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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Initial Study with Proposed Negative Declaration in response to comments and consultation with location communities. We consider public participation, review, and coordination crucial, and we […]
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 be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This meeting will be conducted entirely by remote participation, in […]
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. April 7th from 8:00 to 5:00pm Sat. April 10th OPEN Sun. April 11th OPEN Mon. April 12th from 8:00 to 5:00pm Tues. April 13th from […]
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, yet the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted new debate about the role of herd immunity in the pandemic response and confusion about what herd immunity entails. […]
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 will be provided shortly before the meeting. Please check back here for this information. Caltrans has decided to recirculate a Draft Initial Study with Proposed […]
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 County, single-use plastics add $500 million in pollutive, health and climate change cost to cities, businesses and residents. Only 11% are recycled while 88% go […]
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 Planning Commission meeting may be accessed through Zoom online at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/98716492374 . The meeting ID is: 987 1649 2374. The April 14, 2021 Planning Commission […]
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 San Mateo County – cities, towns, and the county – are updating their Housing Elements, or housing plans. This update is part of our General […]
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 – A forum discussion with: - San Mateo County Supervisor Don Horsley - Kellyx Nelson (Resource Conservation District) - Nicholas Calderon (SMC Parks) - Chief […]
Saturday, April 17th 2021 starting at Long Branch Saloon & Farms, 321 Verde Road, South of Half Moon Bay Sign up ~ $40.00 ~ Dinner Included! Upon completing all five stops get back to the Long Branch before 3:00 PM to turn in your scorecard, see if you won, and enjoy a sit-down or take-out […]
WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEBINAR: Defensible Space & Home Hardening. Sign-up now for Part II in our series, featuring presentations on "Defensible Space" & "Home Hardening!" There will be time for Q & A. Please click the link to register. Please join us for Part II in our series of III, Wildfire Awareness Webinars via Zoom. We […]
Earth Day Community Recycling Day Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9AM to 12PM Smith Field Parking Lot (end of Wavecrest Road) In honor of Earth Day, Republic Services is teaming up with the City of Half Moon Bay to hold a Community Recycling Event for Half Moon Bay residents. Visit us on April 24 at Smith Field for free […]
Installation Thurs. April 29th, 2021 Opening Reception Sat. May 1st Noon to 4 pm April 29 to May 23, 2021 Open daily except Tuesday and Wednesday. Artist and inventor Dick Termes demonstrates 100 suspended spherical artworks at the Coastal Arts League in Half Moon Bay. Termes discusses his unique spherical paintings known as Termespheres. These […]
What Goes Where? A Waste-Sorting Workshop April 29, 6pm via Zoom Come with questions, leave with answers! Join the City of Half Moon Bay and Republic Services to learn about your curbside collection service and get all your questions answered by industry experts. Stay until the end for your chance to win one of four […]
Date/Time Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Focus on Service on the Coastside (Pacifica, Montara, Moss Beach, Half Moon Bay, Pescadero) Meeting Link: http://bit.ly/reimaginecoast Call in Option: (669) 900-6833 Zoom Webinar ID: 990 1019 9651 Languages: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, English Presentation | Presentación | 简报 People can also make comments through email to Reimagine@samtrans.com or by phone […]
The SamTrans Planning department is working on a comprehensive operational analysis of the SamTrans bus routes called Reimagine SamTrans. The goal is to develop a transportation system that best meets the public transit and mobility needs of San Mateo County. The Planning department has developed several transportation alternatives and is now seeking public input. They […]
Join us tomorrow 10-4, at the Harvard Market, 117 Harvard Ave, Half Moon Bay – just around the corner from the Big Wave Farm! Pick up your last-minute Mother's Day gifts! (Every 2nd Saturday!) AND Walk around the corner to Big Wave Farm and check out their chicken and farm. We are […]
Midpen’s newly developed Wildland Fire Resiliency program will proactively expand our environmentally sensitive vegetation management to: Promote healthy, resilient, fire-adapted ecosystems Reduce wildland fire risk Facilitate the response of fire agencies PUBLIC HEARING: FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT & PROJECT APPROVAL CLICK for Agenda and Zoom Link Posted 72 hours before meeting MAY 12, 2021 @ […]
MWSD and CalFire staff will be testing fire hydrants in our community between May 5th and 13th. Testing will occur between 9AM-3PM daily for a period of 3-6 days. These tests ensure we have adequate flow and system data when firefighting water is needed to fight domestic house fires. When a hydrant is tested in […]
Attend by Zoom, Friday, May 14th, 2021 at 9:00am the California Coastal Commission meeting. Email Staff. It matters. CCC responds to public input. NorthCentralCoast@coastal.ca.gov "Staff believes that the project, as conditioned, is the best outcome possible for the public under the Coastal Act, and recommends that the Commission approve a conditioned CDP. The Applicant is […]
Last year, in 2020, the community chipping program was yet another tremendous success due to the support of the community, San Mateo County Fire Safe Council, The Resource Conservation District and volunteers who helped staff the event. The first program concluded just prior to the start of the CZU Lightning Complex and as soon as […]
We have the Stan Erhart Trio from 5:00-7:00pm this Friday, May 28th, 2021! If you’re a blues lover like us, you’ll want to check this show out. Stan and his band are veterans of the Blues scene and always bring a great show. As we eek out of Covid, it’s a greater pleasure than ever […]
CoastPride is proud to announce the CoastPride LGBTQ Pride Center will officially open on Tuesday, June 1 st, 2021. The ceremony will begin at 12 noon with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce, followed by speakers, dignitaries and a flag raising. Tours of the facility will also be given and the public is […]
HMB high school seniors are invited to this year’s Grad Night: An Evening Under the Stars. Watch a great movie at an outdoor venue, hang out with your friends, eat movie snacks, and celebrate! Register today @hmbhsgradnight.com. The movie will be… GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! HMBHS Grad Night 2021 An Evening Under the Stars – […]
When: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Meeting – Please find a direct link on the agenda posted on the District’s website. The meeting ID and passcode are provided below. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 937 7826 0596 Passcode: 184355 One tap mobile +1 669 900 6833 | 93778260596# | *184355# US […]
The San Mateo County Harbor District is preparing a Master Plan to provide a comprehensive guide that will focus District activities in a relevant, responsive, and realistic manner for decades to come. Make sure your interests are known and help inform the preparation of the Harbor Master Plan. Stop by Johnson Pier at Pillar […]
Within lower Pescadero Creek and its floodplain are homes, businesses, roads, agriculture, and threatened and endangered species that are impacted by flooding, bank erosion and degraded habitat. In response to community concerns and requests for help, and building on what we learned in Butano Creek, we began our quest to find win-win solutions for lower […]
Beach Break Entertainment Brings you a major Emotion Picture: Inside Out Purchase Tickets Here We're changing it up! Come Out and join us On June 18th This month we're celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month with a very special screening of the colorful Pixar Animation – Inside Out. Join us for an incredible night of fun, fresh popcorn and special treats for the […]
Dear Friends: Here in the Bay Area, there are countless efforts underway to develop technology driven solutions to better respond to and reduce the risk of devastating wildfires. Representing this district, I feel like I have an opportunity and a responsibility to help promising technologies connect with our state and local leaders that are […]
Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee 7:00 PM via Zoom Virtual meeting information will be posted on the Planning Commission Agenda Page at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Community members are invited to attend the joint study session and make comments during the public forum portion of the session. The proposed Hyatt Place project […]
NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Tim Beeman 415-999-2428 Coastside Rising "So Happy Together” An Expanded Scope and Theme Featuring a Music-Driven Festival Held As Part of Ol’ Fashioned 4th Of July Parade Day in Half Moon Bay HALF MOON BAY, CA (June 11, 2021) – Thankfully, at long last for live events and communities everywhere and […]
Climb from the Bike Hut to Skyline while supporting Abundant Grace Coastside Worker in addressing the homeless crisis! This gorgeous and challenging ride begins by rolling through a couple miles of Coastal farms and scenic countryside before starting the ascent through the Redwoods with switchbacks and stunning forest views. Please join us for this special virtual event! […]
Beach Cleanup and Sea Hugger Support. June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, 1:00pm. Help clean our local park and support Sea Hugger’s mission to protect our seas from plastic! Saturdays, June 12th, July 10, August 14, September 11, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Meet at the Jetty Skate Ramp on Burnham Strip. Bring […]