Judy Macias Young Leaders College Fund
Keeping Judy Macias’ Legacy of Community Vision and Support Alive Continue Judy’s unwavering commitment to community growth, betterment and mentorship by investing in young women’s college education through the:Judy Macias Young Leaders College Fund. Annual fund awards given to graduating female Half Moon Bay High School students with a passion for community leadership and service beginning Spring 2021 Judy’s legacy of service and leadership made a vital difference for many through her initiatives such
News Release: 10/14/2020
October 5, 2020 – Half Moon Bay, CAThe two-part Silent Art Auction will be on exhibit from October 22 to November 8, with two auction events. The first auction will be completed on October 24. The second auction will take place on November 8. Preview bidding is available during the week before each auction. All proceeds will benefit CAL. This is an in-person auction, with early bidding during the days before each event. In this way, visitors can drop in when the gallery is not busy to set their bids. It
Beach Cleanups hosted by Sea Hugger
TAKE THE TRASH, LEAVE THE SHELLS! Come join us at Dunes Beach the second Saturday of the month from 10:00am to noon. Meet at the South end of the parking lot and download your parking pass. Or, meet us at the stairs to Surfer’s Beach in Half Moon Bay, CA the fourth Saturday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bring your own reusable gloves and masks and come to help Mama Ocean! (Community Service hours for students!) Please follow Covid-19 social distancing rules to keep these cleanups safe!To
LGBTQ History Month
October is LGBTQ History Month across the country and is meant to celebrate the LGBTQ community and their great achievements. The procuration has been adopted both by the Half Moon Bay City Council as well as the Cabrillo Unified School District. October is significant as it symbolizes a huge change that has taken place over the past couple of decades. Although injustices and prejudices still exist within our society, we have made great strides since the Stonewall Riots in 1969, attaining marriage
Republic Services Announces Notable Sustainability Achievements in Latest Reporting
Republic announces notable sustainability achievements in our latest sustainability reporting. We are committed to reporting regularly on the advancement of our sustainability initiatives and are proud to show our progress toward our ambitious, long-term Our Blue Planet 2030 sustainability goals. As an industry leader, we've always been committed to keeping communities clean in a safe and environmentally responsible way, with a focus on preserving precious natural resources and extracting as much value as
The HMB Coastside Chamber is Against Racism and Prejudice
Dear Community, The HMB Coastside Chamber is against racism and prejudice. We are against acts of violence towards any person. We stand in solidarity with those who are disenfranchised, who are not provided equal work, equal pay, or basic freedoms due to the color of their skin. History has shown us that our society can be slow to learn lessons, but this cannot be one of those times. The lives of our citizens are precious and we understand the need for disruption to make that a clear and undoubted
IndieFlix Shines the Light on Anxiety with Must-See Documentary, “ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY
HALF MOON BAY HIGH SCHOOL’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE PROUDLY PRESENTS:“ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY” IndieFlix Shines the Light on Anxiety with Must-See Documentary, “ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY” NEW FILM CREATED TO START COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT TEEN ANXIETY & PROVIDE TOOLS, RESOURCES & HOPE SCREENS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 6:45 PM HALF MOON BAY HIGH SCHOOL IndieFlix, a leading independent online streaming platform, along with its non-profit arm, the IndieFlix
News from Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP
Congratulations to our attorney, Sumble Manzoor who was recently elected as the 2020 Treasurer of the Women Lawyers Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association. Congratulations also go out to Dallas E. Dean for his new position as Assistant Treasurer of the Estate Planning Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association.
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Invites Travelers To Escape To The Coast This Holiday Season
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Invites Travelers To Escape To The Coast This Holiday Season The luxury oceanfront resort offers elevated festive dining, seasonal signature suite packages, nourishing winter spa specials, sparkling décor, and much more HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (November 7, 2019) – The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay – the Bay Area’s only luxury oceanfront resort – invites travelers to the beautiful Northern California coast to experience the magic of the holiday season in Half Moon Bay. From a
San Mateo County Harbor District Selects New General Manager
Board of Harbor Commissioners Virginia Chang Kiraly, President Nancy Reyering, Vice President Nancy Reyering, Secretary Tom Mattusch, Treasurer Sabrina Brennan, Commissioner Edmundo Larenas, Commissioner Jim Pruett, General Manager Trisha Ortiz, District Counsel PRESS RELEASE November 20, 2019 For Immediate Release SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT SELECTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER El Granada, CA – Following an extensive recruitment process, the San Mateo County Harbor District Board of Commissioners
Half Moon Bay Show And Sale Offers Collectors a Unique Weekend Antiquing Experience
Lyonessa Collectibles is proud to announce their Christmas Half Moon Bay Antiques & Collectibles Show and Sale on December 14-15, 2019 at the I.D.E.S. Society Hall in downtown Half Moon Bay. If you’re a treasure hunter, decorator, collector or simply enjoy finding special pieces from your past, this event is for you! Featuring a variety of dealers, the Half Moon Bay Christmas Antiques Show provides a diverse spectrum of interesting merchandise. A stroll through the aisles (indoor and outdoor) offers you
New Half Moon Bay Library Achieves LEED Platinum Certification!
Half Moon Bay, CA - The City of Half Moon Bay and San Mateo County Libraries are proud to announce that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has certified the new Half Moon Bay Library as LEED Platinum! That means this building meets the very highest international standards for energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources with sensitivity to their impacts. The City and the library will host a community ceremony to celebrate this
Miramar Events 2020 Calendar of Festivals in the San Francisco Bay Area
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tim Beeman 650-726-3491 (office)/415-999-2428 (mobile) Website: http://www.miramarevents.com/ Download 300 dpi jpegs at http://www.miramarevents.com (go to "Photo Downloads" page for any event) HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA (November 6, 2019) –– Miramar Events, producer of several popular, large-scale festivals, events and celebrations in the Bay Area, announced its 2020 calendar. For information and photos
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Godzilla Gourds Vie For World Record in Half Moon Bay CA on Monday, October 14!
Half Moon Bay’s World Heavyweight Championship Of Goliath Gourds Is Monday, October 14World’s Biggest Top Prize of $7/Pound and $30k Total Mega-Prize At Stake For A New World Record PumpkinWill The World Record Be Squashed at the Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs This Year?Half Moon Bay Named Winner of the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth’s World's Top Weigh-Off Site Award HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA (October 10, 2019) –– Bring it on beefy, brawny, burly behemoths! Will the heavyweight pumpkin world record go down in
History Comes Alive for Students and Public
Half Moon Bay, CA. Veterans weekend (November 8, 9, and 10th) will bring the National Civil War Association to the historic Johnston House on Higgins Canyon road. This historical re-enactment society specializes in bringing an important part of United States history alive for students and the public. The encampment, at the Johnston House, who hosted this group from 1995-1997, is completely authentic to the period; the camps, cooking utensils, medical instruments, dress, children’s toys, weapons, etc. are a
Half Moon Bay’s World Heavyweight Championship Of Goliath Gourds Is Monday, October 14
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA (October 2, 2019) –– Bring it on beefy, brawny, burly behemoths! Will the heavyweight pumpkin world record go down in Half Moon Bay this year? No weigh? Weigh! The excitement is building in Pumpkintown as the World’s Greatest Gourd Growers and their humongous, mind-blowing, Volkswagen-sized orange orbs hope to crush the world record on the morning of Monday, October 14 at the 46th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off –– in the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay,
Introducing Our New Associate Attorney
We are pleased to introduce our new associate attorney, Max J. Neiman , at Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP. Mr. Neiman is a member of the firm’s litigation team. Mr. Neiman earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from San Francisco State University. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, Mr. Neiman served as a Senior Production Editor on the Hastings Business and Law Journal. He was also a member of the Hastings’
World Pumpkin Capital Celebrates the Great and Almighty Gourd!
MEDIA ALERT – Sept. 19, 2019 FOR PREVIEW STORY/BEST BETS/HIGHLIGHT BOX/CALENDAR LISTINGS MEDIA CONTACT: Tim Beeman 650-726-3491 (office) or 415-999-2428 (mobile) WEBSITE: http://pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com DOWNLOAD 300 DPI JPEGS: http://pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com/photo-downloads.html FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/HalfMoonBayPumpkinFestival INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hmbpumpkinfest/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HMBPumpkinFest/ Hunting for an Orange October? Half Moon Bay’s Your
Coastal Repertory Theatre Presents the classic “Dracula” in Half Moon Bay
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2019 Coastal Repertory Theatre Half Moon Bay, CA sarah@coastalrep.com Press Contacts: Robert Pickett, Director: info@coastalrep.com Greet Jaspaert, Producer: greet@laguardias.org Sarah Simnett, Marketing: Hamilton Dean & John L. Balderston’s Dracula Coastal Repertory Theatre Presents the classic “Dracula” in Half Moon Bay OPENS OCTOBER 4th, 2019, 8PM - RUNS THROUGH NOV 3rd, 2019 2PM HALF MOON BAY (September 15). Gothic horror story with thrills, chills, frights
2019 Photography Show: September 12 - October 6
Coastal Arts League 300 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019Contacts Steve Renwick, Curator, steverenwick@att.net, 650-678-4235 Barbara Masek, Curator, sealcove@comcast.net, 650-740-2177 Kathy Miller, Communications, katbmill@gmail.com, 516-721-2661 Abigail Murthy, Exhibition Coordinator, admurthy88@gmail.com, 510-708-7362 2019 Photography Show: September 12 - October 6 September is Photography month in the Bay Area. Museums, galleries and cultural institutions throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
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Fast and Frugal Road Food Along the Pacific Coast Highway
Housed in an early-1900s caboose, Dad’s Luncheonette delivers on a tiny but hearty menu of comfort food standards slightly gussied up by chef Scott Clark, who used to be the chef de cuisine at the Michelin-three-star Saison in San Fran. Among the handful of dishes Clark cooks up, the hamburger and wild mushroom sandwiches are standbys, as is the $5.50 mac ‘n’ cheese; while finer offerings like a smoked and braised lamb with asparagus (served in a lo-fi, road-friendly cardboard box) show up as weekend
Jail Museum Celebration A Success!
In June, we celebrated the One Year Re-opening of Half Moon Bay’s historic jail as a small history museum. We also celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the building of the jail. The jail is our first endeavor to bring the Coastside’s history to visitors far and wide. Hundreds of people attended the festivities. Music was provided by the Lighthouse String Band who generously donated their time. An array of special foods were offered, including root beer floats, popcorn, tacos and paella. Children enjoyed
Miramar Events 2019 Annual Calendar of Indian Summer and Fall Festivals in the San Francisco Bay Area
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA (August 8, 2019) –– Summer may be winding down, but festival season in the San Francisco Bay Area is just starting to hit its stride with many of the most popular events still to come. Miramar Events, producer of several popular, large-scale festivals, events and celebrations in the Bay Area, announced its 2019 calendar of Indian summer and fall festivals. For information and photos (many photos are attached below), visit http://www.miramarevents.com/ MIRAMAR EVENTS
A Statement from the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Cameron Palmer, Chairman of the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee and Pumpkin Festival, issued the following statement today regarding yesterday’s tragic events at the Gilroy Garlic Festival: "First of all, our hearts, our strength and our prayers go out to the close-knit Gilroy community, the families and friends of loved ones that have been lost and all those that have been affected by yesterday's senseless tragedy at the Garlic Festival.” "At times like this, we recognize the general public is
Half Moon Bay Turns 60! City Invites Community to Special Reception
The City's 60th birthday is an opportunity to reflect on the community's many successes and rededicate efforts toward a promising and exciting future. A special reception is scheduled to commemorate 60 wonderful years since the City's incorporation, and the community is invited to join in: Tuesday, July 16, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street "Throughout the years, Half Moon Bay has gone through many changes and met many challenges, but one thing that's stayed the same is our
City Renews Partnership with Abundant Grace for Coastal Cleanup Program
In November 2017, the City Council, together with the community, identified litter cleanup - primarily at Poplar Beach and along the Coastal Trail - as a critical community need. To help address this priority, the City then partnered with nonprofit Abundant Grace Coastside Worker (AGCW) to fund a program which not only focuses on cleaning the coastline, but also assists homeless and low-income individuals by providing paid work. As part of its mission of workforce development and employment, AGCW
Pumpkin Festival 2019 : Local Artist Call for Entries!
Made on the Coast Locals’ Block has announced the Call for Entries for the 2019 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, sponsored by the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee.Deadline for entries is Friday, July 12, 2019. Local artists will be displaying their work on the first block of Main Street on Sunday October 20th, creating a one-day pop-up of great local art during the annual Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Coastal San Mateo County
Ocean Blue Real Estate Launches
Aiming to elevate the service that his clients have come to depend on, top producer and 2018’s No. 1 independent agent on the coast, David Oliphant is proud to announce the launch of Ocean Blue Real Estate. The firm will continue to specialize in coastal residential and commercial real estate, building upon his track record of success. Committed to creating a balanced experience that gets his clients the results they desire and deserve, David has been helping buyers and sellers make solid real estate
Sam's ChowderMobile Nominated for ''BEST FOOD TRUCK'' in Sunset Magazine Travel Awards!
We are excited to announce that the readers of SUNSET MAGAZINE have nominated Sam's ChowderMobile as the Bay Area choice for "BEST FOOD TRUCK" in their 2019 Reader's Choice Travel Awards! Sam’s is truly honored to represent the SF Bay Area in this prestigious contest. Let’s help them win the West Coast title, as they are now competing against food trucks in other cities including Seattle, LA, Bozeman, and even Oahu! Please VOTE and spread the word…. it's fast and easy - just fill out the ballot
Heal Project Looking for Donations for Memorial Bench for John Corry
The Heal Project is taking up a collection to have a bench installed at the CUSD office in memory of John Corry. John served as Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Pupil Services at CUSD for over eleven years. He positively impacted many students and adults at CUSD and he left us too soon in January of 2018. Donations can be made now through June 21, 2019 in John’s honor to purchase his bench. Friends of John can make donations one of two ways:Checks - made out to The HEAL Project with “in
di Amorosa Photography Wins Bronze in the 2019 Portrait Masters International Photo Competition
This year, di Amorosa Photography, a studio in El Granada run by Laura & Mark Squire, won bronze awards in the teen, senior and contemporary categories for the 2019 Portrait Masters International Photo Competition. The annual Portrait Masters Competition is hosted by the Sue Bryce Education program. This year there were 8609 photos submitted by photographers all over the world to eight categories: creative, family, newborn, children’s, contemporary, teen and senior, and boudoir. These photographs were
City Invites Students to Join ''Future Leaders Civics Academy''
The City of Half Moon Bay is introducing a new program designed to offer our community's youth the opportunity to experience and learn about the City's operations and functions. The new Future Leaders Civics Academy program is for students in grades 8 - 12 who have an interest in getting great experience in how government works together with the community to provide services and programs which residents depend on. More information and the program application are online at www.hmbcity.com/youthcivics. "This
Half Moon Bay Show & Sale Offers Collectors a Unique Weekend Antiquing Experience
Lyonessa Collectibles is proud to announce their Summer Half Moon Bay Antiques & Collectibles Show and Sale on June 22-23, 2019 at the I.D.E.S. Society Hall in downtown Half Moon Bay. If you’re a treasure hunter, decorator, collector or simply enjoy finding special pieces from your past, this event is for you! Featuring a variety of dealers, the Half Moon Bay Summer Antiques Show provides a diverse spectrum of interesting merchandise. A stroll through the aisles (indoor and outdoor) offers you the
Review Honored at Industry Awards Gala
The Half Moon Bay Review received several awards from its peers in the news industry on Saturday during the California News Publishers Association’s journalism awards gala, held in Long Beach. The Review took the top prize among small weekly newspapers in the Enterprise News category for a series of stories aimed at helping voters understand cannabis ballot measures in the run-up to the 2018 election. The award went to Review reporters Alex Orlando and Carina Woudenberg. “We were particularly proud of
Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside announces new Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Virginia Perry (650) 712-9710 The Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside is pleased to introduce our new Executive Director, Jill Jacobson. Jill, an educator and experienced fundraiser, brings to the organization a background in non-profit and small business management. Jill has lived on the Coast with her husband Greg for over 25 years; they have twin boys, Christopher and Steven, who are alumni of the local Half Moon Bay public schools. She earned a Bachelor of Arts
Community Bands Together to Support Local Nonprofits Through Coastside Gives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Rachel Oldham (650) 549-5336coastsidegives@gmail.com COMMUNITY BANDS TOGETHER TO SUPPORT LOCAL NONPROFITS THROUGH COASTSIDE GIVES 24-hour fundraiser with 43 nonprofits from Montara to Pescadero will fund vital programsApril 11th, 2019 - Half Moon Bay, CA - Mavericks Community Foundation (MCF) announces their annual Coastside Gives online fundraiser, to be held on May 2nd, 2019. Coastside Gives hopes to generate more than $500,000 in funds that will go directly to the 43
San Mateo Business Owners Continue to Collect Industry, Business Awards
Contact: Mitch Williams, Home Helpers San Mateo 650.532.3122Mwilliams@homehelpershomecare.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESan Mateo Business Owners Continue to Collect Industry, Business Awards SAN MATEO, Calif. – March 19, 2019 – Peggy Milne and Mitch Williams, owners of Home Helpers of San Mateo, have received the Leader in Excellence Award from Home Care Pulse for the fourth year in a row. They are the only Agency in the Bay Area to receive this honor four years in a row, The agency also was named an Employer
