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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 […]
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 […]
Join the 1st Pillar Point Harbor Public Workshop over Zoom. These workshops provide a forum for constructive exchange of ideas and information to align with the goals, objectives, and targets […]
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA. Public workshop #1 by Zoom. Discuss and gain public input on the development of the San Mateo County Harbor District Master Plan. ONLINE VIEWING AND PARTICIPATION: […]
MISSION STATEMENT Provide the Community with a more effective means to express its views to the County of San Mateo and other governmental agencies on matters of concern to the […]
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 […]
Special City Council Meeting July 14, 2021 – Policing and Hybrid Policing Models. The City Council will hold a special meeting next Wednesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss […]
From the Agenda for Special Meeting for Granada Community Services District (GCSD) to be held on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 at 6:00pm by Zoom. "Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the General […]
The shortage of homes impacts all of us. That’s why now is the time to participate in conversations and plan together for current and future housing needs for all in […]
Register today. Learn how MWSD is funded and how to run for the MWSD Board of Directors. Register today/Regístrese hoy: Session #1 – July 28, 2021 @ 6:30pm by Zoom […]
Join the City on Saturday, July 31 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for a Listening Session on Community Public Safety. This is an opportunity to have an open discussion […]
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 […]
Granada Community Service District (GCSD) calls a special meeting for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at 6:30pm by Zoom regarding the Process Upsets and B.O.D. (Biologic Oxygen Demand) at the […]
You're invited to join the Coastside Recovery Initiative's Recovery Task Force for a special in-person meeting: TONIGHT Thursday, August 5 4:00 - 5:30 pm Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street […]
Join the 2nd Pillar Point Harbor Public Workshop over Zoom. Register for Tues. Aug.10th, 2021 @ 6:00pm meeting Please join us in developing the San Mateo County Harbor District Master […]
You’re invited to join City staff along with The Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Clean Energy on August 12 at 2 p.m. to learn more about Half […]
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 […]
Many of you were interested and involved in creating the original boundaries for the City Council's districts in 2018. Now, the once-a-decade redrawing of those boundaries, using information from the […]
Join us to learn about the past, present and future of Tunitas Creek Beach, soon to be the newest publicly accessible beach on the San Mateo Coast! Register Between Half […]
The Half Moon Bay City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom for a first reading of the Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance. […]
Tsunami Presentation for 8/18/2021 Full Harbor District Agenda for 8/18/2021 San Mateo County Harbor District Board Meetings ~ 3rd Wednesday @ 1:00pm Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. Please […]
The Architectural Advisory Committee (AAC) is a three-member committee. The AAC was formed to assist the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff with design review of public projects and […]
PRESS RELEASE from City of Half Moon Bay. Curious how to get involved in this year’s Redistricting process? Have thoughts on the City’s mayoral process? Join us this Thursday evening […]
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 831 3537 6484 Passcode: 631849 Zoom Link: 9/9/2021 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Agenda for 9/9/2021 Infrastructure Workshop Public Workshop Powerpoint Pillar […]
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More Sunflowers & A Brand New Class We just released another week of sunflower reservations, as we have opened the second section of the sunflower field! We have 2 full […]
Agenda Highlights a. Adoption of Resolution No. 14-21 to Make Findings Allowing Continued Remote Meetings Under AB361 b. Approval of Reimbursement Agreement Between the San Mateo County Office of Education […]
Commercial Activity Permits and Associated Issues - Wholesale Fish Offloads Topic: There are four separate, but related, issues being presented: 1. Commercial Activity Permits for visiting fishing vessels conducting commercial […]
South Gate of HMB and Highway 1 Construction Alert: Road Closures to Remove K-Rails AUGUST 25, 2021 BY MICHELLE 1 COMMENT (EDIT) Starting Monday, August 23 lane one (the inside, or “fast” lane) in […]
OneShoreline is partnering with League of Women Voters chapters throughout San Mateo County, for a program of public online forums on climate change risk and resilience. Each forum will focus […]
Tonight, October 18th, 2021 at 7:00pm, the San Mateo County Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) will Finalize Committee Review of Draft Farm Stand Guidelines. Full Agenda From San Mateo County […]
The City of Half Moon Bay has scheduled an onsite community meeting at Magnolia Park to gather input from community members about master planning and eventual improvements to the park. […]
Re-Imagine SamTrans Coastside (Pacifica, Montara, Moss Beach, Half Moon Bay, Pescadero) Date/Time; Thursday, October 28 at 5:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/reimaginecoastside Call in Option: (253) 215- 8782 Zoom Webinar […]
FEEDBACK. From the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) website. Community input is a key element in this process and is due by Friday, December 10, 2021. Redistricting is the process […]
Zoom Link Meeting Agenda Coastside Pacifica, Montara, Moss Beach, Half Moon Bay, Pescadero SamTrans bus service on the Coastside includes local routes in communities spanning Pacifica to Pescadero. Multiple […]
Agenda for Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Park Advisory Committee Meeting on November 3rd, 2021 at 7:00pm by Zoom. Agenda 2021-11-03 BPAC Agenda DRAFT 2022 PAC WORK TASKS To Be […]
On Thursday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will be discussing two important projects, the Main Street Traffic Safety Project and the Poplar Street Traffic Calming […]
POSTPONED to Saturday, November 6th, 2021 from August 21st, 202 due to fires. This is the new way to take CERT Basic Training - Start Now and Graduate . Coastside […]
Abundant Grace transforms lives through our job-readiness programming: taking people experiencing homelessness to grow and harvest over 20,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce for free distribution to low-income families at […]
Upcoming Meeting: Monday, November 8, 2021 7:00 P.M. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94745868419 Background The City of Half Moon Bay’s Redistricting Advisory Committee was formed by the City Council at its May […]
PRESS RELEASE. From San Mateo County, Oct. 29, 2021. Public hearing set for Tuesday, November 9 Redwood City – An advisory commission tasked with studying potential changes to the […]
The Half Moon Bay City Council and Planning Commission welcome you to participate in a work session all about housing on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting […]
On October 15, the San Mateo County Harbor District received a Coastal Development Permit Waiver for the installation of three emergency life ring buoy stations (LRBS) within Pillar Point Harbor. […]
This Sunday, November 14, we will be hosting a birthday celebration at Jettywave Distillery for my friend Virginia Chang Kiraly, who is running for San Mateo County Supervisor from District […]
Lifemoves, in partnership with the County of San Mateo and the City of Half Moon Bay, will be hosting a webinar-based forum to provide updates on the Coast House Shelter […]
From Resource Conservation District (RCD) Executive Director, Kellyx Nelson. "We are going to receive a very high honor from NOAA Fisheries. Every two years they report to Congress about 9 […]
Special Meeting for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) Agenda for Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at 5:00pm by Zoom. THIS MEETING WILL BE VIA TELECONFERENCE ONLY 1. The […]
Notice of Public Hearing – December 2, 2021 PROPOSED INCREASES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION, RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FEES AND CHARGES Hearing may be viewed during the regularly scheduled MWSD Board meeting […]
Podcasts Meet Christina Corpus What Does the Sheriff's Office Do? Women in Law Enforcement Mental Health in Law Enforcement How the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Serves Diverse and Immigrant […]
Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Meetings ~ 2nd Thursday @ 6:00pm CANCELLED: Thu. Dec. 9th @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm MOVED TO: Tues. Dec. 14th, 2021 @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm Watch remotely. Comments and […]
Coastside Fire Protection District Meetings ~ 4th Wednesday @ 6:00pm CANCELLED: Wed. Dec. 22nd @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm. MOVED TO: Thurs. Dec. 15th @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. […]
The Redistricting Advisory Committee will meet on December 16, 2021 at 7:00pm by Zoom to review draft maps and select focus maps to be referred to the City Council for […]
Join us January 19, 2022 – 6:30-8:00PM for Elected Community Service Academy Session #2 Serving your community helps ensure decisions are made locally. Join MWSD for the second session of […]
SPECIAL MEETING. Tue. January 18th, 2022 @ 7:00pm - 8:00pm by Zoom. AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW REDISTRICTING FOCUS MAPS (8:15 PM) - Smith Field Survey - Accept Mayor […]
Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Agendas and Zoom Links Thu. January 20th @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Meetings ~ 3rd Thursday @ 7:30pm Watch remotely. Comments […]
From the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District (RCD) posted on Jan 4, 2022. Members of the El Granada community are invited to a listening session hosted by the Resource Conservation District to share your insights, information, priorities, and resources related to wildfire resiliency. This is a valuable opportunity to provide input to the Panorama […]
PRESS RELEASE. From the Midcoast Community Council (MCC) website on January, 14th, 2022. Thanks to Dave Olson for the post and the links. Welcome to the Virtual Open House for the San Mateo State Route 1 Safety Barrier Project! The Live Meeting will be held on January 27, 2022 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please […]
Completed as of Thursday 1/27/2022! District 4 Planned Lane Closures Hwy 92 is SLOW Because PG&E is Doing Underground Utility Repairs ~ City HMB Asking to do Work at Night... Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PGE) is conducting daytime closures on State Route 92 approximately 1.5 miles east of Half Moon Bay near Lemos Farms. […]
REPOSTED Friday 1/28/2022. COMPLETED 1/27/2022 ~ Hwy 92 ~ CANCELED Closure from 9:00PM to 6:00AM for Highway Construction Affecting ALL LANES Completed as of Thursday 1/27/2022! District 4 Planned Lane Closures Posted Thursday, January 27th, 2022. Fri Jan 28 2022, 9:01PM Lasting 9 hours Full closure lasting 9 hours on […]
Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Monday, January 31st, 2022 at 7:00pm by Zoom. PAC Agenda for 1/31/2022 Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Meetings ~ 3rd Thursday @ 7:30pm Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email. Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Agendas and Zoom Links Granada Community […]
Stay tuned.... Laura Parmer-Lohan is so grateful for the opportunity to run for San Mateo County Supervisor (D3) 2022! The next step in the electoral process is to gather signatures to ensure her inclusion on June’s ballot. We hope you will join us THIS SATURDAY for signature collection! Drop by and sign the candidate ballot […]
Consideration of a Coastal Development Permit, for the County Parks Department’s Off-Leash Dog Recreation Pilot Program. The proposed pilot program is limited to Pillar Point Bluffs and Quarry Park, located in the unincorporated Moss Beach and El Granada areas of San Mateo County. This project is appealable to the California Coastal Commission. The application was […]
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT POOL COMMITTEE MEETING Please join us for our next open forum meeting led by FOHMBPAR's Pool Committee Co-Chairs Kirk Riemer and Amy Allshouse on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at 6 pm online via Zoom Come learn how to get involved and share your ideas about what you would like to see in a new community pool. To […]
Coastside community members are invited to a virtual meeting on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. to hear representatives with San Mateo County Parks, San Mateo Resource Conservation District, and CAL FIRE discuss defensible space, home hardening, and what public resources are available for reducing wildfire risk. Speakers will also provide information on current initiatives and […]
COASTSIDE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 766 MAIN STREET HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thursday, February 17, 2022 - 1:30 p.m. AGENDA Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and in accordance with Assembly Bill 361, which modifies California Government Code Section 54953, the Boardroom will not be open to the public […]
Feb. 17th, 2022 by ZOOM- Earthquake & Tsunami Preparedness Class via Zoom. On January 15, 2022 the western coastline of the United States was under a Tsunami Advisory following a volcanic eruption off the coast of the Tonga Islands. According to NOAA, this was a rare event; with only about 5% of tsunamis generated by […]
Tues, February 22, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Are you passionate about transforming San Mateo County into a better place for all? Have you been thinking about running for the school board, city council, Board of Supervisors, or another office? Along with Leadership Council San Mateo County, Thrive invites you to hear the stories of local community members who […]
Agenda for Thurs. March 3rd, 2022 at 6:30pm by Zoom "Prohibitions. Class 3 electric bicycles may not be operated on any paved or unpaved path or trail including, but not limited to all portions of the California Coastal Trail, Naomi Patridge Trail and the Eastside Parallel Trail." "Exceptions. The operation of a motorized scooter is […]
Sea level rise in San Mateo County is exacerbating flooding and coastal erosion in the South Coast. Join the conversation to better understand future conditions and what we can do today to build community resilience. Explore our South Coast Sea Level Rise Story Map: qrco.de/SCslrSM Conversación Comunitaria sobre el Aumento del Nivel del Mar en […]
MARCH 15 (CITY COUNCIL) – PUBLIC HEARING #5, MAP ADOPTION & ELECTION SEQUENCING ORDINANCE APRIL 5 (CITY COUNCIL) – 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING MAP & ELECTION SEQUENCING APRIL 5 – FINAL COUNCIL MEETING FOR ADOPTION OF MAP City Seeking Input on Two Redistricting Maps During Regular City Council Meeting The City Council is considering two five-district maps […]
The City of Half Moon Bay is excited to announce the launch of the Crisis Assistance Response and Evaluation Services (CARES) pilot program. The City has contracted with a local nonprofit service provider, El Centro de Libertad, to pilot an alternative response to mental health-related 911 calls traditionally answered by fire, ambulance, or law enforcement. […]
2022 Listening Sessions 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 broad range of community input on what people feel are the critical priorities the City should be focusing on. We will […]
Noticed on MARCH 9, 2022 by the Coastside County Water District NEW 75th Anniversary Logo When: Tuesday, March 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Meeting – Please find the link on the agenda posted on the District’s website. Ordinance Declaring a Water Shortage Emergency and Implementing Water Use Restrictions: Water Shortage Contingency Plan –Stage 2 […]
At its meeting Tuesday evening, the City Council voted to introduce an ordinance adopting Map 503b. The second reading of the ordinance will occur on April 5, 2022, ahead of the State’s deadline of April 17. This map will be used for City Council elections in Half Moon Bay for the next 10 years, at […]
Socially-Distanced, Outdoor Egg Hunt Saturday, April 9th At The Cunha Soccer Complex The Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside is thrilled to announce the return of a favorite community event: the Easter Egg Hunt! This year they will be replacing their traditional Egg Hunt with an outdoor, socially-distanced version at the Cunha Soccer […]
County of San Mateo Live Fire Training at Half Moon Bay Airport. Using only water and not fire retardants, County Airports staff and Oakland International Airport (OAK) firefighters will participate in live-fire training at the Half Moon Bay Airport on April 21-25, 2022. Firetrucks, flames, and smoke will be visible during the training conducted by […]
Dear Community Partner, 2022 is Our Year of Ending Homelessness Together in San Mateo County. Ending homelessness is the highest priority for the County of San Mateo and the Board of Supervisors, but we can’t do this alone. Please join us at our first event, a virtual convening on April 22, 2022 from 10:00 am to […]
San Mateo County Planning Commissioner's meeting on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 at 9:00am by Zoom. SAN MATEO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NO. 1720 Wednesday April 27, 2022 9:00 a.m. * BY VIDEOCONFERENCE* Join meeting https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/99083600034 Owner: Buck's Butane-Propane Services Applicant: Charles Eadie File Number: PLN2018-00057 Location: 399 Airport Road, Moss Beach (District 3) Assessor’s […]
Connect the Coastside is Ready for Consideration! Thank you for your continued interested in Connect the Coastside (CTC or Plan). We’re excited to share that the County is in the final stages of Connect the Coastside: Consideration of the Final Draft Plan for Approval! We want to thank everyone who contributed to the Plan’s development and […]
You’re invited to attend the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors District 3 Candidate Forum, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. District 3 includes Half Moon Bay and the coastside. This event is hosted by the Midcoast Community Council and moderated by the League of Women Voters. It will be held via Zoom: Meeting […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of seven Half Moon Bay citizens who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. In the past, the Committee addressed the development, maintenance, and implementation of the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidelines. As […]
New Meeting Date: On Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00pm, learn about the Quarry Park Master Plan and share your feedback at our community presentation held via Zoom. SIGN IN TO COMMUNITY PRESENTATION […]
VIDEO. From the City of Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 18th, 2022 at 7:00pm by Zoom. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sYWt5_tzNc?start=5105] Carter Park Staff Report from 4/19/2022 […]
Stay tuned for the next meeting date... San Mateo County Supervisor Horsley's Legislative Aide, Lena Silberman, reports. There was a miscommunication between Caltrans and San Mateo County Planning. SMCo Planning […]
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 7:00pm, County Parks staff will present the Quarry Park Master Plan to the Midcoast Community Council (MCC). Quarry Park Master Plan Public Review Period. […]
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2022 Beginning the week of June 6, San Mateo County Parks and the San Mateo Resource Conservation District will increase wildfire resiliency of Quarry Park and neighboring communities by […]
Conclusion of Elected Community Service Academy To continue its long-standing commitment to community engagement and education, Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) initiated a three session Elected Community Service Academy in Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Academy sessions were held in July 2021 and January 2022. The final session will be held Wednesday June 8th. • Roles […]
Come join the Coastside Fire Station #41 Grand Opening and the Half Moon Bay Volunteer Fire Department Father's Day Pancake Fundraiser Breakfast. Fire Engine Tours Silent Auction Meet Your Local Fire Fighters More on Station #41 on Coastside Buzz Become a Coastside Volunteer Firefighter The Half Moon Bay Volunteer Fire […]
The San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program is hosting a drop-off event in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Make an Appointment Accepted items include cleaning products; […]
From the Midcoast Community Council (MCC). SPECIAL DATE: Tues. June 28, 2022, 6-7:30pm on Zoom At this meeting, the project team will present the results of a science-based assessment of […]
The City of Half Moon Bay has contracted with Innovate Concrete, Inc. to implement the Kelly Avenue Crosswalks Project. The project is located at and through the intersections of Kelly […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting on Thursday, July 7th, 2022 @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm by Zoom. AGENDA 1. Update on the Operation of E-Bikes and Other Devices on Trails and Paths a. Speed Limits b. Signage c. Other 2. Update on Kelly Avenue Complete Streets Grant (OBAG 3) 3. Update on Other Recent Grant […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of seven Half Moon Bay citizens who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. In the past, the Committee addressed the development, maintenance, and implementation of the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidelines. As […]
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD, now named Midpen) offers design options for the Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail and Parking Area Project. They would also like your input on the Purisima Multimodal […]
Dear Friends, I'm hosting district events this year where I can talk directly with folks who live in our communities. In continuing the tradition of my predecessor's "Java with Jerry," […]
SR-1 Multi-Asset Roadway Rehabilitation Instructions for Joining Online Public Meeting – SR-1 Multi-Asset Roadway Rehabilitation When: Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time Please click the […]
Beginning Monday, July 25, 2022, PG&E will begin work on the Highway 1 Utility Relocation Project. As a first step in the City’s Highway 1 North Safety and Operational Improvements […]
Network and Mingle With Your Coastside Neighbors! The City of Half Moon Bay encourages residents to host block parties on National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2, 2022. We'll help jump-start block parties […]
The Half Moon Bay City Council is scheduled to review the Smith Field Park Master Facilities Conceptual Plan at a Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at […]