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Also check out 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest on the Half Moon Bay Patch calendar

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Hi Half Moon Bay! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a quick home check could cut Half Moon Bay sewer costs
  • What a Half Moon Bay plant wage case could mean for workers
  • Why Half Moon Bay's water agencies face an accelerated Seal Cove review

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. As a Possible El Nino Approaches, Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Asks You to Check Your Downspouts and Cleanouts for Unwanted Inflow to Reduce Sewer Flows and Costs (coastsidebuzz.com) — Half Moon Bay-area sewer officials are asking residents to reduce rainwater entering the sewer system ahead of a possible El Niño winter by checking downspouts and cleanouts on their properties. The Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside, based in Half Moon Bay, explains how lowering inflow and infiltration cuts treatment costs and outlines how its joint powers board representing Half Moon Bay and nearby communities governs local wastewater services.
   

2. California county sues plant company after 50 workers allege years of unpaid wages (thecooldown.com) — San Mateo County has filed a lawsuit over alleged years-long wage violations at a former Half Moon Bay plant facility, seeking back pay and penalties for dozens of affected workers. County officials say the alleged nonpayment and underpayment hurt families and the broader Coastside community, and they're directing workers to the county's Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement for confidential help.
   

3. Amid Geologic Concerns, San Mateo County Planning Approves Zone 3 Seal Cove Residential Project After Geotechnical Consultant Signs Off (coastsidebuzz.com) — Half Moon Bay's water and sewer agencies are being pulled into a fast‑tracked county review as officials grapple with ongoing landslide and infrastructure problems at nearby Seal Cove. A new 2,726‑square‑foot home in the hazard‑prone area just won planning approval after a geotechnical consultant signed off, even as long-running studies, funding fights, and service questions continue to affect the broader Coastside system that serves Half Moon Bay residents.
   

4. Water Polo: Macalester's Jess Palmer-Sammons Named DIIICA Regional Student-Athlete of the Year (macalester.edu) — A Half Moon Bay native and Macalester College water polo standout has been named the Division III Commissioners Association Region IX Women's Sport Student-Athlete of the Year. Her award recognizes strong play in the pool plus academic and leadership excellence, highlighting how a former Half Moon Bay High athlete has become one of the top Division III players in the country.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Free English Class | Clase de inglés gratuita
    Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
    10:00 am
  • Open Sewing
    Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
    10:00 am
  • Family Storytime
    Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
    10:15 am
  • Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
    Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
    2:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I woke up to this news this morning—a large section of our fence was significantly damaged. We also found what appears to be a piece from a vehicle… (Nextdoor El Granada)
  • Menzies Aviation posted a job opening for Baggage Agent in Burlingame. Apply here.
  • C2 Education Centers, Inc. posted a job opening for Education 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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