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A city, a town, a county is really a collection of neigh-borhoods. Sometimes they meld into one another so seamlessly that a passerby

can’t really recognize one from anoth-er. Other times, each neighborhood is a distinct entity, separated from oth-ers by the ethnicity of its people, the geography of its boundaries or some quirk of development.

Half Moon Bay, Pacifica and the unincorporated Coastside is one such collection of neighborhoods.

Its residents are connected by a love of the land and the ocean, surely. People don’t move to oceans-ide neighborhoods for convenience. They don’t nestle themselves into the sides of mountains because it will make for an easy commute. They do so because the payoff — sweeping vistas, contemplative ocean scenes, dramatic weather patterns, beautiful scenery — overwhelms the downside. Although our neighborhoods are just “over the hill” from Silicon Valley, they are worlds apart geographically, and, some would say, spiritually. And that is just how its residents like it.

Clipper Ridge

Moss Beach

Montara

VallemarFairway Park

Pedro Point

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Sharp Park

Pillar Ridge

El Granada

A city, a town, a county is really a collection of neigh-borhoods. Sometimes they meld into one another so seamlessly that a passerby

can’t really recognize one from anoth-er. Other times, each neighborhood is a distinct entity, separated from oth-ers by the ethnicity of its people, the geography of its boundaries or some quirk of development.

Half Moon Bay, Pacifica and the unincorporated Coastside is one such collection of neighborhoods.

Its residents are connected by a love of the land and the ocean, surely. People don’t move to oceans-ide neighborhoods for convenience. They don’t nestle themselves into the sides of mountains because it will make for an easy commute. They do so because the payoff — sweeping vistas, contemplative ocean scenes, dramatic weather patterns, beautiful scenery — overwhelms the downside. Although our neighborhoods are just “over the hill” from Silicon Valley, they are worlds apart geographically, and, some would say, spiritually. And that is just how its residents like it.

The Coastside

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Linda Mar

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The list of neighborhoods is by no means definitive, but we hope the pages that follow will look familiar to many Coastside residents and will give new-comers and those that are considering a coastal move a bit more information about our cherished community. We want to lift the “hood” on many neighborhoods to reveal a few more details. We hope to re-flect the things that make each neighbor-hood unique and, in so doing, explain why people call each place home.

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Skyline

Highway 92

Tunitas Creek Rd.

Ocean Colony

Downtown

Miramar

Cañada Cove

Martin's Beach

King’s Mountain

Highway 1

Highway 35

Burleigh Murray State Park

Crystal Springs Reservoir

Purisima Creek Open Space

El Corte Madera Open Space

Casa del MarGrand Ave.

Arleta Park

Alsace Lorraine

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GrandviewSea HavenFrenchmans Creek

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The list of neighborhoods is by no means definitive, but we hope the pages that follow will look familiar to many Coastside residents and will give new-comers and those that are considering a coastal move a bit more information about our cherished community. We want to lift the “hood” on many neighborhoods to reveal a few more details. We hope to re-flect the things that make each neighbor-hood unique and, in so doing, explain why people call each place home.

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Where: Montara is the Coastside’s most northern community before the tunnels. Most homes are located just east of Highway 1, but a few cling to the cliffs above the Pacific or up on the foothills of Montara Mountain.

What’s special: Montara has a long tradition as one of the Coastside’s most closely knit communities. It is well-known for neighborhood revelry on Hal-loween, when some streets are shut to traffic so kids and adults alike can get into the spirit. It is neighbors with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the beautiful McNee Ranch State Park.

Light me up: The Point Montara Lighthouse originally established in 1875 is still guiding sailors to this day. In 1980, part of the property was turned into a hostel and now hosts visitors from around the world.

Odds and ends: Montarans are particularly proud of Farallone View Elemen-tary School. The neighborhood public school makes a big deal of Oceans Week every year, taking advantage of its surroundings and the many profes-sionals with ties to marine life.

A mile long beach, historic lighthouse, open space area and majestic Montara Mountain distinguish this neighborhood

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Where: One of the Coastside’s most desirable addresses, Moss Beach is on both sides of Highway 1, between the Half Moon Bay Airport to the south and Montara to the north.

What’s special: The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is the area’s premier attraction. At low tide, a hidden marine world is available for all to see, and the tidepools draw school children from across the Bay Area.

Park it: Locals are extremely proud of their neighborhood park. It has been transformed over the years, due largely to community efforts. It is now owned by the county and is in the process of renovation.

Odds and ends: Moss Beach is home to the area’s most well-equipped medical facility, Seton Medical Center Coastside. It also boasts some of the coast’s most breathtaking views. Sunshine Valley Road is a beautiful country road that con-nects the town to Montara.

Gorgeous sunsets and plenty of homes with sweeping ocean views.The beloved Fitzgerald Marine Reserve sets community apart.

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Where: It’s actually part of Moss Beach and just south of the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.

What’s special: Seal Cove is a tight-knit and largely hidden community. Residents like to meet neighbors as they walk along Ocean Boulevard or the blufftops overlooking Ross’s Cove and Pillar Point. The neighboring open space is a runner's paradise and a great spot for whale watching.

Dining: The Moss Beach Distillery is the only place to eat in Seal Cove, and it comes with a ghost story. Keep your eyes peeled for the famed “Blue Lady” while you dine. The ocean facing deck is a magical place to take in the sunset.

Odds and ends: Erosion is always at work in Seal Cove. It causes near continual work on Ocean Boulevard. Seal Cove is right next to Half Moon Bay Airport. That means visitors are likely to see stunt pilots doing their thing overhead. Walkers can also see the foundations of long-gone homes that were built on the west side of Ocean Boulevard and have since given way to the forces of nature.

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Where: On the west side of Half Moon Bay Airport, be-tween Moss Beach and Princeton.

What’s special: Residents claim the Pillar Point bluffs as their backyard. One of two manufactured home communities on the coast, Pillar Ridge provides a rare bit of truly afford-able housing on the Coastside. The community clubhouse offers a variety of programs all year long.

Child’s play: Pillar Ridge reverberates with the sound of children. There are homework programs in the clubhouse and there is a nice playground for the park’s kids.

Odds and ends: Pillar Ridge residents fought for a county rent control ordinance several years ago and their work was rewarded in 2004. If the kids like to tumble, Gymtowne is right down the street.

Pillar Point bluffs provide a stunning backdrop in this tight-knit community

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Where: Situated between Pillar Point Harbor, Harbor Vil-lage and Pillar Point.

What’s special: The area is an eclectic mix of industrial, commercial and residential uses. It is inextricably tied to the adjacent harbor and has a nautical feel. Many feel this is an up-and-coming area.

Odds and ends: For reasons that are lost to time, the streets are named for prestigious colleges, including Harvard and Princeton avenues. And all roads lead to Pillar Point and the renowned surf break known as Mavericks, which lurks just off shore.

Surf's Up. Way, way up: It's from Princeton where the boldest surfers launch from to test their skills at the legendary Maver-ick's surf break. During the winter months, waves can reach upwards of 50 feet or more, providing an exciting backdrop for planned yearly contests.

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Pillar Point Harbor

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Where: East of Highway 1, between Capistrano and Coronado roads.

What’s special: El Granda has its own town center, and its unusual street design fans out from there. Locals often meet at the post office. The neighborhood is the Coastside’s most densely populated area. There are two schools – El Granada Elementary School and the private Wilkin-son School. Quarry Park is a hikers paradise.

Odds and ends: The unusual concentric circle arrangement of El Granada streets was conceived by architect Daniel Burnham at the behest of the long-gone Ocean Shore Railroad. The railroad thought the seaside town would be a perfect destination for tourists from San Francisco. Many of the homes are perched high in the hills affording ocean views for many homeowners.

Hit the beach: When the tide is low, Surfer's Beach can be one of the most popular strips of sand on the Coastside and energetic hikers can head south on the sand for several miles — all the way down to the Ritz-Carlton on the right day. The surf break, locally known as the Jetty, offers easily accessible waves for both beginners and experts — depending on conditions. Kayakers can easily launch from the harbor and enjoy tours of calm waters or head out to the open ocean.

Walk to the harbor, award-winning restaurants, schools and the popular Surfer’s Beach

Pillar Point Harbor

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Large, creative homes sit at the edge of the Coastside’s longest beach and the start of the Coastal Trail

Where: Miramar is south of Pillar Point Harbor and just north of Half Moon Bay. Spacious homes dot the landscape on either side of Highway 1.

What’s special: Mirada Road. It is unique on the coast, offering visitors and residents a leisurely stroll on a paved path, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and some of the coast’s most iconic businesses on the other. The Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society is one of the Bay Area’s most famous music venues and it benefits from an unforgettable location.

Dining: The Miramar Beach Restaurant offers one of the area’s best views of the water. Via Uno, situated on Highway 1, is the local hangout for piz-zas, pastas, and everything Italian.

Odds and ends: Things used to be different in Miramar. In the 1950s, Highway 1 hugged the waterline before wending back inland. The tourist traffic used to pass right by local businesses. Eventually, erosion caused highway planners to move the busy road inland and the character of Mira-mar changed forever. The eastern edge blends gracefully into the foothills.

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Where: On the east side of Highway 1, north of El Granada.

What’s special: Clipper Ridge has many of the benefits of in-town living while still being part of the wilder natural back-drop of the Midcoast. There are sidewalks and manicured lawns while still being proximate to the undeveloped trails in Rancho Corral de Tierra which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

For the kids: As if there isn’t enough to do with a national park as a backdrop, local kids have a well-maintained Clipper Ridge Park and playground.

Odds and ends: Clipper Ridge residents benefit from their central location. They are near Pillar Point Harbor, Maver-icks and Princeton. The community is protected, in a way, by towering eucalyptus trees that separate Clipper Ridge from El Granada and by an expansive Brussels Sprouts fields to the north.

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Where: The neighborhood is east of the highway, across from Dunes Beach.

What’s special: It is a particularly tight-knit community, where neighbors all know one another. There is a commu-nity park, walking path and playground.

The creek: Frenchmans Creek forms a sort of southern boundary and its clean, clear water is a point of community pride. Flower farms to the south add a riot of color to the area in the spring.

Odds and ends: The noted artist Galen Wolf lived along Frenchmans Creek for four decades until his death in 1976. From there he worked on many paintings, including a federal commission that documented the landscapes of the coast. Old-timers also remember his brother, Fred, who lived in the area as well. Fred was a notable musician.

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Miramar

Venice Beach

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Where: Look on the east side of Highway 1, between Sea Haven and Highland Park at Grand-view Boulevard.

What’s special: Its proximity to Cabrillo Unified schools makes this neighborhood perfect for parents.

It is just across a verdant field from Half Moon Bay High School.

Coming developments: Plans have long been in the pipeline for a development called Pacific Ridge, which would be just north of Terrace Avenue. Residents there fought hard a decade ago to stop a traffic signal from gumming up Highway 1 traffic at Terrace. Since then, the city has purchased a tract to the north known as Beachwood. The city has designs to some day sell that to a residen-tial developer.

Odds and ends: The neighborhood is conveniently located and sits amid all of the beauty of the coast. In the fall, across Highway 1, residents can see a popular pumpkin field sprout. Beyond that is the blue Pacific Ocean. In the spring, the surrounding fields come alive with yellow mustard.

Flanked by colorful meadows in the spring

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Where: North of Half Moon Bay High School and east of Highway 1.

What’s special: This is a family-friendly neighborhood, not far from Cabrillo Unified Schools. In fact, the district’s only high school is right next door. It is also a short jaunt to area beaches to the west and the downtown shopping area just to the south.

High school: Like several of the nearby developements, Highland Park enjoys buffers of open fields on three sides and sits under the bucolic foothills to the east. Tourists often flock to the area to take pictures of the flower fields in spring.

Odds and ends: Highland Park has a rich history in its relatively short development. It took a bond measure in the 1980s to get the city to pave roads that were often terribly muddy. Years later, some Terrace Avenue neighbors banded together to fight a traffic signal that would have primarily served a new planned development.

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Where: This is an enclave west of Highway 1, between Kehoe and Wave avenues.

What’s special: As its Spanish moniker suggests, this is a neighborhood of houses by the sea. There is access to one of the best walking trails anywhere — the California Coastal Trail. These are some of the most beach-accessible homes on the coast and informal trails lead to very uncrowded sec-tions of Half Moon Bay Beach.

The frontage: One unique aspect of the neighborhood is the frontage road that runs to a half-mile and serves as a buffer of sorts from the traffic on Highway 1. Now the frontage is aug-mented by a walking trail into the heart of Half Moon Bay.

Odds and ends: Residents have easy access to the Coastal Trail and uncrowded sections of Half Moon Bay Beach. Watch equestrians, cyclists, and on occassion, whales, go by. With the right conditions, surfers will find empty breaks right at their doorstep.

Paved paths border both sides of homes with easy beach access

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Where: From Highway 1, turn east on Spindrift Way, just south of Frenchmans Creek.

What’s special: Sea Haven is a small community defined by well-kept homes on roads with nautical themes. Spindrift Way curls into Spinnaker Lane and Keel and Brig courts are in the mix as well. The neighborhood is tucked between open fields to the north and south and sits gracefully under the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Neighborhood feel: Sea Haven has remained much the same even as the Coastside has grown around it. Some residents have lived in the community for many years.

Odds and ends: Sea Haven residents are among those who benefit from the extension of the Naomi Patridge Trail, a pe-destrian walkway constructed on the west side of Highway 1.

Nautical themed roads provide great place for families

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Where: West of Highway 1, between Kelly Avenue on the north and Granelli Street on the south.

What’s special: This is often the neighborhood that beach visitors associate with Half Moon Bay. It’s an easy walk to Francis State Beach. California State Parks maintains parking, walkways and even a place for recreational vehicles. It is one of a chain of publicly maintained beaches up and down the Coastside.

Dining: There is no dining in the neighborhood, per se, but residents are very near one of the coast’s most beloved eateries: Tres Amigos. The bustling taqueria is the perfect place to grab a meal prior to a day at the beach.

Odds and ends: The proximity to both the beach and city amenities makes Alsace Lorraine one of the area’s most sought-after locales. Large, manicured yards give way to natu-ral growth and the adjacent Coastal Trail. As if that wasn’t enough, kids have Ocean View Park to call their own.

Grand homes sit between Francis State Beach and downtown

Ocean View Park

Cunha Middle SchoolHatch

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Where: Bounded by Granelli and Seymour streets, west of Highway 1.

What’s special: Arleta Park residents think of Pop-lar Beach as their own. This is the only beach access actively managed by the city of Half Moon Bay.

Dining: As with Alsace Lorraine directly to the north, there are no restaurants right in the neighbor-hood. But residents are close to one of the iconic gathering spots on the coast: Cameron’s Restaurant and Inn. The family favorite offers burgers, fish and chips and much more, all in a pub atmosphere.

Odds and ends: Arleta Park residents might con-sider Smith Field the neighborhood park. This is a bustling place, particularly on the weekends. Look for Little Leaguers and their families along with a dog park and horseshoe pit. The city owned field sits next to plenty of open space and trails to the beach.

Trail head: The southern part of Arleta park pro-vides a trailhead to the newly constructed Wavecrest trail which then feeds into the trail system to Venice Beach and the Ritz-Carlton. Residents can literally walk out their door to some of the most spectacular settings on the Coastside.

Wide open beaches meet the meadows of Wavecrest

Ocean View Park

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Where: Turn south on Main Street from Highway 92 and enter the city’s downtown. Homes are mostly on side streets on either side of the city’s main drag.

What’s special: Downtown Half Moon Bay maintains its small-town feel. There are restaurants, retail outlets, a library, the town’s middle school and even an iconic neighborhood grocery in the area.

Dining: The options are everywhere. Fine dining can be had at places like It’s Italia and Pasta Moon. Some of the best sandwiches in the county are made at the San Benito House, Cunha’s Country Grocery and Jersey Joe’s. There is sushi, pizza, Mexican and Indian fare — all a short walk from home.

Festival fun: Those that live downtown get front row seats to the area’s celebrations including the very popular Pumpkin Festival, the 4th of July parade, and the quaint Night of Lights event. Although the Coastside is known for it’s sleepy feel, the downtown area is the most ‘happening’ of the neighborhoods.

The heart of the Coastside is alive with restaurants, shops, and numerous festivals and events

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Where: On Arnold Way, just off of Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay.

What’s special: Lesley Gardens is a senior community of 63 apartments that has been open since 2004. The affordable apartments are all equipped with full kitchens and the com-mons areas are pleasant, with wide halls, library, lounge and even an exercise room.

Staying active: The facility has a residents’ association that organizes bingo games and other entertainment options. It is right next to Sea Crest School and the sight of nearby chil-dren is always invigorating!

Odds and ends: An adjoining senior complex recently finished construction. It includes more housing and a new home for the Half Moon Bay Senior Center.

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Where: Grand Boulevard, and the parallel Belleville Boulevard, run west from Highway 1 and dead end before Pilarcitos Creek just north of Highway 92 in Half Moon Bay.

What’s special: The neighborhood benefits from newly constructed Naomi Patridge Trail, which provides a paved trail along Highway 1 leading into town. Open space to the north provides a viewshed to Pillar Point and serves as a buf-fer between Casa del Mar neighborhood.

Convenient eats: There are several places for a quick bite to eat right within walking distance. McDonalds, Burger King, Subway and Starbucks are only a couple blocks away.

Odds and ends: The neighborhood of well-kept single-family homes is the closest in the city to Strawflower Village. The shopping center is a hub of activity, with groceries a phar-macy and more.

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Where: Just south of Mira-montes Point Road and west of Highway 1.

What’s special: The affordable manufactured home park is a re-

tirement community that offers views of the Pacific Ocean and the courses of the Half Moon Bay Golf Links.

Dining: There is nothing right in the park, but there are several good choices nearby. Locals like Joe’s for its wide menu and big portions. Of course, the Ritz and Mullins is right down the street for the more discriminating palate.

Odds and ends: Cañada Cove is well-known for the way residents get to know one another and participate in community gatherings. Residents have been known to be enthusiastic voters who participate in city and government affairs.

Well-manicured mobile homes down the street from the Ritz

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Ocean Colony

Ritz Carlton

Golf links

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Where: Turn west on Fairway Drive off of Highway 1, south of downtown.

What’s special: Ocean Colony is the Coastside’s most exclusive neighbor-hoods. It is the only one guarded by a gate, the only one nestled among two championship golf courses and the only one that calls the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, its next door neighbor.

Dining: In addition to world-class dining at the nearby Ritz, locals are regulars among the crowd at Mullins Restaurant. The new addition of a bocce ball court is a focal point for socializing. Joe’s restaurant is a popular gathering spot.

Odds and ends: The cart path for the Ocean Course doubles as an extension of the Coastal Trail and is open to the public. Along the way you’ll find steps down to a beautiful and uncrowded beach — just keep your eyes open for errant tee shots.

Gated community boasts exquisite homes near two world-class golf courses, uncrowded beaches and the elegant Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

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Where: The hub of the South Coast is located about 15 miles south of Half Moon Bay, about a mile east of Highway 1.

What’s special: To step into Pescadero is to step back in time in a com-munity that combines a rural flavor with the modern world. Residents enjoy access to the nearby beach and Pescadero Marsh, which is a favorite haunt of bird lovers. Its downtown is a favorite among Silicon Valley day-trippers looking for a quick getaway.

Dining: Foodies love Pescadero. There is the venerable Duarte’s Tavern and its beloved pies and artichoke soup and Harley Farms’ delicate and one-of-a-kind cheeses. Don’t forget Arcangeli Grocery Co. and Norm’s Market, which is well-known for its country-style breads. Tucked inside the town's only gas station is a nationally recognized taqueria.

Odds and ends: Pescadero has many caring residents. One of its most ac-tive civic organizations is Puente de la Costa Sur. Puente is a nonprofit that provides safety-net services for many in the surrounding rural communities.

Charming and historic Pescadero prides itself on open space and self-sufficient residents

...we’re holding two of the best tacos this side of Mexico. — NY Times (about the corner taqueria/gas station)

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Where: South of Half Moon Bay near Tunitas Creek Road.

What’s special: This protected cove has a rich history. One of the most beautiful beaches in California, it had been operated by a private owner for many years. Visitors could access the area for a parking fee. All the homes are owned by one owner and residents lease the houses.

In the news: The purchase of the property, and subsequent closure, in 2008 has been widely publicized and the owner has been in and out of lawsuits since that time. Activists have pushed for public access to the beach. The only road in to the area is technically open, but a closed gate limits access.

Odds and ends: The peaked rock formation in the cove wasn't always so prominent. Old photographs show a continuous rock wall that separated the two coves. Years of erosion has opened up the wall and created the unique formation that residents and visitors enjoy today.

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Where: Head south on Skyline Boulevard, about seven miles from Highway 92.

What’s special: Living among the giant redwood trees is the primary allure. Kings Mountain has it’s own microclimate and vibe, even its own volunteer fire department.

Rich history: The Santa Cruz Mountain community of about 400 families has been the site of brothels, speakeasies, logging operations, dairies and even a vibrant Norwegian community.

Odds and ends: People throughout the Bay Area and beyond know the wooded region best for the Kings Mountain Art Fair. The fair is tucked amid the trees and attracts fine artists and community crafters.

Weather: While shade from the redwoods can keep the area cool, it stands above much of the coastal fog making for some hot summer weather. In the winter, expect more than average rainfall which keeps the ferns and lush foliage green.

The Skyline community sits on the backbone of the Peninsula

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Where: San Gregorio rests – and it’s a peaceful sort of place – just off of Highway 84, about a mile east of Highway 1.

Shopping: San Gregorio may be home to only about 200 people, but hundreds more visit every weekend. You are liable to meet bicyclists from all over the penin-sula and tourists from every corner of the globe. Specifically, they come to meander through one of the Coastside’s true treasures, the San Gregorio Store. It’s an eclectic mix of books, many with an environmentalist’s point of view, T-shirts, soft drinks, campaign buttons and more. There are also a few tables and a stage area for musi-cians as well as a bar.

Unique Beach: San Gregorio State Beach, nearby and off of Highway 1, is well known for the driftwood creations that visitors assemble.

What’s in a name: San Gregorio, takes its name from Pope Gregory, also known as Saint Gregory the Great. He was the patron saint of musicians, teachers and students.

The General Store provides anchor for rural community

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Where: Nestled in the redwoods on Highway 84 midway between the coast and Skyline.

What’s special: La Honda is an artsy community with a storied place in Bay Area history. Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters once played here, as did the Grateful Dead and the Hell’s Angels.

Dining: There are several places to eat and drink of note: Alice’s Res-taurant, in Sky Londa, is not the spot of 1960s song, but it is the place for a breakfast or a gourmet sandwich. Apple Jack’s is lovingly called a “dive bar” by some, but it is an institution and a one-of-a-kind hangout.

Odds and ends: La Honda attracts all kinds. There are dot-com millionaires in the woods along with aging hippies, motorcycle enthusiasts and tourists, to name just some of the subgroups attracted to the mountain spot. The twisting roads are part of the fun and can make Silicon Valley feel far, far away.

Park it: The beautiful Sam Macdonald County Park is nearby. Its 850 acres are split by redwood forests and open grass land. Hikers on the ridge are rewarded with sweeping views of the Pacific.

Mountain living and beautiful weather among the redwoods

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Where: Along Pescadero Creek Road, east of Pescadero and south of La Honda.

What’s special: What’s not special? It’s home to about 100 souls who prefer to live tucked in the redwood trees and away from the relative metropolis of La Honda. The “retail district” is dominated by the Loma Mar Store. The town compensates for what it lacks in suburban amenities with charm and mountain character.

Odds and ends: Last year the San Mateo County Office of Education sold 173 hilly acres to the Peninsula Open Space Trust, which in turn deeded the land to the county govern-ment. The plan? Trails and perhaps camping in the future.

Park it: Nearby San Mateo County Memorial Park features nearly 500 acres of trails, picnic and camping facilities and other rudimentary amenities. Call (650) 879-0238 for details.

Off the radar and among the redwoods — just the way the residents like it.

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Montara Mountain and the famous Linda Mar surf break ajoin rows of neatly organized houses

The most popular surf spot on the San Mateo County coast

Where: Just north of Devil’s Slide and East of Highway 1 in Pacifica.

What’s special: One of the largest neighborhoods in Pacifica, it is also one of the most convenient with the Linda Mar Shopping Center, Crespi Shopping Center and Oddstad Shopping area all nearby.

Parks: One of the most beloved parks in Pacifica is tucked into the back of Linda Mar. Frontierland Park is hidden gem has extensive playgrounds, open space, BBQ areas and plenty of open space for casual gatherings or formal parties. The newly created Devil’s Slide trail connects Pacifica to Montara via the old Highway and boasts jaw-dropping views.

Surf’s Up: Linda Mar is probably most famous for the wide surf break at Linda Mar Beach. Sunny weekends expect to see hundreds of surfers of every skill level testing luck from ‘boat docks’ in the south to ‘crespi’ in the north.

Schools: Beautiful Terra Nova High School makes it home in Linda Mar. About 1,250 students attend the school which was built in 1961.

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Where: Just north of Devil’s Slide and West of Highway 1.

What’s special: The neighborhood clings to the steep slope of Pedro Point and is often sunny when neighbors to the south are shrouded in fog. Gor-geous views can be had in the uncrowded Pedro Point Headlands which sits above the residential area. Access is from Highway just south of the dense euclyptus grove.

Shopping: Though a small neighborhood, it boasts some great restaurants and shopping including a hardware and grocery store and a very popular surf shop that sells and rents equipment.

Odds and Ends: Pedro Point is home to the hidden community of Shelter Cove. You can peer down to it from the bluffs, but access is for residents only. The historic Pedro Point Firehouse is home to many community events and classes and hosts a craft fair before the holidays.

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Montara Mountain and the famous Linda Mar surf break ajoin rows of neatly organized houses

Historic homes mingle among the charming Calera Creek Park

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Where: In Pacifica, along Reina Del Mar Avenue just north of Rockaway Beach.

What’s special: A hidden enclave surrounded by open space, this distinct neighborhood is dominated by mature trees and the unique Calera Creek Park that runs through the center of the area.

Schools:Vallemar Elementary School serves between 500 and 600 students and is an anchor to the community. The popular Family Day and Buddy programs encourage partnerships throughout the school and a sense of family among students.

Odds and ends: Driving into Vallemar is to es-cape the hustle and bustle of surrounding areas. Though it has less conveniences than Linda Mar to the south, it makes up for it in charm. Those in the eastern part of the community tend to enjoy a few more sunny days than the foggier area closer to the ocean.

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Golfing, fishing, shopping, and, of course, the beach

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Where: In Pacifica, just south of Pacific Manor.

What’s special: This large community boasts some-thing for everyone. Golfers will enjoy the oceanside golf course which weaves its way through Cypress forests and along the beach. Anglers can try their luck at the Pacifica Fishing Pier which is one of the most popular in the state. The fishing is good and no license is required. And shoppers will find unique treasures along the charming Palmetto Avenue business district.

Odds and ends: The most famous house in Pacifica is actually a cas-tle. Built in 1908 and now owned by Sam Mazza, this unique resi-dence is rumored to be home to police raids, bones buried in the garden, and parties that raised the roof. The building is open once a month for visitors.

Over the hill: While much of the Coastside may seem isolated, the Sharp Park neighborhood enjoys the con-venience of a short cut to Silicon Valley, large shopping malls and the San Francisco Airport — all just about 15 minutes away over Sharp Park Boulevard.

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Where: Split on both sides of Highway 1 just north of Val-lemar.

What’s special: Fairway Park is bordered by Mori Point to the south, the ocean to the west, Sharp Park Golf Course to the north and wooded hills to the east. Residents are sur-rounded by nature, yet have easy access to the Highway 1 thoroughfare.

Batter Up!: The eastern section of the neighborhood is home to several of Pacifica’s little league fields. The quaint facilities come alive on spring weekends when teams from all over come to play.

National Park: For nearly a century, Mori Point served as a haven for settlers, travelers and boot-leggers and diners. Today, after a generation of development battles, this spectacular 32-acre property serves as a haven for walkers and wildlife.

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Where: In northern Pacifica between the border of Daly City and Milagra Ridge.

Home sweet home: Rows of well kept houses built in the forties and fifties gives the area a retro charm, but many homeowners have updated their dwellings to give them a distinctive modern look. The tree lined streets serve as a cozy backdrop to many yound families. Unique cliff-side apartments give those residents some breathtaking ocean views.

Park it: The ridge in the heart of Pacifica is critical habitat to such species as the Redtail Hawk and the Mission Blue Butterfly. Milagra Ridge, part of the Golden Gate National Parks since 1987, was first used by the Ohlone and then claimed by Spanish settlers. In the 1940s, the U.S. Army built a gun battery on the ridge and later, a Nike missle station. Remnants of these facilities can still be found. The park’s main access is from Sharp Park Road.

Shopping: The Pacific Manor shopping district includes grocery stores, hardware stores, fitness centers, pharmacies, gift shops, delis and cafés. Locals rave over Ma-zetti’s Bakery, Columbo’s Deli and the ocean views at the Chit Chat Café.

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Buyers be nimble

If you are a ready buyer, be prepared to jump

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If you are a ready buyer, be prepared to jump

In our fast-moving real estate market, things can change in an instant and it is imperative for serious buyers to be aware of every property as soon as it comes on the market. Arranging to go see any property that you are interested in very quickly is also important. If you do not see the property quickly, it will be gone.

I recognize how inconvenient this is. We all have busy lives, and jumping at the drop of a hat to go see a property when we have a lot going on (work, taking care of children, appointments, etc.), can be a real challenge.

An experience recently with clients illustrates what can happen. A property came on the market on a Friday, but the property was not available to be seen until the Tuesday broker’s tour. I immediately contacted my clients to let them know that this property might be a fit for them. Though we tried to come up with a time to go see it quickly, the best we could do was to see it in three days. This didn’t seem like a problem, as the offer date was eight days away.

The day we went to go see the property I called the listing agent to check in. It turns out she had received a pre-emptive offer (an offer submitted ahead of a set offer date time) the first day the home was shown. The prospective buyers had accompanied their agent to the broker’s tour and written the offer that day. By the time my clients had seen the property, the deal was nearly set, and it went into contract shortly after that. Those buyers acted quickly and decisively, and they got the property. My clients are waiting for the next property to show up.

There is another part as well. And that is being willing to shift strategies and completely rethink things at a moment’s notice. As you are getting ready to make an offer, there is new information coming in all the time. Often we have an idea of a strategy (that would include price, conditions, the possibility of writing a pre-emptive offer, etc.) that makes a lot of sense at the time. New information can make it critical that you change your strategy -- and quickly!

This is what I call being nimble. I think of a highly trained athlete like the Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry, guarding LeBron James. He is watching, waiting, ready to react at a moment’s notice. This happens, then you do that. It is a certain mindset, to be willing to shift that quickly, and it can be difficult to do in the moment.

A client I am working with right now illustrates this part well. After identifying and seeing a prop-erty that he was interested in, my client and I started

talking strategy. We had a certain price in mind and strategy in place as the listing agent told us she was expecting two to four offers. As I checked in with her later in the day, she was now expecting 10 to 12 offers. As I shared this with my client, we im-mediately started talking about a different price and strategy. We submitted our offer with theses numbers in mind, and received a response back from the listing agent late at night that there were now 20 offers.

A quick call and conference with my client early the next morn-ing unveiled the newest strategy: Raise the price and sweeten the deal a bit more. We resubmitted a different offer.

In the end, my client prevailed as the winning offer. There were 22 offers and we did not receive a counter offer. In the three days up to our offer being accepted, I must have had 10 to 12 conversations with my client as well as multiple emails. I believe the most powerful thing my client did, was to be very nimble. Every time new information came in, he was available to strategize together and to accept new information and respond accordingly. That was a huge part of our success.

So for prospective buyers who want to purchase their new home, be willing to be inconvenienced and be like Steph Curry and be nimble!

Brian Lee is a Realtor with for Coldwell Banker on the coast.

Want that home? Think like Steph Curry.

By Steve Hyman

You know the expres-sion that all good things must come to an end? And while that’s true, it’s not the case regarding

interest rates, at least for now.The long-awaited an-

nouncement from the Federal Reserve Bank as to when it will raise rates has been put on hold again. They state of economic uncertainty in China along with anemic economic growth here as the reasons to postpone the much-anticipated series of small rate increases. It’s hard to believe, but the Fed hasn’t raised interest rates since 2006!

For decades, one of the big games on Wall Street has been trying to anticipate what the Fed will do and when. Ex-perts dissect speeches made by the Fed directors to try and get some idea of future direction. Then, fortunes are made and lost trying to second-guess them.

Well, the last few years have been interesting because the Fed was actually telling everyone that it will raise rates some-time. This is so out of character for a secret government agency, but the eco-nomic meltdown a few years ago may have caused directors to be more open and reassure the public and increase

consumer and business confidence.The Fed decided that the best way

to stimulate the economy in 2007-2009 was to get interest rates down. One of the things it did to accomplish this was to buy government bonds in billions of

dollars every month, injecting cash into the economy. It drove interest rates, especially for banks, down to almost 0 percent. This cheap money helped the stock market and real estate recover from the crash to all-time highs and

allowed people and companies to bor-row money at unheard of rates.

It was around two or there years ago that the Fed started to telegraph its intentions by saying that the bond buy-ing program would soon be tapered

back and eventually end. The immediate reaction was rates shot up in 2013 even though the Fed didn’t stop buying bonds then. Well, it did what it said and has stopped buy-ing bonds last year. .

The other thing the Fed said was that interest rates will go up.

Initially, rates were sup-posed to go up last spring but that decision has kept being pushed back because of different economic reasons. The question isn’t if the Fed will raise rates; the question is when.

So, the good news for all those fence-sitters still procrastinating on refinanc-ing or buying a home is you have a little more time to take advantage of these low rates before they go up. Mortgage rates have been flat and are just below 4 percent now.

Steve Hyman is the broker and owner of Century 21 Sunset

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Total cost for yearlong busing program

Total revenue generated by program based on 24 riders in 1st smemester and 16 riders for 2nd semester $30,227

$3,160

SCHOOL DISTRICT WANTS AT LEAST

30 RIDERSBy Julia Reis

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Despite a drop in ridership over the school year, Cabrillo Unifi ed School Dis-trict’s governing board is lending its sup-port to continuing the Cunha Intermedi-ate School bus route — should more stu-dents come onboard.

The pilot route began in August, shut-tling Cunha students from the Midcoast to the middle school on weekday morn-ings. The move followed parent inqui-ries about bringing back school buses, which led Cabrillo to convene a transpor-tation committee to study the issue. But

so far, there hasn’t been much demand. Currently, only 14 students are riding the bus consistently, down from 19 rid-ers at the route’s peak.

Cabrillo’s hope for outside funding to support the route has also not come to fruition. The school district applied for Measure A funding through San Mateo County, but the county indicated that it would not allow Cabrillo to move for-ward in the application process this funding cycle because the request did not align with county grant priorities.

But Cabrillo Superintendent Tony

Roehrick says San Mateo County Su-pervisor Don Horsley indicated that county dollars through the Connect the Coastside endeavor could be made avail-able for the bus program in the 2016-17 school year. That possibility, along with increased ridership, would keep the bus route running next school year until it sustains itself.

“For the governing board giving direc-tion to staff, it was really around ‘Do we want to continue subsidizing this route for another year in hopes of attaining county

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County moves in to tackle housing

shortage

By Mark Noack[ [email protected] ]

Here are some tough num-bers to dwell on.

t Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Mateo County: $2,648.

t Cost increase for the same apartment over the last four years: 51 percent.

t Annual household in-come needed to afford the same apartment, per federal guidelines: $106,000.

These harrowing fi gures are part of a pattern of skyrock-eting rents and fewer afford-able options that are pushing out all but the wealthiest resi-dents from the Peninsula, ac-

“If we can’t double that, there is really something wrong that we’re not seeing.”

— Tony Roehrick, Cabrillo Unifi ed School District superintendent

SOARING COSTS HITTING LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS

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By Julia Reis [ [email protected] ]

Daughters of Charity Health System representatives now say that they will consider all proposals for purchasing its fa-cilities, whether for the entire network or one piece at a time.

One week after Prime Healthcare Services an-nounced its decision not to move forward with purchasing the health system, which in-cludes Seton Coastside Medical Center and fi ve other Califor-nia facilities, Seton President and CEO Joanne Allen said more than a dozen interested buyers have contacted the in-vestment fi rm that is handling the transaction. Some are in-terested in the whole system, Allen said, while others are considering buying specifi c fa-cilities.

“Prime made the decision not to move forward, and the

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Cost of incomplete erosion study surpasses $1M


To many observers, the best way to halt erosion at Surfer’s Beach is obvi-ous: Take the sand built up on the east end of Pillar Point Harbor and use it to nourish the depleted shore on the oth-er side of the breakwater.

Since 2009, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been studying this very

idea with the hope to open up $5 mil-lion in federal funds to pay for it. Now, six years in, that analysis and environ-mental report remain incomplete, but their costs continue to mount.

This week, Army Corps offi cials re-ported they have spent more than $1 million so far on the erosion analysis,

albeit with little to show the public as a result. Half of this expense is being covered by the San Mateo County Har-bor District, which is acting as the lo-cal partner for the study.

For their part, Army Corps offi cials emphasize the analysis is nearly com-plete. Researchers should be fi nished

by the end of this year, said Victoria McAllister, an Army Corps spokes-woman.

“Everyone tells me they’re in the fi -nal phase,” McAllister said. “You can imagine there’s a great deal of fi guring things out with the regulations, rules

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ARMY CORPS PLEDGES COMPLETED STUDY THIS YEAR

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Audit identifi es

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opportunitiesBy Julia Reis


Upgraded crosswalks, a remote school drop-off and pickup location and yield lines on Main Street are among the recommen-dations for Cabrillo Uni-fi ed School District to con-sider to improve traffi c and student safety around Half Moon Bay High School.

The fi ndings were brought to a recent Cabrillo governing board meeting as part of a walking and biking audit conducted by a trans-portation consulting fi rm. In joining San Mateo Coun-ty’s Safe Routes to School initiative in 2012, Cabrillo has since conducted walk-ing audits of the immedi-ate area surrounding sever-al district schools to deter-mine where improvements can be made for students biking, walking or being driven to school.

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OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY 1

SATURDAY NIGHTBy Clay Lambert


San Mateo County Sher-iff's deputies have arrested a 57-year-old Texas man on two counts of attempted murder and other weapons charges af-ter he reportedly fi red a gun at two motorists and threatened two more on Highway 1 on Saturday night.

Prosecutors say two teenage brothers were driving a pick-up truck south on Highway 1 toward Butano State Park at about 6:52 p.m. when they no-ticed that the driver of a BMW was swerving in the lane be-hind them as if trying to pass. One of the brothers, whom the Sheriff’s Offi ce described as a 16-year-old from Pleasanton, waved for the BMW to pass, but the driver of the other car gave a “hang loose” hand ges-ture and continued on.

The brothers kept driving until they noticed a sleeping bag had become unsecured in the back of their pickup truck. They pulled over onto a turn-out near Tunitas Creek to se-cure the sleeping bag and quickly noticed the BMW had pulled up 30 to 50 yards be-hind them. Authorities say the driver of that car, Daniel Floyd Vezina, pulled a rifl e from the car and fi red a single shot to-ward the brothers. The shot failed to hit either the teenag-


Half Moon Bay High School students stream down Lewis Foster Drive as they leave school on Friday.

Cabrillo looks to modify

discipline planSTUDENTS COULD SEE

SUSPENSION TIMES EASEDBy Julia Reis


It took 50 emails and four different appeal letters over the span of eight weeks for Sue Garcia to get what she and her daughter sought: a reversal of her daughter’s suspen-sion from Half Moon Bay High School athletics.

Garcia’s daughter, who Garcia requested remain un-named here, is a 4.0 student who had never been suspend-ed from school when she was called into the Half Moon Bay High School offi ce one morning. She admitted to

Library funding may require

supermajority

By Esther Hahn[ [email protected] ]

Last February in a 4-1 vote, the Half Moon Bay City Coun-cil passed plans to make more than $8 million available in lease revenue bonds to help fund the city’s new library. But a group of local constituents want to require a supermajor-ity vote from the council in or-der to actually issue the bonds.

If passed, the council will presumably have to secure at least a 4-1 vote to issue the bonds. This measure would af-fect funding for the library be-cause a fi nal funding amount and subsequent vote are still required for the project.

"I'm troubled that people are trying to derail the library,” Councilman Rick Kowalczyk

said. “That isn't what the com-munity wants.”

For his part, Half Moon Bay resident David Eblovi is trou-bled by the funding mech-

UPCOMING PETITION ASKS TO RESTRICT LEASE REVENUE BONDS

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Mariachi Media Luna takes an

international stage


When mariachi music pours out of Cunha Interme-diate School’s multipurpose room at 6 p.m. on Wednes-days, the rich sound of strings, trumpets and vocals belongs to the young musicians of Maria-chi Media Luna.

The local music program is part of Ayudando Latinos A So-ñar, or ALAS, a Coastside pro-gram dedicated to exploring traditional Mexican arts and to providing creative enrichment for the Latino youth in Half Moon Bay and its surround-ing areas.

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Mariachi Media Luna, a group of Coastside kids, gets the chance of a lifetime on Saturday when it plays on the same bill with maria-chi legends.

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“If (proponents) were to spend as much energy on fundrais-ing as they are on (the petition and measure), the LRBs would be a moot point.”

— Hope Atmore, Friends of Half Moon Bay Library

At the time of his arrest, the suspect had a Ruger mini-14 rifl e, similar to the one pictured, binoculars, a scope and 1,200 rounds of ammunition.

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Homeowners choose renovation projects for a variety of reasons. Although many im-provements are made

to increase functionality and comfort of a home, several others are seen as worthwhile investments. These invest-ments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell a home.

Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on hom-eowners’ investments than others. The following renovation tips can add beauty to your home and generate great returns when you put the home up for sale.

• Invest in your kitchen. Kitchen remodels are a safe bet when it comes to putting money into improving a home. Residents tend to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, but a dated, poorly functioning kitchen can detract from the value of a home, even if the rest of the home is in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60 and 120 percent of your kitchen remodel investment, especially if the kitchen matches up well with the rest of your home. Homeowners should know that a deluxe renovation may not be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole new look for a kitchen.

• Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a significant impact, is paint. Neutral, modern colors can eas-ily liven up any space. If you paint with low-VOC paint, you also can advertise an eco-friendly home, which is very

desireable these days.• Put in another bathroom. Mul-

tiple bathrooms are an attractive selling point, particularly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom. Finding ex-tra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even taking some space away from another room. Popular home-im-provement television channel HGTV advises that half-bathrooms require at least 18 square feet of space, while full baths need 30 to 35 square feet for a stand-up shower or bathtub.

• Renovate the HVAC system. Aes-thetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years. Other improvements, such as adding attic insulation or replacing

older windows and doors with more energy efficient options, also are smart bets.

• Add illumination to rooms. A dark home is a dreary home. Add-ing light can mean including more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have south- or west-facing windows.

• Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desireable, especially as the “staycation” has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing. The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project.

• Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteri-ors. Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders. An inviting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home.

Before making improvements, ho-meowners should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment. — Metro

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If the mere concept of moving doesn’t conjure a frustrating image you simply aren’t remembering all there is to do. Moving is exciting, exhausting and expensive. If you want to survive it without adding

a couple more “exes” (ex-spouse, ex-friend, ex-con…) you’ll want to create a checklist and follow it closely.

Luckily, we’re here to help. You’re welcome.

Get rid of stuff. Things accumulate in garages, desk drawers and attics. Organizational experts say if you haven’t touched it in a year, you prob-ably don’t need it. Hold a garage sale, donate things to a qualified charity, or sell it online. A good bet locally is the Senior Coastsiders Thrift Store. Dona-tions are accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. The store is located at 515 Kelly Ave. in Half Moon Bay.

Plan for school. If you have school-age children, a move is a big deal to them. Get them ready for their new friends by checking in with the proper school. Cabrillo Unified School District requires a two-page New Student Reg-istration Form. You can find it at Ca-brillo.k12.ca.us. The fist day of school is generally that last week in August.

The private Sea Crest School in Half Moon Bay arranges tours and student shadow days. Email [email protected] or call 712-9892.

Turn on the lights. There are myriad agencies and private companies to check in with, depending on your needs. You might start with the water departments. Coastside County Water District serves Half Moon Bay and nearby areas. Call a customer service representative at 726-4405 for help. If you are moving to Moss Beach or Montara, give the Montara Water and Sanitary District a call at 728-3545. The Coastside is served by PG&E for gas and electric. The company has a helpful Web page for movers. To go pge.com and click the “Service Requests” tab.

Get a relocation package. The Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau will

mail you much of what you need to know (and a copy of Neighborhoods on the Coast as well as the current issue of the Half Moon Bay Review newspaper). Visit halfmoonbaycham-ber.org and click on “Living on the Coast.” It might be the best $7 you will spend during your move.

Be prepared. You’ll want to be the first to know what’s happening in your new community. Sign up for SMC Alerts, which are email or text alerts from the San Mateo county Office of Emergency Services. You’ll learn about highway closings and other emergencies affecting life on the coast. Your most reliable source of Coastside information is the Half Moon Bay Review. Find it on Facebook, follow @hmbreview on Twitter and visit hmbre-view.com to sign up for breaking news alerts.

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Total cost for yearlong busing program

Total revenue generated by program based on 24 riders in 1st smemester and 16 riders for 2nd semester $30,227

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SCHOOL DISTRICT WANTS AT LEAST

30 RIDERSBy Julia Reis


Despite a drop in ridership over the school year, Cabrillo Unifi ed School Dis-trict’s governing board is lending its sup-port to continuing the Cunha Intermedi-ate School bus route — should more stu-dents come onboard.

The pilot route began in August, shut-tling Cunha students from the Midcoast to the middle school on weekday morn-ings. The move followed parent inqui-ries about bringing back school buses, which led Cabrillo to convene a transpor-tation committee to study the issue. But

so far, there hasn’t been much demand. Currently, only 14 students are riding the bus consistently, down from 19 rid-ers at the route’s peak.

Cabrillo’s hope for outside funding to support the route has also not come to fruition. The school district applied for Measure A funding through San Mateo County, but the county indicated that it would not allow Cabrillo to move for-ward in the application process this funding cycle because the request did not align with county grant priorities.

But Cabrillo Superintendent Tony

Roehrick says San Mateo County Su-pervisor Don Horsley indicated that county dollars through the Connect the Coastside endeavor could be made avail-able for the bus program in the 2016-17 school year. That possibility, along with increased ridership, would keep the bus route running next school year until it sustains itself.

“For the governing board giving direc-tion to staff, it was really around ‘Do we want to continue subsidizing this route for another year in hopes of attaining county

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County moves in to tackle housing

shortage


Here are some tough num-bers to dwell on.

t Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Mateo County: $2,648.

t Cost increase for the same apartment over the last four years: 51 percent.

t Annual household in-come needed to afford the same apartment, per federal guidelines: $106,000.

These harrowing fi gures are part of a pattern of skyrock-eting rents and fewer afford-able options that are pushing out all but the wealthiest resi-dents from the Peninsula, ac-

“If we can’t double that, there is really something wrong that we’re not seeing.”

— Tony Roehrick, Cabrillo Unifi ed School District superintendent

SOARING COSTS HITTING LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS


James Pendergast had to move into a smaller Coastside home after his landlord refurbished his old apartment and then charged more for it.

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$2,648 Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Ma-teo County.

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offersSERVICES REMAIN INTACT AT MOSS BEACH HOSPITAL


Daughters of Charity Health System representatives now say that they will consider all proposals for purchasing its fa-cilities, whether for the entire network or one piece at a time.

One week after Prime Healthcare Services an-nounced its decision not to move forward with purchasing the health system, which in-cludes Seton Coastside Medical Center and fi ve other Califor-nia facilities, Seton President and CEO Joanne Allen said more than a dozen interested buyers have contacted the in-vestment fi rm that is handling the transaction. Some are in-terested in the whole system, Allen said, while others are considering buying specifi c fa-cilities.

“Prime made the decision not to move forward, and the

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Cost of incomplete erosion study surpasses $1M


To many observers, the best way to halt erosion at Surfer’s Beach is obvi-ous: Take the sand built up on the east end of Pillar Point Harbor and use it to nourish the depleted shore on the oth-er side of the breakwater.

Since 2009, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been studying this very

idea with the hope to open up $5 mil-lion in federal funds to pay for it. Now, six years in, that analysis and environ-mental report remain incomplete, but their costs continue to mount.

This week, Army Corps offi cials re-ported they have spent more than $1 million so far on the erosion analysis,

albeit with little to show the public as a result. Half of this expense is being covered by the San Mateo County Har-bor District, which is acting as the lo-cal partner for the study.

For their part, Army Corps offi cials emphasize the analysis is nearly com-plete. Researchers should be fi nished

by the end of this year, said Victoria McAllister, an Army Corps spokes-woman.

“Everyone tells me they’re in the fi -nal phase,” McAllister said. “You can imagine there’s a great deal of fi guring things out with the regulations, rules

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Sand from the dunes within the breakwater at Pillar Point Harbor could be used to mitigate erosion at Surfer's Beach, which is seen in the background.

ARMY CORPS PLEDGES COMPLETED STUDY THIS YEAR

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Audit identifi es

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opportunitiesBy Julia Reis


Upgraded crosswalks, a remote school drop-off and pickup location and yield lines on Main Street are among the recommen-dations for Cabrillo Uni-fi ed School District to con-sider to improve traffi c and student safety around Half Moon Bay High School.

The fi ndings were brought to a recent Cabrillo governing board meeting as part of a walking and biking audit conducted by a trans-portation consulting fi rm. In joining San Mateo Coun-ty’s Safe Routes to School initiative in 2012, Cabrillo has since conducted walk-ing audits of the immedi-ate area surrounding sever-al district schools to deter-mine where improvements can be made for students biking, walking or being driven to school.

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SATURDAY NIGHTBy Clay Lambert


San Mateo County Sher-iff's deputies have arrested a 57-year-old Texas man on two counts of attempted murder and other weapons charges af-ter he reportedly fi red a gun at two motorists and threatened two more on Highway 1 on Saturday night.

Prosecutors say two teenage brothers were driving a pick-up truck south on Highway 1 toward Butano State Park at about 6:52 p.m. when they no-ticed that the driver of a BMW was swerving in the lane be-hind them as if trying to pass. One of the brothers, whom the Sheriff’s Offi ce described as a 16-year-old from Pleasanton, waved for the BMW to pass, but the driver of the other car gave a “hang loose” hand ges-ture and continued on.

The brothers kept driving until they noticed a sleeping bag had become unsecured in the back of their pickup truck. They pulled over onto a turn-out near Tunitas Creek to se-cure the sleeping bag and quickly noticed the BMW had pulled up 30 to 50 yards be-hind them. Authorities say the driver of that car, Daniel Floyd Vezina, pulled a rifl e from the car and fi red a single shot to-ward the brothers. The shot failed to hit either the teenag-


Half Moon Bay High School students stream down Lewis Foster Drive as they leave school on Friday.

Cabrillo looks to modify

discipline planSTUDENTS COULD SEE

SUSPENSION TIMES EASEDBy Julia Reis


It took 50 emails and four different appeal letters over the span of eight weeks for Sue Garcia to get what she and her daughter sought: a reversal of her daughter’s suspen-sion from Half Moon Bay High School athletics.

Garcia’s daughter, who Garcia requested remain un-named here, is a 4.0 student who had never been suspend-ed from school when she was called into the Half Moon Bay High School offi ce one morning. She admitted to

Library funding may require

supermajority


Last February in a 4-1 vote, the Half Moon Bay City Coun-cil passed plans to make more than $8 million available in lease revenue bonds to help fund the city’s new library. But a group of local constituents want to require a supermajor-ity vote from the council in or-der to actually issue the bonds.

If passed, the council will presumably have to secure at least a 4-1 vote to issue the bonds. This measure would af-fect funding for the library be-cause a fi nal funding amount and subsequent vote are still required for the project.

"I'm troubled that people are trying to derail the library,” Councilman Rick Kowalczyk

said. “That isn't what the com-munity wants.”

For his part, Half Moon Bay resident David Eblovi is trou-bled by the funding mech-

UPCOMING PETITION ASKS TO RESTRICT LEASE REVENUE BONDS

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Mariachi Media Luna takes an

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When mariachi music pours out of Cunha Interme-diate School’s multipurpose room at 6 p.m. on Wednes-days, the rich sound of strings, trumpets and vocals belongs to the young musicians of Maria-chi Media Luna.

The local music program is part of Ayudando Latinos A So-ñar, or ALAS, a Coastside pro-gram dedicated to exploring traditional Mexican arts and to providing creative enrichment for the Latino youth in Half Moon Bay and its surround-ing areas.

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Mariachi Media Luna, a group of Coastside kids, gets the chance of a lifetime on Saturday when it plays on the same bill with maria-chi legends.

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“If (proponents) were to spend as much energy on fundrais-ing as they are on (the petition and measure), the LRBs would be a moot point.”

— Hope Atmore, Friends of Half Moon Bay Library

At the time of his arrest, the suspect had a Ruger mini-14 rifl e, similar to the one pictured, binoculars, a scope and 1,200 rounds of ammunition.

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Your next president, or

an April Fool?

Why do we call them “practical” jokes? Tricks on April 1 are

hardly practical, even when they’re side-splittingly funny.

This being the year before the next presidential election, the likely candidates are walk-ing that precarious tightrope of sounding interested in be-ing our next president without actually announcing their can-didacies. Here they are, along with some of their political line-hugging statements, and some half-witty observations [in brackets].

Joe Biden (D-DE, VP) “There’s no obvious reason for me why I think I should not run.” [Unless voters hate dou-ble negatives.]

Jeb Bush (R-FL, ex-gover-nor) “I have decided to actively explore the possibility of run-ning for president of the Unit-ed States.” [“And with my fa-ther and brother, I will form a league of presidents, the Bush Lea— oh, wait.”]

Ben Carson (R-MD, neuro-surgeon) “I think the likeli-hood is strong.” [May the Like-lihood be with you.]

Hillary Clinton (D-NY, ex-SOS, etc.) “I am going to be making a decision … prob-ably after the fi rst of the year about whether I’m going to run again or not.” [“And prob-ably after the campaign fi -nancing limit kicks in, and on a slow news day, and when I happen to be standing in front of a lot of cameras and micro-phones.”]

Chris Christie (R-NJ, gov-ernor) "I’m thinking about it. It is an enormous decision to make not only for me, but my family.” [You’ll close that bridge when you come to it?]

Ted Cruz (R-TX, senator) According to an aide, "At this point it's 90/10 he's in. And honestly, 90 is lowballing it.” [But 93 while drinking cock-tails would be highballing it.]

Lindsey Graham (R-SC, senator) “I think the world is falling apart, and I’ve been more right than wrong when it comes to foreign policy. But we’ll see.” [We’ll know it’s fall-ing apart if you get elected.]

Mike Huckabee (R-Ark., ex-governor) "It would be, frank-ly, dishonest to say no.” [Or to say that you have a snowball’s chance in hell.]

Bobby Jindal (R-LA, gov-ernor.) "I’m not going to be coy. I’m thinking about run-ning for president and praying about it.” [The thought that you might win has us pray-ing, too.]

John Kasick (R-OH, gover-nor) "Well, George, well, look, you know, you knew you were never going to get a good an-swer out of me here today.” [Well, John, well, you know, look, we can’t wait to hear your press conferences.]

Peter King (R-NY, U.S. rep-resentative) "I'm certainly looking at it. I'll be back in New Hampshire on June 21. And when I saw Hillary Clin-ton yesterday, I told her to get ready.” [She seemed confused and kept asking, “Who the hell are you?”]

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COASTSIDER HONORED FOR DECADES OF VOLUNTEERISM

By Stacy Trevenon[ [email protected] ]

Moss Beach resident Judy Macias was quoted in a 1972 Half Moon Bay Review issue as saying “I just want to make a difference.”

Since then, Macias says, that drive to make a difference “hasn't changed.” On March 21, she received the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay's Service Above Self Award. Named after the Rotary International motto, it recognizes exemplary vol-unteer work by a Coastsider.

Macias, who was a fi nalist for the award along with June Baxter, Carol Ferguson and Naomi Patridge, was honored at the local club’s annual “Magic of the Coastside” fundraiser.

“It was very, very touching, very signifi cant and humbling for me to be honored by local folks, especially in such power-ful company,” she said.

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Judy Macias, left, receives the Service Above Self Award from current Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay President Dianne Bobko.

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COMPOSER-SINGER BLENDS SOUND AND PHILOSOPHY IN CLASSESBy Stacy Trevenon[ [email protected] ]

Many people know Peter Al-exander Welch as owner of Arrowhead Framing for the past 18 years.

But using his middle name and with extensive musical training, he’s also a composer, singer and

writer of musical theater works.Walk into his Main Street store in Half Moon Bay,

pass through the offi ce and you will fi nd the modest rooms the owner calls home, located behind the shop. There you enter a calm and peaceful world separate from business but scented with sage and leading to a calmer state of mind.

That atmosphere epitomizes the sessions Alexander will offer beginning this week, in what he calls “Heal-ing Kirtan.” The Sanskrit term, with roots in the 14th

century, he said, means a form of devotional singing or chanting, and describes a meditative experience based in mantra and yogic philosophy.

“It’s an extremely meditative activity,” said Alexan-der, who begins each day by chanting in the meditation room adjacent to his home.

In it, a bright purple and gold scarf stretches along the back wall and frames a room with musical instru-ments like a gong and a harmonium from which he pumps a uniquely soothing, droning sound. Prayer fl ags hang from the ceiling and candles are arranged in brightly colorful holders.

What some expect from Kirtan, Alexander said, is a more high-energy, movement-oriented form of yoga. But what he offers is a more tranquil meditative expe-rience focused on the mental state. The chanting, he said, induces a meditative state that allows for contem-plation, but participants are welcome to merely listen as well.

The traditional Kirtan form of chanting is in call-and-response fashion, chanting the names of God, he said. He borrows from texts of devotional themes from the Vedas, Upanishads and yogic sutras for meditation.

Not in this small room, but in more spacious quar-ters at the Joy of Being Studio in Moss Beach or at Enso Yoga Studio in Half Moon Bay, Alexander will offer 90-minute Healing Kirtan sessions.

“I think of myself primarily as a teacher,” Alexander said.

Alexander’s sessions will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the fi rst Friday of every month at the Joy of Be-ing studio at 2385 Carlos St. in Moss Beach, with a $16 drop-in fee.

Also, sessions will be offered from 6:45 to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Enso studio at 131 Kelly Ave. in Half Moon Bay. There is a $10 drop-in fee for these sessions. Call Enso owner Mauro Ffortissimo for details at 726-1409.

With a degree in music theory from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Alexander leads the sessions drawing on his background as musician and singer and his own yoga practice and spiritual teaching. Hav-ing dabbled in various yoga and meditation approach-es, he began with anusara yoga and now focuses on hatha yoga.

Six years ago, he said, meditation became a more se-rious part of his life. And two years ago during a yoga immersion program, he came in contact with Sanskrit texts.

“They captivated me,” he said. “That was one of those magic moments where I actively started going in a different direction.”

Today, sound is an ever-present factor in his sessions.“I fi nd something magical in sound,” he said. “The

combination of sound in chanting with Sanskrit texts focuses the mind. It brings the person completely into the present moment.”

The calming aspect of his meditative sessions bal-ances a busy world, he said.

“People’s lives tend to be so hectic,” he said. “Chant-ing sessions allow people to really let go of that busy-ness.

“That’s part of why I do sessions on Friday nights: It’s a good transition from the work week to the week-end. It’s a way of taking all the stress from work and letting it go.”

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Peter Alexander Welchis a composer, singer and writer who discovered the healing powers of Kirtan and now he’s sharing that with other Coastsiders.


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OPPONENTS SAY COMMITTEE SHOULD BE SEATED FIRST

By Clay Lambert[ [email protected] ]

In another split vote, the Half Moon Bay City Council narrowly approved hiring a Colorado fi rm to test the condition of the Main Street Bridge. The physical tests are expected to begin next month.

The bridge, which separates the main downtown area from the bulk of commuter and visitor traffi c

to the north, was the focal point of a con-tentious few years among city politi-cians and their con-stituents. It all began in 2009 with a Cal-trans engineering re-port suggesting the bridge was among the worst in the state and structurally un-sound.

In the interven-ing years, the city se-

cured millions of dollars from federal sources with which to tackle the problem. In 2013, over the loud objections of downtown residents and merchants, the council voted to replace the bridge. That plan crumbled under the weight of increasing opposi-tion, and last year the city sponsored a pair of bal-lot initiatives that sought to outline a strategy for re-pairing the bridge.

Voters sent a clear message last summer, passing Measure F. It requires a vote of the people should the council ever elect to replace or substantially change the bridge. Now the city is intent on testing the structural integrity of the bridge to see whether any fi x is possible.

In a 3-2 vote on April 7, the council accepted staff’s recommendation to hire Colorado-based At-kinson-Noland and Associates to conduct a series

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If you ever run into Jim Sullivan, chances are it’ll be outdoors.

A lifelong Bay Area resident, Sullivan serves on the Pacifi ca Open Space Commit-tee, as a trail ambassador for Devil’s Slide

Trail, and volunteers for the National Park Service leading mountain bike rides through Rancho Corral de Tierra. He’s an avid mountain biker who has also taken up horseback riding since his granddaughter stables a horse locally.

“On any given day, it could be wheels or hooves, and the trails are very agreeable to either of those endeavors,” Sul-livan said.

Sullivan’s latest outdoor endeavor? Advocating for more public access on some lesser-known trails as a member of Open the San Francisco Watershed, a group formed over a year ago by San Bruno resident Andy Howse. A trail runner who frequents Rancho Corral de Tierra among other locales, Howse started a Facebook page calling for the San Francis-co Public Utilities Commission to relax its restrictions on allowing hikers and cyclists into the watershed properties.

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OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS WELCOME POTENTIAL FOR MORE PUBLIC ACCESS TO TRAILS

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Cracks are visible on the outer layer of the Main St. bridge and tests are scheduled for next month to deter-mine the internal condition.


A left turn lane for Lemos Farm, a Surfer’s Beach pedestrian overpass and a myriad of other transportation-related improvements make up the latest document released by San Mateo County as part of Connect the Coast-side.

The document serves as an evaluation of ways that transportation on the coast, whether by bike, foot, car or bus, could be improved to meet the current level of service standards and future build-out projections. It is made up of three alternatives ranging from least to most high impact, character-ized by San Mateo County Planner and Proj-ect Manager James Hinkamp as “low-hang-ing fruit” to the most ambitious and expen-

sive improvements. “In Alternative 3, you’re really getting the

whole pie, not just a piece of it,” Hinkamp said. “Naturally, by having the ambitious col-lection in Alternative 3, it’s a little more long-range.”

For example, where the fi rst alternative fo-cuses on lower-cost enhancements like add-ing sidewalks along Highway 1 and striped crossings, the third alternative calls for roundabouts at several intersections and re-alignment of Highway 1 in El Granada to ad-dress sea level rise, in addition to recommen-dations from the previous two alternatives.

The document also includes price esti-mates for each proposed project and a hybrid alternative with suggested improvements.

Project representatives will be on hand to-night at Cypress Meadows to present these al-

ternatives and take questions and comments from attendees. The transit alternatives were fi rst presented at a Midcoast Community Council meeting on April 8.

The county began the Connect the Coast-side endeavor last summer mandated by the California Coastal Commission as part of San Mateo County’s Local Coastal Program. The end goal is to create a comprehensive trans-portation management plan to address how

County suggests traffi c fi xes for coastTRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES OFFERED

IN CONNECT THE COASTSIDE REPORT Connect the CoastsideThe evaluation of transportation alter-natives is available for review online at www.connectthecoastside.com. To-night, there will be a public workshop on the alternatives from 6:30 to 8:30 at Cypress Meadows, 343 Cypress Ave. in Moss Beach.

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EXPENSES SHELVED FOR NOWBy Clay Lambert


Three years ago, the San Mateo County Harbor District spent more than $20,000 for computer equipment that has never been installed. Com-mission Chair Sabrina Brennan says the district’s acting general manager overstepped his authority in purchas-ing still more equipment. Now staff worries about an IT meltdown as the district prepares for a move that might not happen.

All of that was revealed at an April 1 meeting at Sea Crest School in Half Moon Bay that got off to a rough start and ended abruptly when Brennan became ill. The meeting had to be called off at that time because Com-missioners Robert Bernardo and Tom Mattusch were not in attendance and there was no longer a quorum for the fi ve-member board.

In some respects, little was accom-plished. Commissioners did not get to a discussion of harbor fees, water quality or a draft of the coming bud-get. But they did shed some light on the dark corners of their technology expenses, even if they didn’t complete-ly resolve the issue.

It started with a request to spend up to $39,500 for technology consulting and equipment. Staff, at a consultant’s urging, initially approved the charges, but reconsidered after hearing com-plaints. Staff argued the expense was necessary to maintain safe, networked connections at both Pillar Point and Oyster Point marinas as the district contemplates a move from South San Francisco to an as yet unknown loca-tion on the coast.

The district’s longtime IT consul-tant, The Well Connected Offi ce, pre-sented three proposals that included,

Consultant unplugs from Harbor District

The owner of an information technology consultancy says he’s had enough after getting an ear-ful from those present at the April 1 San Mateo County Har-bor District meeting.

Steve Almes, owner of The Well Connected Offi ce, has done work for the Harbor District since at least 2012. He’s installed servers and fi rewalls for the dis-trict as well as helped with the roll out of WiFi at the docks.

Last week, Commission Chair Sabrina Brennan questioned current charges from Almes and that led several to speak from the audience, each suggesting the district had been overcharged or sold more than it needed.

This week Almes responded by severing ties with the district in an acerbic email that char-acterized public speakers as “goons.”

Meanwhile, Brennan says Almes never delivered some equipment the district pur-chased. Almes has denied that charge.

— Clay Lambert

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CCWD considers hefty rate increases

WATER COST COULD RISE MORE THAN 25 PERCENT

By Clay Lambert[ [email protected] ]

If you think you are paying too much for water now, brace yourself. The Coastside Coun-ty Water District board of direc-tors is discussing double-digit increases for customers in and around Half Moon Bay and those increases could go into effect this summer.

At a budget workshop on March 31, district directors heard dire warnings about the fi nancial pressures at work on all California water provid-ers. The state is in the midst of a four-year drought that has spawned statewide emergen-cy measures and garnered na-

tional headlines.State residents are being

asked to drastically curtail their usage. Residential customers — a group that has already cut water use 11 percent on the coast — will be asked to cut-back further this year. Gov. Jer-ry Brown has ordered the State Water Quality Control Board to fi nd a way to conserve another 25 percent this year. Those rec-ommendations are still forth-coming and water managers are waiting on pins and nee-dles.

One sometimes forgot-ten consequence of conserva-tion is that the revenue stream for local water districts dries up as well as the landscape. Drought-related reductions in use are expected to drive up the unit cost of water through-out the Bay Area, including for water supplied to the CCWD by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. Local water managers expect the cost of that regional water source to spike 31 percent in the coming weeks.

Water managers here and elsewhere explain that their infrastructure needs are not

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Next meeting7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, District offi ces, 766 Main St., Half Moon Bay.

Park agencies whet appetite of drought-weary campers

Local water agencies await direction

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, WATER PROJECTS ONGOING AT

COASTSIDE FACILITIESBy Julia Reis


Agencies that oversee Coastside parks and camp-grounds say they’re doing all they can to ensure as little public inconvenience as possible as a result of the drought.

That means opening Memorial Park for the start of camping season, but with only half of its campsites available for use. Still, it’s an improvement from last

summer, when San Mateo County Parks was forced to close all of Loma Mar’s campsites for the remain-der of the camping season in June. The closure was

caused by algae growth resulting from the low level of Pescadero Creek that clogged the intake hose for the park’s water system. That also led to the closure of several youth campsites at the adjacent Sam Mc-Donald Park.

In recent months, County Parks has undertaken efforts to improve water storage and treatment at Memorial Park, as well as manage vegetation for fi re

STATE BOARD TO ADOPT NEW RESTRICTIONS IN MAY


Coastside water agencies are awaiting word from the State Water Resources Control Board, which is mulling strict new water rules.

The waiting game began on April 1, when Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order requiring the

state water board to impose restric-tions that achieve a statewide 25 per-cent reduction in potable urban wa-

ter use through February 2016. The executive order instructs the board to make those new restrictions based on per capita water use, requiring more con-servation from areas with higher water consump-tion. The language of the forthcoming mandate is not yet known. The water board is scheduled to re-lease a draft of the new restrictions on April 17 before a fi nal vote in early May.

“We will have to wait for the State Water Resourc-

“We don’t want to over-promise and under-deliver. We’re doing everything we can to keep the campground open.”

— Marlene Finley, San Mateo County Parks director


Keira Duley plays on a blanket while Mom Tamara Duley, from Castro Valley, sets up a picnic table at Memorial Coun-ty Park in Loma Mar on Friday. San Mateo County Parks offi cials are hopeful they can keep at least part of the park func-tioning in the drought.

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Dry grass can be seen at Skylawn Memorial Park on Highway 92. Due to the drought conditions, the cem-etery is watering areas twice a week instead of fi ve days a week.

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Half Moon Bay California

Population, 2014 estimate 12,371 38,802,500

Population, 2010 (April 1) estimates base 11,324 37,254,503

Population, percent change - April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014 9.2% 4.2%

Persons under 5 years, percent, 2010 6.3% 6.8%

Persons under 18 years, percent, 2010 22.4% 25.0%

Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2010 15.6% 11.4%

Female persons, percent, 2010 51.2% 50.3%

White alone, percent, 2010 (a) 75.8% 57.6%

Black or African American alone, percent, 2010 (a) 0.7% 6.2%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent, 2010 (a) 0.6% 1.0%

Asian alone, percent, 2010 (a) 4.3% 13.0%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent, 2010 (a) 0.1% 0.4%

Two or More Races, percent, 2010 3.4% 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino, percent, 2010 (b) 31.5% 37.6%

White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent, 2010 61.6% 40.1%

Living in same house 1 year & over, percent, 2009-2013 90.6% 84.2%

Foreign born persons, percent, 2009-2013 25.8% 27.0%

Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2009-2013 35.2% 43.7%

High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2009-2013 82.4% 81.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2009-2013 45.3% 30.7%

Veterans, 2009-2013 747 1,893,539

Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2009-2013 28.9 27.2

Housing units, 2010 4,395 13,680,081

Homeownership rate, 2009-2013 70.2% 55.3%

Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 2009-2013 15.8% 31.0%

Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2009-2013 $699,600 $366,400

Households, 2009-2013 4,357 12,542,460

Persons per household, 2009-2013 2.65 2.94

Per capita money income in past 12 months (2013 dollars), 2009-2013 $51,932 $29,527

Median household income, 2009-2013 $99,715 $61,094

Persons below poverty level, percent, 2009-2013 7.4% 15.9%

Retail sales, 2007 ($1000) 156,494 455,032,270

Retail sales per capita, 2007 $12,824 $12,561

Accommodation and food services sales, 2007 ($1000) 39,011 80,852,787

Land area in square miles, 2010 6.42 155,779.22

Persons per square mile, 2010 1,762.8 239.1

DemographicsHalf Moon Bay is in the unique position of being located within the proximity of both very rural and very urban environ-ments. More than 70% of residents own their home and more than 90% have been in the same home for at least 1 year. The population has grown at a steady rate and the most recent official population data puts Half Moon Bay at over 12,000 residents. Many residents choose the area because of the open space that surrounds the city.

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