The county Transportation authority will show its plans to widen Highway 1 for 1.3 miles between Fassler and Reina del Mar in Pacifica at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 22 in the Pacifica City Council Chambers, 2212 Beach Blvd. You can download a complete package of attachments from Coastsider from the link above.

The meeting package includes eleven alternatives, but only two—both of which will widen Highway 1 for 1.3 miles—will be given further study. From the release:

The first hour of the meeting will be an open house, which will give people the opportunity to view exhibits and talk to the project team.  An informational meeting will follow which will include presentations on the history of the project, the purpose and need for the project, the environmental constraints and concerns, the design concepts that have been reviewed and an overview of the environmental process and schedule.  This will be followed by a question and answer period. 

 
The meeting is being held by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority and the City of Pacifica, in partnership with Cal Trans. For more information please contact the Transportation Authority at 650-508-6283 or smcta_feedback@smcta.  Additional information is available on the project website.

Application forms for Coastside property owners who are 65 years of age or older and/or who own contiguous parcels of property within the boundaries of the Cabrillo Unified School District have until June 30, 2010 to apply for the Senior Citizen Exemption and/or the Contiguous Property Exemption in the aftermath of the successful Measure E parcel tax election that was held on June 8th.
 
Applications forms are available online at http://www.cabrillo.k12.ca.us/ or at the front desk of the Cabrillo Unified School District Office located at 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay.  Property owners may direct questions about the application process to Melissa Keefe at the District Office at (650) 712-7123 or call 1-800-273-5167.
 
Approved applications will need to be renewed on an annual basis for the duration of the term of the parcel tax—five years.
 
Special workshops will be held on Wednesday, June 23 in the Ted Adcock Senior Center Sun Room (537 Kelly Avenue) beginning at 10:00 a.m. to distribute application forms, assist residents in completing the forms, and answer questions related to the exemption process:
 
10:00-11:00:  Senior Citizen Exemption Workshop

11:00-Noon:  Contiguous Property Exemption Workshop

Frank Jackson, a Bay Area and West Coast Jazz legend, was house pianist at Jimbo’s famed Bop City after-hours club in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore district. He accompanied such Jazz icons as Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, Frank Foster, Lionel Hampton, Ella Fitzgerald, Ben Webster, Dizzy Gillespie, Cal Tjader, and more. Frank performs regularly on both coasts, and won strong national attention for his latest CD, New York After Dark, which renowned pianist James Williams produced and played on with a stellar New York cast.
 
The Bach Program will feature Frank in a stand-up role, presenting his world-class singing with interpretations and unmatched repertoire that represent the best in lyrical and soulful Jazz vocals, along with a most authentic scatting. Frank will also show his elegant, lush accompaniment style on a few selections
 
SF Fillmore District legendary vocalist with Bay Area favorite pianist. 
Larry Vuckovich – piano, Al Obidinski – bass, Akira Tana – drums
 
Reservations:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/111921

June 20, 2010 – 4:30, $30  
Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach
307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA  94019
650 726-4143, www.bachddsoc.org

There are some great candidates interested in running for the seat that Mark Church will leave in January 2011—if the Supervisors will let us have an election—reports the Mercury News.

Burlingame Vice Mayor Terry Nagel, Millbrae Council Member Gina Papan, San Mateo County Community College District Board Member Richard Holober and San Mateo Unified High School District Board President David Pine confirmed Monday they are considering a run for Church’s seat if a special election is held.

The argument for not holding a special election is the county could not afford the cost. The rationale against the Board of Supervisors appointing an interim leader is it circumvents the democratic process, particularly since once in office, incumbents tend to remain there. The last time anyone can remember a challenger ousting an entrenched incumbent was when Congresswoman Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough, won her seat on the board in 1980.

After Jerry Hill was elected to the state Assembly in 2008, the board appointed Carole Groom to his seat, provoking outcry.

[...]

Church did not return calls for comment on whether he would resign early before taking his new office.

Ironically, Church will be the county’s top elections official.

Even appointed incumbents have a tremendous advantage in elections for Supervisor. None of the five candidates for the seat Rich Gordon is leaving this year got more than 40% of the vote. Meanwhile, Carole Groom, whose appointment many regarded as a gesture of contempt for the democratic process, waltzed in to victory with over 75% of the vote.

If the Supervisors appoint Church’s successor, a majority of the Board of Supervisors will have gone into their first election as appointed incumbents.

Note: We’ll post Coastsider’s recommendations to the county in the near future. How would you answer these questions?  Are they the right questions?

The County of San Mateo and the City of Half Moon Bay want to hear your thoughts about public access television.

Currently, Comcast subscribers in the City of Half Moon Bay and the unincorporated areas of Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, Princeton, La Honda, and Pescadero receive public access television on either Mid?Coast Television (MCTV, Channel 6) or Peninsula Television (Pen?TV, Channel 26).   The MCTV agreements with the City of Half Moon Bay and County of San Mateo expire in September 2011.  

Over the next year the County and the City will jointly conduct a process to select a public access provider.  To ensure the best possible service from the selected provider, City and County officials need to know what local subscribers want from their public access channel.   This will be a facilitated meeting where small discussion groups will be used to ensure that all attendees have an opportunity to share their thoughts.

• What type of programming would you like to see broadcast on your public access channel?  
• How should decisions about the station be made?
• What information about the station should be shared with the community?
• How much programming per day should the station provide?
• How should the station be funded?

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Ted Adcock Community Center
535 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay

Join the San Mateo County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and the LIVE 105 Action Team on International Surfing Day (ISD) for a beach cleanup at Linda Mar in Pacifica from 4-6pm.  Cleanup gloves and bags are provided, plus there’ll be a ton of cool prizes including ISD t-shirts, Surfing magazines, Jack Johnson CDs & DVDs courtesy Brushfire Records and much more!

After the cleanup, it’s a Summer Surf Party at the Octopus Lounge in Eureka Square, Pacifica, featuring live surf music from Drifting Sand and The Reefriders!  Plus surf movies, prize giveaways from Surfrider and LIVE 105, DJ Surfer Spud spinning the surf tunes and hosted by Pacifica’s beachin’ waternaut Big Wave Bob!
 
WHEN: Sunday, June 20, International Surfing Day

WHERE: - Beach Cleanup at Linda Mar State Beach, Hwy 1 at Crespi Drive, Pacifica, Summer Surf Part at The Octopus Lounge: 180 Eureka Square, Pacifica

FREE. Donations are accepted.

CONTACT:  For more info contact us at [email protected]

Green Party gubernatorial candidate Laura Wells will be appearing on KPDO 89.3 FM this morning at 9:00 AM for an on-air interview with Daniel Roberts, co-host of The News Mongers morning radio show. The interview will air live on KPDO 89.3 FM and stream live on kpdo.org.

ABOUT KPDO 89.3 FM: KPDO is a non-commercial, community radio station that broadcasts out of Pescadero, CA, and streams online 24-7 (www.kpdo.org/listenlive.php). The station provides the South Coast with variety of music, news, and educational programming, all hosted by local residents.

For more information, contact Daniel Roberts at (650) 646-5736 or visit www.kpdo.org.

"Come together" to hear the music of the Beatles on Friday, June 18th. Enjoy wining, dining, and wonderful entertainment as our music concert series continues with an appearance by The Plastic Onion Band.  This Beatles tribute band will be playing great songs spanning the career of the Lads from Liverpool Enjoy the instumentation, vocal harmonies and fun spirit of the Fab Four!!  Doors open at 6pm for an hour of hearty appetizers and beverages.  Music begins at 7pm.  Tickets are only $25 and include food, drink, entertainment and parking.  Space is limited.  Please reserve seats in advance by contacting Cypress Meadows at 650-728-8045 or email [email protected]