Support Local Artists ~ “Made on the Coast” Virtual Pop Up Arts & Crafts Fair

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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 […]

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Coastside Jewish Community Chanukah Celebration With Giant Menorah Candle Lighting

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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 […]

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Sheriff White Paper Presented at Public Safety Committee Which Was Formed After Harmon Shooting

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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 Moon Bay. Staff continues to perform research on numerous topics to include in the white paper. This research will be finalized, and the finished paper […]

Harvard Ave Outdoor Market in Princeton Harbor Near Half Moon Bay

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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 Virtually

Coastside Birth Options 715 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

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Press Briefing: Pacificans Sue the City of Pacifica Over Violation of CEQA and California’s Planning and Land Use Laws

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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 broad coalition across Pacifica that supports sound planning decisions backed by thorough and unbiased environmental and safety reviews, in compliance with environmental law. We seek to […]

5 Route Alternatives for the Mirada/ Miramar Road Bridge Fix ~ Public Comment Period Ends Jan. 15th, 2021

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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 - 1/15/21 Alex Zhang azhang@smcgov.org 650-363-4100 Wency Ng wng@smcgov.org 650-363-4100   San Mateo County Public Works, Jim Porter, Presents to MCC Dec. 9th, 2020 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YmtoV82bPI?start=2482] […]

City of Half Moon Bay Planning Gives Update On Our Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

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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 Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). The CAAP will outline the City’s climate-related concerns and priorities for reducing pollution sources contributing to climate change to move […]

City of Half Moon Bay Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meetings

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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 Parks and Recreation Commission regarding development, maintenance, and implementation of the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan and Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidelines. As part of implementation of […]

Quarry Pump Track Update at GCSD Meeting ~ Added Parking, Dig in July, Pump in Sept.

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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 1/21/2021 Granada Community Services District (GCSD) at 7:30pm Join Zoom Meeting Phone one-tap: US: +16699006833,,98306671779# or +19292056099,,98306671779# Meeting URL: https://dudek.zoom.us/j/98306671779 Zoom Link to 1/21/2021 […]

MCC Annual Administrative & Planning Retreat – January 23, 2021 (Virtual Meeting)

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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 video conference via Zoom (link). There will be no public meeting room for the meeting. Instructions for accessing the meeting and for making comments are […]

Monarchs Decline ~ The Biology, Mystique, Behaviors and Migration of This Iconic Butterfly

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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 Here Kim Young , Xerces Education and Conservation Specialist Ambassador, explores the migrating mysteries of the monarch butterfly. She will talk about the biology, mystique, […]

Pillar Point Harbor Retail Center ADA Restroom Project Community Workshop

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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 Pillar Point Harbor Retail Center ADA Restroom Project. Access instructions and meeting link available at: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86501847082?pwd=NDB4aisvUXJCT3JtZ0NWQVl0STdaQT09   Meeting ID: 865 0184 7082 […]

What the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Didn’t Tell You About the August 2020 Blackouts

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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 experts will present. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) called rolling blackouts throughout California on 14 and 15 August and threatened blackouts over Labor Day […]

What Happens When A Derelict Boat Sinks in Pillar Point Harbor?

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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 to authorize an emergency expenditure to enter into an agreement with San Diego Boat Movers for an amount not to exceed $49,800, with a 10% […]

CA Prop 19: What Does This Mean for Property Tax Transfers and Exemptions?

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Presentation by Kathleen Pender, the Net Worth Columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle.   Zoom Link       Children Inheriting Parents’ Property Will Be Impacted Financially   ~ Thanks to Best, Best and Krieger, Attorney's at Law Newly passed Proposition 19 will have potentially severe financial consequences for children inheriting property from their parents. […]

CA Coastal Conservancy ~ Cutting Green Tape to Speed Up Fire Reduction

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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 protect our natural resources. Ms. Nelson and Mr. Robins are two of the lead authors of the Cutting Green Tape: Regulatory Efficiencies for a Resilient Environment report […]

Ca Regional Water Quality Control Discusses Whole Watershed Approach to Pillar Point Harbor Bacteria Load

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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 Control Plan (Basin Plan) to Establish a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Implementation Plan for Bacteria at the Beaches in Pillar Point Harbor and […]

City of Half Moon Bay Coastside Recovery Initiative – Open House by Zoom

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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 house event on Thursday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. We invite you to come and learn about the Coastside Recovery Initiative (CRI), and to contribute […]

Montara Water and Sewer District (MWSD) Discussion on Sewer: Treatment & Environmental Protection

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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 6:30pm to 7:30pm   Strategic Discussions: How we shape the future of our critical water and sewer systems in step with our community. What does […]

City HMB Planning Study Session for Short-Term Vacation Rentals and Home Occupations Regulations

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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 rental ordinance (Attachment 1), an update to the home occupation ordinance (Attachment 2), and related code sections (Attachment 3); provide for public comment; and hold […]

City of HMB Finance Subcommittee Special Meeting ~ Phase 2 of Sewer Rate Study

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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 is not on the agenda. In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help […]

Stanford Medicine OCE COVID-19 Community Town Hall ~ Mental Well-Being of Adolescents

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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 COVID-19 on our adolescents mental well-being during the pandemic. COVID-19 Community Virtual Town Hall Information: Register Today:  http://bit.ly/OCE_COVID19_TH_Reg8 -Submit Town Hall Questions | http://bit.ly/OCE_COVID19_QAForm8 -Join by […]

Montara Water and Sewer District (MWSD) Discussion on Water Supply & Watershed Protection

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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 6:30pm to 7:30pm   Strategic Discussions: How we shape the future of our critical water and sewer systems in step with our community. What […]

Do You Walk and Bike on the Coastside? Do You Have Some Advice For HMB BPAC?

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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) Bill Murray Mario Rendon (Chair)   Four Year Appointments are nearing their end. Would you like to be on the BPAC next?   Please join […]

Peninsula Clean Energy – Where Does My Electricity Come From and More!

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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 Moon Bay, Senior Coastsiders is excited to offer a monthly program dedicated to climate change and environmental engagement. Look for the Evergreen Coastsiders logo and […]

Daylight Saving Time Springs Forward on Sunday, March 14th, 2021 at 2:00am

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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 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour before bed on Saturday night!   When Do We “Fall Back” In 2021? The first Sunday in […]

CalTrans Recirculates Plans for Variable Message Signs (VMS) Allowing for Emergency Messaging

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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 […]

Special City of Half Moon Bay Council Priority Setting Workshop for 2021

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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 […]

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E.G. Road Closure Along Obispo Road Between Ave Alhambra and Ave Portola

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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 […]

Stanford Medicine Presents The Science of Herd Immunity

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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. […]

Public Workshop: CalTrans Recirculates Plans for Variable Message Signs (VMS)

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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 […]

The Story of Plastics in San Mateo County; From Human Health to Ocean Protection

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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 […]

El Granada Blvd. Residents Ask County for Permit to Cut Eucalyptus to Create Firebreak

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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 […]

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Let’s Talk Housing: Get Involved in the Upcoming Housing Element Update

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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 […]

MCC Hosts County Agencies With Supervisor Horsley: Why Isn’t Removing & Replanting Eucalyptus In Your Plan?

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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 […]

CalFire Presents Wildfire Awareness Webinar: Defensible Space & Home Hardening

CA, United States

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 […]

HMB Earth Day Recycling Event at Smith Field: Shredding, E-waste and Compost Pick-up

Smith Field End of Wavecrest Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

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Termespheres are Back! Unique Art of 6-Point Perspective In the Round at Coastal Arts League

Coastal Arts League 300 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

City HMB Presents: What Goes Where? A Waste-Sorting Workshop

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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 […]

Get Blues with the Stan Erhart Trio at Hop Dogma this Friday!

Hop Dogma 270 Capistrano Rd #22, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

HMB Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of the New CoastPride LGBTQ Center

Coast Pride Center 711 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

Coastside County Water District (CCWD) Updates HMB’s Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan

Coastside County Water District 766 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

San Mateo County Harbor District Master Plan Pop-Up at Pillar Point Harbor

San Mateo County Harbor District Pillar Point 504 Ave Alhambra, Half Moon Bay, CA

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 […]

San Mateo Resource Conservation District Presents on Pescadero Creek’s Flooding, Erosion and Habitat

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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 […]

Senator Becker Presents: Fight Fire with Tech; Bay Area Innovations to Combat Wildfires

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  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 Joint Study Session – Hyatt Place Hotel Project Updates

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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 […]

2nd Annual 2021 Tunitas Creek Rd. Bike Hut Classic DIY Ride July 9th-27th

The Bike Hut 1045 Tunitas Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

Quarry Park Pump Trackers! Zoom the San Mateo County Planning Meeting for Plan Approval

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Zoom July 14th, 2021. Meeting starts at 9:00am. This item is number two on the agenda. You can listen and comment by phone. Click to Zoom   Owner: San Mateo County Parks Department Applicant: Gates + Associates (Dylan Buterbaugh) File Number: PLN 2021-00096 Location: Santa Maria Ave. and Columbus St., El Granada Assessor’s Parcel No’s: […]

National Night Out 2021 on the Coastside ~ Network and Mingle With Your Neighbors

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City of HMB Jump Starts National Night Out Parties with $100 Gift Card for Food, etc. JULY 9, 2021 BY MICHELLE LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) PRESS RELEASE. National Night out is the annual nationwide community-building campaign encouraging police/community partnerships and neighbor-to-neighbor connections, making our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. On National Night Out, neighborhoods across the nation host […]

Steering Committee Public Workshop for San Mateo Multi-jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) 5-Year FEMA Update

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Press Release Aug. 5, 2021. Public Asked to Comment on Draft Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan County of San Mateo progressing on update of plan to prepare for natural hazards Register for Thurs. 8/12/21 Public Workshop   REDWOOD CITY — The County of San Mateo, led by the Department of Emergency Management, has made significant […]