OWN VOICE ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez. I admit to feeling a little chuffed* at our Bay Area responsible behavior in the face of this Pandemic. We were on it early, on our game, eyes on the … [Read More...]
SAM Primary Digester Cleaning Complete: First Cleaning in 20 Years
VIDEO and POWERPOINT. They are using the backup digester, in the mean time. The digester before cleaning. Rags, wipes, plastic: All things that should never be flushed in the … [Read More...]
WSJ The Future of Everything ~ Did You Know Viruses Shaped Our Genome?
PODCAST. Dead or Alive, Viruses are Everywhere, and Here to Stay Viruses are ubiquitous, found in every crevice on earth. Some, like SARS CoV 2, can end up killing their hosts. But researchers … [Read More...]
Odd Fellows Forge Ahead With ADA Compliance With New Bathroom and Elevator
March-June 2020: Building Upgrades During the shelter in place order, construction at the Lodge has been allowed to continue. Check out our progress. Bathrooms construction … [Read More...]
InPerspective: It’s Getting Dark (Humor)… More From the Pandemic
OWN VOICE ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez. More From Gregg Dieguez ~ “InPerspective” Mr. Dieguez is a semi-successful, … [Read More...]
SAM Collection Contract Services Draft Budget Review with CCWD, GCSD and MSWD
VIDEO and POWERPOINT. Sewer Authority Mid-Coast Collection Contract Services Budget Review with: More on >>> Coastside County Water District More on >>> Granada Community Services … [Read More...]
Have You Heard of the Old Historic Colma Road for Hiking, Biking and Bird Watching?
LINK. Historic Old Colma Road Historic Old Colma Road is a 4.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Montara, California that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The … [Read More...]
HMB Sustainability Marches Forward Even With Covid ~ Earth Year, Website Resources, Grants, Disposable Foodware
VIDEO. Presented at City of Half Moon Bay's 5/19/2020 meeting. Are You Ready to Take This Month's Challenge? Show us how you’re reducing your carbon footprint at home and enter to … [Read More...]
City HMB Youth Waves of Strength Art Contest: What Does Strength Look Like to You?
VIDEO and KID's ART. We all need this. 33 entries were received from the Youth on the Coast. Enjoy how our Coastside Youth are interpreting this time. By Veronica V. 10th Grade, … [Read More...]
Mayor Adam Eisen Letter: State vs County Orders, Cigarette Butts Grant, Pride Month
LETTER: May 26, 2020 - Letter from Mayor Adam Eisen: State vs County Orders – Where do we stand? Nothing has changed in regard to the County’s public health order since last week. The … [Read More...]
Remote Meetings Allow Public Agencies to Reach New Internet Audience ~ Get Involved From Your Armchair!
VIDEO. Five years ago I had the idea that the internet audience wouldn't show up to public meetings, ever, but they might participate remotely. I hate going to meetings. When I discovered you … [Read More...]
Should the San Mateo Harbor District Defer Rent or Forgive Rent for Berthers?
VIDEO. San Mateo County Harbor District Meeting on 5/20/2020. Shelter in place from April 1st to June 3oth has made everyone in the harbor vulnerable. Harbor district discussed whether to defer or … [Read More...]
City of HMB Discusses The BID: Business Improvement District and Loss of TOT Transient Occupancy Tax
VIDEO. TOT is the lifeblood of HMB. The BID can help. Presented at 5/19/2020 City of Half Moon Bay's City Council meeting. City Half Moon Bay Staff Report of BID ~ CLICK to read … [Read More...]
Princeton Force Main Condition Assessment Passes Muster for Another 10 Years
VIDEO and POWERPOINT. May 11th, 2020, SAM Agenda Princeton Force Main Presentation Princeton Force Main Presentation by Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside's General Manager, Kishen … [Read More...]
GCSD Parks and Recs: Jetty Skate Ramp Covid-19 Update; Figuring It Out
VIDEO and PLAN. I rarely post from personal perspective, but since I am on the Granada Community Services District Parks and Recs Committee, I will today. I participated in a GCSD meeting, … [Read More...]
New Covid-19 Pillar Point Harbor Boat Ramp Rules: One Vehicle, One Vessel, Social Distancing
NOTICE. These are the rules that *will* apply after Pillar Point Harbor opens. That won’t happen until after the County Health Officer removes the 11am-5pm beach and park closure, from the Harbor … [Read More...]
InPerspective: MWSD Rates: How Much Is Enough?
OWN VOICE ~ InPerspective by Gregg Diegez. Coming in the midst of a deadly and expensive Pandemic, the proposed water and sewer services rate increases by Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) … [Read More...]
Connect During These Covid Times: The New vyris Literary Magazine is Looking for 500 Word Writing Submissions
LITERARY SUBMISSION: I know you are engaging with a population for which I and others don’t have access to but would like to ask you if you can work with them in creating something. It will give … [Read More...]
City HMB Has Designed and Made Our Own “I Love the CA Coastal Trail” Facemasks!
VIDEO. Half Moon Bay City Council's, Debbie Ruddock, came up with brilliant nudge to encourage people to wear masks on the Coastal Trail. The Coastal Trail is pretty narrow...so she asked the City … [Read More...]