VIDEO / POWERPOINT. Citizen activists, Lisa Ketcham and Jose Tamez, fight for their safety at the Pillar Ridge Manufacture Home Park. Oct 2017 ~ Two years after first request, County issued … [Read More...]
Utilities, State Agencies and Law Enforcement Make Strong Progress to Improve Power, Internet and Communication Services for San Mateo County Coastside Communities
PRESS RELEASE FROM SENATOR JERRY HILL. For Immediate Release – Office of State Senator Jerry Hill – Monday, July 8, 2019 Utilities, State Agencies and Law Enforcement Make Strong Progress to … [Read More...]
Save the Jetty Ramp ~ A Moving Letter by Richard Moss’s Dad, Read by Dan Stegnik at GCSD Special Meeting
The Granada Sanitary District was urged on by an emotional letter read by Dan Stegnik. Dan Moss eloquently described how the Jetty Ramp community was one in which Richard, and many others, … [Read More...]
The Mystery of Half Moon Bay ~ 1981 KCSM Documentary
VIDEO. Great photos and footage. One hour video documentary by Stewart Cheifet. Publication date 1981. Cool trip into the past. How did the Coastside stay small? At one point the … [Read More...]
Check Out the Open Ampitheater Plans for John L. Carter Park ~ Great for Shakespeare and Live Music
POWERPOINT. Presented by HMB Planning Department's Brittney Cozzolino on 6/26/19 to the City of HMB Parks and Recreation Commission. Check out Half Moon Bay Shakespeare Theatre's 2019 … [Read More...]
Pillar Point RV Park ~ New Bathroom Plans Presented at the HMB Planning Meeting
On Tuesday July, 9 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Coastal Development Permit, Architectural Review, and Setback Variance for a new restroom project and other improvements at … [Read More...]
Shark Sightings Off the San Mateo County Coast by Peter and Thomas Lundgard
PHOTO-ESSAY. Thomas and Peter Lundgard went up with a local pilot to see what the situation is with the local shark sightings. These three were seen off of the Kelly Ave / St Francis State Park, … [Read More...]
The BIG One: Your Survival Guide for a 7.8 Earthquake a KPCC Radio Production
PODCAST / LINKS. The best podcast and on-line resource for disaster preparedness that I have seen in 10 years of being CERT, and 5 years being a CERT trainer (community emergency response team). … [Read More...]
Ladies Man, Tiburcio Vasques, Was the Robin Hood of the Coastside Until He Was Hung in 1875
ARTICLE. People hid him. He was eventually caught, with someone else’s wife, and turned in by the husband. He was summarily hung. They sold tickets to his hanging. He liked to race his horse down … [Read More...]
Bedtime Stories ~ A Sick Day for Amos McGee
PODCAST. Read by Michelle Dragony. A Sick Day for Amos McGee is a labour of love. It oozes painstaking effort, remarkable talent and a contagious enjoyment of life. It's the kind of thing that makes … [Read More...]
HMB Coastside History Association Historic Building Plaques Coming Soon!
PHOTOS. Sneak peak. Thanks to Half Moon Bay Coastside History Association President, Robin Kirby, for your work on this project. Wanna Go to Jail? Let us Help You! HMB Jail Museum is open … [Read More...]
Pillar Point Harbor West (Mavericks) Trail Erosion Protection Project Update
POWERPOINT. Gathering data for construction. Mapping the shoreline with drones. … [Read More...]
Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Meeting ~ Jetty Skate Ramp Ordinance
Skate park ordinance ~ liability, rules and signs. The Ordinance The District is responsible for parks, recreation, garbage and recycling services in the … [Read More...]
Hwy 1 West Side Parallel Walking and Biking Trail Grant Application for Construction Phase
VIDEO. The path design is for a 12' wide trail, with 8 feet of asphalt and 2 feet of crushed granite shoulder on either side, like the Mirada trail. Construction will occur on the east side of Hwy 1 … [Read More...]
Want to Know About the LCP BUILDOUT PLANS for Half Moon Bay? Latest Update from Jill Ekas, City HMB
VIDEO. At this study session, staff will present an overview of several new draft sections of the Land Use Plan Update, including: Chapter 1 – Introduction and Framework Appendix A – History … [Read More...]
Memorial Park’s 100 Year Anniversary $10 Million Remodel ~ New Water and Sewer System
VIDEO. The first park in San Mateo County. The campground will be closed for one year to install and brand new water and sewer system. Campground facilities will also get a facelift. New bathrooms … [Read More...]
8-Unit Townhouse Apartments in Moss Beach Public Review at the MCC Meeting
VIDEO. This project is a PUD (Planned Unit Development) that was zoned 1973. The California Coastal Act was established in 1972 by voter initiative Proposition 20. In 1973 maximum building height … [Read More...]
Quarry Park Master Plan Timeline Update from San Mateo County at the 6/26 MCC Meeting
VIDEO. Quarry Park public meeting coming up the week of July 22nd to review the Quarry Park Master Plan Update. Stay tuned for the exact date. After public review, the plans will come back … [Read More...]
WASP NEST at Venice Beach Coastal Trail Crossroads on the Interpretive Sign
PHOTOS. I happened to see HMB Planning Commissioner, Jimmy Benjamin, walking his dog in the Kehoe neighborhood and he hailed me over to let me know of a wasp nest right on the coastal trail! We … [Read More...]