Accident between car and cyclist has closed Hwy 1 southbound at Devil’s Slide
UPDATE: Devil’s Slide has been reopened in both directions.
A car has struck a cyclist on Highway 1 on Devil’s Slide , just north of Montara State Beach around 5:30pm. The southbound lane of the highway is closed at Devil’s Slide, just north of Montara State Beach.
John Santos Sextet, Sunday at the Bach
Five-time Grammy nominee, John Santos, is a highly respected band leader, composer, recording artist, producer and educator in the Bay Area since the mid 1970s. His stellar Sextet sheds light on the historical and cultural significance of Latin Jazz. Their repertoire consists of original compositions and exciting original arrangements of classics from Latin America and the US. Their most recent CD, Perspectiva Fragmentada, on John’s Machete Records label, was selected as one of the five top Latin Jazz CDs of 2008 by New York’s All About Jazz magazine, and was a nominee for a 2009 Cubadisco award, equivalent to the Cuban Grammys.
Percussionist, composer and five-time Grammy nominee sheds light on the historical and cultural significance of Latin Jazz.
March 21, 2010 – 4:30, $35
Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach
307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650 726-4143, http://www.bachddsoc.org
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Pacific Fisheries Management Council releases options for 2010 salmon season
It’s still too soon to say how the 2010 salmon season will turn out. The Pacific Fisheries Management Council is considering options ranging from entirely closed to “substantial” seasons
California and Central Oregon
In 2008 and 2009, poor Sacramento returns led to the largest fishery closure on record. While this year’s run should be better, the season options are still limited. Last year about 122,000 fish were expected to spawn, but only about 39,000 actually returned. Without any fishing, 245,000 fish are expected to return to the Sacramento River this year. This year the Council will manage for a minimum conservation goal of 150,000 – 180,000 spawning adult salmon to provide more assurance of meeting the minimum goal of 122,000.
Also in California, Klamath River Fall Chinook are forecast to meet the minimum natural spawning goal of 35,000, and the 2010 management objective of 40,700.
Coho returns are expected to be lower in 2010, and quotas for Oregon fisheries will be substantially less than in 2009.
...there's more after the jump.A musical afternoon at HMB Library, Sunday
The duet Chanson du Soir will be performing at the Half Moon Bay Library on Sunday March 21st at 2:00PM. Classical guitarist David Isaacs and soprano Chelsea Camille will present selections ranging from Bachianas Brasileiras to a trio of songs from Simone Mayer. Admission is free.
Seton resident’s work on display in show at State Capitol
No one ever imagines they’ll find themselves living in a skilled nursing facility. But Archie Eugene Moses, a resident of the Seton Medical Center Coastside, is not letting his living arrangement interfere with his ability to be inspired and to inspire others through painting and drawing.
Moses is one of 70 nursing home residents who have their art on display at the state Capitol through March 27. The “Art for Life” show, featuring more than 120 paintings, is sponsored by the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF), which represents skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities and homes for the developmentally disabled.
...there's more after the jump.The Coastside’s uninsured need your help
More than 67,000 adults, ages 18 to 64, in San Mateo County have no medical insurance. Approximately 3,000 children in the County do not have insurance. The waiting lists for treatment are long for both of these groups and can stretch out to 4-5 months even if they are eligible for low-cost insurance options.
One year ago almost to the day, the Coastside Family Medical Center closed. There was in influx of patients to the RotaCare Clinic - Coastside in Half Moon Bay, and to the Emergency Department of Seton Coastside. Volumes have gone down in the Emergency Department but they remain high at RotaCare.
The RotaCare patients are like you and me. They have lost jobs, can’t afford COBRA payments, or never had insurance to begin with from their employer. They may wait until they are really sick before they come in for treatment. They also may feel guilty because they are homeowners and don’t think they qualify for RotaCare. These people are our neighbors.
March 14-20 is national “Week of the Uninsured,” a campaign to help those in need while bringing awareness to the plight of our fellow Americans without insurance. Locally, Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside are part of the Daughters of Charity Health System. Our mission is to help the sick poor. Hence, our work in helping the underserved in a number of ways is a priority.
Seton and Seton Coastside help sponsor RotaCare. There are two RotaCare Clinics in the area. The RotaCare Clinic at Seton Medical Center in Daly City is open Monday nights from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The other RotaCare Clinic - Coastside is in Half Moon Bay. It is open Wednesday night for 5:00 to 7 :30 pm.
Please take a few minutes to learn about the “Week of the Uninsured” campaign. Go to http://www.covertheuninsured.org. To learn more about RotaCare go to http://www.rotacarebayarea.org, and, finally, to learn more about our local hospitals go to http://www.setonmedicalcenter.org.
Turn your caring into action by contacting your elected officials to let them know how you feel about helping our neighbors get health insurance. Help us save lives.
Cheryl Sinclair
Manager of Community Outreach, Seton Coastside
Moss Beach, CA
Congresswoman Jackie Speier in Pacifica, Saturday
The Pacifica Democrats and the Daly City/Colma Democrats are hosting a visit by our Congressional representative, Jackie Speier. Congresswoman Speier will be discussing health care reform at a breakfast meeting at the Sharp Park Golf Course from 9:30 to 11:30am.
All Pacifica Democrats’ meetings are open to the public. You don’t need to be a club member, or a Democrat, to attend. A full breakfast is available for $12; continental breakfast for $6; or coffee only for $3.
Due to the anticipated popularity of this event, RSVP’s are requested. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Seating is between 9:00 a.m. and 9: 30 a.m. Meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. To RSVP, please call Barbara Arietta, President of the Pacifica Democrats at 415-246-0775 or email her at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The Coast needs your help, Part 1
Please FAX this letter to: 916-319-2114
Assembly Member Nancy Skinner
14th District
Subcommittee 3
Fax: 916-319-2114
Regarding: DOJ Fund Shift Budget Committee
Dear Nancy Skinner:
Today I am writing to express my extreme opposition to the Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal to “bill” departments that protect our coast and environment for litigation that defends our natural resources. The Coastal Commission, State Lands Commission, Water Board and other public agencies that protect the public’s rights to clean beaches, clean water and access to public lands should not have to base their decisions on whether or not these rights deserve to be upheld based on case-by-case budget decisions made by the Department of Finance. Funding these legal costs currently comes from the General Fund and are written into the DOJ budget. This has worked extremely well for nearly forty years. Why change it now and seriously harm coastal and environmental protection?
...there's more after the jump.The Coast needs your help, Part 2
Assembly Member Juan Arambula
31st District
Subcommittee 4
Fax: 916-319-2131
Regarding: DOJ Fund Shift Budget Committee
Dear Assembly Member Juan Arambula:
Today I am writing to express my extreme opposition to the Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal to “bill” departments that protect our coast and environment for litigation that defends our natural resources. The Coastal Commission, State Lands Commission, Water Board and other public agencies that protect the public’s rights to clean beaches, clean water and access to public lands should not have to base their decisions on whether or not these rights deserve to be upheld based on case-by-case budget decisions made by the Department of Finance. Funding these legal costs currently comes from the General Fund and are written into the DOJ budget. This has worked extremely well for nearly forty years. Why change it now and seriously harm coastal and environmental protection?
...there's more after the jump.Coastside history recounted by local authors at AAUW , Monday, Mar 15
The American Association of University Women’s March 15 general meeting is sure to enlighten and educate you about the history of Half Moon Bay and the Coastside. Three Coastside locals will join us to discuss their books on Half Moon Bay and Kings Mountain history.
Hear these authors share tidbits of local lore, discuss what inspired them to write their book and explain their research and writing process. You will learn about the people and events that impacted the history of our area. The authors will have copies of their books to sign and sell.
Featured authors will be:
- Dave Cresson – “Turning Points: Through the Windows of the Zaballa House” and “The Treasures of Half Moon Bay”
- Michael Orange – “Half Moon Bay: Historic Coastside Reflections”
- Stacy Trevenon – “Images of America - Kings Mountain”
After the panel discussion, Mary Sheridan will lead us on a tour of the historic CUMC chapel. Built in 1872, the chapel is on the National Registry of Historic Buildings and is the oldest operating church in San Mateo County. In addition to the history of the chapel, Mary will explain the very touching story behind the chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows and tell you how many times the chapel has actually been moved and turned around!
As part of our general meeting, Tech Trek Chair, Julie Gerth, will give a brief update on Tech Trek and what a great opportunity it would be to contribute to this innovative, worthwhile project. In addition she will have a new DVD from camp to share.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. followed by the program
Methodist Church Social Hall, 777 Miramontes St., Half Moon Bay
Carol Forster and Betty Lee-Kendall
Program Co-Vice Presidents
Tue, Mar 9
Mon, Mar 8
Sun, Mar 7
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Accident between car and cyclist has closed Hwy 1 southbound at Devil's Slide, Mar 17 5:40pm, Jim Sullivan — Any word on how the bicyclist is doing? ...
Congresswoman Jackie Speier in Pacifica, Saturday, Mar 16 2:11pm, Barry Parr — I’m not interested in debating the issue here, but Kevin’s use of the quotes around the word “need” reminded me of these awesome charts from http://fivethirtyeight.com Gallup provided the verbatim responses of the rationales given by people who ...
Congresswoman Jackie Speier in Pacifica, Saturday, Mar 16 1:46pm, Kevin Barron — This should be interesting. I’m guessing she’ll pull her best Ginger Rogers, dancing in synch with the “need” for health care reform, and sashaying skirting around the “way” Obamacare is being pushed by Congress. I’m curious where she REALLY ...
Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 15 9:49pm, Carl May — No, Route 1 does not become a freeway north of Reina del Mar in Pacifica. There is side traffic from the police station, the orchid nursery/GGNRA trailhead, Mori Point Road, and, especially, the dangerous intersection of Westport after RdM. Then ...
Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 15 6:16pm, Barry Parr — We use the vet on that stretch of Hwy 1. A couple of years ago, we took Fireball to the vet. Julia was six and as soon as she got out of the car, she put her hands on her ears. I don’t blame her. I’ve been keeping track of sound levels in my ...
The Coastside's uninsured need your help, Mar 15 5:51pm, Suzanne Black — Excellent article, Cheryl. It brings home the national argument over health care reform. So much misinformation in the media and blogs! But it boils down to how we treat our neighbors—and our own and our families’ futures. Your advice is our best ...
Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 15 5:23pm, Stephen Lowens — A few comments on the proposal to widen Highway 1 through Pacifica: Personal qualifications for these comments: A) 47 years of experience as a traffic engineer; licensed since 1975. B) Attendance at a seminar in El Granada on March 13, ...