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Hello Half Moon Bay! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Measure D shifts could change where Half Moon Bay builds next
  • How a key sewer repair could affect Half Moon Bay's coastline
  • What Planned Unit Development means for 0 Beach Avenue's future

Also on today's calendar: Moving Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Half Moon Bay 2026 Measure D Allocations Allow All Requests to Build for Both Downtown and 43 Allocations Outside Downtown (coastsidebuzz.com) — Half Moon Bay's City Council approved shifting 19 remaining downtown Measure D housing allocations to projects outside downtown, effectively allowing all current requests to move forward. The decision prioritizes applications that include more affordable options like ADUs or multifamily units, and sets criteria ensuring projects are permit-ready and aligned with broader city housing objectives.
   

2. Sewer Authority Approves Purchase Order to Global Diving & Salvage for Repairing the Damaged Offshore Outfall Diffusers (coastsidebuzz.com) — Half Moon Bay residents are served by the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside, whose board just authorized a purchase order to repair damaged offshore outfall diffusers, a key part of the regional wastewater system. The article explains how SAM's joint powers structure works, who represents Half Moon Bay on the board, and how you can follow meetings, tours, and updates on local sewer services.
   

3. 0 BEACH Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (redfin.com) — A parcel at 0 Beach Avenue in Half Moon Bay falls under the city's Planned Unit Development zoning, which allows coordinated residential, commercial, and open-space projects under a single comprehensive plan. The piece outlines how this district implements Half Moon Bay's land use plan, sets review procedures, and encourages cohesive development that protects nearby neighborhoods and the broader community.
   

4. Meet the beetles (and more) 🪲 (mv-voice.com) — A Half Moon Bay reader just snagged newsletter swag by correctly spotting last week's mystery photo at Half Moon Bay Feed and Fuel, and you can try to guess this week's location for a shoutout. The newsletter also highlights Peninsula arts events, local farm stands, and an insect educator sharing creepy-crawly science with families.
   

5. On-shore flow set to bring an end to Bay Area's brief heat wave (pressdemocrat.com) — Half Moon Bay just saw a record high of 83 degrees during this week's brief Bay Area heat wave, but cooler marine air is already on the way. Forecasters say inland highs will drop and coastal areas, including Half Moon Bay, should return to more typical 60s and low 70s heading into the weekend.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • URGENT CYBERSECURITY ALERT
    If you received an email recently that appears to have an EVITE to an event (possibly involving the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside) *DO NOT*… (Nextdoor Arleta Park)
  • Coming from Alaska where fresh fish is some of the best, this place blew me and my husband away.
    Absolutely incredible quality and flavors in their rolls. Our go to sushi spot now! (Nextdoor Arleta Park)
  • Chevron posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in San Mateo. Apply here.
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Casting Production Coordinator in San Mateo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Half Moon Bay here.

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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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