win

Coffee in hand, Half Moon Bay? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Half Moon Bay turned a 10-point hole into a road win

Also on today's calendar: "Que Sera, Sera": An Upcoming Art Show and celebration of Endurance and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• San Mateo County hoops roundup • Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 (smdailyjournal.com) — Half Moon Bay High’s boys basketball team rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat Santa Cruz 58-49 on Saturday, powered by 21 points from Gio Garduno-Martin. The countywide roundup also highlights strong performances from other San Mateo County boys and girls teams as league play ramps up, offering a snapshot of how local programs are shaping up this season.
   

📸 Around Half Moon Bay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Half Moon Bay

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• Half Moon Bay Cougars vs Burlingame Panthers
  Half Moon Bay High School, 1 Lewis Foster Dr, Half Moon Bay
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 14

• DELAC Mtg @ Cunha
  Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate School , 600 Church St , Half Moon Bay
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Free English Class | Clase de inglés gratuita
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am
• Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  2:15 pm
• Half Moon Bay @ Carlmont
  Carlmont High School , 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas , Belmont
  3:00 pm
• Odd Fellows Speaker Series: Peter Hartzell, Career Consultant
  Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows , 526 Main St , Half Moon Bay
  7:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Gem Painting
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  11:00 am
• Excel Basics for Beginners
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  12:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• "Que Sera, Sera": An Upcoming Art Show and celebration of Endurance
  217 Stage Road, Pescadero, CA
  9:00 am

📣 Half Moon Bay Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• Free English Class | Clase de inglés gratuita
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am

Thursday January 15

• Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  2:15 pm

Friday January 16

• Gem Painting
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  11:00 am
• Excel Basics for Beginners
  Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This little bird is a ruby crowned kinglet, a common sight along our coastal blufftops this time of year.
  Look for them at low to mid levels in coyote bush and coastal cypress. They are named for the ruby red crown the male reveals when agitated or trying… (Nextdoor Alsace Lorraine)
• Update: Owner Found!
  Male Chihuahua found stuck in bramble in the woods in East Miramar (near Miramar Drive). He's on a lease and has a tag and a collar. He's not ready… (Nextdoor Miramar)

• Marriott Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Housekeeping Attendant in Half Moon Bay. Apply here.
• The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper / House Cleaner in Belmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Half Moon Bay here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belmont

• California plastic bag ban brings hope of a cleaner future (scotscoop.com)

Burlingame

• San Mateo County soccer roundup • Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 (smdailyjournal.com)

San Mateo

Ok Half Moon Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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