Local News Featured Coastside cemetery had a spooky start By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Updated Oct 30, 2025 The old, short-lived town of Purissima, located in the now-unincorporated part of the county, has the markings of a place that would attract g…
Local News Featured St. John's Cemetery hides in plain sight By Aaron Velasquez Daily Journal correspondentUpdated Oct 30, 2025 Tucked away in a sleepy neighborhood of San Mateo is a hidden sanctuary where many local residents lay in their final rest — a beautiful view …
+2 Local News Featured Italian Cemetery of Colma Rediscovering the Peninsula Oct 18, 2025 In 1858, the Italian Mutual Benevolent Association of San Francisco was established. Now the many confused Italian immigrants, many who could …
Obituaries Jack Lee Van Sweden Sep 6, 2025 Jack Lee Van Sweden, age 78, of San Mateo passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, with his family by his side. Memorial service wil…
Obituaries Nancy Baldwin Graham Updated Apr 14, 2025 Nancy Baldwin Graham, beloved mother to Kirk Baldwin and friend to all, passed away quietly in her home on September 4, 2024. She was born and…
Obituaries Charles Paul Wagenseller Updated Apr 14, 2025 Charles Paul Wagenseller was born in 1946 passed away on August 22, 2024 at the age of 78. A beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and …
Local News Featured Half Moon Bay mourns mayor’s son By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff Jun 6, 2024 Hundreds gathered on Wednesday for the funeral of Joaquin Dominik Jimenez Alvarado, a beloved community member and son of Half Moon Bay Mayor …
Sponsored The Pros and Cons of Different Styles of Funerals Updated Apr 13, 2025 In navigating the emotional journey of funeral planning, Susan Fraser, Founder of In The Light Urns and co-author of "Celebrating Life: How to…
Obituaries Gene Garcia Updated Apr 13, 2025 Gene Garcia passed away on May 7, 2023. Gene was born on July 6, 1927, in San Francisco, CA to immigrant parents from Spain and Italy. He join…
