Christa Bigue is the local editor for Half Moon Bay and Pacifica Patch.
Before becoming a Patch editor, she contributed features and news stories to Half Moon Bay Patch.com after the site first launched in 2010. She also filled in as guest editor for weeks at a time for both the Pacifica and Half Moon Bay Patch sites.
As a freelance journalist, she specialized in tourism and travel, environmental and cultural resources, and arts and entertainment reporting. Her profiles, reviews and feature articles have appeared in the Marin Independent Journal, San Mateo County Times, San Francisco Examiner, and Metropolitan magazine, among other books and publications.
Local candidates, many of them incumbents, are vying for seats on the Coastside County Water District, Granada Sanitary District, Montara Water and Sanitary District, and Midcoast Community Council.
Residents of Pacifica reject a measure that would have placed a tax on telecommunications.
Miramar resident Michael Powers, longtime photojournalist, filmmaker and wilderness guide, is in the process of raising funds to publish a book of adventure photography and words of wisdom.
The wounds found on the deer on Woodside Road were indicative of an attack by a mountain lion.
Day spa celebrates a business milestone with ribbon cutting celebration.
Pacifica voters will decide on Measure V, the phone tax, on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Don't forget to cast your vote.
The suspect attempted to strangle the woman and pour water down the dog's throat in an attempt to drown her.
One of her first jobs will be leading one of the highest profile parks projects in California: development of the Devil’s Slide Trail between Pacifica and Montara.
One of her first jobs will be leading one of the highest profile parks projects in California: development of the Devil’s Slide Trail between Pacifica and Montara.
Crab populations appear to be strong this year, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials.
Pacifica's Measure V is one of many measures on the ballot for San Mateo County residents. To pass, Measure V requires a majority vote.
Flames were coming from the back of the house when firefighters arrived.
Plan your week! Here are some events you'll want to know about in and around Half Moon Bay.
One-way traffic is being directed through the area. Expect delays.
Fed up with robberies and burglaries, some Oakland residents are pooling cash to pay for rent-a-cops. Is it time for a public safety crowdfunding campaign in your community?
The 2013 Distinguished Service Award was given this year for rescuing two people trapped in a cave at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
San Mateo County law enforcement officials stopped and screened a total of 77 drivers.
San Mateo County law enforcement officials stopped and screened a total of 77 drivers.
San Mateo County law enforcement officials stopped and screened a total of 77 drivers.