Coastsider

The Coastside’s uninsured need your help

2010-03-15T04:47:53Z

By Cheryl Sinclair:

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

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March 14-20 is national Week of the Uninsured

Congresswoman Jackie Speier in Pacifica, Saturday

2010-03-15T04:44:16Z

By Barry Parr:

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

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The Coast needs your help, Part 1

2010-03-14T04:02:28Z

By Sabrina Brennan:

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

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The Coast needs your help, Part 2

2010-03-14T04:01:46Z

By Sabrina Brennan:

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)

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Princeton Seafood Co. on board with “Hats Off to Teachers”

2010-03-13T00:14:55Z

By Princeton Seafood Company:

Campaign Offers Educators Hearty Discount

Where would we be without our teachers? They’ve given us the fundamentals – the foundation we need to succeed in today’s society. And now, Princeton Seafood is giving something back. With

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Sam’s Chowder House Hosts Fundraiser Supporting the Big Wave Project

2010-03-12T19:25:25Z

By David Vespremi:

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Twitter @samschowder

Mail:

4210 North Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay
CA
94019

Telephone: 650.712.0245
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Coastside history recounted by local authors at AAUW , Monday, Mar 15

2010-03-12T13:36:31Z

By Guest:

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

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Free educational events at New Leaf Community Markets

2010-03-11T18:13:07Z

By Patti_Bond:

On Tuesday, March 16 from 6 - 7 pm, New Leaf Produce Director, Mark Mulcahy, will present ” For the Love of Produce: Citrus.” Mark will talk about the difference between various types of citrus, where they come from, how to select them and prepare

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Photo: HMB HS students ask CUSD board to keep counselors

2010-03-11T10:39:34Z

By Barry Parr: [read more at Coastsider...]

Barry Parr

Many students, teachers, and parents spoke movingly, imploring the Cabrillo Unified School District board to not lay off all the district's counselors. Ethan Hofmayer led a group of students in recommending alternative ways of saving the counselors' salaries. The board, faced with few options, voted 4-0 to perform the planned cuts but to revisit the issue in April.

Information Session on Roundabouts

2010-03-10T20:45:43Z

By Len Erickson:

Roundabouts were one of many features discussed in the report from the Traffic and Trails meetings last June and presented to the Midcoast in a public meeting last month. On Saturday, March 13, there will be an information session on roundabouts

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Coastside H1N1 vaccinations still available in March

2010-03-09T22:20:40Z

By Barry Parr:

The county plans two more H1N1 vaccination clinics for the Coastside in March.

The H1N1 virus is not expected to disappear anytime soon, so it remains important for people to continue getting vaccinated – especially children, pregnant mothers,

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Volunteers are needed to help the plovers at HMB State Beach

2010-03-09T17:55:01Z

By Barry Parr:

Along the San Mateo County coast, trained volunteers play a major role in protecting the Western Snowy Plover—a small shorebird that lays its eggs on the sand at a few California beaches every summer.

The snowy plovers, which are listed as

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Video: LizAnah & Sean Griffin, ‘Fade to Black’ at Caffe Lucca

2010-03-09T17:35:54Z

By Barry Parr: [read more at Coastsider...]

'Fade to Black' is the title track of LizAnah's recently released first CD, recorded at Caffe Lucca in Montara by Coastside Video in September.

CUSD to finalize cuts Weds, protests planned

2010-03-08T19:08:49Z

By Barry Parr:

NOTE: The CUSD board normally meets on Thursdays. This is the regular meeting that was originally scheduled for Thursday, March 11.

The Cabrillo Unified School District board of directors will meet Wednesday to finalize its layoff plans, among

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County’s Charter Review Committee meeting in HMB, Weds

2010-03-08T18:43:24Z

By Barry Parr:

The county’s Charter Review Committee is holding its next public hearing in Half Moon Bay at Cunha Intermediate School, on Wednesday March 10, from 5:30 to 7:30.

The Committee is reviewing the county’s charter and, after public hearings, will

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