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Seton resident's work on display in show at State Capitol, Mar 15 7:40am, Suzanne Black — Fabulous image! There’s no age or mobility limit on talent and creativity. Mr. Moses has the right idea: “It’s important to me to remain busy and productive regardless of where I happen to call home,” said Moses.  “I hope others will also ...

Sam's Chowder House Hosts Fundraiser Supporting the Big Wave Project, Mar 14 11:27am, Barry Parr — I’ve added the flyer for the event to Dave’s post. Dave had emailed to me when he posted the letter, but I was unable to post until now. If Sam’s or Big Wave had sent me the flyer, I would have been happy to run it. I don’t support Big Wave, but ...

Princeton Seafood Co. on board with “Hats Off to Teachers”, Mar 14 9:40am, Cindi Whittemore — Just want to let all teachers know, Ink Spell Books continues to appreciate you by continuing to offer 20% off all book teachers purchase. ...

The Coast needs your help, Part 2, Mar 14 8:52am, Sabrina Brennan — Please FAX Assembly Member Juan Arambula Fax: 916-319-2131.  Assembly Members Arambula and Skinner have different fax numbers! A hearing is scheduled for this Tuesday or Wednesday.  The Coast is under attack and this time, if the proposal to ...

Sam's Chowder House Hosts Fundraiser Supporting the Big Wave Project, Mar 13 8:55am, Amy Tezza — You don’t want BIg Wave to be built and so you disapprove of this fundraiser. Is this the sort of comment you are fishing for? Or we should just send the comments directly to Sam’s? I saw that you gave Sam’s a one star “rating” in Yelp because ...

Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 12 8:23pm, Carl May — Given the well-known effect of school traffic on traffic congestion from the midcoast through HMB, possible busing in Pacifica would seem worth studying. Vallemar School is a K-8 campus with a good record of achievement, and at least some parents ...

Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 12 4:59pm, Amy Tezza — I think Barbara Kossy’s observation is spot on; this is my daily commute and on non school mornings it’s not a problem but it can take over fifteen minutes to get through Pacifica during rush hour on school days. Sometimes people ask me if the ...

Photo: HMB HS students ask CUSD board to keep counselors, Mar 12 6:21am, Katharine Weber — The pleas were poignant, but a day too late.  We all received our lay off notices the next day. The decision had been made during the four previous board meetings.  By the time the Board met at Cunha, it was already decided…..but the support was ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 11 4:43pm, Carl May — People interested in the California state trail known as the California Coastal Trail, especially what kind of a trail (or trails) it might be, can get into it by Googling “California Coastal Trail SB 908 Chesbro.” Chesbro, out of Arcata, is an ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 11 4:06pm, Carl May — “Many of your neighbors don’t care. They want a bike and foot path, as it provides access to some coastal and community features in our area.” For those who don’t get out except to go from their car to their front door, and to those so ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 11 2:24pm, Kevin Barron — An overpass will NEVER happen here. It reeks of growth, development, and an iota of suburbanization. Many here want to hold tight to no-growth-weed-ridden-squalor. Allow no infrastructure improvements, so any attempts at “progress” is denied for ...

Photo: HMB HS students ask CUSD board to keep counselors, Mar 11 12:02pm, Kathryn Slater Carter — I heard the final student comments.  The comments were excellent, the students were impressive. Alternate budget cuts were suggested.  One student made a particularly critical point:  Students must feel safe in school, from bullies and other ...

Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 10 6:55pm, Barbara Kossy — I wonder how much of the traffic is due to parents taking kids to school, and picking them up from school.  I notice when school is out, it’s a faster drive through Pacifica. Maybe it would be more effective to re-instate the use of school ...

CUSD to finalize cuts Weds, protests planned, Mar 10 4:50pm, Katharine Weber — Well, we all got notified that we are going to be officially laid off and the letter comes Friday.  That’s all five Counselors in the district, including Ilene Bragman, who has served Cabrillo Unified since 1974. ...

Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 10 11:59am, Kathryn Slater Carter — I think TA and Pacifica need to update their assumptions, traffic studies and proposed solutions.  I-80, across the Sacramento River bypass between the bay area and Sacramento is 3 lanes in each direction.  Unfortunately there was no staff ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 8 6:35pm, Carl May — With Sabrina’s examples, which are among the dozens, and possibly hundreds of different ones available, the same old problems for our midcoast remain: All but one of the examples show a suburbanized, scene totally dominated by development and not ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 8 4:45pm, Michael Yolken — Hey Coastsiders, Did you know that there are approximately 77,500,000 dogs in the USA representing 39% of all US households (12-30-2009 Humane Society)?  I’m glad to see people taking the time to comment on the always contentious issue of off ...

CUSD to finalize cuts Weds, protests planned, Mar 8 12:07pm, Katharine Weber — I think part of it is that there is a feeling that this community doesn’t really realize how serious the impact of all of these cuts will be.  I suspect the parcel tax will fail, everything outside the classroom will disappear (electives, ...

CUSD to finalize cuts Weds, protests planned, Mar 8 11:16am, Barry Parr — It’s not clear to me whether the protesters are demanding different budget cuts, trying to raise the public’s consciousness about the cuts, or feel that the board is partially responsible for the current situation. Or possibly some combination of ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 8 10:27am, Vicki Tiernan — It’s a matter of balance.  I live in San Francisco, where less than 5% of city-managed parkland is legally accessible for off-leash recreation, while one-quarter to one-third of households (200,000+ people) live with a dog.  Overall within the ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 7 9:05pm, Sabrina Brennan — Roundabouts - Safety Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnT1HXo7p_4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y05qGz5B1Wg&NR=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO1bi6inF60&feature=related Time ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 7 6:39pm, Debbie Wolfe — Nicole, I’m an excellent and considerate driver, but I like to drive fast and I do. It’s extremely unlikely that my driving will ever harm anyone, but I recognize that I may deservedly get a ticket some day. I won’t suggest that we repeal the ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 7 3:35pm, Lisa Ketcham — There is the option at Wavecrest of visiting the dog park for an off-leash run and then walking your dog on leash. As strong as the bond may be between a person and their dog, as well as dogs may serve as surrogate children, the reality is they ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 7 2:54pm, Scott Boyd — There needs to be more than civility.  There needs to be acknowledgement of the serious consequences to seniors and recuperating individuals. “The death rate for hip fracture patients is higher than for other people of the same age who do not ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 7 2:37pm, Nicole Skerry — First, I would like to say that I really appreciate the civility of everyone’s comments, even if we don’t all see eye to eye. I know this issue can quickly get very emotional. A little background about us: we are strong contributors to POST, ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 7 12:01pm, Debbie Wolfe — In an ideal world, every dog would be properly socialized as a puppy, never be abused, neglected, or abandoned, never develop any behavioral issues, and be trained for reliable off-leash behavior. Sadly, that’s not the world we live in. Like ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 7 11:48am, Scott Boyd — We trained our dog, with the help of a great trainer, behind Safeway in HMB.  We got to where our dog was so well behaved that off leash, 100 feet ahead of me, if another dog came within view, I could call him and he’d come back and go on heel, ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 7 11:44am, Lisa Ketcham — We live in an ever-more crowded world, of humans and their pets. I personally do not give greater value to the quality of life of a pet compared to wild creatures that share our beautiful environment. No matter ones feelings for ones dog, they are ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 7 10:58am, Greg Edwards — I think there is a dog park next to Smith Field (the softball/hardball diamonds in south HMB). I often see dogs off the leash on the trial out to Mavericks and in Wavecrest. Greg ...

Coastsiders in support of off-leash dogs, Mar 7 10:47am, Barry Parr — I appreciate the desire for a place for dogs to be off-leash. However, in my experience, few of the off-leash walkers in Montara (Rancho Corral de Tierra) have any sort of control over their dogs. I’ve walked two different dogs, each of whom had ...

"Just say mow!" Stop roadside spraying, Mar 7 8:29am, Anneliese Ågren — Hi Barry:  Word is the spray used this time is “Milestone,” see the MSDS: http://www.cdms.net/ldat/mp77N002.pdf  (defined by OSHA as a Hazardous Chemical, but by the Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act as “No Real Health Hazard.”  Please ...

Pacifica examines widening part of Hwy 1 to six lanes, Mar 5 9:05am, Stephen Lowens — I attended a scoping meeting in Pacifica on exactly this topic on April 29, 2004.  An EIR was prepared and made its way through some various governmental channels, and suddenly, here we are back at exactly the same place. Can anyone explain what ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 4 12:33pm, David Vespremi — “I think you can, and stop calling it an expressway, it’s not.” Legally it is an expressway. You may not like it, but it is what it is. This was explained in detail both at the MCC meeting and at the MPRC traffic and trails meeting. As such, ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 4 11:55am, Tim Nelson — “So you’re suggesting traffic signals then? Can’t have a crosswalk in the middle of an expressway otherwise, right?” I think you can, and stop calling it an expressway, it’s not.  The point is that you already have people crossing all over the ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 4 11:24am, David Vespremi — “Hey, what about a crosswalk where there is no roundabout!?  I know, it’s a revolutionary concept… maybe that is just pushing the envelope too far, so I’m not surprised you were unable to conceive of it.  Call me a risk-taker!” Tone, ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 4 10:42am, Tim Nelson — “Yes, apparently. How are crosswalks incorporated into roundabouts as proposed in the draft report cheap?” Hey, what about a crosswalk where there is no roundabout!?  I know, it’s a revolutionary concept… maybe that is just pushing the envelope ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 4 10:02am, David Vespremi — “Crosswalks are cheap and can be put anyplace where they are deemed convenient.  Is it that hard to understand?” Yes, apparently. How are crosswalks incorporated into roundabouts as proposed in the draft report cheap? How much cheaper is a ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 4 9:24am, Tim Nelson — David, I’m finding it difficult to have an rational discourse with you.  Crosswalks are cheap and can be put anyplace where they are deemed convenient.  Is it that hard to understand? You seem to be an expert on traffic laws.  Do you have ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 4 9:14am, David Vespremi — “I’m also not sure that the charettes (with which Carl seemed to agree above) aren’t right: that people will only walk so far out of their way to use an underpass.  If that is the case, it renders them relatively ineffective.” But they would ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 4 9:05am, David Vespremi — “Now… was this “new construction” or did you demolish an older home first?” New. But how does that factor into the discussion? ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 4 12:56am, Tim Nelson — OK, Carl (and anyone else interested,) if you want to really understand roundabouts, I suggest you read (and digest) this USDOT report: http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/00068.htm From the first paragraphs of the introduction: “Traffic circles have ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 3 11:12pm, Tim Nelson — David, “We put one in this past year with the construction of our new home.” Now… was this “new construction” or did you demolish an older home first? ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 3 11:07pm, Tim Nelson — “Having failed to read well enough to see I did not “equate” roundabouts with traffic circles” Your original rant contained an entire paragraph about failed roundabouts in the NE US, which are in fact, not roundabouts.  They are traffic ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 3 10:53pm, Tim Nelson — “We put one in this past year with the construction of our new home. A below ground dissipator would essentially add what looks like a drainage grate to the lowest point in the underpass pavement. Below that is a big, perforated tube that catches ...

Help save California from budget gridlock, Mar 3 10:48pm, John Lynch — May I request that you copy/paste these comments as well as adding the petition as an attachment and send to all your e mail, facebook and twitter friends. Also, ask them to forward to all their friends. For additional information on this ...

"Just say mow!" Stop roadside spraying, Mar 3 8:22pm, Barry Parr — I don’t think all the weed killers being used are glyphosate, but this is an issue. I’m also noticing private property where drainage ditches and stream banks have been obviously treated with herbicide. Once you start noticing it, it’s hard to ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 3 5:50pm, Carl May — Having failed to read well enough to see I did not “equate” roundabouts with traffic circles, Tim continues to confound by several times referring to HMB and not our midcoast where all the crappy road suburbanization under discussion would go. He ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 3 2:47pm, David Vespremi — “So, implementing them means building drainage to a big pipe somewhere that is lower…. that could easily be a quarter mile of drainpipe buried at 15 feet to get to such a thing.  That is a big project to do.” We put one in this past year with ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 3 11:29am, Tim Nelson — “Any motorist knows it’s a lot easier to enter Hwy 1 by turning right than by turning left, to the point that sometimes a left turn is impossible, whereas a right turn is always possible.” That’s one of the main points of the roundabout.  It ...

Consultants' plan for Hwy 1 lacks awareness of our environment and community, Mar 3 11:26am, Tim Nelson — David, BTW, although it is a very painful proposition, I can see (topographic maps + satellite images) an alignment for a road against the hills from just south to south of HMB where a “big road” could be placed without robbing people of their ...