'Disenfranchised' push for local election reformWednesday, March 17, 2010 12:25 PM PDTThe vast majority of San Mateo County inhabitants reside over the hill, and there is no Coastsider on the county Board of Supervisors. Consequently, some on the coast think their concerns are ignored on the bayside. More of this story |
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Public wary of school counseling cuts
Eliminating the entire school counseling staff lies at the very bottom of a list of cuts approved by the Cabrillo Unified School District, and that could make the district’s five full-time counselors the main bargaining chip as the district pursues either a parcel tax measure or major concessions from its employee unions.
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Salmon season set to open - briefly
Eager at the prospect of breaking a two-year dry spell on hunting salmon, commercial fishermen in California are caught between a rock and a hard place. They can prep their gear for a brief window of highly restricted salmon fishing — one that could slam shut after about two weeks — or they can sit tight and wait for a larger, longer season opening that may not come.
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Students rally for 'Pink Protest'
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On the day last week when Coastside schools issued about 100 pink slips to teachers and staff, scores of students, teachers and others rallied outside Half Moon Bay High School in support of educators.
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Elaine Rotty was at home having her morning coffee, when a sudden bang made her jump in her seat.
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Glencree deal revives subdivision
City officials are dusting off the old maps to examine whether a long-dormant subdivision proposal for the Glencree property could lead to a new residential neighborhood being built on the Coastside.
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Harbormaster announces retirement
His 25th year manning the docks in Princeton will be the last for Pillar Point Harbormaster Dan Temko. It’s official: He is retiring.
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County offers more H1N1 clinics
Noting high turnouts at H1N1 flu vaccination clinics in February, San Mateo County health officials are extending the free service through March.
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Drunken driver imperils mother, 1-year-old
A Half Moon Bay police officer had to swerve his patrol car off the road to dodge an oncoming car that was barreling north on Highway 1 on the wrong side of the road late Monday night, according to reports.
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Old farms continue to bloom on Midcoast
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Decades ago, the Coastside was covered in flower farms, growing fields of vibrant daisies, yarrow, heather and other blossoming plants.
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Local land trust settles into new digs
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The Coastside Land Trust has come a long way since 1997, its first year of operation, when its foundation was rooted in “the tubs.”
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Private school enrollment stable despite public unrest
Coastside public education could suffer next year with larger classes, fewer teachers and less money for libraries, sports and other programs.
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Nurserymen's Exchange honored for conservation
Half Moon Bay-based Nurserymen’s Exchange is winning accolades for its water conservation efforts from a consortium of regional conservation groups.
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South Coast schools reel from state reform mandate
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On a sunny spring afternoon, Pescadero Elementary and Middle School Principal Patty Able Cruickshank looked on at a class of elated children chasing each other around the playground and giggling during recess. The sight gave little consolation to the veteran educator, who faces uncertainty for her students, her school and her career on the South Coast.
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Chef hopes to hook fishermen into local food movement
San Francisco chef Vincent Schofield wants to build the menu of his new seafood restaurant around the daily catches of fishermen at Pillar Point Harbor. The Pacifica native wants to rely on local fishermen the same way other restaurateurs partner with farmers to serve the freshest produce. But there’s a problem.
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Consider those with special needs now
Many families on the coast face the challenge of caring for family members with special needs. “Special needs” is a blanket term that incorporates people that may have physical challenges, mental challenges, or even substance abuse challenges.
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Network@Night set for Thursday
The Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau is hosting March’s Network@Night
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The 41st annual Mel Mello Farm Day Luncheon is set from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 26 at the I.D.E.S. Hall in downtown Half Moon Bay.
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Have “Java with Jerry” from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Il Piccolo Caffe, 1219 Broadway in Burlingame. And if that’s too early, you can catch up with your state assemblyman from 10 a.m. to noon at the MLK Jr. Community Center and Park, 725 Monte Diablo Ave. in San Mateo.
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