🌱 Montara sewer project gets renewed Burnham Strip staging permit

Hello Montara! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Montara sewer project gets renewed Burnham Strip staging permit
• Montara makes a roundup of quiet Pacific Coast beach towns
• Where Montara’s local races stand as vote counting continues

Today's riddle: What did the fallen horse say? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A sprinkle early in the a.m., with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Breezy; downpours in the p.m., temps: high: 65, low: 51.
• Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• San Mateo County Harbor District Renews Permit for Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside's Force Main at Montara Project for the Staging of Equipment, Vehicles and Trailers on Burnham Strip (coastsidebuzz.com) — The Harbor District has renewed permission to use Burnham Strip for equipment, vehicles and trailers supporting Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside’s Force Main at Montara project. The accompanying staff recommendation called for amending the existing land-use permit and extending it through June 30, 2028.
   

• The Quietest Beach Towns On The Pacific Coast (worldatlas.com) — Montara earns a place in a Pacific Coast travel roundup for its residential character and easy access to beaches and mountain trails. The feature highlights Montara State Beach, nearby Gray Whale Cove, the McNee Ranch trails and Point Montara Lighthouse grounds as alternatives to busier coastal destinations.
   

• With 1,700 Votes Still to Be Counted Only CFPD and Measure Q are Too Close to Call; Meet Your New and Unopposed Electeds for CUSD, CCWD, CFPD, GCSD, HMB, MCC, MWSD and Harbor District (coastsidebuzz.com) — Montara’s water and sanitary district candidates all ran unopposed, while Coastside fire district races remained too close to call in a November 12 election roundup. With 1,700 votes still uncounted, the report also noted that Scott Bollinger would continue on the Midcoast Community Council and Joan Brennan would be appointed after both ran unopposed.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday November 14

• Nick's Restaurant →
  Pacifica Chamber of Commerce, 100 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica
  7:00 pm
• Recreation Swim
  Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
  7:30 pm

Sunday November 15

• American Education Week
  Cabrillo Unified Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
• Exhibition "Raw Inspiration" Mark Ashworth →
  225 Rockaway Beach Ave., #1, Pacifica
• Yoga and Sound Healing @ Shelldance Orchid Gardens →
  Shelldance Orchid Gardens, 2000 CA-1, Pacifica
  2:00 pm

Monday November 16

• Devil's Slide →
  Devil's Slide Trail (North Parking Lot), Devil's Slide Trail, Pacifica
  8:30 am
• Work Success
  Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am
• Baby Bounce Storytime
  Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
  10:00 am
• Adult Water Aerobics
  Jean E Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave, Pacifica
  12:40 pm
• Paint a 3D Print
  Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
  2:00 pm
• Digital Help Hub
  Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
  3:00 pm
• Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
  Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
  3:15 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CROSSMARK posted a job opening for retail merchandising HIRES IMMEDIATELY in Pacifica. Apply here.
• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Millbrae. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montara here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pacifica

• Drew Azzopardi, OT, Washington: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report (draftcountdown.com)
• Powerful surf, heavy rain prompt preparations in Pacifica (abc7news.com)

Half Moon Bay

• Half Moon Bay Area Bridge Repairs To Disrupt Coastal Trail Access (patch.com)
• 6 El Granada Properties Eyed For Higher-Density Housing (patch.com)
• Level 2 Storm, Possible Thunderstorms Coming To Pleasanton (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the fallen horse say?" — I can’t giddy up… (Thank you Kathy J. for sending it in!)
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