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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Staff Prepare for an El Nino Delivering Thermal Expansion from the Ocean and Storm Water from the Land, all to Protect the Electrical Room (coastsidebuzz.com) — Half Moon Bay's regional sewer agency, Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside, is actively planning for a potential Super El Niño, focusing on protecting its electrical room from ocean-driven thermal expansion and heavy stormwater. Residents can review the emergency-preparedness presentation, watch meeting videos, and even arrange tours to better understand how local wastewater infrastructure is being safeguarded. The plant operates on Cabrillo Highway in Half Moon Bay.
2. 'Mavericks' 2026 Surf Festival + Big Wave Season Kickoff (Half Moon Bay) (funcheap.com) — Half Moon Bay residents can celebrate the start of big-wave season at the free Mavericks Surf Festival on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pillar Point Harbor. Expect appearances by Mavericks surfers and local safety crews, live music, food and drinks, vendors, a surf swap, and hands-on ocean safety and rescue demonstrations for all ages.
3. Krafty Kids Brings Art, STEAM and Health Services to Half Moon Bay (indiawest.com) — Families in Half Moon Bay recently enjoyed a free STEAM, art, and health fair at the ALAS Cultural Wellness Center, led by youth-founded nonprofit Krafty Kids. Coastside children created art, explored robotics with the Los Altos High School team, and accessed preventive health services from volunteer medical professionals. Organizers hope to expand similar programs for underserved Bay Area communities.
4. This Interactive Map Shows You the Best Spots for Leaf Peeping All Season Long (7x7.com) — Half Moon Bay gets a special nod as a cozy fall escape, with downtown shops, ocean views, and whale-spotting walks along the Cowell-Purisima Trail and Cowell Ranch Beach. The guide also suggests warming up over Italian comfort food at Fattoria e Mare or staying at the budget-friendly Nantucket Whale Inn. It's part of a broader roundup of Northern California leaf-peeping destinations.
5. News of the Weird: Week of 09/17/26 (memphisflyer.com) — One of this week's oddest stories hits close to home, with a loose bull roaming Highway 35 in Half Moon Bay for days before a local wrangler finally lassoed it from a sheriff's truck. The roundup also includes bizarre incidents from New Hampshire, Japan, Texas, and the high seas, but the Coastside bull chase steals the show for local readers.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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