Saturday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Half Moon Bay Approves Housing Element Implementation Zoning Changes; Catholic Church Demands Removal from Opportunity List, Mayor Suggest Subcommittee to Explore Alternative Sites (coastsidebuzz.com) — Half Moon Bay's City Council has advanced zoning changes tied to the city's Housing Element and Local Coastal Program, shaping where future homes can be built. The piece links to the August 18 council meeting video, explains how to watch or comment at meetings, and highlights multiple ways residents can follow ongoing housing discussions.
• Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Signs 5th Amendment for General Manager's Contract Including a 4% Increase to Base Salary, Maintaining Institutional Knowledge (coastsidebuzz.com) — Half Moon Bay's regional sewer agency just approved a 4% raise and contract amendment for its general manager, aiming to retain institutional knowledge at Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside. The article explains how SAM's joint powers structure works, who represents Half Moon Bay on the board, and how residents can watch meetings or even tour the treatment plant.
• High school football 2026: Week 1 scores, Saturday's schedule (eastbaytimes.com) — Half Moon Bay High's football team opened its 2026 season in dominant fashion, shutting out Overfelt 42-0 in Week 1 action. The wider roundup lists dozens of other Bay Area scores and today's schedule, but local fans will be most interested in the Cougars' strong early statement.
Adobe Workshop Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 11:00 am
Spanish Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingue Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 11:00 am
Coastside Hope at the Library / Coastside Hope en la Biblioteca Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 1:00 pm
Digital Help Hub Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 3:00 pm
Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 3:15 pm
Cunha Back to School Night Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Open Sewing Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hello everyone, If you are from Halfmoon bay this is my bird his name is Gilblin he got lost on 8/24/2026. he was last seen on Frenchmen's Creek Rd. If you or anyone has seen him PLEASE give me a call at (650) 653-1200 we miss him dearly and need him back… (Nextdoor Seahaven)
I was very happy to see fresh stripes painted on the cabrillo this morning. Even though it's incomplete at this point, it's much safer than it was the day before. Thank you caltrans (Nextdoor Miramar)
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian - District Wide in Belmont. Apply here.
Burlingame School District posted a job opening for Gardener-Groundskeeper – Burlingame School District in Burlingame. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Half Moon Bay here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hillsborough
Local Event: Belmont Greek Festival and Take N Bake (patch.com)
RingCentral (NYSE:RNG) Price Target Raised to $85.00 at Needham & Company LLC (marketbeat.com)
Is reading dead? Not at the Bay Area's thriving Silent Book Clubs (mercurynews.com)
Beyond the Bench: Launch Your Elite Educational Consulting Career (morehouse.edu)
Burlingame
Famed Hot-Rod Builder Behind Cars For Rock Legends Earns SMC Honor (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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