ARTICLE. City of HMB Fiscal Year 2018/19 Second Quarter Financial Report. The purpose of this report is to provide the Council and the public with an overview of the City’s general operating revenues … [Read More...]
Hwy 1/Kelly Ave. Storm Drainage Improvement Project
ARTICLE / VIDEO. This project involves improvements to the drainage at the intersection of Highway 1 and Kelly Avenue, diverting stormwater to flow along the east side of Highway 1, to the north … [Read More...]
Want to Grow Hemp? HMB City Staff and Council are Thumbs Up.
ARTICLE / VIDEO. The 2018 Farm Bill, which includes language that legalizes hemp across the U.S., was signed into law this week by President Trump. The stroke of that pen unleashes a potential … [Read More...]
Learning from the 1989 SF EARTHQUAKE ~ by Stewart Brand (Spring 1990)
PHOTO-ESSAY. This article—which first appeared in much briefer form in the Chronicle—is an attempt to reconstruct the confused events of that first two hours at Divisadero and Beach, and to distill … [Read More...]
Bedtime Stories: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
PODCAST. Today's Bedtime Story is Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, read by the Half Moon Bay's Chamber of Commerce CEO Charise McHugh. Mike and Mary Anne the red steam shovel are a true pair, … [Read More...]
Banana Slugs ~ The Secret of Slime!
VIDEO. Beneath the towering redwoods lives one of the most peculiar creatures in California: the banana slug. They're coated with a liquid crystal ooze that solves many problems slugs face in the … [Read More...]
Sabrina Brennan and CEWS Aim for Equal Pay Regardless of Gender
LETTER from Sabrina. I have big news! Bill for equal pay for all athletes regardless of gender as a condition for approving a lease or permit for events held on California state land has been … [Read More...]
Lost Car Found at Montara State Beach After Valentine’s Storms
PHOTOS by Dan Stegnik. Yesterday, Dan took these pictures. In 2017, locals Dan and Thu-ha Nguyen spent a lot of time rappelling down the Montara cliffs to get the space where Richard Moss's Hyundai … [Read More...]
Four Boats Beached in Pillar Point Harbor After Valentine’s Storms!
PHOTO ESSAY. In front of the "Herring Buildings" in Pillar Point Harbor, Valentine's Week storms. Bigger Anchor, maybe? This boat was pushed up at high tide, with a 50 mph … [Read More...]
Bedtime Stories – When Dinosaurs Came With Everything
PODCAST. Read and produced by Michelle Dragony reading from the children’s book “When Dinosaurs Came With Everything”, written by Elise Broach and illustrated by David Small. When Dinosaurs Came … [Read More...]
Is this Paw Print from a Mountain Lion or a Big Dog?
VIDEO/ PHOTO. Print found by Jose Tamez, in his backyard, on the south perimeter of the Pillar Ridge Manufactured Home Park. Whatever created this print, nearly ate his dog going out for a … [Read More...]
Elephant Seals Fighting for Their Valentine ;-)
VIDEO / PHOTO. Call me Mirounga! Northern elephant seal bull daddios fighting for a harem. A one minute edit of the mighty northern elephant seal. During their annual winter haul out at Año … [Read More...]
Dr. Vanessa Niles Discusses Seniors and the Cannabinoid System
VIDEO. Vanessa Niles, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., is a recognized expert in medical marijuana patient treatment, education, business and career consulting, and advocacy. As the founder of Synergy Health, a … [Read More...]
Bedtime Stories ~ Harold and the Purple Crayon
PODCAST. "Harold and the Purple Crayon was one of my favorite books as a kid. I loved the idea of creating your own world. Something I think is really important today. Create the world you want to see … [Read More...]
Where do You Think San Mateo County is Most Vulnerable to Climate Change Hazards?
NEW LINK. Climate change MAPPER geo-locating webpage. Drop a pin and upload a picture where you think there is a risk of: Wildfire Extreme Heat Precipitation Flooding and Sea Level … [Read More...]
Spectacular Goes17 Weather Satellite for West Coast ~ Great Detail
ARTICLE/ LINK. Super cool, fun weather satellite web page that will help you plan when to walk, bike, paddle, sail, ride your horse, or surf. GOES17 From the menus at the left side of the image you … [Read More...]
Dunes Beach Hotel/RV Park Development ~ Public Turns Out to HMB City Council Meeting
VIDEO (PODCAST). If you have not emailed the City with your opinion, please do so: Jill Ekas: jekas@hmbcity.com, Community Development Director. The Dunes at Half Moon Bay website debuted Apr … [Read More...]
In Search of Mavericks from Michael Lathrop ~ Jan. 26th 2017
VIDEO. Slo-mo look at the wave on the biggest day of the 2016-2017 season. … [Read More...]
Bedtime Stories ~ Sheep in a Jeep
PODCAST. Michelle Dragony, the Coastal Butterfly, reads Sheep in a Jeep for Coastside Musician's Harry the Y. Harry's Jeep was in a heap last week. Sheep in a Jeep was recorded on June 20th, 2016. If … [Read More...]