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August 5th, 2021
THE WEEKLY BUZZ MAIL!
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PRESS RELEASE. From Nextdoor SAN FRANCISCO and MENLO PARK, California – July 6, 2021.
Nextdoor, the neighborhood network, to become a publicly-traded company through merger with Khosla Ventures Acquisition Co. II
- Nextdoor connects neighbors to those nearby — neighbors, businesses, and public services, creating a highly engaged, hyperlocal network, building meaningful connections both online and offline
- Transaction to result in approximately $686 million in gross proceeds....
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VIDEO. The Smoke Point App Smoke Point is a mobile app that helps firefighters find the location of a new fire start, in order to keep the small fires small more of the time.
It does this by using information contributed by the public and information gathered by firefighters in the field to triangulate the locations of fires.
Gabe will explain the use and value of the App, and how to get accurate useful readings on the location of smoke columns / plumes that may be fire started by lightning strikes or other causes.
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INFORMATIONAL.
ALERT Wildfire is a consortium of The University of Nevada, Reno, University of California San Diego, and the University of Oregon providing fire cameras and tools to help firefighters and first responders:
- Discover, locate, and confirm fire ignition.
- Quickly scale fire resources up or down.
- Monitor fire behavior during containment.
- Help evacuations through enhanced situational awareness.
- Observe contained fires for flare-ups.
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OWN VOICE. ~ InPerspective by Gregg Dieguez and Bruce Laird —
There may be a Silver Lining to the past month, where it appears our Coronavirus has gained new superpowers. In fact, the Delta variant is now as contagious as chickenpox, more adaptable than a Republican Congressman, and evolving faster than a speeding conspiracy theory. There is much news to cover – in the last week several viral hypotheses have been resolved with new evidence, and we might have just found the Achilles Heel of the virus.
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SAM TOUR of PORTOLA PUMP STATION.
Many have complained, over the years, about a vague sewer smell at the SAM Portola Pump Station. SAM has just installed a Vapex Unit. This is what it will do:
Vapex Environmental Technologies “Odor Control System” uses air atomizing nozzles (designed by NASA) to combine water, oxygen and ozone to create Hydroxyl Radicals anti-oxidants which attacks odorous compounds, such as Hydrogen Sulphide.
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VIDEO. From the Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at 6:30pm by Zoom.
Do you love your community? The MWSD Directors do.
Learn how MWSD is funded and how to run for the MWSD Board of Directors and the extraordinary purchase of the water system.
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PRESS RELEASE. From the City of Half Moon Bay.
PG&E Above Ground Survey Project
In the very near future, PG&E will be starting an above ground survey on Highway 92, Main Street (north of Highway 92), and Highway 35. For the actual surveying work, PG&E requested permission for night work, which has been approved by the City of Half Moon Bay. Survey work will take place from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Marking/locating and drilling may be done during the day. Major traffic control will occur at the locations of work mentioned above. Areas of work in Half Moon Bay are shown on the map above.
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PRESS RELEASE. As of August 3rd, 2021.
Redwood City – The Board of Supervisors today appointed 14 residents reflecting the diversity of San Mateo County to the District Lines Advisory Commission.
Applications now being accepted for 15th and final seat on the commission.
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PRESS RELEASE. With your generous contributions we raised $37,211!
Your gift will reach 240 students in the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District this Fall as they prepare to to return to school. Gift cards will be distributed to families on Thursday, August 5th.
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Notes from the Half Moon Bay Yacht Club’s El Toro Regatta
July 30 – August 1
Four days of sailing in Pillar Point Harbor left no doubt that the El Toros wanted more races here. The El Toro is a beloved classic 8’ San Francisco dinghy design from the 1930s “This harbor is perfect for El Toros” stated Senior division winner Gordie Nash. Nash added “This club (HMBYC) is a hidden gem and huge overnight success, after 40 years of work.”
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PRESS RELEASE. From San Mateo County Newsroom August, 4th, 2021.
County launches Office of Arts and Culture
Redwood City – It’s tempting for some to say that there exists no first-class arts and culture scene between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It’s not true, of course.
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Great Local Coastal Content Every Week.
Do you have a story?
Do have fiction of non-fiction to share?
CONTACT us.
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NEW. Tues. Aug 10th, 2021 @ 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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Join the 2nd Pillar Point Harbor Public Workshop over Zoom.
Register for Tues. Aug.10th, 2021 @ 6:00pm meeting
Please join us in developing the San Mateo County Harbor District Master Plan. Your opinion counts!
These workshops provide a forum for constructive exchange of ideas and information to align with the goals, objectives, and targets of the Harbor District’s and community’s vision for the San Mateo County Harbor District Master Plan.
The San Mateo County Harbor District is hosting the second Master Plan Development Workshop at 6pm on August 10th, 2021 to discuss and seek public input.
This workshop will focus on “Bringing the Information Together”. This includes the data gained though written surveys, condition surveys of District assets and facilities, interviews with District stakeholders, and workshop #1.
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NEW. Thurs. Aug 12th, 2021 @ 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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Enjoying the beach this summer? How clean is the water? Three of the most polluted beaches in the state are located in San Mateo County. Join us as we discuss what is currently being done across government and nonprofits to prevent pollution in the form of plastics, storm water run-off and more, and to identify opportunities for collaboration to work toward cleaner coastlines.
Join the conversation with:
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NEW. Thurs. Aug 12th, 2021 @ 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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The City of Half Moon Bay’s Redistricting Advisory Committee was formed by the City Council at its May 18, 2021 meeting to study and recommend updated draft boundaries for City Council districts based on results of the 2020 Census. The Redistricting Advisory Committee is comprised of seven members, who were appointed June 15, 2021:
- Michal Settles
- Claudia Marshall
- Marin Holt
- Paul Gater
- Steve Maller
- Phil Marshall
- Hal Bogner
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Thur. Aug 5th to Aug 8th, 2021
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In collaboration with the Sunset Piano project, Make It Main Street presents “Main Street Piano” Thursday August 5 through Sunday 8th. Sunset Piano was founded in Half Moon Bay in 2013 by Coastside resident Mauro Ffortissimo and coconspirator Dean Mermell. Its subversive origins were celebrated in the documentary film Twelve Pianos, and in 2015 it evolved to become the annual phenomenon of Flower Piano at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens.
The pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 springtime event and challenged the creators, performers and fans to find new ways to connect and create. As the community emerged from the restraints, Ffortissimo and his Coastside collaborators found a way to reinvent this public performance art yet again. Sunset Piano returns to its Half Moon Bay roots as has “Main Street Piano”, the centering feature of August’s “Make It Main Street”.
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Fri. Aug. 6th 2021 @ 10:00am to 12:00pm
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Watercolor Wildlife: Artist Teacher: Christine Oliver
Fridays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, August 6, 13, 20, 27
A new wildlife photograph is emailed weekly to each student, so they can paint along with the step-by-step instructions in this live virtual course.
Ages 18 and over. Livestream link will be provided after registration. Recommended materials are on Eventbrite.
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Sat. Aug. 7th 2021 @ 9:00pm to 10:30pm
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The comedy that became a cult classic, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.
When eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life.
Join us Under the Stars, In Your Cars (or Out)! After a day at the beach, park early and pick up dinner at any of the numerous Linda Mar Shopping Center restaurants and stay for a movie. Mention the movie and receive a special offer at participating restaurants.
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Thurs. Aug. 12th 2021 @ 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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According to most recent data, 48% of the greenhouse gas emissions generated in Half Moon Bay come from energy use in buildings, with 80% of those emissions coming from natural gas and propane-powered energy.
To help curb these emissions and work toward a cleaner environment, the City is proposing an ordinance that would require all new construction be electric-only buildings, and would phase out fuel gas applications and distribution in existing buildings by 2045.
You’re invited to join City Staff along with Peninsula Clean Energy and The Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce on August 12 at 2 pm to learn more about Half Moon Bay’s proposed building electrification ordinance.
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Fri. Aug. 13th 2021 @ 12:00pm to 2:00pm
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Join us to learn about the past, present and future of Tunitas Creek Beach, soon to be the newest publicly accessible beach on the San Mateo Coast!
Between Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, there is a 1-mile stretch of beach that has been known to many Bay Area residents as a local treasure for surfers, fishermen and recreational users. Starting in the mid 2010s, large-scale campouts and parties began causing environmental and safety issues. In 2017 Peninsula Open Space Trust bought 58 acres of private bluff fronting Tunitas Creek Beach and transferred this land to San Mateo County Parks. Since then, San Mateo County Parks, POST and many community stakeholders have been working to draft plans that incorporate a variety of community needs into a park design that will provide space for the diverse people, plants and animals of our area.
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Sat. Aug. 28th 2021 @ 9:00am to 2:00pm
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TasteTV is happy to announce that the 6th Annual World Dog Surfing Championships will take place on August 28th, 2021, in Pacifica on the Northern California coast, outside of San Francisco.
The World Championships for Dog Surfing take place on the Northern California coast — where the concept for the dog surfing sport originated — bringing together the best in local and international dog surfing talent. The world’s top dog surfers as well as amateurs are invited to bring home the gold.
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Fri. July 16th to Aug. 15th, 2021 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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Sanchez Art Center is pleased to present three new exhibitions that will run July 16–August 15, 2021.
There will be a reception on opening night, Friday, July 16, 7–9 pm, with music by Jamey “The Breeze” Brzezinski.
In the Main Gallery, Gregory Farrar Scott will exhibit work from his mixed media Urban Mask series, as well as other works. Titled Welcome To My World, Scott’s show is curated by Susan Hillhouse Leask.
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Sat. August 21st @ 9:00am to 4:00pm
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This is the new way to take CERT Basic Training – Start Now and Graduate August 21, 2021.
Coastside CERT’s hybrid training was the first in California, last year.
This is the last Basic CERT class of the year.It is an excellent way to prepare for earthquakes, wildfire plus so much more.
It’s free!
Go to coastsidecert.com and sign up for Hybrid CERT on the home page.Complete the online portions by August 15th and come to the Training Day on Aug 21st, 2021.
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Every Sat./Sun. in 2021 at 12:00pm to 2:00pm
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The Coastside History Museum in the Jail at 505 Johnston St has reopened Saturday and Sunday with limited hours (usually 12-2). Masks are optional for fully vaccinated visitors, otherwise masks are required. As part of Make It Main Street, it will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.
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Sat. August 7th, 2021, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
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Sat. September 25th, 2021, 1:00pm to 7:00pm
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. Attendance 300-500.
Join us for our 3rd Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament.
It will be an amazing day of Cornhole, Music, Prizes, Food and Drinks!
Cornhole Tournament hosted by California Cornhole Association.
Sunday, September 26, 2021
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
All proceeds benefit the Cabrillo Education Foundation (CEF) endowment fund.
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Every Wednesdays in 2021 at 10:00am to 6:00pm
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Effective July 1, 2021, the weekly testing at the Ted Adcock Community Center will move to Wednesdays, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will no longer be testing on Monday afternoons. Details on the new testing service are as follows:
- OptumServe/LHI – Shallow Nasal Swab
- Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Ted Adcock Community Center parking lot – 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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The first Thursday of every month The Jetty Wave be open and offering 20% off food and drinks for locals from 3 to 8 PM.
First Thursday of the Month from 3:00 to 8:00 PM
Thursday’s food offering will be from the one and only “Chef Jose Luis @gilbraltargems”.
Jettywave & Swell lounge area also welcomes you to bring food from any one of our wonderful local venues (Mezzaluna, OPL, or bring that fun picnic basket from home filled with goodies).
We encourage you to lounge with your own choices of food while enjoying our fresh pressed juices, cocktails, beer/wine and many other wonderful selections.
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What We Do.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE PART OF THE COASTSIDE COMMUNITY!
We are a farmer-directed Certified Market designed to link Coastside residents with their neighbors — the Coastside farmers, ranchers, fishermen and culinary artisans that produce some of the most beautiful, nutritious and creative food in the world.
HMB Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00pm ~ Open now
Pacifica Wednesdays 2:00pm to 6:00pm ~ Opens April 21st, 2021
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What We Do.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE PART OF THE COASTSIDE COMMUNITY!
We are a farmer-directed Certified Market designed to link Coastside residents with their neighbors — the Coastside farmers, ranchers, fishermen and culinary artisans that produce some of the most beautiful, nutritious and creative food in the world.
HMB Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00pm ~ Open now
Pacifica Wednesdays 2:00pm to 6:00pm ~ Opens April 21st, 2021
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Filoli, also known as the Bourn-Roth Estate, is a country house set in 16 acres of formal gardens surrounded by a 654-acre estate, located in Woodside, California, about 25 miles south of San Francisco, at the southern end of Crystal Springs Reservoir, on the eastern slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Wikipedia
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Coastside Agency Meetings are REMOTE!
Stay Tuned.
Highlighting indicates meetings occurring in the next week
HMB City Council ~ 1st / 3rd Tues. @ 7:00pm
HMB Planning ~ Special Meet for Hyatt Hotel Plans 6/29/2021 at 7:00pm. (usually 2nd /4th Tues. @ 7:00pm)
HMB Parks and Recs ~ 4th Wed. only @ 6:00pm
Sewer Authority Mid-Coastide (SAM) ~ 2nd / 4th Mon. @ 7:00pm
Granada Community Services District ~ 3rd Thurs. only @ 7:30pm
Granada Community Services District Parks and Recs ~ 4 Mondays per year at 7:00pm
Montara Water & Sanitary District Meetings ~ 1st / 3rd Thurs. @ 7:30pm (second meeting often cancelled, so call ahead)
Coastside County Water District ~ 2nd Tues. only @ 7:00pm
Midcoast Community Council Meeting ~ 2nd / 4th Wed. @ 7:00pm
Coastside Fire Protection District ~ 4th Wed. only @ 6:00pm
San Mateo County Harbor District ~ 3rd Wed. only @ 1:00pm
Cabrillo Unified School District ~ 2nd Thurs. @ 7:00pm
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The Coastside Buzz Calendar
is FREE and Self-Submit
With 24/7/365 access from any device.
All the music, government meetings, community events, senior activities and foodie specials on the Coastside.
Post your event from your phone.
The Buzz Bees will approve your event within 24 hours.
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Consider a CoastsideBuzz Facebook boost to reach thousands.
Contact us!
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COASTSIDE BUZZ BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Residential and Commercial Repair, Service and Installation
Owner Mike Barbieri ~ Owner operated in business since 1993.
Free estimates * Insured * Senior Discounts
Our mission is to provide quality plumbing for the health and safety of our community.
Why Choose Cal Plumbing & Heating? We've been in business for so long because we are focused on doing what's best for you. We aim to earn your respect and trust through our quality, craftsmanship, and customer service.
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Human Investment Project Housing (HIP Housing) is a non-profit organization based in San Mateo, CA that has specialized in affordable and creative housing solutions in San Mateo County since 1972. Each year, HIP Housing helps 1,400 people find housing or keep their homes through our Home Sharing and Self Sufficiency Programs as well as through housing units we own and manage.
- 800 S. Claremont St. #210
San Mateo, 94402
United States of America
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Food, beverages, outside dining, Live music.
356 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, 94019
Sunday 10AM–9PM
Monday 10AM–9PM
Tuesday 10AM–9PM
Wednesday 10AM–9PM
Thursday 10AM-9PM
Friday 10AM-10PM
Saturday 10AM-10PM
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With a tenacious eye, Richard began watching chefs in Hawaii as they prepared pigs for traditional Luaus. The allure of the banquet sized paella pan for up to 200 guests enables everyone to enjoy his superb culinary treats.
As a personal chef, I specialize in recreating authentic, vegan, gluten free paella. My pleasure is to keep paella coming to your table for your parties. No job is ever too big, or too small, too near or too far. Please contact me for more information or to book a date. ~ Richard
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Barterra offers the finest California wines from top vineyards located from Santa Barbara to Mendocino…
- Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sparkling from Carneros
- Sangiovese from Silverado
- Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Primitivo from Lodi
- Viognier from Paso Robles
- Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River
- Cabernet Sauvginon from Alexander Valley
- Reisling and French Colombard from Mendocino
- .... and Special dessert wines from Madera
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Other Businesses on the Coastside Buzz Directory
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Are You a Small Business?
ONLY $250 for Buzz Directory webpage. ONE-TIME FEE!
When you sign up for our COASTSIDE BUZZ DIRECTORY we not only offer a one-time free Buzz Facebook Boost,
but we can also feature you here, on the Weekly BuzzMail!
Want to talk about it first?
Contact Michelle Dragony at mdragony@coastsidebuzz.com.
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PODCAST. Here are almost two hours of BTS stories recorded by Michelle Dragony of Coastside Buzz from 2016 to 2019. Stay tuned for new podcasts in the new year.
Don’t you think this would make a great podcast for NPR? Could have lots of amazing, world-class guest readers!
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Teach your Kids to Listen and Imagine with Bedtime Stories
Prepare your child for a relaxing audio podcast experience. Whether in the car, the store, or before bed, let your child immerse their ears in their imagination. School is largely auditory. So, prepare your kid to listen and visualize a story without TV or video. Just listen!
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- Like, Follow, Share us on Facebook
- Forward the Weekly Buzz Newsletter
- Use and post on the FREE Buzz Calendar
- Use and share the Buzz Directory! If you're a business the Coastside Buzz Directory is only $250 ONE-TIME FEE for an unlimited webpage with all your important contact information. All of which is shared to the Buzz Facebook and Instagram platforms
- LEARN MORE!
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Infinite Content ~ Coastside Buzz is a website on the internet. You can tell a story by article/photo-essay, podcast and video. The story can be as long as it has to be.
“To Give You a Voice, in Your Own Words ” ~ Support local content that is not editorialized, and aims for original sources as often as possible. Submit your own content. Produce free (if you know how) or low-cost content (if you need help), whether via articles (photo-essays), podcasts and/or videos.
Stories are no longer constrained by physical space like newspapers and radio. On Coastside Buzz every story gets its own infinite web page. That means infinite space for a story which can be an article, a podcast, a video, or all three. Tell your story, the way you want to tell it. Come play and help us produce great local content.
Free Self-Submit Coastside Buzz Calendar ~ Access 24/7/365 from any device. Find all the live music, community events, government meetings, senior activities and foodie specials happening on the Coastside. Missing something? It's FREE and self-submit...Go!
Comprehensive Coastside Buzz Directory ~ It is only $250/year for your own webpage on Coastside Buzz! Your web page includes business name, address/map, phone, email, website link, photos, descriptive text for hours, and more. Access your webpage 24/7/365 from any device. Buzz Bees will promote the Directory once a week, highlighting a business, via the Buzz Email and Coastside Buzz Facebook Ad Boost.
Email Subscription ~ Please subscribe to our Weekly Buzz Mail. Each week people will be reminded of an event on the calendar, a new entry in the Business Directory and new content for the week.
Buzz Kaizen! ~ The Buzz Bees always continue to tinker and innovate with Coastside Buzz ~ constant incremental improvement. Have ideas? Let us know.
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