🌱 Patch AM: How Brandon Melo powered Half Moon Bay’s big win over Carlmont

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In today's newsletter:

• How Brandon Melo powered Half Moon Bay's big win over Carlmont
• Planning a fall weekend escape? See why Half Moon Bay shines now
• Why did Half Moon Bay drop Flock cameras before Vallejo decides?

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Brandon Melo, Half Moon Bay football (sacbee.com) — Half Moon Bay High School football standout Brandon Melo has been voted Bay Area News Group's boys athlete of the week after a huge performance in the Cougars' 42-22 win over Carlmont. He piled up 150 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, 108 passing yards, and two passing scores while also playing safety, showcasing the kind of two-way talent local fans love to watch.
   

• 32 Fun Things to Do This Week (9.21.26) (7x7.com) — Half Moon Bay gets a prime shout-out as a cozy fall escape, with its downtown shops, ocean views, and nearby Cowell-Purisima Trail and Cowell Ranch Beach offering late-season whale-spotting. The piece also recommends warming up over comforting Italian dishes at Fattoria e Mare and suggests the Nantucket Whale Inn as a more affordable, nautical-themed alternative to the Ritz-Carlton for an overnight stay.
   

• Vallejo Surveillance Board to weigh Flock Safety contracts in November (vallejosun.com) — Half Moon Bay is mentioned as one of at least 20 California cities that have already canceled contracts with Flock Safety, as Vallejo now debates whether to follow suit. Vallejo's Surveillance Advisory Board will likely review the city's Flock gunshot detection and license plate reader contracts in October or November, amid growing concerns over privacy, data sharing, and community trust in law enforcement technology.
   

📸 Around Half Moon Bay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Half Moon Bay

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Comedy Day →
  Robin Williams Meadow, SF
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Beginner Booster Line Dance Lesson →
  Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Open Sewing
  Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime
  Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am
• Free English Class | Clase de inglés gratuita
  Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am
• Joint Study Session City Council/Planning Commission →
  Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting →
  Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
Thursday September 24
• Clean Living Magazine's Open House →
  Inn @ San Benito House, 356B Main Street, Half Moon Bay
• Fall Line Dance Series Begins →
  Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Plaza Suite →
  Coastal Repertory Theatre, 1167 Main St, Half Moon Bay
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Walk for Mental Health with NAMIWalks 2026 San Mateo County →
  Coyote Point Park, Duck Pond, 1701 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401
  9:00 am
• Comedy Improv Show! →
  925 Main St, Half Moon Bay
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fall migration is underway, and we're starting to see migrants pass through.
  One I was excited to see this morning is the Say's Phoebe. It's one of my favorite birds to photograph. They're fairly predictable, often returning… (Nextdoor Alsace Lorraine)
• Looking for dog-sitter recommendation for a Husky for the weekend of Sept 30 to Oct 3.
  He also needs to be re-homed. Shiloh is 7 yrs old and is a very sweet boy. Here is the owners original post from an email list. "Hi, I am rehoming… (Nextdoor Half Moon Bay)

• Halma plc posted a job opening for CNC Machinist: Level 1 - 3 in Half Moon Bay. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Half Moon Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Half Moon Bay here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• 49ers fans: Your new food choices at Levi's Stadium (fresnobee.com)

Burlingame

• Burlingame to host annual disaster response drill (smdailyjournal.com)
• $150/1hr Tech Lovers/Gamers (castingnetworks.com)
• What is a mortgage loan? A beginner's guide to home financing (usatoday.com)

Ok Half Moon Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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