Thought the guy in the foreground had been Comcasted waiting for an ack on a distro broadcast.
With the current makeup of the FCC commissioners, I am not too hopeful that they will make a decision in the public interest. Nor is it surprising that the “FCC will take no official action against Comcast over the held seats”. It will probably take congressional action to undo their upcoming decisions; if then - sigh.
Ken Johnson
Cheri,
Thanks, terrific photo journalism. The photo with the firemen in the foreground, looking at the fire ready to engulf the tree and most importantly the power lines, explained that the power would be out for the next five plus hours here.
I told people Friday that they could get the whole story on Coastsider. Not much of a choice, news you can use on Coastsider.Com or wait 15 hours for a partial verbal history on The Review’s web site.
News you can use, versus a partial history - I guess you could just say: The Review is history!
Ken Johnson
A willing seller, to a willing buyer, and generations in the future will benefit from this acquisition - wonderful and congratulations to all who helped make this happen!
Isn’t it interesting that the $13.5 million selling price for the property is less than that lost by all of us payers in CUSD who have been paying off the CUSD Measure K $35 million bonds since 1996 -waiting for a new middle school!
Remember the 2003 fight over the City of Half Moon Bay “Build Our School Now” Initiative that would have forced CUSD to abandon their Wavecrest fixation and build at the Cunha site? Do you remember who fought the Initiative? The Cunha School would have been complete now and millions saved starting even by that late date!
Remember all of the Review’s “Matter of Opinion” pieces by Jim Larimer and Kenneth E. Jones, President of School Board, saying that construction at Wavecrest was ‘just around the corner’?
Now the same groups, including PCF-CCF folks, are giving us advice on what Half Moon Bay should do! What do you think, with their track record, we should tell them what to do with their ‘sage’ advice?
Ken Johnson
Kevin,
Thanks for the link demonstrating that the Review is still useless for factual information! I’ll have to trust you that Editor Clay Lambert eventually corrected his errors. I started to look for the correction you referenced, but the thread immediately descended into their little swamp. Doesn’t seem to be any situation beyond which the cynical PCF-CCF folks won’t pitifully try to create a political situation to advance their sad agenda.
Ken Johnson
Kevin,
The irony and true issue, to your question, is who voted for the VTM that provided the asserted liability and whether they will also vote as to whether the judgment shall be appealed. You are correct, as I recall. At the time, I argued the VTM decision was discressionary and not ministerial; and should be denied. My recollection is that today’s Mayor Naomi Patridge voted then for the VTM.
That given, I am not willing at this time to forejudge what Mayor Naomi Patridge actions will be on deciding to appeal this decision to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The list of who might join on the City’s side and amicus curiae briefs would / will be interesting.
Ken Johnson
CUSD next? They should request the last three contracts for CUSD Superintendent which are public records. The general public would find it most informative and might ask the question whether the School Board has a clue about the Brown Act!
Ken Johnson
Kevin,
I agree and welcome to my world! Whether it is violations of the Coastal Act or CUSD ineffectiveness, the end result is a lesser life for our children.
Hopefully those who just vent will find a constructive use of their time: reading, OMG, the Yamagiwa decision or actually looking into the discrepancies between the PR from our CUSD School Board and the facts!
OTOH, we then get ‘newbies’ who don’t understand the use of Google, Wikipedia or W3c.
Ken Johnson
P. S,
Barry, did you try the advertising department of the TV station - they have a vested interest?
Bob,
Over The Air (OTA) is Broadcast: see my prior two links above for full discussion.
Ken Johnson
Anneliese,
Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) and Over The Air (OTA) have been available options on the coastside for decades. DirecTV is an example of a DBS available.
Earlier this evening, at 2030, I was watching, OTA, Charlie Rose’s interview of Sen. John McCain on 9.3 (9.3 KQEDW) then switched at 2130 to KBCW 44.1 (44.1 KBCWD) “Reaper” - not necessarily a political commentary. OTA offers the HDTV ‘fanatic’ the best possible picture and sound qualilty - AND OTA is free!
From a discussion on the subject on TOWN HALL and on an earlier thread, apparantely it is not an option for everyone on the coastside. I literally cut my cable off a couple of decades ago - I firmly embrace Leonard Woren’s “option 1. Allow [and encourage] competition (my preference)” when ever possible!
Ken Johnson
Barry,
Maybe you are right about Agendas, otoh, if it looks like Duck droppings; and it smells like Duck droppings; and there is a Duck standing over it
Ken Johnson
Paul,
You seem to confuse the Review with a real Newspaper when you wrote: “Review to think through their position and consider good journalistic ethics.” Just because something is printed in newspaper format doesn’t make it a newspaper.
The Half Moon Bay Review is currently a public relations publication designed to present a single point of view. At one time, it reported on both sides of an issue, unfortunately, that is no longer true. Every once and a while there is a glimmer of “journalistic ethics”, but the Review’s Publisher quickly stomps it out!
To change TalkAbout would be a drastic change to the purpose. Anonymous postings allow a single person using a variety of identities to appear to be a group opinion. It also allows the appearance that the Review actually has a readership well beyond reality.
I was curious for a moment to see how the High School racial allegations was handled and there ‘they’ were at their keyboards; wearing their white sheets and hoods, drooling on themselves. Apparently the racists in our community went so far overboard that even Editor Clay Lambert was disgusted enough to ‘terminate’ an entire thread.
So Paul, I too share the hope that the Review might again become an ‘ethical publication’ but that apparently will only happen when the Review’s owners are affected. If Wick Communications would find that the Review is no longer profitable; then we would find a management change and a return to “always appear objective to our readers”.
Ken Johnson
Leonard,
President Bush and Vice President Gore? [or the other way around]
AMENDMENT XII, Passed by Congress December 9, 1803. Ratified June 15, 1804.
took care of that.
I wasn’t certain of the date either.
Yes, I preferred the old ballots also.
Do you think we are really that far removed from the ballots in Afghanistan, just as an example, with pictures for the political parties to tell you who you are voting for?
I have always been annoyed with those ‘slate cards’ received in the mail, otoh, how many people actually sit down and read the full text - e.g. CA Proposition 218 was really the prevailing authority on another question on the thread on MWSD water rates.
Ken Johnson
Five votes now separate winning and loosing with a change in third (winning) and fourth (loosing) positions.
HALF MOON BAY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MEMBERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DOUG MACKINTOSH 1,300 18.7%
JOHN DRAPER 1,238 17.8%
GREGG A. HOSFELDT 1,180 17.0%
BERT SILVA 1,175 16.9%
JERRY C. DONOVAN 1,159 16.7%
RON TABORSKI 728 10.5%
JOHN J. SZABO 162 2.3%
I was wrong; I presumed that JERRY DONOVAN was going to be in 1st place.
Ken Johnson
The voting machines were designed for someone with the mobility of Stephen Hawkins and the vision of Mr. Magoo. I truly support the ADA objectives. My recollection thou is that the entrance to the polling place was not ADA friendly.
It was our ‘wise’ decision makers who chose to offer only one system rather than one for ADA purposes and one for everyone else. The result will probably be even further depression of voter turn out - if that is possible - on a ballot with more than a couple of items. I was NOT offered the alternative of a paper ballot. The written directions would have driven Stephen Hawkins to try and tear them up. Fortunately, the user interface was quick to work out on a trial and error basis.
As to the subject of “internet voting”; I have been involved since it was a DARPA project and I will fight my way to the front of the queue to protest any such ill informed suggestion!
Since the thread started on “Coastside election results” a word or two on Coastside election results”
MWSD results proved that PCF/CCF stands for Poor Charlie Failed!
And note that Mario Vazquez received more that one third as many votes as Jim Larimer without a ballot statement, no campaign, not even opening his mouth - just being ‘Not Jim Larimer’ !
A final reflection:
Today is Veterans’ Day - take a moment to thank those, past and present, who preserved the right to vote!
Ken Johnson
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”
That is the role of the press, to make that sound heard!
Events Timeline:
Friday, 2Nov07 - ‘Event’ Occurred
? - Daily Journal story: “Racial slurs spark fury”
Tuesday, 6Nov07
10:55 - HMB Review - Clay Lambert’s Blog: “High school must deal with miscreants now”
16:30 - Coastsider - Front Page
- “ Stones, eggs, and slurs hurled at visitors to Friday’s HMB High game”
Wednesday, 6Nov07
1629 - HMB Review - “Half Moon Bay High will apologize for trouble at game” [They Have NOT Done Anything Yet!]
1700 - HMB Review - Clay Lambert’s Blog “Cougars should be commended for quick response” [They Have NOT Done Anything Yet!]
Just when I thought that Clay Lambert had found his journalistic spine, he showed that his cord had been yanked yet again.
Just how is a statement from CUSD that they may do something is a “quick response” - FIVE days after the event. Actually having done something might be nice!
Still nothing on CUSD web site!
Let me be clear:
A verbal apology was late by noon last Saturday from: the coach, athletic director, High School Principal, District and School Board President to their counterparts at the other school.
A written apology was late by last Monday noon.
A school wide assembly on the incident was late by the close of school last Monday with announcement of any identified students were suspended and the cancellation of the season.
The cancellation is also for the protection of our students who will probably encounter a hostile environment at an away game.
Well, there is a CUSD Board Meeting Thursday Night, Agenda for November 8th 7:00 p.m. public session: 498 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA
where you can ask the School Board WHAT has been done or WHY NOT.
Then watch a re-enactment of the role of the Governor performing “The Sidestep” from “The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas”. You can sing along.
Maybe the High School could perform the play next spring.
Ken Johnson
P.S. If you go to the School Board Meeting, you might ask just how the ‘New’ “Plan for Student Achievement for Cunha Intermediate School “ and the ‘New’ “Plan for Student Achievement for Hatch Elementary School” is different from the last five unsuccessful ones! “We are going to make the objectives THIS year” is not really a plan.
Isn’t it time for “Plan B”?
Barry,
When our own CUSD School Board is not held accountable for their behaviour, of ignoring the educational needs of our students, based solely upon those students Demographic Characteristics; are you surprised about “accusations of Cougar players using racial and homophobic slurs at Sequoia players”?
Look at the CUSD web site for a press release! CUSD Board President Charlie Gardner found his way to Coastsider as recently as 05Nov07 at 2112, yet he doesn’t believe that this is important enough to comment on or issue a press release? The event occurred FIVE days ago!
You wrote: “One person describing himself as an HMB alumnus says, “I never knew what a “cracker” was until I played against Jefferson High School as a freshman and I had to be told that it was a racial slur against white people.”
Apparently that writer still doesn’t get it: “cracker” is usually a reference to a particular ‘type’ of white person, often preceded by “poor dumb”! Example: “that poor dumb cracker didn’t know what he really said.”
Racism is not new at the High School—reporting on it, is!
Ken Johnson
Charlie,
Finally, one thing we agree on—Please Vote!
Ken Johnson
“Lack of real results dictate we need change”, wrote Charlie Gardner—Batters up!
MWSD board actually has a new well pumping new water! Pipes repaired. Installation of the storage tanks in progress.
Now Charlie, did you think your criticism thoroughly through before hitting transmit? If that isn’t progress for MWSD, just how is that New Middle School in North Wavecrest you promised three years ago coming along? Given that, is the “New” Cunha Middle School going to be ready for the start of school next September? How is that land giveaway going? And how much money is left in the construction fund?
MWSD board has been making steady POSITIVE change.
CUSD is making steady NEGATIVE change! On Charlie Gardner’s watch, CUSD: was added as one of only two failing school districts in the county; has crashing enrolment from flight from the District; the State of California is still reporting three failing schools and it is claimed his local Elementary School failed to collect owed Federal funds.
Should the voter trust the Successful MWSD Board or the Failing CUSD Board President! Sounds like a difficult decision for the Voter. [LOL]
Regards,
Ken Johnson
Montara Water and Sanitary District
* Scott Boyd
* Kathryn Slater-Carter
Coastside County Water District
* Mario Vazquez
Darin,
As of the 31Oct07 update, Farallone View Elementary: “PI Status: In PI - Year 1” according to California Department of Education.
As “this video, shot on October 2nd at out local PTA meeting” is valuable; yet, IMHO it is not really “breaking news” and I didn’t want to step on the election story leads and reader comments.
I didn’t want to comment, although I listened to your video a month ago on your site and noted a number of additional apparent discrepancies by your new Principal; I wanted to wait till after the California Department of Education updates and AFTER the election.
Links to the California Department of Education reports, and additional apparent discrepancies by your new Principal on the original thread http://coastsider.com/index.php/townhall/viewreply/863/.
Ken Johnson
Terry,
Try reading Leonard’s first paragraph, again.
“Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar”
OTOH, to me, the poem echoes my sentiment for Jim Larimer
“and never more was he to be
the monster of the water board “
Coastside County Water District
* Mario Vazquez
Midcoast Community Council
* Bob Ptacek
* Leonard Woren
Ken Johnson
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