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October 22nd, 2020
THE WEEKLY BUZZ MAIL!
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VIDEO. At San Mateo County, we strive to make walking and bicycling safe and comfortable for everyone. The Office of Sustainability is leading our efforts toward that goal through the creation of an Active Transportation Plan. The Office of Sustainability works to create more livable communities through multiple programs and initiatives, including our active transportation program which encourages walking and biking. The Active Transportation Plan seeks to help make walking and biking safe and comfortable for everyone in the unincorporated areas of the county.
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OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez —
Sustainability is another word for Survival. Civilizations that don’t plan for tough times are doomed to fail. Right now, Half Moon Bay is planning to fail by failing to plan.
The new HMB LCLUP is missing only two things: Water and Money. It is good that the plan framework recognizes limits to growth, while trying to balance many competing interests. However, the plan’s reliance on SFPUC to meet dry-year water demands and assure that water rationing does not exceed 20 percent are optimistic, will be costly to current residents, and potentially fatal to HMB.
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VIDEO. A brief history of time to honor two citizens that epitomized community service. From Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside 12/12/2020 meeting.
Thank you for your service. How would you like to contribute on the Coastside?
John “Padre” Lynch dies at 95 years young. Never elected to City Council, but collected many, many signatures and was the epitome of citizen involvement. He got New Leaf to Half Moon Bay, clean socks for the homeless and was fighting against the Dunes Beach development until his last days.
Chris Thollaug was the technical and financial leader to get the Devils Slide Tunnel built, rather than the 4-lane bypass that would have decimated sleepy little Montara.
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VIDEO. Montara Sanitary and Water District’s (MSWD) General Manager, Clemens Heldmaier, presents a virtual tour of the MSWD infrastructure and financial business plan.
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VIDEO. From the Half Moon Bay City Council Meeting on 10/6/2020.
Volunteer, Cynthia Sherrill, our Coastside Lead CERT Coordinator, presents to City Council a report of Coastside CERT (Community Response Team) activity during the CZU fire.
$206,000 response value on $27.50/hour. This information is needed to fulfill he State’s Emergency Response CERT grants.
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Attached is the Burnham Park Master Plan, which incorporates the changes your Board requested at the meeting held on September 24.
Some of the changes made, which will be discussed in more detail at the meeting, are listed below.
• Addition of a dog park
• Increased the number parking stalls from 32 to 36
• Larger play lawn area
• Relocated the skate ramp and added a multi-use area
• Basketball ½ court was relocated
• Trails no longer cross/intersect
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VIDEO. From City of Half Moon Bay October 6th, 2020 City Council Meeting.
After Action Report from Cal Fire’s Deputy Chief for San Mateo County, Jonathan Cox. Chief Cox takes us from the start of the CZU Fire on August 16th, 2020, through the next 26 days.
- 12,000 lightening strikes
- 585 fires brokeout
- 24 became major incidents
- 1,000 acres and only 350 personnel on the first day
- Spot fires occurring 6 miles ahead of fire
- Zone Haven internet evacuation tool @ 49:00 minutes
- Over $60 million to fight this fire
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VIDEO. GCSD General Manger, Chuck Duffy, reports back to the Granada Community Services District board his conversation with Nick Calderon, head of San Mateo County Parks.
Main concern is big events at this site due to the park being embedded in the residential area. GCSD board agrees large events would not be appropriate for this site.
The meeting took place on 10/15/2020.
Next Meeting: Wed November 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Quarry Park Pump Track Virtual Community Workshop for Latest Design
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ARTICLE. What do you qualify for? From the California Mobility Blog. Thanks to Village of the Coastisde (VOTC) newsletter for bringing it to my attention.
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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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Volunteer for Water!
Download the flyer here: First Rain Flyer
An unprecedented fire season has everyone hoping for rain. But what happens to water quality when those rains finally come?
The First Rain project seeks volunteers to help answer this important question.
The First Rain project is part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s annual First Flush program,
California’s longest-running community science project!
Come help collect water samples in coastal creeks and waterways during the first big rain of the year.
No prior experience necessary. Training provided.
Training will be held on via Zoom on Friday October 23, 2020 at 5:30PM
Email Noah at FirstFlush@sanmateoRCD.orgfor questions and a link to the Zoom training.
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VIDEO. At San Mateo County, we strive to make walking and bicycling safe and comfortable for everyone. The Office of Sustainability is leading our efforts toward that goal through the creation of an Active Transportation Plan. The Office of Sustainability works to create more livable communities through multiple programs and initiatives, including our active transportation program which encourages walking and biking. The Active Transportation Plan seeks to help make walking and biking safe and comfortable for everyone in the unincorporated areas of the county.
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Sunari Lifestyle is Popping Up Outdoor Market Style!
Come shop the line of Yoga Streetwear, Upcycled Canvas bags, Kantha Quilts and Boho Boutique Hats!
Featuring NEW Watering cans for decor or watering the garden and NEW linen aprons!
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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.
The season begins Oct 17 and lasts just 6 weeks. Every season is a little different so be sure to check the website for dates and recommended times to pick.
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Please join us on October 24, 2020, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Jewish encounter with the Dalai Lama recorded in The Jew in the Lotus.
Because of this book, thousands of Jews who are drawn to Buddhism have discovered that their Jewish identities are deeply enriched by the coherence and congruity between Jewish and Buddhist teachings and practices.
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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.
Most chipping days will only require you to lay out your chips. For select areas, we’ll ask residences to sign up. Email fire@sanmateoRCD.org or call (650) 712-7765 x 124.
You Cut and Stack and They Will Do the Rest!
Selected Streets for El Granada:
• El Granada Blvd (including side streets)
• Dunn Rd
• Columbus Ave (between Isabella Rd and Santa Maria Ave)
• Del Monte Rd (between Avenue Portola and San Pedro Rd)
• Dolores St
• Avenue Balboa (between Valencia Ave and Montecito Ave)
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Attention: California Ocean Community!
Mark your calendars for October 28th to participate in this informational webinar on California halibut, hosted by the California Ocean Science Trust, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
More here: https://bit.ly/3jdSkGQ
California Halibut 2020 Stock Assessment & Peer Review Public Sharing Webinar
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
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Measure W Citizen’s Oversight Committee ApplicationBallot Question
The ballot question was as follows:[1]
To reduce highway traffic congestion (including 101, 280, interchanges); repair potholes, maintain streets, reduce local traffic, improve pedestrian safety in every San Mateo County city; maintain affordable transit services for seniors/people with disabilities; increase Caltrain/SamTrans capacity; reduce travel times/car trips; implement the San Mateo County Congestion Relief Plan, shall San Mateo County Transit District’s Ordinance levying a 30-year half-cent sales tax with independent citizen oversight, providing approximately $80 million annual that the State cannot take away, be adopted?[2]
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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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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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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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