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July 2nd, 2020
THE WEEKLY BUZZ MAIL!
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PRESS RELEASE.
July 2, 2020 – As a temporary public health safety measure to reduce the density of visitors over the 4th of July holiday weekend, all beaches and their parking areas in Half Moon Bay will be closed to everyone, for the weekend. Additionally, a portion of the Coastal Trail between Seymour Bridge and Kelly Avenue will be closed for that same period.
This update of the City’s previous notice of beach closures now includes that beach access for Half Moon Bay State Beach (Francis Campground/Kelly Avenue, Venice Boulevard, and Young Avenue will be closed as well. Yesterday, we announced the State Beach parking areas will be closed and that all access points to City beaches and their parking lots will also be closed. With today’s addition of access points to the State Beach, these are now full and complete closures of the beaches, and a section of the Coastal Trail, to all residents and visitors.
The closure begins at sunrise on Friday, July 3, and ends at 9:00 AM on Monday, July 6, 2020.
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PRESS RELEASE and VIDEO.
- Restrict Johnston pier to be open for tenants and customers only
- Close Pillar Point Beach from boat ramp to Jetty (or Surfer’s) beach
- Close West Point Trail (Mavericks) parking lots
- Close K&N Jetty (Surfers) RV parking lot
- Main parking lot at Pillar Point will be open
- ALL BEACH and TRAIL ACCESS PARKING IS PROHIBITED
- Parking on Hwy 1 will be allowed at this time.
- Closure begins Thursday at midnight to Sunday at midnight.
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VIDEO. CIT (Critical Incident Training) Training is explained by Head San Mateo County Sheriff, Carlos Bolanos. Coastside Sheriff, Saul Lopez, also describes, in detail, the Sheriff training in regards to mental health.
CIT represents 136 hours of training regarding mental health trauma and de-escalation best practices, in response to such mental health events such as PTSD, suffered by many veterans.
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COVID TESTING. Coastside CERTs were called out to help with the Project Baseline Covid testing at Cunha Middle School.
We will be back next Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at 9:00am.
- Drive up
- Put your car in park
- Put your ID against your side window
- We take your name, find your registration paperwork, double check birthdates on the doc (leave your license out) and then slip your paperwork under your wipers.
- Off you go to get swabbed
COVID-19 Testing Available at Cunha Intermediate School, Tues. July 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Free
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VIDEO. NOTES. MCC Chair, Len Erickson, updates the Moss Beach MidPen Cypress Point Project timeline and process.
Cypress Point Project Roadmap to CDP Approval: This overview was prepared by Len Erickson with review by Joe LaClair – Update 2
June 10, 2020 – San Mateo County Planning Commission Recommends Board approval of Cypress Point LCP Amendment (LCPA) to the Board of Supervisors
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This session will focus on interesting aspects of what we know about historic Indigenous culture, society, economy and spirituality. Participants will hear about examples of trade networks that existed, taking products made and collected by Bay Area communities far and wide. They’ll also learn about aspects of village life, spirituality, and sacred relationships with our local landscape. We’ll also share some resources for how you can learn and support contemporary Indigenous communities in our area.
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PRESS RELEASE. From the Seniors Coastsiders Newsletter July 2020.
Taste of the Coast has always been an event where folks gather to sample unique offerings from our local restaurants, farms, distilleries and wineries.
This year, we’ll be sending our guests directly to our local businesses!
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NEWSLETTER. Early this year, the MWSD Board requested a program to support customers experiencing financial hardship.
Board approved on June 4, 2020. The proposed Hardship Assistance Discount offers qualified customers an annual $100 sewer charge credit, and a bi-monthly water charge credit of $16.67 ($100 per year).
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OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez & Bruce Laird
Is this a Pandemic or a Test? Mis-management or Mass Murder? The Second Wave, or we never finished the First? Where do we stand as a country, a state, and a region?
U.S.A. vs. The World
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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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COASTSIDE BUZZ CALENDAR
FREE and Self-Submit
MANY EVENTS ARE CANCELLED or
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 19 VIRUS
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Watch remotely.
Montara Water & Sanitary District (MSWD) Meetings 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Agendas and Zoom Live Meeting Links
If you experience technical difficulties or have technical questions prior to or during the meeting, please contact MWSD’s IT support at (650) 728-7843.
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Meet celebrated Coastside artist Diane Burns-Haussler, who has chronicled her personal journey through profound loss. “To grieve wholeheartedly is a very good thing. Our loved ones deserve our tears.”
Part of our FREE series of readings, workshops, and discussions to help explore what it means to live and die well.
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Celebrate Independence Day by honoring our spiritual sovereignty; our birthright to connect with Spirit through direct revelation.
Gather in virtual Sacred Circle during the powerful energy of the full moon to balance our inner feminine/masculine expression and to experience wholeness.
Let go of everyday concerns and rest in peaceful meditation to the soothing sounds of Native American Flute music played live.
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A public meeting will be held on July 6, 2020 at 10AM on the proposed sale of Seton and Seton Coastside, to AHMC by the current owner, Verity Health.
To attend the public meeting, use this Bluejeans meeting: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/uzddfwfa
The 97 page analysis of the proposed sale is available from the Office of the Attorney General at this link .
A purchase agreement was entered into on March 30, 2020, but will not be final until approved by the Attorney General.
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The Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) serves the GCSD Board of Directors by providing recommendations on and assistance with parks and recreation related issues.
The PAC is advisory only, and does not have any decision-making authority.
CALL TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM: Below is information on the 7 pm July 6 PAC meeting.
This will be held via a zoom conference. Just click on the link below to join the meeting and enter the password if prompted, or you can call in using the number below.
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Now that California has added art galleries to the list of businesses that may re-open, we are delighted to announce that new exhibitions will open on Friday, July 10, 1–5pm.
During the opening and for all gallery visits thereafter, safety protocols for the health and well-being of visitors, volunteers, and staff will include physical distancing and limiting the number of people in the galleries; a short wait outside may therefore be required.
We are delighted to welcome back to our East Gallery the Loom & Shuttle Guild, presenting 20/20: Woven Visions, an exhibition of handcrafted and handwoven textile artworks.
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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.
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 ~ Parks and Recs
7/2/2020 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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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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- 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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