PRESS RELEASE. From San Mateo County on July 15th, 2021. Get live updates on threats from fires, floods, earthquakes and other emergencies with a neighborhood-specific code Zone Haven Redwood City – As wildfires rage and the drought parches Northern California, first responders urge San Mateo County residents to learn a short code that can […]
Book Recommendation: “The Portuguese Shore Whalers of California 1854-1904”
RECOMMENDATION. As a Half Moon Bay Coastside History docent I am always looking for books that expand my knowledge. This book does that. Great gift. It costs only $15, plus $5 shipping, because it is sponsored by the Portuguese Heritage Publications of California! By David E. Bertao Published 2006 300 pages 9″ x 12″ […]
John and Eda Muller Step Back From Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm Handing Reins to Locals Danny Lopes and Danny Bretao
PRESS RELEASE. From Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm Facebook feed. Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm After starting Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm over 30 years ago, and sharing our lives and our pumpkin farm with all of you, it’s time for us to step back from the farm. Life long coastside residents, Danny Lopes and Danny Bretao, will […]
How Did We Take Care of the Poor Then? San Mateo County “Poor Farm” History 1876-1907
ESSAY. From the Open the S.F. Watershed Facebook feed. Written by Andy Howse. Enjoy more S.F. Watershed history on the Open the SF Watershed website. Unbeknownst to most travelers of highway 92 in San Mateo County, as they pass under the Ralston-Polhemus underpass they are actually voyaging through an area with great historical significance. In […]
Coastside Fire Protection District Appoints CERT Coordinator Cynthia Sherrill to Replace Ginny McShane
VIDEO. From the Coastside Fire Protection District (CFPD) meeting on 5/26/2021 by Zoom. Four highly qualified people also applied with Cynthia. This bodes well as when the CFPD election comes up in 2022, next year, we will have a robust group to run. Thanks to the following for applying: Jim Williams Karen Allanson Michael Akana […]
I.D.E.S Half Moon Bay Celebrates 150 Year Anniversary of the Portuguese Pentecost Festival
ESSAY. By Half Moon Bay Coastside History’s May/June 2021 Coastside Chronicles. —Ellen Chiri, with thanks to Bob Fernandez In 1871, The Brotherhood of the I.D.E.S. Society, a Portuguese fraternal organization, was organized in Half Moon Bay. I.D.E.S. stands for Sociedade Da Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo—the Society of the Divine Holy Spirit. Portugal’s Queen Isabel, […]
HMB Coastside History Assoc. Presents: Ohlone Basketweavers: Women’s Essential Creations
HISTORY. The woman looked out to the ocean, letting her eyes rest awhile. She had been working for a long time on the very small, intricate weaving of the plants beneath her hands. It took such time and care to make sure that once filled with water, her new cooking basket would not leak. She […]
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