1913 Raker Act for Hetch-Hetchy and Crystal Springs
VIDEO. From Wikipedia ~ The Raker Act “The interests of the Spring Valley Water Company (we know it today as…
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Coastside CERT Presents: Finding Fire Locations with the “Smoke Point” App
ZOOM VIDEO LINK w/CHAT NOTES. ZOOM Video Link Coastside CERT Presents “Finding Fire Locations with the Smoke Point App”…
Evacuation. As Wildfires Rage, First Responders Urge Local Residents to “Know Your Zone”
PRESS RELEASE. From San Mateo County on July 15th, 2021. Get live updates on threats from fires, floods, earthquakes and…
Book Recommendation: “The Portuguese Shore Whalers of California 1854-1904”
RECOMMENDATION. As a Half Moon Bay Coastside History docent I am always looking for books that expand my knowledge. This…
John and Eda Muller Step Back From Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm Handing Reins to Locals Danny Lopes and Danny Bretao
PRESS RELEASE. From Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm Facebook feed. Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm After starting Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm over…
How Did We Take Care of the Poor Then? San Mateo County “Poor Farm” History 1876-1907
ESSAY. From the Open the S.F. Watershed Facebook feed. Written by Andy Howse. Unbeknownst to most travelers of highway…
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Coastside Fire Protection District Appoints CERT Coordinator Cynthia Sherrill to Replace Ginny McShane
VIDEO. From the Coastside Fire Protection District (CFPD) meeting on 5/26/2021 by Zoom. Four highly qualified people also applied with…
I.D.E.S Half Moon Bay Celebrates 150 Year Anniversary of the Portuguese Pentecost Festival
ESSAY. By Half Moon Bay Coastside History’s May/June 2021 Coastside Chronicles. —Ellen Chiri, with thanks to Bob Fernandez In 1871,…
HMB Coastside History Assoc. Presents: Ohlone Basketweavers: Women’s Essential Creations
HISTORY. The woman looked out to the ocean, letting her eyes rest awhile. She had been working for a long…
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The BIG One: Your Survival Guide for a 7.8 Earthquake a KPCC Radio Production
PODCAST / LINKS. The best podcast and on-line resource for disaster preparedness that I have seen in 10 years of…