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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021 !!!
December 31st , 2020
THE WEEKLY BUZZ MAIL!
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VIDEO. From Sewer Authority Mid-coastside Board meeting Monday, 12/14/2020.
General Manager Kishen Prathivadi and Dan Childs from Wastewater Management Specialists present.
SAM has violations in October and November, and probably December due to BOD imbalance.
The question is complicated, but the board was asking about Fertilizers? Frozen fisheries? Breweries? Distilleries? Wineries?
It is important that the BOD be stable so we don’t pollute the ocean and get fined.
So, let’s put our heads together and see what we can come up with.
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VIDEO. City of Pacifica Council approved the Vista Mar on November 23rd, 2020. The decision was based on a typewritten 1980 document. The plan is for 8 luxury condos on a 1.2 acre west-facing hill. The project requires the cutting down of 57 trees. Pacifica has not updated their general plan since 1980. Pacifica’s land use plan is one of the oldest in the state of California.
Note that a General Plan for a City is like the Constitution for how to run the City. It should be updated every 10 years. This plan is 40 years out of date. In particular, does not adequately plan for stormwater runoff and drainage, therefore ignoring environmental impacts (such as alignment with CEQA ~ California Environmental Quality Act) and public safety.
For instance, during the 1982 El Nino, three children died due to a landslide in a year when there were 475 total mudslides in Pacifica. (see below).
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OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez —
On Dec. 23rd I started feeling dizzy. What happened next is more concerning. Here are some tips on getting tested, and a warning. If you can contribute advice via comment, please do so.
My balance, which I use in sailing and other sports, is pretty good, so when I found myself stumbling and holding onto dressers and other furniture to make it across the bedroom to the bathroom it was: a) kind of a fun challenge, and b) most unusual. I found I only had a slight fever of 99, and aside from a little nausea and ringing in my ears, no other symptoms. Nonetheless, I quarantined myself away from the family for 24 hours until I found I could still taste a chocolate biscotti and my temperature bounced around from 97 to 99, but never higher. Unlikely I had COVID, but there were reports of dizziness – and no other symptoms – being present in people later diagnosed with COVID. So on Dec. 24th I started looking for testing….
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VIDEO. From the Montara Water and Sanitary District board meeting held on December 17th, 2020 at 7:30pm.
The Board adopted a new prop 218 limit for solid waste removal fees at the December 3 hearing. For the new rates to be set at the newly established maximum prop 218 limit, the Master Fee Schedule needs to be amended.
The franchise agreement with Recology of the Coast requires the District to annually assess the solid waste disposal rates by January 1 in accordance with an agreed upon formula.
Pursuant to the franchise agreement, Recology of the Coast provided calculations required for the rate increase effective January 1, 2021.
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Join Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) as we learn about birds of prey with local Naturalist Jeff Caplan, director of Common Language Nature. Raptors play an integral role in the health of our ecosystems!
Learn how to identify migratory and resident raptors when out on the coast or hiking in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Jeff focuses on mindfulness, curiosity and bird language to help people from diverse backgrounds feel safe and connected in nature.
This basic birding webinar will be great for all ages, especially kids and adults ages 12 and up!
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Wipes and rags damage sewer pumps.
Talk to your neighbors, please.
Repair for one pump can be $50,000.
Replacement is very, very expensive. A new pump can be a million dollars.
Burning out a generator can cost $100,000 to replace
~ Montara Sewer and Water District’s (MSWD) Board Member Kathryn Slater-Carter and MSWD General Manager, Clemens Heldmaier.
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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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Filoli, also known as the Bourn-Roth Estate, is a country house set in 16 acres of formal gardens surrounded by a 654-acre estate, located in Woodside, California, about 25 miles south of San Francisco, at the southern end of Crystal Springs Reservoir, on the eastern slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Wikipedia
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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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CoastViews Music Weekly Entertainment Guide
ALL LIVE MUSIC IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID 19 VIRUS
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HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
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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The Coastside Buzz Calendar
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With 24/7/365 access from any device.
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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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Residential and Commercial Repair, Service and Installation
Owner Mike Barbieri ~ Owner operated in business since 1993.
Free estimates * Insured * Senior Discounts
Our mission is to provide quality plumbing for the health and safety of our community.
Why Choose Cal Plumbing & Heating? We've been in business for so long because we are focused on doing what's best for you. We aim to earn your respect and trust through our quality, craftsmanship, and customer service.
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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.
Free Self-Submit Coastside Buzz Calendar ~ Access 24/7/365 from any device. Find all the live music, community events, government meetings, senior activities and foodie specials happening on the Coastside. Missing something? It's FREE and self-submit...Go!
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Buzz Kaizen! ~ The Buzz Bees always continue to tinker and innovate with Coastside Buzz ~ constant incremental improvement. Have ideas? Let us know.
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