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AARP Tax Services AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, in-person tax preparation service. Volunteers are trained and IRS certified each year. They offer tax preparation help to anyone, and if you're 50 and older and can't afford a tax preparation service, they are especially for you! This service will be offered Wednesdays from […]
Register to Eat! We invite world-class chefs to pair up with San Mateo County based farmers, ranchers, fishermen, brewers, vintners and distillers to create a one-of-a-kind, multi-course strolling supper. All the money we raise helps us teach kids here on the coast and from throughout San Mateo County where their food comes from and why […]
Watch Live Stream FIRST Robotics Competition 2023 Sacramento Regional Half Moon Bay High School Pumpkin Bots Team 8793 March 23-26, 2023 | Davis, CA UC DAVIS ARC PAVILLION […]
PG&E will be performing a gas service line tie-in to their existing gas main located near the Anza Pump Station. The work will require a one-lane closure on West Bound […]
Beginning Monday, March 27, lower access to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve is closed to all users due to storm damage to access roads. This closure will remain in effect until Higgins Road is passable, which the county anticipates to be fall 2023 or later. Additionally, Whittemore Gulch Trail and the middle section […]
Mercy Housing and Ayudando Latinos a Sonar (ALAS) will be hosting a community input meeting for the proposed 555 Kelly Affordable Housing Development. The development team and City staff will be in attendance to answer any questions the community has regarding the project. The event will be held Monday, March 27 from 6:30 p.m. […]
AARP Tax Services AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, in-person tax preparation service. Volunteers are trained and IRS certified each year. They offer tax preparation help to anyone, […]
Join us on April 8th for music and food, pick up your free t-shirt and prizes, and meet other folks who are stepping up! All funds support our programming for […]
Coastside Design Review Hearing Agenda - April 13, 2023 COASTSIDE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, April 13, 2023 12:30 p.m. Granada Community Services District Office Meeting Room 504 Avenue […]
PRESS RELEASE. From the City of Half Moon Bay website and eNews. Republic Services is teaming up with the City of Half Moon Bay to hold our annual Earth […]
Join the Coastside Land Trust on the coastal prairie for a habitat restoration workday at Wavecrest Open Space. Come one, come all! (EVERY 3rd Saturday!) We’re excited to be back in person […]
Please join us Saturday, April 15th to celebrate an amazing first year! Enjoy your favorite beers (along with two new beers…) with friends, family, and food by @flor_de_pineapple . Our […]
The Pacific Coast TV Spring Open House is back on April 15th! Join us as we build community with LIVE TV! Free Admission. Local Food, Arts & Crafts, and Community […]
Looking for a second career? Peninsula Family Services 2nd Careers Program offers assistance to older adults 55+ years in age who reside in San Mateo County in their search for employment by […]
PRESS RELEASE. From the City of Half Moon Bay website and eNews on March 23rd, 2023. The City Council has rescheduled their Priority Setting Session for Wednesday, April 19 […]
Surfrider Foundation's San Mateo County chapter (Surfrider SMC) turns 25 next week! We wanted to let you know, thank everyone involved and share some of the achievements. Citizen engagement at […]
PRESS RELEASE. From the California State Parks. Here at Half Moon Bay State Beach we are planning our annual Coastal Wildflower Day Festival for Sunday April 23, 2023, which goes from 10 am […]
Applications are now available for the spring, 2023 session of Half Moon Bay’s annual community engagement program, Half Moon Bay NET (Network – Engage - Transform). The deadline to submit an application is 5 […]
Please scroll down to view all available dates for this hike Enjoy a refreshing morning hike along the bluffs of the Wavecrest Trail! This family-friendly hike is an easy 2-mile […]
Dream Machines 2023 Half Moon Bay California’s Festival of Magnificent Machines Marks 30th Year There are car shows, air shows, motorcycle shows, tractor shows, maker fairs, music festivals, food festivals, […]
PRESS RELEASE. The Neighborhood Chipper Program assists residents in maintaining defensible space by providing no-cost chipping to select neighborhoods vulnerable to wildfire. The program is based on a “you cut, we chip” model. After […]
We invite YOU to celebrate with us. Attend our concert, conducted by Sara Lomax and Howard Lee, featuring favorites by Offenbach, Mozart, Schubert, Copland and more. Then stay for our post-concert gala, so that we may show our gratitude for our very supportive Coastside community!
Come join the Half Moon Bay Volunteer Fire Department for our annual crab dinner at the IDES hall 735 Main St., in Half Moon Bay. After a three year […]
PRESS RELEASE. The Neighborhood Chipper Program assists residents in maintaining defensible space by providing no-cost chipping to select neighborhoods vulnerable to wildfire. The program is based on a “you cut, we chip” model. After clearing brush and small trees from around homes, residents can participate in neighborhood events by piling branches, limbs, and other woody vegetation on the curbside […]
We are pleased to invite the community to join Mayor Deborah Penrose, Vice Mayor Joaquin Jimenez, and Supervisor Ray Mueller to a meeting to discuss a potential new affordable housing project on City-owned land at 880 Stone Pine Road. The site is one of several opportunity sites identified in the Draft Housing Element for potential […]
CoastPride & City of HMB & Coastside Chamber invite you to join us for a pre-pride month mixer to learn about all the cool happenings this June including the Coastside’s inaugural Pride parade!! May 9, 2023, 2 – 4 PM A short program begins at 2:30 PM Mac Dutra Plaza, Corner of Main & Kelly […]
COASTSIDE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, May 11, 2023 1:30 p.m. Granada Community Services District Office Meeting Room 504 Avenue Alhambra, Third Floor, El Granada 2:30pm 2. Owner: Gipson Purayampallil, Coastside Market, LLC Applicant: Edward C. Love File No.: PLN2019-00143 Location: 2385 Carlos Street, California and Etheldore, Moss Beach Assessor’s Parcel No.: 037-097-200 Consideration […]
Brews & Views welcomes Deputy Fire Marshal with CAL FIRE/Coastside Jordan Motta, UC Master Gardeners Cynthia Nations, Alison Williams, and Stephanie Erskine for a discussion about living in the Wildland Urban Interface, Defensible Space, and Home Hardening. The Coastside is located in the Wildland-urban interface; a zone of transition between wilderness and land developed by […]
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SAVE THE DATE: Come join us at Coastside Fire Protection District (CFPD) Fire Station 44 this Saturday as we host a fun and interactive OPEN HOUSE. We hope to see you there! More on Station #44 Replacement Project on Coastside Buzz Coastside Fire Protection District Awards Contract for Architectural Design Services for Fire […]
Mercy Housing and Ayudando Latinos a Sonar (ALAS) will be hosting their second community meeting for the proposed 555 Kelly Affordable Housing Development. The development team and City staff will be in attendance to answer any questions regarding the project. The event will be held on Monday, May 17 at the Half Moon Bay Library; […]
OneShoreline Presentation San Mateo County Harbor District Board Meetings ~ 3rd Wednesday @ 1:00pm Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. Please note that email correspondence sent to or from members of the Harbor Commission via the District’s website are considered public records and may be subject to disclosure and additional distribution pursuant […]
MCC RETREAT Agenda and Zoom (link) for Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 6pm (early start) The MCC’s annual planning retreat, with Supervisor Mueller in attendance, is this coming Wednesday. It will be conducted as a Special Meeting. Constituents have been invited to submit Single Subject Slides for compilation into a slide medley to be presented at […]
Are you interested in electrifying your home and don’t know where to start? Do you want to learn about the benefits of electrification? Switching to electric heating and cooking equipment creates safer homes and communities for generations to come. The Pacifica Climate Committee, 350 Silicon Valley and the City of Pacifica are partnering on […]
OWN VOICE. KHMB's Reuben Truthmaker will be away on Friday, May 19th, 2023 and so will not be able to host Coastal Windage, so he asked me (aka Michelle Dragony) […]
PRESS RELEASE. From Assemblymember Marc Berman's office on May 15th, 2023. SACRAMENTO – State and local elected leaders will convene a community meeting on the closure of Highway 84 near the Town of Woodside and efforts to repair the road. State Senator Josh Becker, Assemblymember Marc Berman, San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller, and Woodside […]
The City of Half Moon Bay in partnership with the Mexican Consulate will be hosting a Mobile Consulate in Half Moon Bay on May 20, 2023, at the Ted Adcock Community Center. Mexican nationals will be able to book appointments to request and renew documents. The Mobile Consulate team will be able to print on […]
Join the Coastside Land Trust on the coastal prairie for a habitat restoration workday at Wavecrest Open Space. Come one, come all! (EVERY 3rd Saturday!) We’re excited to be back in person and tending the earth together again. We’ve missed seeing our dedicated supporters (old and new). We’ll continue our work removing invasive plants around the coastal […]
Have you noticed the work taking place off the dining room on the south end of the building? We are excited to be installing a community garden for use by our participants and other neighbors! Through a grant provided by the County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability (OOS), we will soon have raised (ADA […]
Sunday, May 21, 2023. Noon to 3pm Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. On Skyline Blvd 1.5 miles south of intersection with Page Mill Rd. Come – Meet – […]
DATE CHANGE. Devil Slide Trail's south gate and parking lot will be closed from May 30 through June 9, 2023 while crews perform repairs to the North Peak Access Road on Montara Mountain, which will require the use of the Devil's Slide south lot for staging. PREVIOUS SCHEDULE. Devil's Slide & Montara Mountain Trails […]
April 12, 2023 (Updated May 23, 2023) For Immediate Release - Notice of Vacancy President of the Board of Supervisors announced that applications are being accepted for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. There is currently one (1) vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission representing District 3, Supervisor Ray Mueller’s district. […]
GROM FEST vol 3. Sat. June 3, 2023 Youth Surf Contest Ages 18 and Under withSurfing, Food, Music and a Fun Family Day at the Beach This event is open […]
AIDS/LifeCycle is a 7-day fundraising bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles benefitting the HIV/AIDS services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center (501c3 CA non-profit organizations raising monies for the purpose of caring for persons with HIV/AIDS and AIDS related issues). The Ride will take place from June 4, […]
Brews & Views welcomes Amy Bach, the Founder and CEO of Measures for Justice, for a discussion on how she plans to achieve her vision of a criminal justice system that […]
The Coastside Land Trust welcomes Chelsea Carey of Point Blue Conservation Science to talk about the intricate and fascinating world below our feet. Donate Register for Zoom Lecture Dr. Carey is the director of Soil Research and Conservation for Point Blue Conservation Science. She develops and leads research projects and partnerships with rangeland […]
At the Coastside Community Preparedness Day experts from a variety of agencies will be on hand with important tips, advice, and information about emergency and disaster preparedness for community members. Families from throughout the Coastside are invited to attend, get their questions answered, learn more about Coastside disaster preparation, and start their own emergency preparedness […]
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside (BGCC) to commission a mural created for the Sheriff’s substation. On Friday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office along with the BGCC, will be unveiling the mural for the community to see. There will be some short […]
The Office of San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller invites you to the Coastside Office Grand Opening. The event will be held at the Shoppes at Harbor Village, 270 Capistrano Rd. The opening of this office is a great achievement for the Coastside and all are invited to come and join in the celebration. Bring your […]
Join the Coastside Land Trust on the coastal prairie for a habitat restoration workday at Wavecrest Open Space. Come one, come all! (EVERY 3rd Saturday!) We’re excited to be back in person and tending the earth together again. We’ve missed seeing our dedicated supporters (old and new). We’ll continue our work removing invasive plants around the coastal […]
Cabrillo Unified School District Website Meeting Agendas The Cabrillo Unified School District Governing Board and the staff have returned to hosting Regular Board meetings in-person. These meetings are open to the public. At this time, face masks are highly recommended for all attendees while inside the building. The Governing Board will hold its Regular […]
Visit the new history museum between 10am and 3pm on June 24 to learn stories of the Coastside—and to tell us yours! The new museum is in the beautifully remodeled barn behind the old jail, at 505 Johnston Street in Half Moon Bay. All are welcome—bring your family to this free event!
Field Day is Saturday June 24th and Sunday June 25th. We will be operating from 11 am Saturday until 11 am Sunday. Field Day is open to the Public! A […]
Imagine you confront your enemy—a giant, scary robot from outer space—and he becomes your best pal. A heart-warming, family-friendly animated feature set during the Cold War in 1957, The Iron […]
As we prepare for our Open House on June 30th, we need some help from our beloved volunteers getting some things ready! On Sunday, June 25th, from 9am-1pm, we are having a Volunteer Day at our main Puente office in Pescadero. We will need help with organizing, painting, cleaning, and some gardening as well. If […]
Many of the photos you see featured in our e-news and other publications come to us through our annual photo contest. This year's contest runs April 1 through June 30 with the winners to be announced in July. Winners from each category will receive a $100 REI gift card, a Midpen swag bag and bragging […]
It's been a while since we have seen many of you! Join us on Friday, June 30th, from 3:00-6:00pm to learn more about our programs and services, meet our team and […]
The Bike Hut Classic is back again this July! Please join us for this 8.3 mile climb with 1900 feet of elevation gain… a special DIY ride that’s helping the […]
Join us July 1st at The Ocean Blue Vault, to host our Summer Season artists reception from 12 – 3 pm. This is an opportunity for you to meet some […]
Half Moon Bay Lions ~ "Where there is a need there is a Lion”. Rear Parking lot of the Portuguese Culture Center 724 Kelly Avenue Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 $12 Donation per person CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Breakfast Includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Orange Juice Contact the Lions questions: events@hmblions.org Help support the Half […]
Let the good times roll! This year marking it’s 52nd rendition, Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade & Block Party takes over Main Street, transforming […]
FIRST FRIDAY RIDE! Meet at the HMB Library at 5pm and wear your party clothes 🎉 Join us for a community ride through town. Everyone on wheels is invited! Roll out at 5:15 and end at San Benito House approximately 6:30pm. Success! June 2nd was the 1st ever FIRST FRIDAY community fun ride. […]
The Cloverdale Ranch property is an ecological jewel on the San Mateo County Coast that Midpen purchased a large portion of from our nonprofit partner, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) in June […]
PRESS RELEASE. From the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on July 5th, 2023. Redwood City — The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting July 10th, 2023, from 9:00am to noon, as a hybrid meeting, to learn about tenant issues in the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County and potential new protections […]
On Tuesday, July 11, 20 officers from various law enforcement agencies throughout San Mateo County will be participating in the San Mateo County Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.). This program is a collaborative effort to increase traffic safety and awareness in known trouble spots through San Mateo County, and this Tuesday, the focus will […]
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. MCC Agendas, Videos and Lots and Lots of Documents! Thanks to exMCC’s Lisa Ketcham (now on the San Mateo County Planning Commission) for an incredibly well curated website archive on local planning issues. Scott Bollinger and Gus Mattammal participated remotely. Midcoast Community Council Website […]
MOSS BEACH 3:00 p.m. (Note meeting starts at 12:30pm) Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:30 p.m. Location: Supervisor Mueller’s Coastside Office 270 Capistrano Road Unit 6, Half Moon Bay, CA 94109 ITEM #3. Owner: California School Employees Association Applicant: MP (Midpen) Moss Beach Associates, L.P. File No.: PLN2022-00220 Location: Carlos Street, Moss Beach Assessor’s Parcel […]
Even though we all have our own reason for joining Relay For Life, we’ll take down cancer because we’re in it together. Our team is fundraising for the American Cancer Society’s support service and lifesaving research. Believe us, every dollar really does count, so we’re asking for your help. Please donate or join our team […]
Join the Coastside Land Trust on the coastal prairie for a habitat restoration workday at Wavecrest Open Space. Come one, come all! (EVERY 3rd Saturday!) We’re excited to be back in person […]
More on the Quarry Park Pump Track on Coastside Buzz
Mayor Deborah Penrose and Supervisor Ray Mueller will be hosting monthly community office hours on the third Thursday of each month. The next session will be held Thursday, July 20 at Café Mezzaluna at 9:00 a.m. This event will be a great opportunity for community members to have dialogue with their elected representatives in a […]
San Mateo County Harbor District urges local salmon fisheries to apply ASAP. To: San Mateo County individuals, associations or business that have been impacted by the salmon Fishery Disaster. The County of San Mateo Department of Emergency Services must have some Injury Worksheets in my Friday July 21st 2023. CalOES IA is reaching out to […]
The Cloverdale Ranch property is an ecological jewel on the San Mateo County Coast that Midpen purchased a large portion of from our nonprofit partner, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) in June […]
Ride Tunitas Creek for Abundant Grace’s 4th Annual 2023 Bike Hut Classic Fundraiser Sat. July 1st - Sun. July 16th The Bike Hut Classic is back again this July! Please join us for this 8.3 mile climb with 1900 feet of elevation gain… a special DIY ride that’s helping the Coastside community! Our 4th annual DIY fundraiser […]
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. MCC Agendas, Videos and Lots and Lots of Documents! Thanks to exMCC’s Lisa Ketcham (now on the San Mateo County Planning Commission) for an incredibly well curated website archive on local planning issues. Scott Bollinger and Gus Mattammal participated remotely. Midcoast Community Council Website […]
FREE. Emergency Medical Services Corps Fall 2023 Cohort. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Corps program of Alameda County is partnering with San Mateo County Health to provide a 5-month full-time training program with supportive youth development services to encourage diverse members of the community, including underrepresented groups and people with barriers to employment and education in […]
The 23rd Annual Kahuna Kupuna Benefit Surf Contest at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, CA will happen on Saturday, July 29th from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Loosely translated from Hawaiian, "Kahuna Kupuna" means "Big Chief Wise Elder" which is a good name for the only amateur surf contest in the world that is specifically designed for […]
The San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program will be hosting a drop-off event in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. To participate, you must schedule an appointment at San Mateo County’s HHW Program website or by calling (650) 372-6200. The event location is disclosed once your appointment is confirmed. Limit 10 […]
Hey everyone and happy Summer!! This is my monthly newsletter for upcoming paint classes I will be holding at the end of July and early August. Sunday, July 30th at Vinoteca in Half Moon Bay from 1:00-3:00pm. Pete's Facebook For this day class we will be painting the Pigeon Point lighthouse in front of […]
Announcing the 3rd Annual Handmade Pacifica Artisan Fair happening Summer 2023! Join us for the highly anticipated third annual Handmade Pacifica Artisan Fair, where you'll uncover the hidden gems of Pacifica! Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 30th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., as we gather at Sanchez Art Center for an afternoon of creativity […]
Half Moon Bay, CA – National Night Out is the annual nationwide community-building campaign encouraging police/community partnerships and neighbor-to-neighbor connections, helping to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. […]
Come on down and get some fresh fish right of the fishing boats. Rock Cod and Halibut and more. The Ketch Joanne has been close since October 2022 in order to build an ADA compliant bathroom. New owners will reopen for the 2023 Mavericks Festival Sept 30th and Oct 1st. Satay by the Bay […]
TasteTV is happy to announce that the Annual World Dog Surfing Championships (SM) will take place on August 5th, 2022, in Pacifica on the Northern California coast, outside of San Francisco. The World Championships for Dog Surfing take place on the Northern California coast — where the concept for the dog surfing sport originated — bringing together […]
Don’t miss the 19th Annual San Mateo County Disaster Preparedness Day! This free annual event is set for Saturday, August 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the San Mateo […]
Mark your calendars for the “International Children’s Poetry Festival”! Join Jorge Argueta, San Mateo County’s Poet Laurate, on August 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Half Moon […]
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Our 10 Year Anniversary party will be Saturday, August 5th, 2023 from Noon-8pm! Come out and help us celebrate with some amazing beer, food pop-ups and some great music to bring it all together! We wouldn't have been able to do this without you all, so come on out and help […]
Rotary Means Business in-person networking event. When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Where: Barterra Winery 315 Main Street Half Moon Bay, CA Topic: Social Media Marketing Join our network and experience the power of fellowship while gaining valuable insights on Social Media Marketing. Our program will show you how […]
Half Moon Bay, CA – Coastside Fire Protection District would like to invite the communities of Moss Beach, Montara, Seal Cove, Clipper Ridge and Pillar Ridge to a community meeting at Fire Station 44. 501 Stetson Street in Moss Beach. Please join us Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 6:00P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The Coastside Fire […]
Redwood City – The County of San Mateo today announced a series of listening sessions and survey to hear directly from residents about their needs in four key areas. Residents are invited to share their experiences and needs on issues of housing and homelessness, children and families, emergency preparedness and mental health. Residents are invited to attend a listening session […]
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. MCC Agendas, Videos and Lots and Lots of Documents! Thanks to exMCC’s Lisa Ketcham (now on the San Mateo County Planning Commission) for an incredibly well curated website archive on local planning issues. Scott Bollinger and Gus Mattammal participated remotely. Midcoast Community Council Website […]
Come on down and get some fresh fish right of the fishing boats. Rock Cod and Halibut and more. The Ketch Joanne has been close since October 2022 in order to build an ADA compliant bathroom. New owners will reopen for the 2023 Mavericks Festival Sept 30th and Oct 1st. Satay by the Bay […]
Directed by Barbara Williams Bright Star is a musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in 1945–46 with flashbacks to 1923. August 4 - 27, 2023Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pmTickets $29 - $42 Inspired by a true story […]