School officials outline worst-case scenarioThursday, March 4, 2010 9:46 AM PSTSchool counselors, librarians and classified staff at Cabrillo Unified schools will take the brunt of cuts if a Coastside parcel tax doesn’t win voter approval in June. More of this story |
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Tsunami alarm closes beaches, attracts curious
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Any fluctuations in the waves generated by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile early Saturday morning had a benign affect along the Coastside. Local authorities reported no injuries, damage or alarming inundation – and it wasn’t for lack of looking. All eyes were on the water.
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Pumpkin fest grants victim of economy
Half Moon Bay’s celebrated Art & Pumpkin Festival last year drew the crowds, but not so much cash – at least not for event organizers.
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Pescadero radio signal comes to life
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After 13 years managing radio stations and broadcasting live, 28-year-old Daniel “Monkey” Roberts is trying something new. This time, he’s getting permission from the Federal Communications Commission first.
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Rural roads workshop set for Saturday
Coastside conservationists are offering a workshop to bring rural residents up to speed about improving damaged roads near their homes.
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HMB man wins nature photo contest
Half Moon Bay resident Randy Weber was awarded first place last week in an annual photo contest held by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Contest judges look for compelling nature images snapped on any of the district’s 57,000 acres of open space.
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Comcast announces HD ... everywhere but here
On Tuesday Comcast, the cable television company servicing the Coastside, issued a press release touting high-definition service upgrades were complete across much of the Bay Area and that customers would be getting two new channels.
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Big Wave process 'up in the air'
The schedule for moving Big Wave through the county’s planning review process has taken a turn from a series of tentative dates into the shapeless realm of uncertainty. Last week, San Mateo County Planner Camille Leung announced the cancellation of the one event — a county Planning Commission site visit set for March 8 — that seemed set to propel the process forward.
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Pumpkins, ponies and now lasers
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Lemos Family Farm is breaking out the heavy artillery.
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'Irene' may be a sinking cause
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For two years “The Irene” occupied a prominent place in the parking lot at Pillar Point Harbor and it was something of a tourist attraction.
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Students check out libraries as reports come due
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It’s book-report season at Coastside schools, a time of the year when a rush of elementary-age students are scrambling to grab up the easy-to-read books on common topics, such as endangered species, U.S. presidents or foreign countries.
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Coastside CSM survives amid cuts
Local scholars rejoice – the Coastside will likely get to keep its tiny community college branch despite cuts to higher education throughout San Mateo County.
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County polishing up Highway 1 concepts
Leaders of a movement to radically realign Highway 1 through El Granada are calling their first attempts to win community approval a success.
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Conservationist group buys land on Highway 92
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Tree farm remains after purchase
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SAM employee McGowan honored with regional award
Patrick “Pat” McGowan, a 26-year wastewater professional and member of the collections system team at Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside, has been awarded “Collection System Person of the Year” by the California Water Environment Association’s Santa Clara Valley chapter.
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Utilities take split routes on recycled water
Seeking federal aid for a local recycled water project, the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside received help from a flood of letters from public agencies and officials.
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Depending on your take, the Wavecrest property is either the absolute best or worst spot for dog-walking in San Mateo County.
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