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ENEWS. From the City of Half Moon Bay on July 9th, 2026.
In early 2025, the City partnered with a local Eagle Scout to pilot the use of legal beach fire pits at Poplar Beach. The pilot was a success, and the City is pleased to bring the fire pits back for the summer.
Beginning tonight and continuing throughout the summer, five concrete fire pits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The pits are located north and south of the beach access at the end of Poplar Street, below the public parking lot. Fires are only permitted within these designated pits. Fires elsewhere on the beach remain prohibited and will continue to be enforced, along with other unsafe or prohibited activities.
Please help keep the beach safe by burning only clean firewood or charcoal (no pallets, trash, or treated wood), keeping fires contained within the pits, and extinguishing coals with water—never burying them in the sand, where they can cause serious burns. Please also pack out your trash, refrain from consuming alcohol, keep dogs on leash, and stay aware of tides and ocean conditions.
For beach safety information, visit https://www.visithalfmoonbay.org/ocean-safety/.
This continued pilot is intended to create more opportunities for residents and visitors to safely enjoy Poplar Beach while supporting equitable coastal access for the entire community. We hope everyone enjoys these new amenities responsibly.
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Half Moon Bay City Council Meetings ~ 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
The City Council of Half Moon Bay is the City’s governing body, and consists of five elected members. The Council sets priorities and policies, makes final decisions on all major City matters, adopts ordinances and resolutions, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and approves the annual budget.
The Half Moon Bay City Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00pm at the Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue.
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Phone: (650) 726-8250 (leave message with Clerk’s office)
Mayor Debbie Ruddock, District 4; Term ends 2026
DRuddock@hmbcity.com
Vice Mayor Deborah Penrose, District 5, Term ends 2026
DPenrose@hmbcity.com
Councilmember Patric Bo Jonsson, District 2, Term Ends 2028
PJonsson@hmbcity.com
Councilmember Paul Nagengast, District 3; Term Ends 2028
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Councilmember Robert Brownstone, District 1; Term ends 2026
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The City of Half Moon Bay holds district-based elections for its five city council seats. Each Councilmember is elected to a 4 year term. There are no term limits in Half Moon Bay. The City Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Vice Mayor, on an annual basis.
- November 2024 Election – Districts 2 and 3 will elect a representative to a four-year term.
- November 2026 Election – Districts 1, 4, and 5 will elect a representative to a four-year term.
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