MEETING AGENDA/ VIDEO. DISCUSSION: The County of San Mateo has approved the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the project known as “The Big Wave Community APN 047-311-060 and 047-312-040 PLN … [Read More...]
The Wreck of the Glenesslin: Insurance Fraud, or Just Drunken Incompetence?
ARTICLE / PODCAST. For the full story go to >>> Offbeat Oregon History: (Originally published July 3, 2011). A Windjammer still holds a world speed record for sailing ships, but by the … [Read More...]
City Council Goes to 33 Subcommittee, Interagency and Liason Meetings
ARTICLE. Half Moon Bay City Council goes to a lot of meetings besides the City Council Meeting itself: Subcommittees (7) Interagencies (15) Liason Assignments (11) They attend a total of … [Read More...]
Our Land Grants-And the Coastside’s Mexican Years
VIDEO. LECTURE. Dear Friends, I wanted to let you know that I will be doing the history presentation for the next Half Moon Bay History Association meeting – Next Tuesday, September … [Read More...]
Jim Sullivan and Friends Patrol the Green Valley Trail ~ Know Where That Is?
PHOTO-ESSAY. Labor Day Jim met me at the Grey Whale Cove Upper Parking lot to take me on me the 1 mile (one way) Green Valley Hike. "The future Green Valley Trail begins in the southern parking area … [Read More...]
The Granada Gazette and GCSD Parks and Recs SURVEY ~ Check Your Mail
ARTICLES/ SURVEY. What do you want Granada Community Services District Parks and Recreation to do? … [Read More...]
Bedtime Stories 2017 Mix ~ 1 Hour of Stories ~ Listen In!
PODCAST. Here are all the stories recorded in 2017 on Coastside Buzz. Listen to 1 hour of stories with 1-click. Push the button and let the kids listen. Great in the car, or while your doing … [Read More...]
KQED’s Forum Updates on PG&E’s $20 Million Bond and Shut-Off Protocols
PODCAST from KQED 8/26/19. PG&E Asks CA Legislature for $20 Billion Tax-Exempt Bonds Amidst Rate Increases <<< CLICK TO LISTEN The Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) logo is … [Read More...]
Ameresco Presentation at SAM Meet 8/26/19 ~ 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
VIDEO. Tackle deferred maintenance needs at SAM • Risk mitigation (Working in an active plant) • Maximize staff availability for priority projects • Manage ratepayer dollars responsibly • … [Read More...]
Do You Have Enough WATER? Frenchmen’s Creek Disaster Prep Class #1
PHOTO-ESSAY/ LINKS. 22 people showed up for Neighborhood CERT leader, Jim William's presentation on Water … [Read More...]
Interview with Sean McPhetridge, CUSD’s New Superintendent
PODCAST. Meet Sean. Grew up in So-Cal. Has taught at every level in education. He also worked in the prison system in his early years. He loves a challenge. He comes from Alameda, which compared to … [Read More...]
City of HMB 2018-19 DRAFT LUP is Available for Public Review and Comment
LINK. The Complete 2018-19 Draft Land Use Plan is Available for Public Review and Comment At the July 30 Planning Commission Study Session, the Planning Commission received an overview of the new … [Read More...]
Will Strategic Global Management Buy Seton Coastside Medical Center?
ARTICLE. The national health care crisis hit close to home today, Friday, 8/30/19, at a hearing considering the sale of Seton Medical Center and Seton Medical Center Coastside to Strategic Global … [Read More...]
Coastside Hike and Bike Trail Links, Maps and Etiquette
LINKS/ MAPS. Go to WalkBikePacifica.com to see the Pacifica Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan City of Pacifica Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan: PB&R Commission Meeting … [Read More...]
World Surf League Drops Mavericks From its Big Wave Series
PRESS RELEASE FROM WSL. The World Surf League Takes Big Wave Surfing to New Heights with Year-Round Content, Reimagined Events, and New and Improved Big Wave Awards Pictured: Keala … [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...]
Coastside Buzz’s Business Model and Journalistic Theory
Mission To give everyone a voice, in their own words; The Guttenberg Moment. No editing. No endorsement. No bias. No ego. Curating the truth. Coastside Buzz is a community news and … [Read More...]
Coastside County Water District is Going to Monthly Billing
ARTICLE. CCWD has always billed every two months. Now, they are going to monthly. Monthly Billing Statements Are Coming Soon! Coastside County Water District is transitioning to monthly … [Read More...]
SMCO Planning Voted NO on SFPUC Weather Station and Montara Closure
ARTICLE/ LINKS/ VIDEO. The San Mateo County Planning Commission today (Wed. August 28th, 2019) voted 5-0 that the SFPUC’s new installation on Montara Mountain's North Peak (specifically the fence … [Read More...]