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October 29nd, 2020
THE WEEKLY BUZZ MAIL!
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PHOTO-ESSAY. Cathy Burton Taylor caught the fire from her office with her camera. Thanks Cathy!
Coastside Battalion Chief, David Cosgrave, at the scene.
The Big Heavy Fire truck attacked the fire from the top.
From Coastside Buzz Facebook Post 10/27/2020 @ 2:30pm:
“White smoke means CalFire is getting water on the wild fire.
Fire caused by pampas grass peace sign arson.
Suspect in custody.
Fire contained.”
Thank you Kent Taylor for listening to the fire scanner.
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VIDEO. As the world waits anxiously for a vaccine that will protect against the novel coronavirus, questions remain about the mechanisms and effectiveness of anticipated vaccines, especially for older adults. To understand the potential of COVID-19 vaccines for older adults, we must first understand how the immune system ages and how this impacts vaccine effectiveness. This free, one-hour webinar explored:
- Why the immune system is key to vaccine effectiveness
- What we know about how the human immune system ages
- How has a geroscience-perspective advanced our understanding of the aging immune system
- What we have learned (and have not learned) about the immune system and aging from animal models in the lab and human trials
- What our understanding of shingles, flu and pneumonia vaccines tells us about challenges for COVID-19 vaccines
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OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez —
In what may be no surprise to many of you, you’re going to hear of a government study shortly that makes it sound like airplane travel will be relatively safe. My advice: Beware of Good News.
Thanks to Bruce Laird and Dan Goodspeed for their initiatives which spurred this article.
Images: most will enlarge for improved readability in a new window when you click on them.
The results of the Air Force Transcom/DARPA-sponsored aircraft aerosol measurement experiments are now published: US Transportation Command,DARPA, and Air Mobility Command, “TRANSCOM/AMC Commercial Aircraft Cabin Aerosol Dispersion Tests.” Final Report posted 15 Oct 2020.
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VIDEO. If you have never heard of Abundant Grace, you will want to learn more.
If you are feeling a bit low, what with the pandemic, this video will give you a place for the hope that burns in all of us.
The virtual Farm to Table event took place Sunday, 10/25/2020.
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OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez —
It’s either them or us. It’s time to end the bureaucratic roadblocks to our homes, insurance, and evacuation safety. And it turns out, the County has had evidence since 2011 that this is also the correct ENVIRONMENTAL thing to do.
We are not alone in our concerns about eucalyptus dangers, as it turns out. San Diego has undertaken a project for years to address the same risks we now face, and provides valuable Lessons Learned in this slide show.
We have already documented in prior Buzz articles: the fire danger from eucalyptus “Hanging Fire: Eucalyptus Crown Fires and El Granada“, and techniques for removal “The Root of the Problem: Eucalyptus“.
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GHOST STORIES. Coastside history is filled with vivid stories of the vivid people who lived here. Those who have passed are no longer here, bodily, but might some still be here, in some form? A few hauntings, reported by various sources…
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PRESS RELEASE. 10/29/2020.
GET INVOLVED!
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for appointment to the following Boards, Commissions and Committees:
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PRESS RELEASE. 10/29/2020.
“We were excited to reopen our playgrounds because we understand how important access to outdoor recreation is especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said San Mateo County Parks Director Nicholas Calderon.
Before kids could climb, swing or slide, each playground was examined by the department’s certified playground inspectors which is standard procedure following an extended closure."
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OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez —
There’s nothing funny about this year, but we do our best.
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Great Local Coastal Content Every Week.
Do you have a story?
Do have fiction of non-fiction to share?
CONTACT us.
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The City of Half Moon Bay and County of San Mateo – Government have partnered to offer more COVID-19 testing on the Coastside.
Using Curative self-administered testing kits, you simply swab your own mouth and you’re done.
Testing will offer safe, outdoor walk-up access.
Tests are free, no insurance necessary, but if you have it, bring your information.
The testing will continue to be held every Monday from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Ted Adcock Community Center. Please register at https://test.curativeinc.com/walkup/9156
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The Coastside’s only live, call-in talk radio show, Coastal Windage features Coastside issues, hot topics, and live comments from Coastsiders in real time.
Finally, the people of the Coastside have an opportunity to participate in their own community.
Co-hosts Reuben TruthMaker and Livvy Streetwise provide a curated and encouraging forum for discussion while regaling listeners with their informed, entertaining, and insightful takes on a full spectrum of topics.
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Pick your own chestnuts at this historic orchard! Skyline Chestnuts is a 20-acre orchard sitting at an elevation of about 2,500 feet above Palo Alto in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The Skyline Chestnut Orchard was originally planted over 100, and perhaps as long as 150 years ago. Shortly after California was acquired by the United States in 1847, a Spanish settler moved up into the mountains where he planted the oldest of the trees growing there today.
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4-Day Vote Center (Emergency Operations Center, 537 Kelly Avenue) open October 31 to November 3
- October 31 to November 2: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- November 3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Link to other vote centers in the county (total of 45)
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Spend Halloween at San Benito House with great music and great company.
Blunder Buss will be filling our ears with lively music from 1:30pm – 3pm.
Come hang out with us, dress up, and have fun!
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Please join us in celebrating Dia De Los Muertos.
We will be reading a book about Dia De Los Muertos and coloring sugar skulls.
If your family wants to build an ofrenda (altar) to show, please feel free to do so.
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/cfta-los-muertos to receive an email with the Zoom link and coloring pages!
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The San Mateo Resource Conservation District, in coordination with CalFire, is offering a free chipping program for large brush and small trees or limbs, up to 8 inches in diameter.
This is the last chipping program done for the year.
Montara & Moss Beach- November 6 2020 ADDED
Selected Streets for Montara & Moss Beach:
• Alamo St (including side streets),
• Sunshine Valley Rd
• Tamarind St
• Grand Rd (including side streets)
• East Montara Blvd
• Monte Vista Rd
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Join us for the annual City of Half Moon Bay State of the City Address as we offer a look back at an unprecedented year of adaptation.
This past year has been one of extraordinary events and significant changes that have tested the strength of many. But the people of Half Moon Bay have come together to demonstrate what true community strength looks like.
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After operating as an all-volunteer organization since 2012, the TABLE of PLENTY in Half Moon Bay we admit we were caught by suprise by the sudden impact of COVID-19 Pandemic as we have been across our nation and the world. We have been committed to our mission of bringing a distinctive supper to struggling families, elders, homeless and hungry, 52 weeks a year. In the process we created community from strangers. and we Confronted with unexpected has been humbling and inspiring all in one.The story below shares what happened and the small miracles that took place working together to feed our most vulnerable.
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Run the most scenic trails in Northern California, while supporting more than 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities.
The DSR features five courses that offer something for everyone, from weekend warriors to hard-core endurance athletes. Each distance features breath-taking coastal vistas, fearsome climbs, rolling hills, epic descents and best-in-class support.
The 50k, 30k, and half marathon feature the Alta Vista Trail, a cruel and beautiful climb that is dubbed the steepest in the Bay Area!
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This *virtual* support group offers a safe, supportive place for those grieving the loss of loved one to suicide. Open to all members of the community free of charge.
Please contact facilitator Isabel Stenzel by email istenzel@missionhospice.org for more information.
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Before You Visit
- The Garden and Estate trail are open, the historic House is closed at this time
- The Clock Tower Shop is open with Filoli-made products, plants for your garden and other special items. All purchases are credit card only, no cash or checks
- Online advanced tickets are required for all visitors, including members
- No seating or drinking fountains are available
- Visitor and Education Center restrooms are the only available restroom facilities onsite
- Daily capacity is capped to ensure necessary space for social distancing
Visiting Guidelines
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California defines Certified Farmers’ Markets as “essential services” in the Shelter in Place order. When we open for the season there will be several changes in place to support the wellbeing of our farmers, our staff, and our shoppers. We are asking the community to keep these protocols in mind, and be as committed to keeping our local farmers, ranchers, fishers and foodmakers healthy during this remarkable time as we are committed to doing the same for you.
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No One will be allowed into the market area before 9 AM, and/or all required sanitation protocols are in place.
- The first 45 minutes of the market day are reserved for Seniors.
- Help Us! Keep six feet distance between you and fellow shoppers. We need everyone to be observant and respectful of this basic requirement.
- Do not handle anything you do not intend to buy. If you touch it, you have to buy it.
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CoastViews Music Weekly Entertainment Guide
ALL LIVE MUSIC IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID 19 VIRUS
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Coastside Agency Meetings GOING REMOTE!
Stay Tuned.
Highlighting indicates meetings occurring in the next week
HMB City Council ~ 1st / 3rd Tues. @ 7:00pm
HMB Planning ~ 2nd /4th Tues. @ 7:00pm
HMB Parks and Recs ~ 4th Wed. only @ 6:00pm
Sewer Authority Mid-Coastide (SAM) ~ 2nd / 4th Mon. @ 7:00pm
Granada Community Services District ~ 3rd Thurs. only @ 7:30pm
Granada Community Services District Parks and Recs ~ 4 Mondays per year at 7:00pm
Montara Water & Sanitary District Meetings ~ 1st / 3rd Thurs. @ 7:30pm (second meeting often cancelled, so call ahead)
Coastside County Water District ~ 2nd Tues. only @ 7:00pm
Midcoast Community Council Meeting ~ 2nd / 4th Wed. @ 7:00pm
Coastside Fire Protection District ~ 4th Wed. only @ 6:00pm
San Mateo County Harbor District ~ 3rd Wed. only @ 6:30pm
Cabrillo Unified School District ~ 2nd Thurs. @ 7:00pm
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Meet Larry Anderson.
Are you a business?
Want to get your taxes done early?
Larry can help.
He can come to you, too.
(In Pacifica and SF. We also speak Japanese!)
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Human Investment Project Housing (HIP Housing) is a non-profit organization based in San Mateo, CA that has specialized in affordable and creative housing solutions in San Mateo County since 1972. Each year, HIP Housing helps 1,400 people find housing or keep their homes through our Home Sharing and Self Sufficiency Programs as well as through housing units we own and manage.
- 800 S. Claremont St. #210
San Mateo, 94402
United States of America
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Food, beverages, outside dining, Live music.
356 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, 94019
Sunday 10AM–9PM
Monday 10AM–9PM
Tuesday 10AM–9PM
Wednesday 10AM–9PM
Thursday 10AM-9PM
Friday 10AM-10PM
Saturday 10AM-10PM
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With a tenacious eye, Richard began watching chefs in Hawaii as they prepared pigs for traditional Luaus. The allure of the banquet sized paella pan for up to 200 guests enables everyone to enjoy his superb culinary treats.
As a personal chef, I specialize in recreating authentic, vegan, gluten free paella. My pleasure is to keep paella coming to your table for your parties. No job is ever too big, or too small, too near or too far. Please contact me for more information or to book a date. ~ Richard
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Barterra offers the finest California wines from top vineyards located from Santa Barbara to Mendocino…
- Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sparkling from Carneros
- Sangiovese from Silverado
- Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Primitivo from Lodi
- Viognier from Paso Robles
- Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River
- Cabernet Sauvginon from Alexander Valley
- Reisling and French Colombard from Mendocino
- .... and Special dessert wines from Madera
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Other Businesses on the Coastside Buzz Directory
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Are You a Small Business?
ONLY $250 for Buzz Directory webpage. ONE-TIME FEE!
When you sign up for our COASTSIDE BUZZ DIRECTORY we not only offer a one-time free Buzz Facebook Boost,
but we can also feature you here, on the Weekly BuzzMail!
Want to talk about it first?
Contact Michelle Dragony at mdragony@coastsidebuzz.com.
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PODCAST. Here are almost two hours of BTS stories recorded by Michelle Dragony of Coastside Buzz from 2016 to 2019. Stay tuned for new podcasts in the new year.
Don’t you think this would make a great podcast for NPR? Could have lots of amazing, world-class guest readers!
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Teach your Kids to Listen and Imagine with Bedtime Stories
Prepare your child for a relaxing audio podcast experience. Whether in the car, the store, or before bed, let your child immerse their ears in their imagination. School is largely auditory. So, prepare your kid to listen and visualize a story without TV or video. Just listen!
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- Use and share the Buzz Directory! If you're a business the Coastside Buzz Directory is only $250 ONE-TIME FEE for an unlimited webpage with all your important contact information. All of which is shared to the Buzz Facebook and Instagram platforms
- LEARN MORE!
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Infinite Content ~ Coastside Buzz is a website on the internet. You can tell a story by article/photo-essay, podcast and video. The story can be as long as it has to be.
“To Give You a Voice, in Your Own Words ” ~ Support local content that is not editorialized, and aims for original sources as often as possible. Submit your own content. Produce free (if you know how) or low-cost content (if you need help), whether via articles (photo-essays), podcasts and/or videos.
Stories are no longer constrained by physical space like newspapers and radio. On Coastside Buzz every story gets its own infinite web page. That means infinite space for a story which can be an article, a podcast, a video, or all three. Tell your story, the way you want to tell it. Come play and help us produce great local content.
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