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December 3rd , 2020
THE WEEKLY BUZZ MAIL!
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PRESS RELEASE.
“We are planning to close the Highway 1 access at Main Street and detour all traffic to Seymour St. We created a detour plan and discussed with Caltrans. They are agreeable to the closure but need to get approval from their traffic people. We should know within the next few days. The Contractor is ready to close the access.”
~ Ray Razavi, P.E., City of Half Moon Bay
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PRESS RELEASE. Beach Break Entertainment is pleased to offer a safe, private corporate event at the newest hip coastside venue, Jetty Wave Distillery in Princeton Harbor with a pizza oven made fresh pizza dinner, cocktails, goodie bags, a departing gift and a movie of your choice.
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PRESS RELEASE. At the November 23 negotiations session between Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) and Cabrillo Unified Teachers Association (CUTA), the parties reached a tentative agreement to provide District teachers and CUTA-represented certificated employees a 3% raise for the 2019-2020 school year (retroactive to July 1, 2019) and a 3% raise for the 2020-2021 school year (effective July 1, 2020).
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VIDEO. On Tuesday 12/1/2020, Half Moon Bay City Council listens to 250 people by Zoom asking Supervisor, Don Horsley, and San Mateo County Manager, Mike Callagy lots of questions about the purchase of the Coastside Inn Hotel.
The Quality Inn, in Miramar, is off the table, at this time.
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VIDEO. From Montara Sewer and Water District General Manager, Clemens Heldmaier:
- The gross savings is a little over $419,000
- The outstanding debt was refinanced from an annual interest of 2.40% to a new rate of 1.14%
- The new loan maintains the same final payment date of August 1, 2028
- MWSD will save almost $420,000 for property owners via reduced General Obligation Bond property tax assessments
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VIDEO. How Did We Get Here? From the Montara Sewer and Water District (MSWD) board meeting 11/19/2020. Tim Ramirez, Head of SFPUC Natural Resources, presents and answers questions.
Things to ponder:
- 1930’s. San Francisco Public Utilities District (SFPUC) is created.
- August 2019. SFPUC secures Montara Mountain North Gate
- What is the name of the endangered butterfly? San Bruno Mountain Blue Elfin butterfly. It is not named the Montara Mountain Blue Elfin butterfly.
- Why wouldn’t they just put up interpretive signs and a wooden rail fence?
- What happened to the butterfly habitat after bulldozer construction?
- Whiting Ridge Alternative
- Cahill-Fifell Trail SFPUC Crystal Springs Watershed Hike and bike Docent program
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NEWSLETTER. Midcoast includes Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, Princeton and Miramar.
MCC is an advisory committee to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. They are the Midcoast’s only political voice. Midcoast is 1.5% of the total population of San Mateo County.
The City of Half Moon Bay is a different jurisdiction whose borders end, generally, at Frenchmens Creek.
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HMB PILOTS NEWSLETTER. With so many challenges and disasters occurring this year, our airport’s position to support the community in a disaster is as tangible as ever. The participation of the Half Moon Bay Airport Pilot Association’s DART team for San Mateo County (Disaster Airlift Response Team) in California’s Great Shake Out on both Oct 11 and Oct 17 provided a good opportunity for our pilots and ground volunteers to practice working with other community groups and county emergency responders on the communications and logistics for key tasks in assisting during a disaster.
This year, we launched two exercises, and had a first operating experience together with our DART members at the San Carlos Airport.
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VIDEO. Join POST and CA State Parks for a free webinar about the archaeological discoveries at Pigeon Point. Lecture was recorded by Zoom on 11/20/2020.
The waters surrounding the iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse on the San Mateo Coast have many stories to tell. In addition to being a regional port since the Gold Rush period, the area was also home to a major shore whaling operation from 1862 to 1896. In this online webinar, CA State Parks Director of State Archaeological Collections Research Facility Richard Fitzgerald will share about the investigations he has led at Pigeon Point, the history of the Portuguese Whalers, and what lies beneath the ocean surface.
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VIDEO. San Mateo County Health presents at the Tuesday, 12/1/2020 City Council Meeting.
Many County employees have been re-trained as Contact Tracers.
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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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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 this year there will be 3 Nights of Lights!
Main Street shops will be open until 8pm and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday!
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November 21 – January 3.
Holidays at Filoli is the perfect season to make special memories with loved ones and friends. Take a stroll and enjoy the beauty of the winter garden adorned with lights and colorful decor. Cozy up to a firepit under twinkling lights and sip on hot cider or mulled wine.
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Even though we aren’t able to meet in person this year, our sense of community and commitment to the LGBTQ+ citizens of the coast—from Pescadero to Pacifica—is as strong as ever, and we know our community is looking for ways to connect with, and support, one another through these unprecedented times.
STREAM ON YOUTUBE
Who Benefits?Funds from the the 2020 CoastPride fundraiser will benefit our Scholarship Program, Youth and Parent/Caregiver Support, SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression) Training Programs, and events during Pride and LGBTQ+ History Months.
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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 plenty.
We’ll begin with some words of welcome, a Chanukah story told by Philip Chapnick, songs led by Lissin Lev Chayah, and a candle-lighting at 5:30pm.
Rabbi Moshe will be joining us live from Mac Dutra Plaza in downtown Half Moon Bay where he will be lighting a giant menorah as part of a stationary “Night of Lights” display.
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The Mayor and Vice Mayor will also be selected at the next City Council meeting, Tuesday, 12/15/2020 at 7:00pm, by Zoom.
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Local holiday shopping online.
Made on the Coast Virtual Art Fair runs from today through December 31st.
Local coastal artists from Montara to Pescadero are showcasing their locally made work.
Shop now for those unique gifts for yourself and others.
From jewelry to woodwork, pottery to paintings and needlework to felting and more.
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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 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 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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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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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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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.
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