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October 1-17 2021 A down-on-his-luck playwright's student tells him he has written the perfect suspense play and will bring it to the playwright's Connecticut home tonight. The suspense over whether […]
Safeway World Championship Gargantuan Gourds (Pumpkins) Weigh-Off This year is Half Moon Bay’s 48th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. 1st place prize money has been increased to $9/pound, plus the […]
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 both the northbound and southbound directions on Highway 1 will be temporarily closed from Seymour Street to Wavecrest Road. This closure is necessary in order […]
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 on a specific region of the Bay shoreline, Pacific Coast, or on wildfires, and includes brief presentations by panelists from the specific region, followed by […]
Holiday shopping!! Pumpkin festival artists will be selling their goods through a virtual event running through November. Discover your local artists and find those holiday gifts here. No supply chain issues here. HMB Virtual Pumpkin Minifest 49.5 Sponsored by the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee The 2021 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Minifest 49.5 will […]
PRESS RELEASE. On October 15, Cabrillo Unified School District, the City of Half Moon Bay, and CoastPride will host a Unity Event from 4 PM to 5 PM at Mac […]
Thank you for running with us! The Pumpkin Run has been a tradition in Half Moon Bay for many years and takes participants along the beautiful Coastal Trail overlooking the […]
HALF MOON BAY, CA (June 23, 2021) – There won’t be the usual teeming Pumpkin Festival this year, but, better than hip replacement, there will be something to bring the […]
Flower magic tea! Made with flowers and herbs lovingly grown in my cottage garden, carefully hand harvested and processed. I offer high quality original tea blends for purchase. Look for […]
The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Half Moon Bay Branch is teaming up with San Mateo County Libraries to bring you a discussion on the work of the Supreme Court. […]
“This Show was never meant to be.”- John Szabo. Regardless John, Growing Stages and Executive Producer Robert Neapolitan is thrilled to present SEASCAPE, a play by Edward Albee. October 16 and […]
The screening of “Maleficent,” a fantasy adventure film featuring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning, is a highlight of Pacifica National Little League’s Re-Dirt Fundraiser Saturday night, October 16. An Academy […]
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 Planning meeting on October 13th, 2021 at 9:00am by Zoom. Presented by San Mateo County Planner, Summer Burlison. Planning Commission accepts Staff's report 4-0, with […]
This promises to be a magical evening of powerful ceremony, peaceful meditation music, plus insightful and healing spiritual journeying. DETAILS AND TICKETS About this event DUE TO A LACK OF […]
Workers in the artichoke fields A Photographic Exhibition Through the Eyes of ALAS Ayudando Latinos A Soñar- ALAS (WINGS) Featuring an El Dia de los Muertos Altar October 21 - November […]
Please join us as we celebrate the return of the 7th Annual Sonrisas Cooking for a Cause Paella Demonstration and Benefit dinner! This fun-filled evening includes cooking demonstrations of three […]
Last two weekends in October, Fridays and Saturday’s 22/23 and 29/30. 6-9:30 pm! Two versions: 6-7 pm is family friendly and 7-9:30 is SCARY! Featuring costumes from Fancy Pants Costume […]
Sponsored by Granada Community Services District (GCSD) and Recology of the Coast. Drop-off Recycling Event In El Granada this Saturday 10/23/21. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on the Burnham Strip […]
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. The meeting will take place on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Magnolia Park, 439 Seymour Street. Please plan on attending […]
Here’s what we have in on the calendar: Friday, October 1, 2021 from 7-9pm: Freewheel Brewing Company (3736 Florence Street, Redwood City) Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2-4pm: Half Moon Bay American Legion (470 […]
The Princess Bride (1987) BUY TICKETS THANK YOU TO OUR NON PROFIT HMBHS REAL LIFE LEARNING Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:30 PM9:30 PM The Barn, 3068 California 1Half Moon Bay, […]
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 ID: 858 9467 7018 Languages: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese You can also go to reimaginesamtrans.com or call 1-800-660-4287 by Nov. 8, 2021 to learn more and make comments. […]
63rd Annual Art Guild Members Show, Oct 29–Dec 12, 2021 The Art Guild of Pacifica is pleased to present its 63rd Annual Members Show and its 62nd Annual Awards Exhibit, […]
Due to the current indoor mask mandate in California, this event will be offered online via ZOOM. Attention: Baby Boomers and generations before and beyond! Get your popcorn and join […]
Dog Friendly Halloween Event! A "pawsome" Howl-o-ween event for humans & pets, all supporting Rocket Dog Rescue and the Rockaway Ricky Memorial Fund. Get into the Howl-a-day Spirit by dressing yourself up and your dog in costume […]
A Fundraising Event to Assist Pets in Need of Pacifica Seniors, the Unhoused & Families in Need. Come out and celebrate the revealing of Rockaway Ricky's 2022 calendar fundraiser where […]
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 of adjusting the boundaries of voting districts every ten years following the decennial census, in order to ensure that representation mirrors population shifts. For Midpen, this […]
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 routes from Pacifica connect to BART stations, while the Route 294 connects the mid-Coast to Caltrain and bay-side destinations like College of San Mateo and […]
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 Reviewed By PAC At November Meeting A. Setup youth accessible bicycle event, fall 2021 or spring 2022. B. Identify activities, write brochure and help promote […]
Join your Half Moon Bay community for a Toiletries Drive for our Coastside Farm Workers. Angels of ALAS, the HMB Girl Scouts and Cuhna Middle School Leadership are partnering to […]
Hispanic-American Heritage Month begins on September 15, so we are focusing this Make It Main Street accordingly. In addition to galleries, bookstores, wine-bars, eateries and businesses open later than usual, MIMS […]
In the spirit of Diwali Festival of Lights, we celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and the blessings of freedom and enlightenment. Gather in virtual Sacred Circle at […]
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 and Safety Project. Please attend the meeting if you would like to share your thoughts and opinions about either or both of these projects. The […]
Here’s what we have in on the calendar: Friday, October 1, 2021 from 7-9pm: Freewheel Brewing Company (3736 Florence Street, Redwood City) Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2-4pm: Half Moon Bay American Legion (470 […]
Republic Services is teaming up with the City of Half Moon Bay to hold our annual Fall Community Recycling Event for Half Moon Bay residents. The event will take […]
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 CERT's hybrid training was the first in California, last year. This is the last Basic CERT class of the year. It is an excellent way […]
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 our Full Circle Food Justice Program; and to clean up the environment of the beaches and trails of Half Moon Bay on the Coastside Clean […]
CoastPride's wine tasting fundraiser is part of their year-end push to meet our goal of investing in the LGBTQ Community and creating a safe and welcoming home on Main Street. […]
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 18, 2021 meeting to study and recommend updated draft boundaries for City Council districts based on results of the 2020 Census. The Redistricting Advisory Committee […]
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 boundaries of the county’s five supervisorial districts voted Thursday to send two proposed maps to the Board of Supervisors. The two maps were selected from […]
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 will help guide the City’s upcoming Housing Element update including the housing sites inventory and overall housing priorities, and we can use your informed input. […]
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. The Harbor District will be installing three stations in the next few weeks. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 10th at […]
Join the Corner Garden and Angels for ALAS for the first annual new and gently used warm coat and NEW accessories drive(Socks, underwear) Drive to benefit ALAS It's that time […]
You are Invited! Friday, November 12, 2021 6 PM**Champagne Reception 7 PM**Seated Dinner with Wine Choice of Angus Beef Tenderloin paired with Roasted Prawns OR a Vegetarian option (Quinoa Pilaf with pine nuts, […]
Harvard Ave Outdoor Market in Princeton Harbor ~ Music, Spirits, Sweets, Fashion, Art and Operation Stocking Stuffer and Los Improviders Hey Friends! Mark your calendars for Nov. 13th Harvard […]
PRESS RELEASE. With a bit of sadness, and hope for the blessings the rain will bring, we have decided to postpone the farm to table luncheon fundraiser for a few […]
Come celebrate the lighthouse’s 149th anniversary with tours of the base of the lighthouse tower, information booths, music, children’s crafts and activities, and a local maritime author. The original first […]
PRESS RELEASE. OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at 11:00am-1:00pm. Join Coastside Birth Options Founder & Integrative Women, Children & Family Health Specialist - Samantha Corsiglia and Coastside Healing […]
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 3. It’s going to be a great time – with great cupcakes, great drinks and great friends. Come for 10 min or 60 min.. Virginia […]
Freestone Peaches plays the outdoor stage at the American Legion post 474 in Half Moon Bay! Allman Brothers Band tribute Freestone Peaches captures the feel, excitement and raw energy of […]
Tues, November 16, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Register California suffers from a deficit of 3.5 million homes. This scarcity feeds poverty, homelessness, sprawl, and erodes the stability of the middle class, […]
Event by Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) Register Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a special free online screening of “Gather” – an award-winning film focused on discussing justice for Native […]
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 project. This forum will be an opportunity for attendees to learn more and ask questions about the shelter, which has now been fully operational for […]
Fraud and Scams Awareness Workshop Presented by Leanne Gueco, Vice President, Bank of the West at Senior Coastsiders. Be on the lookout during this holiday season for fraudsters & […]
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 valued partners across the United States. This year they have chosen us because of our work to recover populations of endangered Central Coast coho salmon, […]
Come pick up your 2022 Rockaway Ricky "Dog Days of Pacifica" calendar all in supporting the pet care needs of our Pacifica seniors, the unhoused & families in need. The […]
Bluegrass, Newgrass and Brewgrass w/False Bottom Band, live at Hop Dogma. No cover, 21+. Digital EP Release by Dan Littlefield’s (Hop Dogma) False Bottom Band on Bandcamp DIGITAL […]
Have you been looking for a twist on the traditional gingerbread house? At SWEET55, we teach you how to manufacture a chocolate house! About this event Get in the holiday […]
Together on this full moon, we release any pre-holiday stress, find solace in our spiritual community, and uplift our hearts with gratitude. Gather in sacred circle during the full moon […]
"Lonesome Whistle." Steve Lambly, Rob Hatcher, and Marc Strohlein are performing as a trio, playing honky tonk, western swing, blues, and other Americana. We play songs by Johnny Cash, Grateful […]
Come on down to Sacrilege Brewery's Birthday Party! We're turning 5!! 🎉🎉🎉 And we want to celebrate with all of you! We have Alex, Bobby, Laux + Caleb from CoastTribe […]
The AIDS Memorial quilt panels contain the stories of the lives lost, the heroes, and the survivors. CoastPride is pleased to have a panel with a local connection to display […]
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 meeting can be viewed in real-time at: https://openspace.zoom.us/j/89709808836 or listen to the meeting by dialing (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 (Webinar ID 897 0980 8836) 2. Members […]
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 on December 2, 2021. Click here to locate the agenda. The Board Meeting and Public Hearing will be accessible via the following Zoom teleconference. Join Zoom […]
Friday, December 3, 2021 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT * This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided […]
Friday, December 3, 2021 - Coastside Holiday Festival In connection with the Night of Lights Parade down Main Street, Half Moon Bay, the IDES will be hosting a fun night […]
Join the supportive community of our sacred circle to be inspired and uplifted while creating empowering intentions for the holiday season. Gather in virtual sacred circle to embrace the new […]
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 […]
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 Communities Christina Corpus for Sheriff Christina Corpus is the daughter of immigrants from Nicaragua and Mexico. She was born and raised in the Bay […]
Annual Coastside Hope benefit concert Wed Dec 8th. Ok it's that time of the year again for our annual " Coastside Musicians' Coalition" Cash and Cans drive supporting Coastside Hope […]
The Art Guild of Pacifica welcomes back Winter Art Faire, its annual holiday art show and sale, at Sanchez Art Center, beginning with a festive opening night reception on Friday, […]
12 Coastside artists in 9 locations from Half Moon Bay to Pacifica. Shop for the Holidays, support local artists, avoid the friends and long shipping times! WHAT IS COCA? […]
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 questions by email. Cabrillo Unified School District Website Meeting, Dates, Agendas, Webinar Link and More… The Cabrillo Unified School District is located just south of […]
PG&E Helicopter Operations Near the Half Moon Bay Airport. The Half Moon Bay Airport has been notified that on Dec. 15-19, PG&E contractors will be operating two helicopters at Cabrillo Farms in Moss Beach. The helicopters will be used to remove and replace power poles and repair guide wires. The helicopters will not operate at […]
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. Agendas, Board Packets, Minutes & Video Board Meetings The District Board meets once a month on the fourth Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at District Headquarters, […]
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 comment. More on HMB Redistricting on Coastside Buzz 2021 Redistricting Process Submit Your Draft Map Today! Due to the timing of final census numbers […]
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 […]
Gather in sacred circle to honor the Winter Solstice, to embrace the stillness of the longest night of the year and to welcome the returning light with drumming, singing, candlelight and celebration. Let go of everyday concerns and rest in peaceful meditation to the soothing sounds of Native American Flute music played live. […]
Los Hermanos/The Brothers, screening Tuesday, December 28 at 4:00 p.m. $20 An Oscar caliber and contender, family-friendly documentary that illustrates through Cuban-born, virtuoso violinist and pianist brothers, how culture can succeed even when politics fail. In this gorgeous film featuring an electrifying musical score composed by Cuban Aldo López-Gavilán, the brothers are reunited through the lens […]
A CALIFORNIA FILM FESTIVAL. FILMS (MOSTLY) MADE IN CALIFORNIA BY CALIFORNIA FILMMAKERS. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! BEACH BREAK ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS YOU THE FIRST ANNUAL BEACH BREAK FILM FESTIVAL Join us for a great line-up of films and conversations between Christmas and the new year. Tuesday December 28 Wednesday 29th and Thursday the 30th At the fabulous Coastal […]
FESTIVAL FILM - Documentary - 1 hr 30 min Q&A with Producer and special guest. About this film: When a fire destroys Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, defiant owner Tom Sawyer and his crew of comedians rebuild it, hoping to revive the struggling indie comedy scene. As a breeding ground for young comedians, Cobb's […]
FESTIVAL FILM: DAY 2 - Documentary - 54 min Q&A with directors with David and Hi-Jin Hodge About the film: Life on Wheels tells the compelling story of a culture on the verge of a transformation. The film addresses the promises and absurdities of our auto-centric transportation system and explores possibilities for change. It examines […]
Girls Can't Surf the Movie Preceded by the short, Knocking Down the Fences FESTIVAL FILM DAY 2 - 1 hr 48 min Q&A with panel of guests after screening. About this film: It's the 1980s and the world of professional surfing is a circus of fluro colours, peroxide hair and radical male egos. GIRLS CAN'T […]
Girls Can’t Surf the Movie Preceded by the short, Knocking Down the Fences FESTIVAL FILM DAY 2 – 1 hr 48 min Q&A with panel of guests after screening. About this film: It’s the 1980s and the world of professional surfing is a circus of fluro colours, peroxide hair and radical male egos. GIRLS CAN’T […]
RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT (2021) FESTIVAL FILM: CLOSING NIGHT - Documentary - 1 hr 30 min Reception catered by Event Savvy and tastings by Half Moon Bay Distillery after screening. Food and drinks included with price of ticket. About this film: A look at the life and work […]
Location (Virtual from 12/31/21 to 1/2/22) Rockaway Beach - North Parking Lot 651 San Marlo Rd Pacifica, CA 94044 Pacifica Runners New Year's Eve 5K & Kids Dash! Friday, December 31, 2021 at 8:00am Sign-in starts at 7:30am 5K starts at 8:00am For more information about Pacifica Runners: Website: www.pacificarunners.org Email: pacificarunners@gmail.com […]
Snap the Shore, See the Future. NOTE: Only ONE photo from the Coastside from Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. :-) Let's get out there and take some photos! The season's last King Tides roll in this weekend. This is your last chance this winter to observe the King […]
This first new moon of the new year is an auspicious time to dream up the world we wish to manifest with the compassionate help of Spirit. Gather in virtual Sacred Circle at dusk, when the veils between worlds are thinnest, to embrace the new moon with reflection, renewal and seeding new intentions for the […]
Hey Friends we have so many good things happenings at the market this Saturday!!! Live music by Alex Laux around 11am and Rocket Dog Rescue will be set up at the TK Wine lot for an adoption fair! We have great vendors featuring their artisan goods and as always Orange Boots Food Cart with their […]
First Dose Sunday, January 9th, 2022 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Cunha Event Center at 530 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay. Second dose January 30th, 2022 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, also at the Cunha Event Center at 530 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay.
A full moon signifies completion - an ideal time for letting go of what you no longer need and for putting the past behind you. Gather in virtual Sacred Circle as the reflected light of the full moon illuminates our inner world so that we may release that which no longer serves us. Let go […]
West Trail Living Shoreline Project Parking Lot Closures Tuesday, January 18th - Friday, January 21st, 2022 As soon as construction is completed each day and/or at the end of that task, the parking lot will be re-opened to the public. RECENT UPDATES: Construction Phase: December 2021 - April 2022 To protect an eroding segment […]
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 our three part academy about roles, responsibilities and what it takes to run for and win an elected role in this community. Together we will […]
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 Ruddock’s List of City Council Representatives and Designated Assignments for 2022 - Establish the classification and salary schedule for Assistant City Clerk - Notice of […]
