Cabrillo Unified School District employees have received a list of the names and positions of district employees who have been given "pink slips" by the district. The final layoff list will not be announced until after the district receives more education budget information from the state, but those on the list are left waiting for a reprieve.

The board decided that positions in agricultural science, special education, and English language learners (BCLAD) would not be cut, regardless of seniority.

Employees
Sergey Arzumanov
Shari Baldock
Amy Lopez
Gary Mason
Logan Medina
David Papp
Kathy Rippberger
Amanda Robertson
Jill Skinner
Maile Springer
Heidi Stadler-Mills
Stephen Tracy
Katharine Weber

The Chron is reporting that a boogie boarder swept out to sea by a current off Gray Whale Cove made it back to shore. 

The Coast Guard launched a boat and a helicopter, and a boat was sent from Pillar Point Harbor as well.

Emergency personnel found the boogie boarder on the beach around 3 p.m., according to the petty officer.

Over at Montara Fog, Darin Boville has a the site’s "historical" use for agriculture was used as a pretext for dumping truckloads of fill on the site without a permit.

According to local residents, in the 1980’s a former owner of the Big Wave property, J.L. Johnson, also had plans for a commercial development on the site. He took to farming in an apparent effort to eliminate environmental concerns. In 1988 he sued San Mateo County and won a ruling stating that "routine agricultural activity" on the property was exempt from both Coastal District Regulations and County Grading Regulations. Johnson farmed for a year or two before letting the land fall fallow.

Later Johnson was jailed after defrauding investors in his development projects on the coast.

After Jeff Peck and Steve Barber purchased the property they too proposed a large commercial project (Big Wave) and commenced farming the lots and reaping controversy. Neither owner is a farmer in his own right. Local farmers are hired to farm on the property.

The attorney who worked for J.L. Johnson, Mike McCracken, is also on the Big Wave leadership team.

This is a must-read and an excellent use of historical research to make a case.

Larry Hassett, who owns Ocean Shore Hardware in Half Moon Bay, has added a fourth landmark independent hardware store to his portfolio, reports the Daily Journal:

Dick and Suzi Nelson recently sold Wisnom’s hardware store to Larry Hassett and his sons, Richard and Eric. Hassett has been in the hardware business since 1957. His family currently owns and operates three other stores — Ocean Shore Hardware in Half Moon Bay, Palo Alto Hardware and Willow Glen Hardware in San Jose.

"I’m excited about this. It’s a unique business and the 103 years of history exists in the walls," Hassett said.

Over the years, the merchandise has changed. The dynamite and horseshoe nails were replaced with a full line of hardware and builders supplies, an extensive selection of housewares, cookware, garden tools, pet supplies, giftware and a fireplace shop. At one time it even sold and repaired Dodge cars, Hassett said. ...

There will be some more changes. In the next few weeks, customers should expect to see extended weekday hours to accommodate people stopping by after work. It will also open its doors on Sundays, Hassett said.

After I sent out our alert, I received numerous emails from Coastsiders who felt this morning’s quake. It was a 4.3 magnitude between San Jose and Morgan Hill at 10:40am, followed by a 1.2 magnitude quake at 11:38am.

Where were you and how did it feel?

The Farallone View Fiesta and Auction will be at the IDES Hall in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, April 4, 6pm to midnight. The event will feature salsa dance lessons and a DJ.

Buffet dinner provided by Chez Shea chef (and FV parent) Jose Luis. There will be a no-host bar featuring wine from Picchi Brothers, beer from Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, and margaritas. Buy by March 31 and get a free drink ticket at the event. Click here to buy tickets.

There will be a Kid’s Night Out at Gymtowne Gymnastics, 6pm-Midnight. Cost is $25 until 10pm, $35 until Midnight. Call 563-9426 to reserve a spot.

The Farallone View Fiesta is produced by the Friends of Farallone Parent Teacher Organization, a non-profit corporation.

Full disclosure: Cheri’s (and my) daughter Victoria is in the play. And she’s awesome.

This weekend is your last chance to catch the students of HMBHS in their Spring Musical, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."  Staged by a high-energy ensemble cast and crew of over 70 students, this is one experience you won’t want to miss.

Centered around the biblical tale of Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, and his 11 envious brothers,  the trouble begins when Jacob presents his son with a beautiful coat of many "Technicolor" colors. The quick fix?  Sell the dream-interpreting troublemaker into slavery.  Problem solved?  Not quite, as Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams raises him to the top of Pharaoh’s household, where ultimately the fate of his brothers lies in his hand.

The production by Director Jim Ward, Student Director Maggie Grady and HMB High School alum and choreographer Cola Claret, delivered talent and energy that engaged the audience at every turn. Intricate choreography thought out belies the fact that most of these actors were not dancers at the start of production; much success is owed to the patience and skill of Ms. Claret.

The handful of professional dancers in the cast take their craft to the next level, including an especially impressive pas de deux featuring Lexi Viernes and Max Jennings.

This is National Uninsured Week. I received this release from Seton. Normally, we don’t feature such self-congratulation, but this is a good week to remember our uninsured neighbors and the important medical services provided by Seton Coastside.

In San Mateo County alone, 67,000 adults do not have any type of health insurance.  This is a particular problem among low-income, Hispanic and Coastside residents.  In San Mateo County, nearly 50,000 adults claim they were unable to purchase needed medication in the past year because of cost, and 180,000 adults in San Mateo County do not have dental insurance.  

What is Seton Medical Center/Seton Coastside doing to help year-round?

• Seton Medical Center is the largest provider of Medi-Cal inpatient care for the poor in San Mateo County;
• The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton New Life Center provides comprehensive peri-natal care to low-income women; 
• RotaCare Clinics at Seton Medical Center and in Half Moon Bay provide free urgent medical care for the uninsured; 
• Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside support outreach programs that address health disparities and provide information on access to healthcare, prevention, intervention and other resources  

Seton Coastside in Moss Beach provides a 116-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, a five-bed Acute Unit, the only Emergency Department on the coastside for 90 miles and three outpatient clinics: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies; a Clinical Laboratory, and a Radiology Department. Seton also provides many health programs and services aimed at creating a healthier community, such as the nationally recognized Wound Care Center, the Northern California Diabetes Institute and the RotaCare Clinics, which provide urgent care to those without health insurance.

Tonight: Friday, Mar 27
7 to 9:30pm, Open Mike Night
 
Sunday, Mar 29
1 to 3pm, Live acoustic music:  Dennis Barry and Robert Church
noon to 4pm, Art Show/Sale and Music

The Chamber of Commerce has released this statement from the board of Coastside Family Medical Center that answers a number of questions the community has been asking about the closure of the center.

The Board of CFMC would like to take this opportunity to clear up some misconceptions.

The Board of CFMC greatly regrets having to close the clinic and wishes that we could have done more to make the transition less painful for both the patients and staff. We are very grateful to the staff that has worked so hard over the years and in this difficult time to provide the best health care possible to Coastside residents. We’re also very appreciative of community members who jumped in and tried to provide positive assistance for those who needed immediate help.

Why did you have to close the clinic?

One reason: no more money to fund the shortfall. The financial history is well known to most. The clinic was founded when Stanford University, after experiencing a $1.5m annual loss, abruptly closed the doors in 2001. A group of us rallied and formed a non-profit 50( c)3 to run the clinic as it always had been designed serving the insured, uninsured, and underinsured. We experienced a $600,000 loss the first year and had a loss of at least $400,000 each year thereafter.

How did you keep it open so long?

We relied on our fundraisers, grants, foundations, and personal contributions. All of the board were contributors to the clinic. Stanford Hospital and Mills Peninsula were generous. A small number of individual donors were extraordinarily generous. The lobby displayed a giving tree and donation box for all those who could contribute and be recognized. Numerous articles were run over the years in the Review pertaining to CFMC’s non-profit status and the challenges of contributions. Every year we sent an appeal to our entire list of past donors and new prospects. Our last annual appeal in November only brought in $18,000 and grant and foundation funding all but dried up in this economy. The clinic ran a $50,000 monthly loss, $70,000 if we had paid the county our rent. The board has always worked on a volunteer basis and the dollar equivalent of the professional work contributed by the board was immense. This was money we did not have to spend.

More answers, including why the community was not informed until the center closed, after the jump.