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Now that California has added art galleries to the list of businesses that may re-open, we are delighted to announce that new exhibitions will open on Friday, July 10, 1–5pm. […]
NOTICE. Interested in running for City Council? Here are some things for you to know! - To be eligible to run, candidates must be registered voters within the district with […]
Local Coastal Land Use Plan (LCLUP) Update - Planning Commission Study Session on Final Draft LCLUP. The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission will hold another online study session on the […]
PHOTOS. San Mateo County Public Works was out at Medio Ave. this morning 8/11/2020 with a local contractor walking the west side of Hwy 1. The general idea that they […]
AGENDA. Agenda Packet and ZOOM link for Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Meeting for 8/13/2020 at 7:00pm CUSD Survey (English speaking): 67% Hybrid, 24% Remote, 7% Independent, 2% Not Returning […]
City Council of Half Moon Bay Meets ~ 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00pm The New Now ~ Virtual Remote Public Agency Meetings HMB City Council Agendas 8/18/2020 Agenda Items: Annual […]
VIDEO. This afternoon, CalTrans released a press release regarding a Wed. 8/26/2020 meeting to present a proposal for a painted-on crosswalk installation at Hwy 1 and Miramar Drive. Wed. […]
On the evening of January 17th, 1865, while the American Civil War was still reaching towards a conclusion, the crew of the clipper ship Sir John Franklin found themselves enveloped […]
Tickets on sale now. I bought mine! $100/ $75 for seniors. Event: August 30 - September 27 Eat, Drink, and Make a Difference Senior Coastsiders is partnering with local businesses […]
Come out and put an awesome end to your weekend and enjoy some live music performed with Finians Call at San Benito House 8/30/2020. Cold drinks and great food!
WHAT: 57th Annual Kings Mountain Art Fair – Virtual in 2020 One of the top fine art fairs in Northern California featuring original art by independent artists. WHEN: Labor Day […]
Are you feeling lucky? Then come join us for Bingo! Montara Art & Music Festival is hosting an online Bingo Game night on September 6th from 6pm -7:30pm. All you […]
ZOOM Meeting. San Mateo County Planning Commission Meeting: Wed. Sept. 9th at 9:00 a.m. Regular Agenda and Staff Report 1. Owner: San Mateo County Applicant: Department of Public Works & […]
Hello Midcoast Community Council members, I would like to ensure you are informed of an upcoming event hosted by County Manager Mike Callagy and Supervisor Don Horsley. There will be […]
Please join the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) by accessing this online meeting via the link provided above, or by dialing into the meeting at the number provided above. Caltrans […]
If you can always find that missing sock, then this night is for you! The Montara Art & Music Festival is hosting an online Treasure Hunt on September 13th from […]
Our agenda will include: Develop PAC recommendation for revision to Burnham Park Preliminary Plan Update on QP Pump Track Progress Update on Mirada Road Bridge project (tbd) Recreation Update/proposals ACTION ITEMS […]
Our monthly, or bi-monthly, free speakers series that tackles everything from environmental issues and economic development to social change and politics. Started by Lenny Mendonca, the founder and owner of […]
Do you sing in the shower? Do you car dance to your favorite tune? Then you have what it takes to show your talent! The Montara Art & Music Festival is hosting an online Talent Show and we are looking for YOU! Send us a 2 minute clip of your amazing talent and we will […]
2020 Coastside Candidate Forums Midcoast Community Council News Midcoast Community Council Map LEN ERICKSON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Sponsored by the Midcoast Community Council and League of Women Voters North and Central […]
2020 Coastside Candidate Forums Midcoast Community Council News Midcoast Community Council Map LEN ERICKSON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Sponsored by the Midcoast Community Council and League of Women Voters North and Central […]
TABLE of PLENTY Half Moon Bay is a weekly supper for the hungry since 2012. About this Event TABLE of PLENTY Half Moon Bay: The TABLE of PLENTY (TOP) was founded in 2012 by a Priest and a Wine Merchant: Fr. Charlie Fermeglia in partnership with Clyde Beffa Jr, long-time Half Moon resident and wine merchant. Our inspiration: “...Jesus was a clever […]
Please join us to discuss and learn about Cabrillo USD finance and priorities.
Mario Andreini of Andreini construction says this will be the last closure for this project. Miramar Bridge Hwy 1 Detour Construction Begins Friday 9/18/2020 SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 BY MICHELLE LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) HOT […]
San Mateo County Harbor District hosts a Community Input Workshop. ZOOM Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86113641076?pwd=dzdDc0xlMlExeFRsT1YzT DdQWkNlQT09 The San Mateo County Harbor District is actively seeking input on the upcoming Pillar Point […]
Join Sea Hugger the second Saturday of every month for a beach cleanup at Dunes Beach in Half Moon Bay. Bring your own reusable gloves and mask and come help Mama Ocean! Sign the waiver and print your parking pass here: https://www.seahugger.org/beach-cleanups SIGN THE WAIVER Sea Hugger Beach Cleanups Note: If you […]
Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off 47th Annual "World Heavyweight Championship of Gargantuan Gourds" from Half Moon Bay, California We’ll be live-streaming the weigh-off on Facebook! WHEN: October 12, 2020, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. (always on Columbus Day) WHAT: No weigh? Weigh! The excitement builds in October every year as Superstar Gourd Growing Greats and […]
PRESS RELEASE. Approximately 1,687 residents impacted in South County, Coast Redwood City – The County of San Mateo is encouraging residents to prepare for the season’s first PG&E Public Safety Power […]
Study Session: Fuel Load Reduction and Weed Eradication. Agenda and Speakers: Zoom Link * Supervisor Don Horsley, District 3, Board of Supervisors * Richard Sampson, Division Chief, CAL FIRE […]
Montara Sanitary and Water District's General Manager Clemens Heldmaier presents to you the MSWD water and sewer system, virtually. MSWD, from and engineer's perspective, is like a mini San Francisco, […]
MCC Regular Meeting Agenda for October 14, 2020. The meeting will be conducted remotely as a telephone and video conference via Zoom. There will be no public meeting room for the meeting. Instructions for […]
Sponsored by Coastside Families Taking Action. To celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, CFTA is excited to be in a virtual conversation with two Ohlone leaders, Kanyon Sayers- Roods and Dr. Jonathan Cordero. In conversation with Evelyn Arce Erickson, they will share some of the history and present day events Ohlone Peoples are facing, as well as […]
Brought to you by San Mateo County. There will be 5 meetings on the coastside during the month of October, one of them in Spanish. Upcoming Opportunities. Join us at […]
Due to COVID-19, the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival has been cancelled BUT the 42nd ANNUAL PUMPKIN RUN WILL GO ON! We are excited to announce our first ever VIRTUAL RACE! Please join us in running or walking this year’s races as part of our virtual race family! Sign up to run, or walk, the 5K, […]
SamTrans Coastside Transportation Committee October 20, 2020, 10:00 am Agenda Due to COVID-19 this meeting will be held using zoom. Welcome / Roll Call SamTrans updates on COVID-19 service impacts […]
Measure W Citizen's Oversight Committee Application Ballot Question The ballot question was as follows: To reduce highway traffic congestion (including 101, 280, interchanges); repair potholes, maintain streets, reduce local traffic, […]
Information on our San Mateo Protected Areas Collaborative Community Compliance Forum on 10/21/20. We will have a virtual San Mateo Protected Area Collaborative Community Compliance Forum on October 21st […]
Volunteer for Water! Download the flyer here: First Rain Flyer An unprecedented fire season has everyone hoping for rain. But what happens to water quality when those rains finally come? The […]
VIDEO. At San Mateo County, we strive to make walking and bicycling safe and comfortable for everyone. The Office of Sustainability is leading our efforts toward that goal through the creation […]
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2020 Candidate Roster Campaign / Committee Finance Filings City of Half Moon Bay Hotel / Lodging Tax Measure District Elections Information 2020 Candidate Manual […]
ZOOM Wed. Nov. 4th at 6:00pm to 7:30pm about Quarry Park. You are invited to the Quarry Park Pump Track – Virtual Community Workshop. When: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:00 […]
DISASTER PREP TRAINING. This is the new way to take CERT Basic Training - Start Now and Graduate by November 8th! Sign up here. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) […]
7 November, 12-3pm Community Healing Clinic with Coastside Healing Arts & Earth Dancer Wellness Join us for a community clinic, featuring Acupuncture, Reiki and Therapeutic Bodywork. Sliding Scale, cash or pay pal One Service $15.-85. Two services $30.-100. 625 Purissima St. , Ste. C&D Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 To book, Please call (650)726-2900 […]
Local holiday shopping online. Made on the Coast Virtual Art Fair runs from today through December 31st. Local coastal artists from Montara to Pescadero are showcasing their locally made work. Shop now for those unique gifts for yourself and others. From jewelry to woodwork, pottery to paintings and needlework to felting and more. Be sure […]
GRANADA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, November 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) serves the GCSD Board of Directors by providing […]
2020 State of the City Join us for the annual City of Half Moon Bay State of the City Address as we offer a look back at an unprecedented year […]
A public workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, to allow for public comment on a proposal submitted to the San Mateo County Planning Department (Planning Case File […]
PRESS RELEASE. El Granada, CA – The Coastside Fire Protection District would like to invite the community to attend the virtual grand opening of the new El Granada Fire Station […]
Midcoast Community Council (MCC) Special Meeting Agenda for November 18, 2020. Click for 11/18/2020 Agenda and Zoom Link The meeting will be conducted remotely as a telephone and video conference […]
On Thursday, November 19 from 3:00-4:30pm, the Amah Mutsun Land Trust will hold an online Fire Symposium. It will bring together tribal leaders, fire researchers, archaeologists, and others for a discussion on coastal Central California's fire history, prescribed burning, and Indigenous fire stewardship. Webinar Registration for AMLT Fire Symposium AMLT Fire Symposium You are invited […]
Hot off the press! From the Half Moon Bay City Council meeting, last night, Tuesday, 11/17/2020. City of Half Moon Bay, City Manager, Bob Nisbet presents. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-i1mg7SQY?start=2318] […]
VIDEO. From the Montara Sanitary and Water District meeting 11/5/2020. This item was brought to the MWSD board on November 5, 2020 at the request of Director Harvey and found […]
Come safely shop our outdoor market at Moon Mother's Nursery. Featuring: Local art by Susan Friedman Textiles by Jennifer Clark Unique talismans crafted by Digeann Boho streetwear from Sunari Lifestyle Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm
This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! So instead of one night, we've gone back to our roots and this year there will be 4 Nights of Lights! Main Street shops will be open until 8pm and there will be beautiful lights adorning the […]
Produced by Briget Boyle | Background Music by Robin West Rourke ASL/English interpreter Jennie O’Shaughnessy DeLeon December 6, 6–7 pm VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER for CoastPride Please Join Us Even though we aren’t able to meet in person this year, our sense of community and commitment to the LGBTQ+ citizens of the coast—from Pescadero to Pacifica—is as […]
Have your menorah, dreidels and latkes ready and join us for a community-wide Coastside candle-lighting event on Zoom. Let us know if you need any candles or dreidels; we have plenty. We'll begin with some words of welcome, a Chanukah story told by Philip Chapnick, songs led by Lissin Lev Chayah, and a candle-lighting at […]
Staff is meeting with the Public Safety Subcommittee to present their white paper draft. The paper discusses a series of topics identified through facilitated discussions regarding law enforcement in Half […]
Saturday Dec. 12th 10am-4pm LOCAL Vendors setting up outside their shops to provide a safe and socially distanced holiday experience for our community! Participating Vendors HUMBA Supply Co, New Moon Skin Sunari Lifestyle Big Wave Project Half Moon Bay Distillery Steelman Rugs
Meet Your Village of Support Coastside Birth Options - Birthworkers Serving the Coast with Samantha Corsiglia Founder of EarthDancer Wellness & Coastside Birth Options ___ 12 December, 11:30-1pm Meet YOUR Village of Support: Coastside Birth Options- Birthworkers Serving the Coast FREE Virtual PUBLIC EVENT! All Parents are Welcome! RSVP by 11 December -Call 650 […]
The Mayor and Vice Mayor will also be selected at the next City Council meeting, Tuesday, 12/15/2020 at 7:00pm, by Zoom. 250 people Zoomed the last meeting ~ The Hotel […]
The Coalition of Pacificans for an Updated Plan and Responsible Planning (CPUP) is a group of Pacificans who came together in 2020 in response to a pattern of unsustainable development allowed by the City. CPUP is […]
A DRIVE-IN, CONTACT FREE MOVIE EXPERIENCE At the amazing new JETTYWAVE DISTILLERY, 360-398 Harvard Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA (In Princeton Harbor opposite Old Princeton Landing). ELF IS RETURNING TO THE COAST! - Wednesday, 12/23/2020 at 5:15pm Parking Lot must be cleared after movie. Coupon Books to support small local businesses must […]
Midcoast Community Council Meeting 2020-12-16: DPW publishes Notice of Availability and Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (project CEQA review). 5 alternatives. Public Comment period is 12/16/20 - […]
City of Half Moon Bay Commissions and Committees Interested in serving on a City commission or committee? Terms vary, and there are not always seats available for appointment, but you […]
Join the Planning Commission at its first meeting of 2021 on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. via zoom for an update on the status of the City’s first Climate […]
Live Fire Training & Helicopter Film Crew at Half Moon Bay Airport. It's that time of year again. The County Airports staff and SFO Fire Department will again be conducting […]
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of 10 appointed members who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and […]
Thanks to the Coastside Mountain Bikers for stayed tuned to the Quarry Park Conversation with San Mateo County Parks and Recs Director, Nicholas Calderon Thursday, 1/21/2021 at 7:30pm. Join […]
The Midcoast Community Council (MCC) Retreat will take place January 23, 2021 from 9am until 12:30pm. The Agenda is available here. The meeting will be conducted remotely as a telephone and […]
FREE. The endangered Monarch Butterfly is the Zoom Webinar offered this month on Jan 23 at 10:00AM by Coastside Land Trust. The webinar explores their perilous overland migration journey. Register […]
San Mateo County Harbor District will host a Public Workshop on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 starting at 5:30 pm via Zoom meeting, to get input from the public on the […]
Thursday 28 January 2021 at 10am – 11:30am PT REGISTER Please join the Clean Coalition for this free 90-minute webinar. Former California Public Utilities Commission President Loretta Lynch and a panel of […]
Destruction of Abandoned Sinking 60’ Commercial Fishing Vessel (Moren). Emergency Expenditure for the Disposal of an Abandoned Sinking Vessel Located at Pillar Point Harbor Recommendation: Approve the General Manager’s decision […]
Featuring Yoga Streetwear, Boho Style Hat Collection, Vintage Kantha Quilts, Upcycled Totes and more.... Sunari Lifestyle is Popping Up Outdoor Market Style! Come shop the line of Sunari Yoga Streetwear, Upcycled Canvas bags, Kantha Quilts and Boho Boutique Hats! Featuring NEW Watering cans for decor or watering the garden and NEW linen aprons!
Presentation by Kathleen Pender, the Net Worth Columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Zoom Link Children Inheriting Parents’ Property Will Be Impacted Financially ~ Thanks […]
Please join us for a discussion on February 3, 2021 at 11:00 with Kellyx Nelson and Jim Robins about the Cutting Green Tape initiative and why it is needed to […]
Regional Water Quality Control Board San Francisco Bay Region February 10, 2021 **VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE** 9:00 a.m. LINK to Virtual Meeting and Agenda Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality […]
Join Krystlyn Giedt, the Chamber CEO and representatives from the San Mateo County Harbor District Midcoast Community Council City of Half Moon Bay Pescadero Municipal Advisory Council State of the Coastside is an interactive discussion about the upcoming happenings on the Coastside. This annual event is a collaborative space for the community and the Chamber […]
Join Us for the Launch of the Coastside Recovery Initiative. The City of Half Moon Bay, County of San Mateo, and the HMB Coastside Chamber are hosting a virtual open […]
Two Strategic Discussions on: 1. Sewer: Treatment & Environmental Protection. Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm 2. Water Supply & Watershed Protection. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at […]
February 23, 2021 Short Term Rental Study Session Planning Commission Meeting RECOMMENDATION In study session continued from the February 9, 2021, receive a presentation featuring a preliminary draft short-term vacation […]
Plus Mid-year Budget Adjustments of Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Public Forum provides an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item within the jurisdiction of the Committee that […]
Dear Community, Please join us as we present the 8th COVID-19 Virtual Community Town Hall on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST to address the impact of […]
Big Creek Lumber would like to help today’s youth gain valuable skills that will help them be self-sufficient and provide the opportunity to build sustainable, enjoyable careers. We are […]
Each year as part of its budgeting process, the City Council hosts listening sessions to hear directly from the people who live and work in Half Moon Bay and gain a […]
Two Strategic Discussions on: 1. Sewer: Treatment & Environmental Protection. Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm 2. Water Supply & Watershed Protection. <<<<<< Wednesday, March 3, 2021 […]
The Committee includes: Elizabeth Brown Michelle Dragony Paulette Eisen Adrienne Etherton (Vice Chair) Carlene Foldenauer (Cabrillo Unified School District Representative) Paul Gater David Gorn (Planning Commission) Anna McMillan (Youth Representative) […]
Building on the momentum of the climate change programming that was completed in 2020 through partnerships with the Office of Sustainability of San Mateo County and the City of Half […]
Buy Tickets Featuring a special clip of this year's monstrous rides from Powerlines Production by Eric W. Nelson and Curt Meyers, big wave documentarian and videographers who co-produce all of the Maverick’s video films. Together they have produced ground breaking video of big wave surfing and they will be making a special video for our Surf […]
The second Sunday in March is when Daylight Saving Time begins in most areas of the U.S., so in 2021 we’ll “spring forward” one hour and on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 2 […]
Press release from CalTrans March 23rd, 2021. Please submit your comments by April 20, 2021 April 8, 2021 Public Meeting Presentation Slides History Caltrans has decided to recirculate a Draft […]
Please click here for the agenda and zoom link for the March 24, 2021 Special City Council Priority Setting Workshop. In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will […]
From 4/07/2021 through Wednesday, 04/14/2021, not including the weekend. Wed. April 7th from 8:00 to 5:00pm Thur. April 8th from 8:00 to 5:00pm Fri. April 9th from 8:00 to 5:00pm\Wed. […]
Description Wednesday, April 7th from 12:00 - 1:30 PM Pacific/3:00 - 4:30 PM Eastern REGISTER The concept of herd immunity has been applied for decades in epidemiology and public health, […]
Thursday April 8th, 2021, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The Public Virtual Open House Information link: https://deavpm.wixsite.com/sr-1tos Zoom meeting information including the link, password, and dial in number […]
SAVE THE DATE! The Story of Plastics in San Mateo County; From Human Health to Ocean Protection Across San Mateo County From Human Health to Ocean Protection Across San Mateo […]
Coastside CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is an emergency preparedness volunteer organization focused on creating a ready and resilient community along the San Francisco Bay Area coast from the southern side of the Tom Lantos Tunnel (Devil’s Slide) to Tunitas Creek Road. CLICK to Sign up for Coastside CERT email This is the new way […]
San Mateo County Planning Meeting 9:00am April 14th, 2021 by Zoom. Owners: Terwey, Brady, Jordan, Oliphant, and Lockwood Register for meeting San Mateo County Planning Agendas The April 14, 2021 […]
Once in a decade chance to shape the future of housing in our communities. Join the Zoom discussion on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, 6:00-7:00pm. This year, all the jurisdictions in […]
Wildfire Preparedness Questions for Governance Agencies April 14, 2021 WILDFIRE ON MIDCOAST Wed April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (agenda item at 7:30pm) Wildfire Preparedness on the Midcoast […]