COASTSIDE BUZZ PRESS RELEASE. From Bill Bates, organizer for the Half Moon Bay Sit-Down Marching Band. Contact Bill at [email protected] or by cell at 415.309.0953 email and instrument.There will be three practices on Tuesday evenings on June 17th Any and all musicians are welcome to join.” (He’s already conducted some of us at the Night of Lights performance in December.) His debut there went very From TomKat Ranch January 2025 Newsletter; written by Kathy Webster We’re excited to announce the launch of the Coastal… Zoe Chait is a California State Parks Lifeguard working… NOTICE: Coastside Buzz is currently transitioning to an updated website There may be some bugs while we get everything up and… and website in this browser for the next time I comment KQED Live EventsPRX Podcast Garage EventsEvents Around the Bay AreaMember Benefits with KQED LiveVideos from KQED LiveWatch recordings of recent KQED Live events FeaturedThat's My WordAn ongoing exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history See Senior Director of TV Programming Meredith Speight’s recommendations from this month’s KQED 9 Watch recordings of recent KQED Live events Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift “If you look on the coastside and throughout San Mateo County finding affordable housing is very difficult,” said Supervisor Ray Mueller “It’s just a really exciting project both for what it means for our community and what it means for farmworker housing in the state.” The homes are manufactured by Skyline Homes a company specializing in factory-built mobile homes based in Woodland the homes are trucked to the site in Half Moon Bay to be installed in the new community about two-thirds of the site’s infrastructure including the laying out of new roads and placement of utilities underground which should open to farmworkers by June 16 initially only included 28 homes on the site “After we identified the lot with the city of Half Moon Bay we quickly did an assessment and realized it could accommodate even more homes,” he said Officials collected $16 million in federal, state and local funding, including at least $6 million from the county’s own budget to fund the project Approvals for other housing developments for farmworkers are moving their way through the city and county. 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By: Andrew Nelson 5:30 am on February 6 The Half Moon Bay City Council has approved plans for a proposed hotel at 1200 Main Street in Downtown Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County The project will bring over a hundred hotel rooms to a former auto dealership after nearly a decade of review Greg Jamison of RGJC South LLC is the project sponsor The City Council unanimously approved the hotel in spite of a recommendation for denial by the city’s Planning Commission The project has been under review for nearly a decade The City of Half Moon Bay has adopted the Environmental Impact Report and determined that plans for the 129-key hotel have been approved and monitoring plans were made as a condition of the approval The EIR had been informed by over a hundred comment letters submitted in 2022 Hyatt Place Proposal stoops overlooking the footpath The proposal will create 102 rooms across 66,270 square feet The project will dedicate two acres of the five-acre property as open space habitat restoration and a natural buffer area The site plans allow for the potential development of around 16 dwelling units along Seymour Street in the future AXIS/GFA Architecture and Design is responsible for drafting the plans The illustrations show a Farmhouse Modern design language imbued across the complex influenced by the oceanside city’s rural and agricultural character Facade materials will include wood board and batten siding The five-acre property is located at the south end of Main Street Future guests will be less than a mile from the town center and a roughly 25-minute walk from Poplar Beach Construction is expected to last around a year and a half from groundbreaking to completion. Speaking with Coastside News the developer shared his plan to start construction within the next five years Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews Traffic in HMB is often gridlocked on summer weekends It’s best to avoid driving as much as possible I’d like to think a more beautiful hospitality-inspired location would have been possible Especially in a town where so little gets built bur its bureaucracy (both state and local) is ridiculous This long ‘review’ process is typical of CA Anyone with a Superior Court filing fee can stop a project in its tracks If someone finds a bug or a plant that only ‘researchers’ have ever heard a project is stopped for two years at least the project comes to a grinding halt until it is determined whether the bones are those of a long dead native American that no-one knows or has ever heard of I sent in a comment decrying turning farmland into suburbia instead of infilling in the city My recent comment posted to this story should have been posted to the one on suburban sprawl along Silver Creek road If this plan includes townhomes/condos for sale and not just rental units Hard to “nurture community” if the residents are just tech workers living in the Bay Area for a few years before they move on If the plan includes townhomes/condos for sale and not just rental units Hard to nurture community if they residents are just tech workers living in the Bay Area temporarily Make sure the Developer create a Local Hire Policy to ensure opportunities are afforded to Small Local Construction Contractors and San Mateo local hire Policy to ensure opportunities San Mateo residents in the Building Trades work on the Project too many commenters here worry about ‘climate change’ ga('send', 'event', ‘Robert ‘Becker, 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/desktop-ad.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sfyimbyadnews.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sf-yimby-dot-com-graphic.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC KRON4 KRON4's Lindsey Ford reports: https://www.kron4.com/?p=2158697&preview=true Made in the Bay Area and being shown on the big screen local filmmakers discuss being featured at SFFilm Festival this year Video shows aftermath of tree crushing San Francisco parklet One man is in jail and another was hospitalized after a seemingly random attack in the Castro on Easter Three people are dead and three more are hospitalized with serious injuries after a Volkswagen Tiguan hit a tree on San Geronimo Valley Road just west of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard shortly before 7:30 p.m San Francisco Fire Department firefighters rescued an injured dog and an uninjured person from a cliffside along Mile Rock Trail in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Thursday afternoon Bay Area photographer Lani Tinio shared a timelapse of the Moon rising over the Bay Bridge on Sunday with KRON4 and there is no shortage of activities going on around the Bay Area KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow has 4 Fun Things going on this weekend San Mateo County - One-way traffic control that was scheduled for December 11-13 2024 on State Route 92 for PG&E tree maintenance has been canceled The tree trimming will be rescheduled for early 2025 For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.  VIDEO. From the Half Moon Bay Planning Commission Special Meeting on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 6:00pm, as a hybrid meeting. Agenda HMB Planning’s next meeting will be Tuesday The Agenda is now posted on Planning Commission meeting webpage PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS PROJECT DESCRIPTION: HYATT PLACE HOTEL PROJECT – COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND CERTIFICATION OF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR A 102-ROOM HOTEL WITH ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND A FOUR-LOT SUBDIVISION FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 16 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS LOCATION: 1100 BLOCK OF MAIN ST (APN 065-012-030); 100 SEYMOUR STREET (APN 065-012- 020); NORTH SIDE OF SEYMOUR ST (APN 064-352-150) Certify the Environmental Impact Report for the Half Moon Bay Hyatt Place Project Adopt CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Attachment 1); and an application for a Coastal Development Permit and a Parking Exception for a 66,268 square-foot 102-room hotel; Tentative Parcel Map to adjust the lot line between the hotel parcel and the adjacent James Ford auto dealership parcel and to create four residential parcels on the north side of Seymour Street for future development of up to 16 residential dwelling units as allowed by the R-2 zoning district development standards (Attachment 2) The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our Zoning Ordinance long-range General Plan and Local Coastal Plan State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community Planning Commission meetings are held at 7 pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month View agendas and minutes here To communicate with members of the Planning Commission please use the staff contact information to the right Community DevelopmentTitle: Interim Community Development DirectorPhone: 650-825-4933Email [email protected] From the Half Moon Bay Planning Commission on Tuesday now supercedes the City of Half Moon Bay’s ADU… Get an FCC Registration Number (FRN) https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/getting-fcc-registration-number-frn What information do I need to provide to get an FCC… From Carol Hunter and Hilary Stamper February 2025 CA – Half Moon Bay has a new venue for community fun and activity: a beginning line dancing class offered through Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation led by local dance enthusiasts and community leaders Hilary Stamper and Carol Hunter of Coastside Country the class has already outgrown its original venue with 60 participants registered for the six-week series—an incredible testament to the enthusiasm for country dance on the Coastside Enrollment in the full series is waitlisted first met 16 years ago with Coastside Green Mother’s Club and have been deeply involved in the community ever since and Parks and Recreation Commissioner with the city while Carol has been a reporter for the Half Moon Bay Review the regional commissioner of Coastside AYSO and currently works as an associate program manager for Healthy Living at Stanford University Their shared love for dance and community engagement led them to create Coastside Country a platform dedicated to bringing people together through movement “It is so special to be able to share an activity we love with the community that we love,” said Carol “Line dancing has the ability to bring people from all ages and ideologies together We are thrilled to bring this experience to the Coastside.” “I love how line dancing makes dancing so accessible to so many people who otherwise feel shy to dance in public By taking a lot of the thinking out of the equation people can enjoy moving with others in a less self-conscious way,” added Hilary “Plus it’s a great workout bundled together with a country music flash mob We’re beyond excited to see so many folks showing up.” Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner No partner is required—just a love for music and movement For more information, visit CoastsideCountry.com and the City of Half Moon Bay’s music and dance page and the CoastsideCountry Instagram Media Contacts:Carol Hunter: 415-812-2052, [email protected]Hilary Stamper: 650-520-0538, [email protected] PRESS RELEASE. From the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside (BGCC). With deepest gratitude and respect, the Board of… VIDEO. From the California Coastal Commission meeting on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 held at the Portola Plaza Hotel, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey… PRESS RELEASE. From Peninsula Open Space Trust on April 22nd, 2025. The 195-acre San Mateo oceanfront property offers more than… Gabi Moskowitz CA 94038">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}140 Beach Way Moss Beach Despite its name, Moss Beach Distillery does not actually have a distillery on the premises. (The name is an ode to a popular speakeasy located on the cliffs of Moss Beach during prohibition.) But it does have unique cocktails, including one named for the ghost said to haunt the establishment, and sweeping ocean views Come here to eat oysters on the half-shell a yellowfin sandwich on a ciabatta roll spread with perky wasabi aioli La CostaneraPeruvian Half Moon Bay It’s hard to have a bad time at this Peruvian restaurant with harbor views especially if you sit outside on their patio on a Sunday afternoon when there’s live music with everything from good mushroom empanadas and ceviche to zero-proof cocktails In case you overdo it on cloud-like pisco sours you can always come back the next day for smoky anticuchos and their kabocha squash and rice noodle “hangover soup,” which we can confirm is aptly titled Barbara's FishtrapSeafood Even if you arrive at this unfussy seafood place right when it opens at 11 AM The waterfront spot has been around since the '70s and feels like an old-school seaside diner You'll see everyone eating fried calamari and New England-style clam chowder that gets its signature creaminess from potatoes rather than dairy Take a cue from the masses and follow suit CA 94019">4210 Cabrillo Hwy N Half Moon Bay Sam’s Chowder House is so close to the water you could write your name in the sand in between your first and second round of drinks Start with one Manhattan and one New England a Connecticut- or Maine-style lobster roll or one of the excellent pasta dishes on the menu like the buttery shrimp scampi linguine But sunsets on the deck reach cartoon-dog-sharing-spaghetti levels of romantic so maybe wear something that makes you feel cute CA 94019">225 Cabrillo Highway Half Moon Bay American It may not look like much more than a bygone roadside train caboose The chef and owner ditched fine dining life to open Dad’s and even though the menu is far from fancy it thoughtfully highlights local ingredients and two delightfully messy sandwiches (a grass-fed beef burger and grilled maitake mushrooms) and the creamy mac-and-cheese with crispy puffed wild rice and chives Then take your food—and plenty of napkins—to the beach PlayUnmuteBlue Dragon Pho643 Main St Half Moon Bay Lao Located just off Half Moon Bay’s Main Street is Blue Dragon Phở—and probably a long line of people hungry for bright vegetable-forward pho The tiny window changes its menu frequently based on sourcing availability and the only seating is in the quiet adjoining courtyard PlayUnmuteFattoria E MareItalian Fattoria e Mare on Main Street is a good choice if you need to cater to a variety of preferences Stop in for dinner and try a classic coastal Italian dish like the grilled branzino with salsa verde or one of their less traditional pastas possibly made with cocoa powder It wouldn’t be a complete meal without a few drinks maybe a smoky lemongrass martini or a vanilla espresso martini that’s boozy enough to make you feel like a dirtbag ‘50s exec on a three-hour business “lunch.” They also do brunch with stuff you might not see at your normal Sunday morning destination: rose petal pancakes with rose syrup and strawberry compote and wood-fired baked eggs with mushrooms and brussels sprouts Ciya Mediterranean Cuisine408 Main St Half Moon Bay Mediterranean Pasta MoonSage Bakehouse8455 Cabrillo Hwy Montara Bakery/Cafe Montara Sage Bakehouse may look like a standard lattes-and-pastries joint only they specialize in savory pies with flaky Flavors range from minced beef and cheddar to Hungarian chicken paprikash and seasonal vegetable then balancing it out with a sweet Pop-Tart-style hand pie (no cloying Sage Bakehouse is slightly north of Half Moon Bay Breakwater BarbecueBBQ El Granada This laidback BBQ spot is famous for all of the right reasons Their brisket burger tastes like the smoky gourmet cousin of a certain fast-food burger that rhymes with “pig snack,” and their burnt ends in red sauce go beautifully with the cucumbers go for a platter with a selection of meats and updated versions of classic sides like refreshing apple-cilantro slaw and poblano-laced mac and cheese Double check your calendar before you get too excited Mavericks CreperieCafé CapistranoMexican the focus is on Mayan and Mexican specialties The exterior of this casual restaurant looks like any old house on a quiet Sit on some mismatched furniture and eat the fish taco plate which comes with a generous portion of red snapper that’s grilled rather than fried and a flavorful tomato-based Mexican fish chowder with vegetables (The banana leaf-wrapped cochinita pibil and thinly sliced lime-marinated poc chuc are also excellent.) And if you’re dining with some humans you produced you’ll appreciate the very affordable kids menu—most items cost between $3 and $6 PlayUnmuteNavio1 Miramontes Point Rd Half Moon Bay Let’s get one thing out of the way: Navio is not cheap It’s in the Ritz-Carlton and they serve delicate cavatelli and a gilded lily of a lobster roll with beurre blanc and trout roe But if you’re looking for somewhere that'll inspire you to renovate an old house on the coast and start dressing like the linen-clad lead of a Nancy Meyers film they offer seven- or three-course tastings for $195 and $155 you can order any quantity of dishes from an a la carte menu within a two-hour period for $199 per adult (or $149 per child) PlayUnmuteSan Benito HouseSandwiches PlayUnmuteMonsoon Himalayan Cuisine20 Stone Pine Road Half Moon Bay Nepali You’ll start to get the sense you’re in for something promising the moment you smell Monsoon's sizzling onions the food at this casual restaurant lives up to the warm welcome Start with an order of juicy tofu-vegetable or chicken momos then choose from a variety of tandoori and curries (with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options) What A Meals80 N Cabrillo Hwy Half Moon Bay Thai There’s just something about a day at the beach that makes us want to crush a steaming bowl of wonton soup with pork dumplings and juicy shrimp Or a mountain of basil-studded pad kee mau Or a platter of fluffy pork buns and tender har gow plus many more Thai and Chinese specialties The Barn3068 Cabrillo Hwy N Half Moon Bay There’s a time and a place for getting dressed up and eating dainty food but sometimes you need to go to town on a hot dog and drink a cold beer at a picnic table The Barn on the side of Highway 1 is for the latter Expect burgers piled high with white cheddar as well as thoughtful vegetarian options like a mushroom-farro veggie burger and the vegan BBQ jackfruit sandwich Jettywave Distillery155 Broadway Half Moon Bay Bar If you want to drink high-quality booze in a beautiful setting You can try individual spirits in their tasting room then head outside to one of the tables or firepits the curries and skewers at the attached mini-are better than most distillery food These places prove that there’s a lot more to Mountain View’s dining scene than whatever’s on the menu at the Googleplex Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS) founder Dr. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga poses for a portrait at the ALAS office in Half Moon Bay, California, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. Hernandez-Arriaga founded ALAS in 2011 to support the Latino community in Half Moon Bay. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)This story was reported for K Onda KQED, a monthly newsletter focused on the Bay Area’s Latinx community. Click here to subscribe. On a rainy morning a few weeks before Christmas, Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga arrived at California Terra Garden, a mushroom farm in Half Moon Bay, with about two dozen staff and volunteers from the nonprofit Ayudando Latinos a Soñar The group emerged from the Farmworker Equity Express Bus carrying bags filled with handmade tamales Christmas gifts and groceries to give out to farmworkers A priest and a musician played Christmas carols in Spanish Hernandez-Arriaga donned a green Santa hat to match her green hoodie, which read, “Our veggies are Moon Raised.” The 53-year-old, with bright pink lipstick, imparted the cheerful vibe of the event, a welcome contrast to the history of this farm as the site of a mass shooting in January of 2023.  ALAS brought aid to workers at California Terra Garden for years before the shooting and has continued Hernandez-Arriaga founded the organization in 2011 with the mantra “cultura cura,” which means “culture cures.” Everything ALAS does — from distributing basic necessities putting on events and offering immigration services music classes for kids and adults and mental health counseling — is infused with Latinx culture to empower the community Hernandez-Arriaga never imagined how vital the healing part of the group’s mission would be after a mass shooting, which thrust Half Moon Bay’s farmworker community into the national spotlight and exposed the decrepit living conditions hundreds of farmworkers are forced to live in farmworkers in Half Moon Bay have contributed to the region’s economy with their labor but were largely left out of the broader community “[Latinos] are present in the economic workforce We’re present in the job industry,” she said “Farmworkers here are putting food on the tables for our community Mothers are caring for the children of the community here We’re not present in the way of cultural citizenship When traditions are really alive in the community and there are spaces to bring us together that creates healing and that centers healing and pride and joy and visibility in a collective way.” I met Hernandez-Arriaga in the fall of 2023 when I reported on a program ALAS created to bring accordion classes to farmworkers as a form of music therapy The arts are often treated as just a “tradition or custom,” she said but it really is what’s known in psychology as “cultural sensory intervention.” “Cultura is our medicine,” she said “This is not something that I’m developing or that we’re seeing as new.” Hernandez-Arriaga’s background is in social work and counseling She earned her master’s in social work at Our Lady of the Lake University before moving to the Bay Area nearly 25 years ago to work as a social worker for incarcerated youth in Santa Clara County She has since earned a doctorate in education from the University of San Francisco She moved to Half Moon Bay in 2002 with her husband and three daughters — one now 20-year-old college student and 18-year-old twins She volunteered as a counselor for young people and began to notice a familiar condition — kids feeling embarrassed about their heritage and like outsiders in their community similar to what she felt growing up in rural Texas Both of her grandfathers were lifelong farmworkers Her mother picked cotton and went to segregated schools Even though she was an award-winning high school student she felt that she had to be ashamed of her Mexican roots “I felt the slow death of the loss of my culture the loss of being proud of who I was,” she said “I grew up with a lack of connection to cultura “I realized after several years that this community of Half Moon Bay was suffering the same experiences that I had growing up in Texas: a lot of racism Hernandez-Arriaga’s comments made me think about what representation really means BIPOC communities talk about wanting to feel seen but true representation goes further than that celebrated and respected as integral members of the community Her response was to start a nonprofit that would address the needs of the community from food to cultural pride. ALAS’s operating budget grew to $5.3 million in 2024, up from $232,652 in 2018. ‘We need to change living conditions,’” she said As it turned out, ALAS was already working on a housing development. The group partnered with Mercy Housing, a nonprofit developer, in 2022 to build senior housing on a city-owned lot in downtown Half Moon Bay. The project, known as 555 Kelly calls for 40 apartments in a five-story building with a community center on the ground floor Hernandez-Arriaga thought that the outpouring of outrage and concern over farmworker housing would translate into urgency for 555 Kelly the project was delayed by community opposition and it came to a really surprising halt when the planning commission and so many in our community said We do not want farmworker housing — or we do want it but not here in our downtown space where you’re proposing,’” she said “Why are farm workers always hidden in the fields Why can’t we have them downtown walking to their medical appointments Criticism of the project included boilerplate opposition to development — the building is too tall and doesn’t have enough parking — but there was also significant pushback against the community center and communal kitchen on the ground floor to create a sense of community for the building’s residents Half Moon Bay’s planning commission and city council approved the project last June It could break ground in 2026 and finally welcome residents in 2028 “We are not done,” Hernandez-Arriaga said “ALAS is going to fight this through because our farmworker community deserves that and more.” Staff Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA) between the City and Mercy Housing California (Mercy) to provide twelve months to negotiate an Affordable Housing and Property Disposition Agreement (the AHPDA) and the terms of a ground lease for a senior affordable housing development (the Project) at 555 Kelly Avenue More on the Half Moon Bay City Council on Coastside Buzz The City Council of Half Moon Bay is the City’s governing body makes final decisions on all major City matters appoints the City Manager and City Attorney The Half Moon Bay City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00pm at the Ted Adcock Community Center Subscribe to HMB’s Agendas You can also learn about City Council Procedures and Decorum The City Council develops Strategic Elements to help focus the City’s actions and work plans on its key priorities Do You Know How the 1953 Brown Act Guides Public Agencies Towards Transparency City Council ContactPhone: (650) 726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office) Mayor Robert Brownstone, District 1; Term ends 2026[email protected]  Vice Mayor Debbie Ruddock, District 4; Term ends 2026[email protected] Councilmember Deborah Penrose, District 5, Term ends 2026[email protected] Councilmember Patric Bo Jonsson, District 2, Term Ends 2028[email protected] Councilmember Paul Nagengast, District 3; Term Ends 2028[email protected] The City of Half Moon Bay holds district-based elections for its five city council seats. Each Councilmember is elected to a 4 year term. There are no term limits in Half Moon Bay The City Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Vice Mayor Click here to figure out which district you are in Type your address into the interactive map and it will show you which district you are in Map 503b Adopted 3.15.2022 From the City of Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on Tuesday From the Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on September 7th VIDEO and HCD LETTERS. From the Half Moon Bay Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at 6:00pm, as a hybrid meeting. Agenda/Staff Report ~ scroll down for the Director’s Report HCD stands for California Department of Housing and Community Development Housing Elements.RHNA stand for Regional Housing Need Allocation Steve McHarrisCommunity DevelopmentTitle: Interim Community Development DirectorPhone: 650-825-4933Email To sign up for Agendas, Weekly eNewsletter, Project Updates, News Releases and more – register and subscribe here.  You can also sign up for email and text alerts regarding City alerts SUBSCRIBE to HMB’s Agendas The City of Half Moon Bay holds district-based elections for its five city council seats. Each Councilmember is elected to a 4 year term The Half Moon Bay City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7 pm at the Ted Adcock Community Center Members or the public are welcome to submit comments (in accordance with the three-minute per speaker limit) via email to [email protected] prior to or during the meeting and via two phone lines during the meeting – (650) 477-4963 (English) and (650) 445-3090 (Spanish) The City Clerk will read all comments into the record Please visit our “Commenting at a City Council Meeting” information page. You can also learn about City Council Procedures and Decorum Phone: (650) 726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office) From left to right 2024 Half Moon Bay Councilmembers: Robert Brownstone give City Council and the public an update on… New Multi-Tenant Parklet within Five Diagonal Parking Spaces in the Public Right-of-Way The Elections Division for San Mateo County has begun hiring Vote Center Representatives for November’s election DEMO and VIDEO. From a presentation and demo done at the Half Moon Bay’s Historic Train Depot (next to the Johnston House) on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025. Video from Hopscotch Interactive‘s Emily Olman interview with FLOX CEO and Sweden’s Founder of the Year, Sara Nozkova FLOX Facebook Demo: Turn up the Sound!! Coastside Buzz Chief Buzz Officer Michelle Dragony: “I was lucky enough to be invited to the FLOX AI drone demo for Wildlife Airport Safety When listening to the above demo you can hear how the drone emits wildlife sounds acting an a “digital sheepdog in the sky” to guide wildlife (in this case a FLOX human) away In the video the drone sounds like a boar and an eagle Based in wildlife science, FLOX technology gently guides wildlife away from the danger of planes and protects crops and livestock. Maybe a FLOX drone could even let Poplar fire pit beachgoers know that it is time to go home (and pack their trash out) Mike Alifano thought FLOX could work at the Republic Services dump off of Hwy 92 Instead of using bird scare canons (very loud!) FLOX technology can gently train birds to go elsewhere and Economic and Community Vitality Manager San Jose and San Francisco Airports were also present and asked a lot of interested questions FLOX is here as a result of the City of Half Moon Bay’s Coastside Recovery Initiative’s partnership with Eric Vettel’s Coastside Venture Studio via the American Energy Society The Venture Studio is a start-up business incubator FLOX offers AI enabled technologies for wildlife management built on science; Creating a world where humans and wildlife coexist It was a pleasure to hear how FLOX is getting traction around the world for their “sheepdog in the sky” to help fight dangerous and expensive bird strikes and wildlife management for airports Drone Demo with FLOX Herd Solution Pescadero’s KPDO Radio’s  Coastside Conversations is hosted by Catherine Peery Read the latest news release on the City of Half Moon Bay’s purchase… From Dignity Health Medical Group ~ Sequoia on October 30th turned into a terrific California (CIF) girls high school basketball championship game Whitney of Cerritos raced to a 10-0 lead in the 10 a.m and the Wildcats seemed primed for an easy morning title win 18-rebound performance by 6-foot junior Zoey Lemoge made a total game of it and the two teams went blow-for-blow until Whitney earned a 48-40 victory to claim the Division 4 championship their first state crown in first state appearance It was also the school's first state championship in any sports got superlative efforts from 5-10 senior Haylie Wang (17 points nine rebounds) and sophomore guard Alyssa So (15 points) Alyssa So dribbles past a Half Moon Bay defender during the California (CIF) State Division 4 title game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento / Photo by Ralph Thompson"We've been a hidden gem and a pretty good team for a lot of years," said second year coach Myron Jacobs We have kids who play a lot of different sports "We play with a lot of heart and a lot of discipline." Assistant and former assistnat principal Wayne Muramatsu gave an impassioned speech in the postseason press conference known as "nerds" by the general population because of their academic excellence He also credited with the excellent work of Jacobs Whitney's Sarai Carter scores on a layup during the California (CIF) State Division 4 title game against Half Moon Bay at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento / Photo by Ralph Thompson"Many parents of students at the school might not want to see their kids play sports," Muramatsu said "But these girls up here are true student athletes." Jacobs was impressed with Half Moon Bay's skill and size especially the work of Lemoge who collected 10 offensive rebounds he called Whitney's rebounding performance the best he's seen in two seasons as coach Half Moon Bay (23-8) held a 34-32 rebounding edge overall Half Moon Bay also got 12 points by junior guard Xochitl Nieves and 10 points four assists and three steals from Delaney Dorwin "Today was a beatiful opportunity for us," said Half Moon Bay coach Megan Smith "It's the first time we've been in this game since 1992 It was a tough way for our seniors to go out but this is something we'll all remember for the rest of our lives." cutting the lead down to three and four several times ultimately the 10-0 run to start was the difference "We got some really good looks early," Smith said But that's just the way the cookies crumble sometimes." she was grateful for the Panthers late-season surge to make it to state "It's been an amazing ride," she said a state he's covered high school sports since 1984 He won multiple CNPA and CPSWA writing awards with the Contra Costa Times San Francisco Chronicle and MaxPreps.com before joining the SBLive staff in 2022 He's covered the beat nationally since 2007 You can reach him at mitch@scorebooklive.com © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Staff Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) Authorizing the use of up to $300,000 from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund to supplement private/philanthropic donations to fund continued emergency housing support for farmworker households displaced by the mass shooting on January 23 2023; and 2) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Funding Agreement (Agreement) between the City and Abode Services to direct the use of additional Affordable Housing Funds and memorialize each agency’s commitment to supporting the farmworkers until permanent housing solutions are developed More on 830 Stone Pine Cove Farmworker Housing on Coastside Buzz Mayor Robert Brownstone, District 1; Term ends 2026[email protected]  Vice Mayor Debbie Ruddock, District 4; Term ends 2026[email protected] Councilmember Deborah Penrose, District 5, Term ends 2026[email protected] Councilmember Patric Bo Jonsson, District 2, Term Ends 2028[email protected] Councilmember Paul Nagengast, District 3; Term Ends 2028[email protected] From the City of Half Moon Bay Joint Meeting between HMB Parks and Recreation Committee the Bicycle Pedestrian… Form the City of Half Moon Bay’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting on Thursday City Council Top 5 Priorities ~ Affordable housing Homelessness Commercial Cannabis Short Term Rentals Parks Master Plan   And… From the Granada Community Service District (GCSD) Director’s meeting on Thursday asks for the Administrative Report from Admin the District received a project referral from the City of Half Moon Bay for a proposed 3-story 14 room hotel on APN 047-252-280 and 290 (Miramar Beach LLC) located between The Beach House and Sam’s Restaurant Attached is a location map and the building profile for your review Project referrals are part of a pre-planning approval process and the applicant will have to obtain planning approval from the City before submitting a sewer permit application to the District Applications received by the District for projects requiring more than two ERU’s of sewer capacity will be presented to the Board for consideration of sewer permit approval The timing for presentation to the GCSD Board for any large project will depend on how long it takes to obtain project approvals from the City or County (as applicable) and when the applicant submits a completed sewer permit application to the District garbage and recycling services in the unincorporated areas of El Granada GCSD Regular Board Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the District’s meeting room and are normally shown on Pacific Coast TV (PCT) (Cable channel 27) at 6:00 am on Wednesday and at 11:00 am Saturday following the meeting (but check the schedule as show times can vary) and maintain fiscal soundness by providing high quality service for wastewater and serving the community’s needs for parks and recreation through responsible operations and management The District office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located on the third floor of 504 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada. To contact the District please call (650) 726-7093 Regular board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m and are elected on a staggered two year basis in even numbered years Board members receive $145 per meeting as compensation for their service on the board       The Coastside’s… From the Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Directors’ meeting on Thursday From the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside (SAM) directors meeting on Monday This is not the first go-around for this property and shows what a bad thing for the Midcoast HMB’s cherrystem is make this a parking lot to get the damn cars for Sam’s customers off the shoulders of the highway From Midpen Open Space Board Board Meeting‘s Closed Session on February 12th San Mateo County Planning Staff Report. Consideration of a request by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) that the County report upon whether its proposed purchase of 62.68 +/- acres of property (APN 066-430-100 and 066-430-110) conforms to the San Mateo County General Plan Midpen recently approved the purchase of three properties near Half Moon Bay that will expand the existing Miramontes Ridge Open Space Preserve and provide a location for a ranger and maintenance staff office The properties consist of a commercial property and undeveloped open space lands “Midpen staff provide many valuable public services to the Coastside and this site will enable our staff and equipment to be readily available and provide for greater connection and presence within the community,” said Midpen Superintendent Chris Barresi.  When Midpen’s boundaries expanded to include the San Mateo County coast in 2004 the public agency made a commitment to the community that a ranger and maintenance staff office would be established once Midpen preserved 15,000 acres in the area.   This acreage milestone was reached with the purchase of what is now Cloverdale Ranch Open Space Preserve near Pescadero in 2023 staff have been putting aside funds for this purpose.   Staff searched for a suitable site for several years before finding a 2.61-acre commercial property within Half Moon Bay city limits The commercial property is currently leased out to private businesses for parking and storage The property was a rare fit with all of Midpen’s narrow criteria including for size utilities and absence of prime agriculture or farmland.   Two nearby undeveloped open space properties totaling 62.68 acres were also approved for purchase in the same transaction and from the same owner to be incorporated into Midpen’s adjacent Miramontes Ridge Preserve These parcels already had an easement over them that prevented development and their preservation aligns with the priorities in Midpen’s Vision Plan funded by voter-approved Measure AA.   Improvements to the commercial property will need to occur before Midpen staff and equipment can begin operating out of it These purchases are scheduled to close escrow this spring Midpen has several existing ranger and maintenance staff offices located throughout our service area to serve Midpen preserves and visitors Visit the Newly Acquired Cloverdale Ranch Preserve, Midpen’s 27th Open Space Preserve, and Hike Wilbur’s Watch with Panoramic Views; June 5 Midpen Poised to Purchase a Coastside Ecological Jewel, Cloverdale Ranch, from Peninsula Open Space District (POST) for 50% Off; October 6 From the Coastside County Water District (CCWD) Director’s Special Meeting on Tuesday From the San Mateo County Planning Commission on Wednesday PRESS RELEASE and VIDEO. From Dignity Health Medical Group ~ Sequoia on October 30th, 2024. Video is from the Community Conversation on Healthcare Access for the Whole Coastside at Oceano Hotel on Tuesday 2024 and offer walk-in and virtual appointments Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m Dignity Health Medical Group – Sequoia (DHMG – Sequoia) is excited to announce the expansion of its Half Moon Bay primary care clinic to include urgent care services and extended hours of operation this pilot program will run for six months and will provide essential pediatric and adult urgent care services to the community while gaining valuable insights into the health care needs of coastal residents.  With funding support from the County of San Mateo the clinic will provide urgent care services to all community members regardless of their health insurance plan or coverage No patient will be turned away based on insurance coverage Residents do not need to be Dignity Health patients to receive care.  “We are thrilled to offer these expanded services to our community,” said Marie President “This pilot program will allow us to provide convenient and accessible in-person and virtual same-day services for common urgent medical issues while also gathering data to better understand the health care needs of our coastal residents.” “I am thankful that the County Board of Supervisors approved my request to fund this urgent care clinic pilot on the coast especially in light of the recent closure of the only ER in the area This marks a significant public health victory for our community no patient will be denied care due to lack of insurance coverage.” The pilot same-day clinic will offer walk-in appointments Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m to 7:30 p.m. The clinic will treat a wide range of non-life-threatening medical issues coastal residents should dial 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department DHMG – Sequoia Primary Care Clinic in Half Moon Bay is located at 799 Main St Ste D Entry to the parking lot is via Monte Vista Lane The Pilot Urgent Care Clinic will open for patients Wednesday 13.  In-person and virtual appointments can be scheduled by calling (650) 726-1200 About Dignity Health Medical Group – Sequoia PowerPoint of the HMB City Council and City Planning presentation of the Local Coastal Land Use Plan Joint Study… From the Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on Tuesday From the Half Moon Bay Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday the kid and I got to go visit my dear TME pal and foodie friend Emily and her fam We have talked for years about getting together to eat all the yummy stuff in either of our lovely home cities While we got a tiny taste of a Foodie Friends Vacay like this two summers ago when we met up with Em and her family in Bend So a trip to gorgeous Half Moon Bay on the south side of the Bay Area came together So hopefully these outfit ideas will be helpful if you’re planning a trip to either the Bay Area or somewhere temperate coming up (like the PNW in early fall but I wasn’t prepared for how cool and eerie the thick layer of fog could be It is such a phenomenally beautiful spot and the cutest town ever so even though you might not get a ton of sunny hot days If you’ve visited the Bay Area at all you know layers are key especially on the coast or close to the city Parts of the Bay are sunnier and warmer for sure But cool cool cool is the little town of Half Moon Bay So even though this gal currently runs pretty warm (and by warm I mean hot) I was so glad I had my denim shirt This baby has been my go-to lately for a great topper it isn’t too heavy and it’s easy to tie around my shoulders or waist when I don’t want it on delicious matcha lattes and pastries at 11th Hour Coffee and then we were on to the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk where we rode rides This combo of bright + muted ice cream colors was so fun but still me and the layers were perfect as the day heated up Pants (M) | Denim Shirt (M) | Tevas | Purse Our next day started with a chill morning then shopping around the adorable town of Half Moon Bay It’s so cute and easy to get around with plenty of little shops We had kids in tow so we hit up the bookstore and the toy store obvs Here I am again in my denim shirt that didn’t let me down lol It felt updated to wear it with baggy cargos and I mixed in a fun printed tee for a pop of pattern These cargos have been a favorite find this summer and I’ll definitely rock them well into fall They have that comfy waistband I’ve talked about before that I love from Wit & Wisdom Shirt (M) | Linen Set (M) | Similar Bag One thing you can find plenty of when A) in the Bay Area and B) visiting Em is delicious food And I’m picky being from Oregon near the Fruit Loop and all This was our last day there and sunny and gorgeous We hit up the farmer’s market after taking her tiny gal to soccer (which as you can imagine was adorable.) we stopped by Sweet55 chocolate shop around the corner and omg…highly recommend It’s a great place to grab gifts to take home Similar Shirt | Jeans (more here) | Bag Emily looked adorable this day with her sunny tote and denim-on-denim so she let me include this pic for y’all She is the most fabulous foodie host ever and while I didn’t take a ton of pics of our actual food it’s because I was too busy having fun and devouring it all Sweatshirt (M) | Joggers (M) I always and I mean, always, travel with my Vuori Performance joggers I’m up for one night in Seattle right now and they’re in my little suitcase They pack so small and are so comfy for either wearing to travel having on hand for any active stuff I might get into or wearing to sleep in The joggers were perfect at Em’s for vegging and sleeping but I had to get at least one pic in her selfie spot Set (M) | Purse | Shoes This Dressed in Lala ribbed matching set (I also own it in black) is so incredibly comfy for travel I love that it still shows off my vibe though and doesn’t just look like boring loungewear I recently learned that my big buckle Birkenstocks like to set off the scanner at the airport so I mostly wear my sneakers (ugh the time I had to take them off and walk barefooted through security blehhhhh) I adore them so I usually have them in my carry-on in case I want to swap out if it gets warm And there’s a reason this gal springs for TSA pre-check…don’t make me take my shoes off This was the best little trip to celebrate the end of school for us and celebrate our friends Thanks so much Stoffel family for showing us such a fun Here’s a quick rundown of what and where we ate you can see why in addition to the lovely company and fun activities…we had a good time Pants (M) | Denim Shirt (M) | Birks | Purse My denim shirt and I cannot wait to visit again Would love for you to follow what’s up over on my Instagram…think a bit more style stuff with a side of food love social justice and pet videos for good measure We’re a shopping and lifestyle website with a playful We focus on authenticity and believe that we all feel our best when we’re our most genuine selves a supporter and a totally inclusive place for style – ALL are welcome here VIDEO. From the Half Moon Bay Planning Commission meeting on March 12th STAFF REPORT Plans Renderings More on Coastside Hope ~ Support Coastside Hope by Donating today! Coastside Hope is designated by San Mateo County as the primary community assistance agency for our service area (Montara Our ongoing services aim to prevent homelessness by meeting basic life needs for food and fundamental utilities such as electricity We have been enhancing the quality of life for our neighbors since 1976 Coastside Hope is governed by a volunteer Board that represents a cross-section of the Coastside community Coastside Gives brings the communities from Montara to Pescadero together as one raising money and awareness for local nonprofits Coastside Gives is meant to inspire our community members to discover and give generously to the nonprofits that make our region stronger From Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau Weekly Wrap-up Email in concert with the San Mateo County Harbor District   Starting the New Year with Two Completed Projects   ¡Comenzamos el año nuevo con dos proyectos finalizados PRESS RELEASE. From the City of Half Moon Bay on November 14th we celebrated the grand opening of the Dignity Health Sequoia’s Half Moon Bay Clinic including urgent care with walk-in and virtual appointment options it ensures that all Coastside residents have access to healthcare A heartfelt thank you to our many partners and champions for bringing this project to life A special thank you to the County of San Mateo and Supervisor Ray Mueller for funding this endeavor and Age-Friendly Half Moon Bay- Coastside Coalition.  This is an important step toward accessible healthcare on the Coastside.  In-person and virtual appointments can be scheduled by calling (650) 726-1200 Members or the public are welcome to submit comments (in accordance with the three-minute per speaker limit) via email to [email protected] prior to or during the meeting was a guest today on KHMB’s Coastal Windage with host Reuben… from the City of Half Moon Bay City Clerks office presents at the June 2nd CONSENT AGENDA. From San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 9:00am, as a hybrid meeting. Agenda. Consent Item #15 To:  Honorable Board of SupervisorsFrom:  Supervisor Ray Mueller District 3Subject:  Appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Committee RECOMMENDATIONRecommendation for appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for an initial partial term ending September 30 BACKGROUNDThe Agricultural Advisory Committee actively assists in the preservation of agriculture throughout San Mateo County through advice and recommendation to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors DISCUSSIONErik Hagstrom and Marilyn Johnson are each being recommended to serve as a Public member on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for seats carrying existing partial terms ending September 30 vacated by former members Judith Humburg and Jonathan Winslow who previously resigned Erik Hagstrom is a resident of Half Moon Bay and brings a breadth of professional experience to the Agricultural Advisory Committee he works with farmers and ranchers in accessing resources and proposing policy to the Solano County Board of Supervisors with the intention of preserving agricultural land and production He brings experience in economic development plannind for food processing and the deployment of energy resources on farms and ranches He also has experience as a farm hand on two dairy ranches and as a member of the Solano County Local Food System Alliance Marilyn Johnson is a resident of Half Moon Bay and brings extensive experience having previously served on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for 16 years Having come from three generations of San Mateo County coastside farmers and with her previous positive experience on the committee Marilyn is eager to contribute once again for the benefit of the agriculture community she brings local civic and volunteer experience as a 4-H Project and Community Leader and Johnston House Foundation Board Member ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez with Leo Gomez — We said we have serious problems with telecommunications in… From KHMB’s Coastal Windage (“The Talk of the C0ast!”) interviews Coastside Leadership Academy on Friday How to Record and Edit Your Own mp3 Podcast for Bedtime Stories “Watch this instructional video on “How to… From the City of Half Moon Bay on February 28th The City of Half Moon Bay is launching a new pilot program making four new fire pits available for public use at Poplar Beach from Friday This initiative is designed to offer more community connection for Half Moon Bay youth and families we are extending the beach hours to 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays during the pilot to give you more time to enjoy a fireside experience Normal beach hours will resume after the pilot concludes We’re also working to ensure Coastal Act consistency with access for locals and tourists of all economic backgrounds We can’t wait for you to enjoy a cozy evening at Poplar Beach The gates at Poplar Beach Parking Lot will be open Friday and Saturday nights 10:00 pm for this two-week pilot program Hello Neighbors! ~ From Rick Hernandez, Chloe’s Dad, on Nextdoor Our Eagle Scout candidate is tracking your feedback (good and bad) for her follow up with the City and the Coastal Commission Please post here (on Nextdoor) or DM me and I will share with her Also Poplar Beach parking lot will be open until 10pm on Friday and Saturdays (until the Friday you can grill on the grates (and somebody already made steak) Glass containers and alcohol are not permitted on city beaches (not my rule) Chloe is applying for a CDP (Coastal Development Permit) with the California Coastal Commission for her High School capstone project More on the Chloe’s Eagle Scout Firepit Pilot on Coastside Buzz Eagle Scout Fire Pit Pilot Project at Half Moon Bay’s Poplar Beach to Proceed in December 2024 with 2 Week Trial; December 6 Eagle Scout Project Works with Half Moon Bay City Staff to Build Concrete Fire Pits at Poplar Beach Creating a Safer and More Responsible Space for Locals and Visitors; May 16 Mayor Robert Brownstone, District 1; Term ends 2026[email protected]  Vice Mayor Debbie Ruddock, District 4; Term ends 2026[email protected] Councilmember Deborah Penrose, District 5, Term ends 2026[email protected] Councilmember Patric Bo Jonsson, District 2, Term Ends 2028[email protected] Councilmember Paul Nagengast, District 3; Term Ends 2028[email protected] Video from the City of Half Moon Bay Legislative Subcommittee meeting on 3/4/2021 The Coast Skyway Exploration team is a group of Coastsiders who have been working for more than six… “We are planning to close the Highway 1 access at Main Street and detour all traffic to Seymour… Please adjust your search criteria and try again The Annual Coastside Summer Camp Fair is scheduled for Sunday February 23rd at the Half Moon Bay Library Visit with local camps and learn about all of the wonderful summer offerings It is really a great family friendly event (my kids would spend hours going to each table playing games We will also be passing out our famous Summer Camp Matrix – plan your entire summer with one sheet