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September 3rd, 2020
THE WEEKLY BUZZ MAIL!
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MSWD STAFF REPORT.
The District uses several pipelines that cross under Hwy 1 to deliver water to homes and businesses that are located west of Hwy 1. One of the mainlines crossing the Highway is located between Carlos Street and the northern section of Vallemar Street.
It was installed before the Highway existed, in the early 1940’s and has despite it’s age remained in very good condition with little history of leaks.
The section of pipe on the western edge of the crossing runs up a steep embankment and is partially exposed or very shallow and therefore subject to erosion. The pipe failed at this location in the embankment for the first time in 2018 and was repaired with temporary means.
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PHOTO ESSAY. The Old Haul Road, in present-day Pescadero Creek County Park, follows the historic route through the redwoods of a railroad line originally built by the Santa Cruz Lumber Company in the 1930s and 40s to haul logs to its mill.
The lumber company converted it to a truck road in the 1950’s, and in 1971 San Mateo County purchased the property as a county park. Today, the unpaved road is a popular hiking and biking route, and is essential vehicle access for park management, emergency response and fire protection.
Have questions about the Dark Gulch project?
Want to be added to the mailing list for weekly construction updates?
Contact RCD Project Manager, Sara Polgar .(sara@sanmateoRCD.org)
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VIDEO. Granada Community Services District’s Boars Member, Barbara Dye, describes the strategy GCSD is developing with the California State Parks for the Mirada/Miramar/Medio Bridge on 8/20/2020.
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EVENT REVIEW. At 10:00am, on Saturday, July 18th, 2020, Jim Williams and Jenny Goshorn hosted the Coastside CERT Communication Exercise at Frenchman’s Creek. Here is how it worked.
The purpose of this drill is to practice neighborhood walkie-talkie and ham radio communications and to connect the Frenchman’s Creek neighborhood preparedness group (FCPrepared) consisting of Coastside CERTs, Walkie-talkie Operators and Ham Operators to the wider Coastside CERT/HMBAres communications networks and practice liaison with Coastside Fire Protection District personnel.
CERTs will practice activation, including set-up and staffing an Incident Command Post and deploying CERT teams with emphasis on appropriate documentation and reporting.
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Q AND A. with San Mateo County Harbor District Pillar Point Harbor Master, Chris Tibbe.
As I was biking through the harbor today, I noticed they were demolishing another boat. Bystanders were oggling three jet skis that had been on the boat. They seemed to be begging for adoption, rather than the dump.
So, I emailed the Harbor Master, Chris Tibbe, my question.
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We all have to wear masks these days. I have to wear a mask while volunteering for the Project Baseline/Verily/Google Covid Testings in Half Moon Bay.
(Pssst. Next testing 9/22/2020 … stay tuned.)
My mask needs to be breathable and comfortable while maintaining protection for the testing clients (in cars, windows up) and Covid protection to me, and now, from the smoke.
I’ve tried quite a few mask and this is my favorite and this is why.
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VIDEO.
Learn all about the wildflowers and plant habitats of the Half Moon Bay Coast.
This presentation highlights the plants and plant communities occurring on public lands along the San Mateo Coast, including Devil’s Slide Trail, Bean Hollow State Park, and Año Nuevo State Park.
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PRESS RELEASE from Montara Water and Sanitary District as of 8/25/2020.
As fires burn to our south, I want to assure the Montara and Moss Beach communities that Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) is fully prepared to deliver drinking and firefighting water for our communities. MWSD operates and maintains Montara and Moss Beach’s community-owned public drinking water – and firefighting – system. The system is designed and operated to supply adequate water to address house and property fires in our local community. Recent articles have circulated information about our water system that is not accurate.
We have more than 4 days of reserve water storage on hand – that means 4 times what our community uses in a day (on average).
We meet and exceed the industry standard. Our local firefighters know and confirm that we are prepared.
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Great Local Coastal Content Every Week.
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CONTACT us.
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COASTSIDE BUZZ CALENDAR
FREE and Self-Submit
MANY EVENTS ARE CANCELLED or
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 19 VIRUS
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Labor Day weekend fun!
Grab a margarita and some food and enjoy the evening with some fun music.
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Sunday Funday with Drop D Music!
Derek Fairchild brings back the authentic Delta roots of the blues with a heavy brass slide wielded on a National Resonator Guitar from 1931. His added psychedelic twist, influenced by Jimi Hendrix & Keith Richards brings people to their feet to dance and packs the house like a hot Juke Joint . Listen and read more here: https://www.dropdsf.com/.
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Are you feeling lucky? Then come join us for Bingo!
Montara Art & Music Festival is hosting an online Bingo Game night on September 6th from 6pm -7:30pm.
All you have to do is print out 3 Bingo cards (use the attached template) and fill in your numbers in this range: B 1-15; I 16-30; N 31-45; G 46-60; O 61-75.
It’s best to mix up the numbers on each card to give you a greater chance to win.
We will play 3 rounds of Bingo.
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12th Annual 50|50 Show Opens Sept 18
Join us for the opening of the 2020 50|50 show, a fundraiser celebrating art and community in an unprecedented time.
Sanchez Art Center’s 12th annual 50|50 Show opens Friday, Sept 18, with a stunning array of small, affordable artworks on view through Oct 11.
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Do you sing in the shower?
Do you car dance to your favorite tune?
Then you have what it takes to show your talent!
The Montara Art & Music Festival is hosting an online Talent Show and we are looking for YOU!
Send us a 2 minute clip of your amazing talent and we will showcase your entry on September 20th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
We can only take the first 25 entries, so get yours in now!
Judges will be awarding the top 3 talent acts with a prize.
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Tickets on sale now. I bought mine! $100/ $75 for seniors.
Event: August 30 – September 27
Eat, Drink, and Make a Difference
Senior Coastsiders is partnering with local businesses to bring you a fresh spin on Taste of the Coast that supports us and benefits local businesses.
Tickets go on sale August 1st. Each ticket buys a taste or a discount at participating restaurants, wine bars, breweries, sweet shops, and more. Plus, your purchase enters you in a raffle for a chance to win great prizes!
For more information, updates on participating businesses, and ticket purchases, click here.
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WHAT:
57th Annual Kings Mountain Art Fair – Virtual in 2020
One of the top fine art fairs in Northern California featuring original art by independent artists.
WHEN:
Labor Day Weekend
September 5, 6, and 7 (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
10 am – 4 pm (PDT)
WHERE:
Online in 2020
www.kingsmountainartfair.org
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Virtual Brews & Views,
Registration required. Register here.
Cabrillo Unified School District-Strategic Goals
We welcome Superintendent of Cabrillo Unified School District Sean McPhetridge. The Superintendent will discuss academic improvements, equity focus, and organized sustainability for the Cabrillo Unified School District. What is the impact of the CA budget and the local economy on district funding and the impact of Covid-19?
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Due to COVID-19, the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival has been cancelled BUT the 42nd ANNUAL PUMPKIN RUN WILL GO ON! We are excited to announce our first ever
VIRTUAL RACE!
Please join us in running or walking this year’s races as part of our virtual race family! Sign up to run, or walk, the 5K, 10K or Half-Marathon. All distances can be run or walked during the event period, Monday, October 12 through Sunday, October 25 from wherever you are at whatever time is convenient!
Stay tuned for Registration
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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
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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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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Learn to sail! This is a safe and fun way for youth ages 8-16 to learn how to sail in either an Optimist (Opti) or Laser. Both boats are extremely popular recreational dinghies that also feature prominently in competition. Most certainly STEM! (science, technology, engineering, and math).
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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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