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Les Misérables sing-along rehearsal at HMBHS Sunday at 2pm
GInny McShane, Mar 12, 2012 at 4:59pm

Thanks Cheri and Barry for posting this!  I really am amazed at how professional the actors are.  I am putting this production on my calendar. ...

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Sabrina Brennan, Feb 27, 2012 at 7:52pm

Keep up the good work!...

Half Moon Bay Lions Club sponsors speaking contest for high school students
Dan Blick, Feb 27, 2012 at 6:17pm

Kevin, I think that Jefferson was aware of eager many supposedly-religious people were for the government to adopt their religion’s tenets & symbols, and to apply them to everyone else (to the exclusion of themselves, in many cases!). Today,…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Craig Gillis, Feb 22, 2012 at 11:27am

No, that’s not what I was suggesting at all.  What I am talking about is letting the ranger know when a problem with another visitor is occurring.  For example, I keep an eye on visitors that go past the cones on the beach near the park headquarters. …

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Sabrina Brennan, Feb 19, 2012 at 10:02pm

Craig, Are you suggesting that volunteers take up law enforcement duties at the FMR?  As I’m sure you are already aware the Friends of the FMR are prohibited from enforcing the marine mammal act and marine reserve rules.  FMR volunteers…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Craig Gillis, Jan 26, 2012 at 9:54am

I completely agree that the county needs to provide more resources to the Reserve to better enable it to become a better host to visitors.  The Reserve is a marine sanctuary but one that needs the support of the community in order to survive which…

Half Moon Bay Lions Club sponsors speaking contest for high school students
Kevin Barron, Jan 9, 2012 at 12:37pm

Indeed, that would be very interesting, they would remind the youth of today that “separation of church and state” is NOWHERE stated in the Constitution and why it is permissible for your government itself to have religion within it (that…

Half Moon Bay Lions Club sponsors speaking contest for high school students
Sabrina Brennan, Jan 7, 2012 at 8:16pm

How about this topic: Could the founders of the US constitution teach today’s leaders about separation of church and state?...

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
David Vespremi, Jan 3, 2012 at 4:19pm

Craig, perhaps you are missing the distinction being made here between placing the blame on the shoulders of the ill-informed and unsupervised visitors as opposed to how the county, which is in a position to know better, chooses to promote the reserve…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Craig Gillis, Jan 3, 2012 at 3:39pm

It is really disappointing to read some of these comments and experience the overt hostility against visitors to the reserve.  So why are some commenters ready to characterize these visitors as villains when they simultaneously propose them as the…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Anneliese Ågren, Dec 29, 2011 at 7:00am

FMR will never be closed entirely by a state or federal agency.  A Marine Reserve is defined only as a “No Take” area, not a restricted access area.  The entire coast of California is, by law, accessible to the public.  Unless…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Leonard Woren, Dec 28, 2011 at 8:03pm

Annaliese writes “[...] let’s hear some solutions.”  The solution is stated quite clearly in the FMR Master Plan and has been suggested at least twice in these comments.  Just because you don’t like the solution doesn’t…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Anneliese Ågren, Dec 27, 2011 at 7:16am

“Maybe you could help clarify?”  I do not see the funding possibilities by the county in protection for Fitzgerald Marin Reserve.  Please note that she did agree (above) that the county won’t provide money towards Fitzgerald.…

Three Coastside restaurants will be open Christmas day
Bob Poole, Dec 22, 2011 at 7:20pm

I just checked with Mezza Luna. They will mot be open Christmas....

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Carl May, Dec 20, 2011 at 7:26pm

It’s way simple. If the natural features of the marine reserve cannot be protected, it should be closed. I imagine it breaks the heart of Bob Breen and the other good county staff that has worked at Fitzgerald over the years to see ignorance among…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
David Vespremi, Dec 19, 2011 at 10:32am

Interesting dialog, and the old refrain I have frequently heard over the years re: FMR is how much more could be done to protect the marine wild life with more and better resources. Anneliese, I’m not sure I follow your perspective. On the one hand,…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Sabrina Brennan, Dec 18, 2011 at 8:04pm

@Anneliese— Thanks for the MidPen suggestion!  I agree that the County is not going to spend money to increase staff at the FMR no matter how many <u>Dog’s on the Reef</u> videos are posted on YouTube. The County budget problems…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Anneliese Ågren, Dec 18, 2011 at 6:26pm

I don’t see the funding connection, but if you do then go get ‘em tiger....

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Sabrina Brennan, Dec 18, 2011 at 6:06pm

SMC 2011/2012 budget info below. San Mateo County budget both gives and takes away: http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/bay-area/2011/06/san-mateo-county-budget-both-gives-and-takes-away#ixzz1gwS8IuT5 Ups and downs $18 million: Amount restored from March…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Anneliese Ågren, Dec 18, 2011 at 5:50pm

The county hasn’t money for coastside requests.  Don’t demand that it “live up to its responsibilities.” Every California State Beach is un-(der)managed/funded, every National Recreation Area chases dollar opportunities, and…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Sabrina Brennan, Dec 17, 2011 at 3:55pm

@Anneliese— The lack of County management at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is an ongoing discussion.  Suggestions include a paid visitor parking lot, no visitor street parking, restricting access to various parts of the reserve to guided tours…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Sabrina Brennan, Dec 17, 2011 at 3:28pm

Supervisors Horsley’s response to FMR letter: “I agree in principle but limiting visitors without a visitor center or adequate staff to monitor, it is not possible at this time.” —Supervisor Don Horsley, Dec. 13, 2011 QUESTION How…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Anneliese Ågren, Dec 13, 2011 at 6:47pm

You need to present a solution to the problem....

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Sabrina Brennan, Dec 12, 2011 at 6:40pm

The FMR tide pools are within the jurisdiction of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and San Mateo County.  The County is responsible for managing the park and reef.  To-date, the County has not allocated the resources/staff necessary…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Sabrina Brennan, Dec 12, 2011 at 5:59pm

Dear Supervisor Horsley, On a busy low tide weekend in November over 10,000 people visited the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve tide pools.  The reef is growing more crowded every year.  Last time I checked 4,854,787 people had watched the “Octopus…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Anneliese Ågren, Dec 10, 2011 at 1:37pm

This effort to protect Fitz MR reminds me of the La Jollans’ efforts to protect the seals at Children’s Pool: http://lajollafriendsoftheseals.org/help.html http://youtu.be/FNtu4pWmyuU http://savesandiegoseals.com/ It’s a controversial…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Carl May, Dec 1, 2011 at 1:46pm

Overpopulation here may be self-correcting if families are encouraged to play more in the polluted creek....

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
GInny McShane, Nov 30, 2011 at 2:29pm

The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is a Reserve and Not a beach. Kids with shovels and buckets need to go to beaches.  People were blocking neighbor’s driveways.  People were standing on top of sensitive habitats and carrying walking sticks.…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Craig Gillis, Nov 30, 2011 at 8:52am

The crowd at the reserve that day was definitely the largest I’ve ever seen but it was not mayhem.  On the reef, an octopus was spotted nearby and there was suddenly an enraptured crowd of young kids surrounding the docent.  To me, that scene…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Gray Gardner, Nov 30, 2011 at 5:42am

Having lived on Seal Cove in the early 70’s this looks like a scene from the “Walking Dead” the “New Stairs” were bad enough ,the Tidal Pools cannot stand this much impact for long.Ed (Doc) Ricketts, must be turning in his…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
GInny McShane, Nov 29, 2011 at 9:07am

David and Sabrina, you both raise some important points.  In January, I plan on making some calls about this situation.  It can’t and shouldn’t endure what is currently going on....

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
David Vespremi, Nov 29, 2011 at 7:22am

“How much could be done to lessen the damage without limiting public access?” Why not limit public access? It is a marine reserve, after all. That means in this instance, marine life comes first. Ways to limit public access might include restricting…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Sabrina Brennan, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:19pm

Last time I checked 4,397,873 people had watched the “Octopus Walks on Land at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve” video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/FjQr3lRACPI I support the Coastal Act and public access to California beaches.  The Fitzgerald…

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
GInny McShane, Nov 28, 2011 at 12:19pm

Mother Earth is constantly under attack, from bombs dropping to curious people picking up sensitive endangered species....

Loving Fitzgerald too much?
Barry Parr, Nov 28, 2011 at 11:49am

This was certainly the busiest weekend I can recall.  We had to park close to Hwy 1....

Occupy HMB, Saturday
Dave Furtado, Nov 22, 2011 at 12:09pm

They should occupy Martin’s Beach!...

Billionaire owner of Martin's Beach willing to fight Coastal Commission in court
Dave Furtado, Nov 22, 2011 at 12:07pm

Sounds like a great place for “Occupy HMB” to occupy since the owner is a selfish .01%!...

Scouts holding annual food drive for local Food Bank this weekend
Todd McGee, Nov 19, 2011 at 8:02pm

I wanted to follow up my earlier note to say that today the Scouts of Pack and Troop 255 and 263 (and a couple Girl Scout Troops, too!) collected almost 4000 lbs of food donated by our friends and neighbors of the Coastside. This is way, way up from last…

Unofficial election results show write-in Laura Stein won by 104 votes
Barry Parr, Nov 19, 2011 at 4:13pm

April & Laura, thanks. I corrected the margin of victory and fixed the columns....

Unofficial election results show write-in Laura Stein won by 104 votes
Laura Stein, Nov 18, 2011 at 7:36am

Looks like “Grand Total Votes” Column is missing....

Unofficial election results show write-in Laura Stein won by 104 votes
April Vargas, Nov 18, 2011 at 5:05am

Hi: By my calculations, Laura won by 104 votes, not 84. Thanks....

Video: Hwy 1 Safety & Mobility Study Phase 2 meeting, May 26
Barry Parr, Nov 16, 2011 at 10:23pm

It’s now linked and I’ve confirmed that it’s now correct....

Video: Hwy 1 Safety & Mobility Study Phase 2 meeting, May 26
Nancy Hoagland, Nov 16, 2011 at 10:16pm

url is not a link and the url also doesn’t lead to the video as well. oops....

Stein leads by 74 votes as MCC ballot counting continues; Write-in candidate likely to win
GInny McShane, Nov 11, 2011 at 10:10am

Congratulations!  I think these individuals each bring tremendous energy, great ideas and a positive interaction of ideas. The MCC is a dynamic platform for Coastside residents to represent the needs of Coastsiders. Also, thank-you to all the candidates…

Judge says HMB violated Coastal Act when it cleared Kehoe Watercourse
Barry Parr, Nov 11, 2011 at 9:58am

Thanks. I’ve corrected the story....

Judge says HMB violated Coastal Act when it cleared Kehoe Watercourse
Scott Boyd, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:59am

“XV.  In summary, the Court finds that the Kehoe Ditch cleaning project of February, 2009, was a knowing and intentional violation of the Coastal Act, but that the impact on the environment was not substantial. Accordingly, minimal civil penalties…

Judge says HMB violated Coastal Act when it cleared Kehoe Watercourse
Mike Ferreira, Nov 11, 2011 at 12:07am

On page 11 of the decision the “civil penalties” stated as “minimum” not “maximum.” Very important distinction....

Stein leads by 74 votes as MCC ballot counting continues; Write-in candidate likely to win
Mike Ferreira, Nov 10, 2011 at 10:53pm

That’s really impressive! I’ve never heard of a write-in candidate winning office on the Coastside. Or anywhere in San Mateo County, for that matter. Maybe we should ask County Elections when, if ever, that’s happened before. Have to…

Stein leads by 74 votes as MCC ballot counting continues; Write-in candidate likely to win
Barry Parr, Nov 10, 2011 at 9:49pm

Perhaps the new vote totals include the paper ballots, which were much more likely to include the write-in candidate....

Haggerty, Ketcham,elected to MCC; Write-in candidate Stein holds tenuous lead
Scott Boyd, Nov 10, 2011 at 6:11pm

Last Updated: November 10, 2011 Report <table> <tr><td>Candidate</td><td>Total Votes</td></tr> <tr><td>DAN HAGGERTY (30.35%)</td><td> 1,095</td></tr> <tr><td>LISA…

Haggerty, Ketcham,elected to MCC; Write-in candidate Stein holds tenuous lead
Carl May, Nov 9, 2011 at 5:23pm

There will be updates on the results at https://www.shapethefuture.org/ tomorrow (Thurs.) at 4:30 PM and again next Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 PM. Candidates or their representatives will probably be hanging out at the elections office to watch the…

Haggerty, Ketcham,elected to MCC; Write-in candidate Stein holds tenuous lead
Cheri Parr, Nov 9, 2011 at 12:17am

The coastside is an excellent place to live if you want proof positive that your 1 vote, does indeed count!  Congrats to the winning slate, a team I know did a great deal of old fashioned hard work to get out the vote.  It seemed that everywhere…

Don't forget to vote
Dennis Paull, Nov 8, 2011 at 4:32pm

It is not necessary to ask for a write-in ballot. All ballots have a place to write-in candidate names. But it is necessary to make sure you do it right. It IS necessary that you first indicate that you want to make a write-in vote by selecting the write-in…

Don't forget to vote
Dennis Paull, Nov 8, 2011 at 4:31pm

It is not necessary to ask for a write-in ballot. All ballots have a place to write-in candidate names. But it is necessary to make sure you do it right. It IS necessary that you first indicate that you want to make a write-in vote by selecting the write-in…

Don't forget to vote
Barry Parr, Nov 8, 2011 at 4:03pm

Not many folks at voting at Farallone View either. There’s still time to vote, and I agree with Carl that every vote counts in this election. Although we’ve had a couple of elections in recent years where it came down to a handful of votes.…

Don't forget to vote
Carl May, Nov 8, 2011 at 1:57pm

At 11:30 AM, only 12 people had voted at the polling place on Carlos in Moss Beach. Realizing a lot of people now vote by mail, that is still stunningly few. Very few votes can swing elections with low turnouts, and there are distinct differences among…

Billionaire owner of Martin's Beach willing to fight Coastal Commission in court
Carl May, Nov 6, 2011 at 5:42pm

Some good issues for those willing to duke it out with Khosla: prescriptive rights (was control of the private road and required parking fee for all those years maintained by the property owner and sufficient and continuous enough to negate the rights…

Federal Grant available for San Mateo County waterways projects
Carl May, Nov 5, 2011 at 6:29pm

With all the chip seal and asphalt paving on the midcoast recently, there are obviously opportunities for projects that would tap this grant money....

Arata's Pumpkin Farm
Cheri Parr, Nov 4, 2011 at 3:10pm

Jose - I’m not following the current conversation on Arata’s so I’ll save that debate for those with firsthand knowledge, but I have, on many occasions, served as an adult chaperone (referee?) for Farallone view’s trips to Arata’s…

Get the Latest on Medicare at HMB Library, Nov 17 & 21
risa galant, Nov 3, 2011 at 7:59am

Somebody please correct the typo in the headline….. please…....

Coastsider endorses Ketcham, Stein, and Haggerty for MCC
Kevin Barron, Oct 30, 2011 at 10:09am

Sohpomoric “editorial opinion”... reminds me of an MCCer who would cry, throw a temper tantrum, slam the table,... run home and audit her trust fund....

Coastsider endorses Ketcham, Stein, and Haggerty for MCC
Kevin Barron, Oct 30, 2011 at 10:07am

>>But he’s the Director of the San Mateo County Tea Party, and organization whose website speaks for itself >>Mr. Stone has a leadership role in the Tea Party. Speaks for itself. Barry please opine on how Mr Stone’s affiliation apparently…

Coastsider endorses Ketcham, Stein, and Haggerty for MCC
Sabrina Brennan, Oct 20, 2011 at 12:44pm

This morning, the HMB Review editor confirmed that he was aware in advance of the Review endorsement that Mr. Stone has a leadership role in the Tea Party....

Coastsider endorses Ketcham, Stein, and Haggerty for MCC
Sabrina Brennan, Oct 20, 2011 at 12:42pm

Interestingly, the HMB Review editor confirmed this morning that he was aware in advance of the Review endorsement that Mr. Stone has a leadership role in the Tea Party....

Photos: HMB Halloween costume contest and parade
GInny McShane, Oct 17, 2011 at 10:08am

Thank-you Cheri for the Pumpkin Festival photographs.  And, another big Thank-You for Barry’s Interviews of the MCC candidates.  You and Barry are so generous with your time.  Your contibutions to our community are exemplary! Ginny…

Wild cat north of Montara?
Lisa Maulhardt, Oct 9, 2011 at 9:27am

Not sure, but there was another (?) in the middle of hwy 1 just north of Ocean View Farm in Montara, just before the Slide, on Friday....

Harbor District considers Pillar Point Harbor project, Monday
GInny McShane, Oct 2, 2011 at 11:03pm

Thanks Bill for this reminder.  I hope this meeting is well attended.  The Harbor is a precious resource! It’s one of the main reasons I moved to the Coastside, 32 years ago, when my daughter was four years old. Ginny McShane...

Fire safety concerns for properties bordering open spaces in the Midcoast
Laura Stein, Sep 26, 2011 at 8:58am

I hate to be a naysayer, but my experience with POST in 2008, regarding fire safety did not turn out quite so warm and fuzzy. Be vigilant.I am referring to the area just north of Quarry Park, right hand side. Yes we are happy to have our fire danger reduced.…

Sheriff's report: Sept 22
Lisa Ketcham, Sep 25, 2011 at 7:50pm

Trespassing on San Gregorio Beach?  Is it trespassing to go to San Gregorio Beach?...

MCC Planning and Building Committee meeting, Tuesday CANCELED
Bill Kehoe, Sep 19, 2011 at 3:43pm

Sorry for the late notice but I now have to cancel tomorrow nights meeting of the MCC Planning and Building Committee due to lack of venue for Tuesday evening. GSD will NOT be available. We will reschedule shortly. Anyone interested in this committee…

No Live TV Coverage for Tonight's MCC Meeting
Barry Parr, Sep 18, 2011 at 6:57am

What happened? I know this was close to the cutover from MCTV, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there were technical issues....

Fire safety concerns for properties bordering open spaces in the Midcoast
Bill Kehoe, Sep 16, 2011 at 6:35pm

Kathryn, the speaker you are referring to is Brady Logan from Montara. And we really need to thank Merideth Lamont from Clipper Ridge who got our attention and did most of the research on this. And there were others who also contributed from the Northern…

Fire safety concerns for properties bordering open spaces in the Midcoast
Kathryn Slater Carter, Sep 16, 2011 at 10:44am

This topic was covered in an excellent manner.  The gentleman, who presented first for the neighbors, did an excellent job.  I am impressed by how much prep work has been done.  Thanks to POST, GGNRA, CalFire, and Coastside Fire Protection…

No Live TV Coverage for Tonight's MCC Meeting
Nikki Chicotel, Sep 14, 2011 at 3:14pm

because…?...

Fire safety concerns for properties bordering open spaces in the Midcoast
risa galant, Sep 14, 2011 at 11:15am

Bill, you do great work—thanks for keeping us all in the loop and organizing these meetings!...

Fire safety concerns for properties bordering open spaces in the Midcoast
Bill Kehoe, Sep 14, 2011 at 9:25am

Latest update: Just heard back from CFPD and they will also be in attendance. So all the major stakeholders should be represented. It could be a full house so plan accordingly. Thanks....

MCC agenda for Wednesday, Sept 14
Bill Kehoe, Sep 14, 2011 at 9:23am

Latest update: Just heard back from CFPD and they will also be in attendance. So all the major stakeholders should be represented. It could be a full house so plan accordingly. Thanks....

Fire safety concerns for properties bordering open spaces in the Midcoast
Bill Kehoe, Sep 13, 2011 at 11:29pm

Risa, for some reason I keep doing that. Thanks for keeping me honest. BTW, so far we have POST, CUSD, GGNRA but no Fire. But I will continue to try....

MCC agenda for Wednesday, Sept 14
Bill Kehoe, Sep 13, 2011 at 11:23pm

Also CUSD and GGNRA will be there. Still nothing from Cal Fire or CFPD but I am working on it....

Fire safety concerns for properties bordering open spaces in the Midcoast
risa galant, Sep 13, 2011 at 1:39pm

Coral Reef + Clipper Ridge = Coral Ridge? :)...

MCC agenda for Wednesday, Sept 14
Barry Parr, Sep 13, 2011 at 10:59am

POST has said they’ll be at meeting on Wednesday for the discussion of fire safety concerns....

Coastal Commission appoints Charles Lester as new director
Barry Parr, Sep 11, 2011 at 1:53pm

Interesting note about Lester’s role in building a comprise with Arcata over its LCP this year: The dispute arose last month when—after about 13 years of holding public meetings and forming working groups—Arcata submitted its updated…

Coastal Commission appoints Charles Lester as new director
Mike Ferreira, Sep 9, 2011 at 6:51am

The Commission has made an excellent decision. Charles Lester has an impressive list of degrees. His tenure as Deputy has shown him to be something of a polymath regarding coastal issues. His remarkable ability to respond in depth to Commissioners’…

Coastal Commission appoints Charles Lester as new director
Leonard Woren, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:48pm

Excellent choice.  For months I had been wondering and worrying about who was going to replace Peter but now that I know, it’s not a surprise at all.  In hindsight, Charles is the obvious choice.  I think the CCC will now continue…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Vince Williams, Sep 6, 2011 at 7:07pm

I commend the MCC for taking the issue up.  I doubt anything will come of it.  However, I think the citizens of the MidCoast would benefit from an updated financial assessment of the feasibility of incorporation. A real incorporation or annexation…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Leonard Woren, Sep 6, 2011 at 6:48pm

Half Moon Bay loses land-use lawsuits because they want to lose them.  The lawsuits pretty much dried up during the few years that the pro-environment Council members were in office because in those days, the City WON the lawsuits.  Practically…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
John Lynch, Sep 6, 2011 at 5:25pm

Leonard is right on. The only way the coastside could become one city, is by becoming a Charter City with a seven member city council elected within their own district. That way no district could control the functioning of the city. Just think. All the…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Barry Parr, Sep 6, 2011 at 8:34am

I agree with Leonard that an incorporated Midcoast is likely to elect a slow-growth city council. one of my concerns is that it would not have the resources to defend itself from lawsuits over land use policy. The supes have used the threat of lawsuits…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Leonard Woren, Sep 6, 2011 at 1:15am

So let’s move on to discussion of incorporation.  Would it be better than the status quo?  In my opinion, very likely.  Could it be worse?  Sure, the over-developers could buy the City Council as has been done in L.A. and in…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Leonard Woren, Sep 6, 2011 at 1:11am

“Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting the results to be different is the definition of insanity.”—Albert Einstein I cannot understand why some of those who are most vocal about how the County government abuses and screws…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Leonard Woren, Sep 6, 2011 at 12:27am

My comment above appears to be dangling because I big comment that I just posted before it isn’t there.  I don’t know where it went....

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Leonard Woren, Sep 6, 2011 at 12:25am

Oh, one more thing.  In regards to “Why even bother conducting the study now given the current economic environment?”, I answered that during the MCC discussion of sending the request.  Any new city would have to be able to survive…

County plans to pave Quarry Park with 60 tons of asphalt
Sabrina Brennan, Sep 5, 2011 at 10:35pm

Quarry Park has a new Facebook page! Please “like” Quarry Park. facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quarry-Park/232747180106461?sk=wall...

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Joel Colletti, Sep 5, 2011 at 10:02pm

“...in a letter sent to county supervisors late last month, MCC noted that circumstances have changed since that study was prepared. Substantially higher property values resulting in higher property tax collection, a larger population and transient…

Farmer John to speak on Coastside agriculture since 1950
Carl May, Sep 5, 2011 at 6:46pm

I wonder if he will include the development of the almost ubiquitous coastside farmer’s retirement plan: sell your property for development or to an open space group wanting to prevent development?...

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Joel Colletti, Sep 4, 2011 at 4:54pm

Well I can see we have some of the same tastes for music…....

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Carl May, Sep 3, 2011 at 3:03pm

Joel, I took up residence on the coastside a few years after Joni Mitchell wrote “Big Yellow Taxi” (about a visit to Hawaii she made, but universal as a comment on unthinking wipeout of places for the sake of a few short-term dollars). The…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Joel Colletti, Sep 2, 2011 at 3:38pm

“An independent midcoast citizen organization not afraid to employ legal remedies could be another possibility for being heard over our self-assigned political masters. Support for their independence and strengthing of the local districts we do…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Carl May, Sep 2, 2011 at 3:14pm

Joel, The revived subject of annexation or incorporation involves myriad considerations and local attitudes. If you want to delve into every political and developer money-grubbing aspect of it, the effort could easily eat your life. The county supervisors…

MCC moves forward with incorporation/annexation study
Joel Colletti, Sep 1, 2011 at 10:02pm

WOW: A lot to digest. Okay: I’m done digesting. Now, I think I have a sick feeling in my stomach :0( How come nobody’s talking about this? It seems like we should all be letting new Supervisor who took over Rich Gordon’s post how we…

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