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Morning Half Moon Bay! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will the new Montara force main affect Half Moon Bay?
  • Meet the local hero praised by Coastside fire leaders this week.

Also on today's calendar: Walk for Mental Health with NAMIWalks 2026 San Mateo County and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Authorizes the First Force Main at Montara Construction Contracts for Environmental and Cultural Services, Inspection Services and Testing Services (coastsidebuzz.com) — Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside has approved contracts to move forward on the first phase of the Montara force main project, a key part of the shared sewer system serving Half Moon Bay. The piece links to agendas, staff reports, meeting videos, and even tours so local residents can better understand how the JPA between Half Moon Bay, GCSD, and MWSD manages their wastewater.
   

• Austin Cuellar Comes to Thank the Coastside Fire Protection District for Saving His Neighborhood After He Save His Family, After Their Home Burned to the Ground; Chief Wilson: 'An Amazing Human' (coastsidebuzz.com) — A Coastside Fire Protection District meeting highlighted Montara resident Austin Cuellar's bravery in saving his family during a devastating house fire, with CAL FIRE's chief calling him "an amazing human." The article also reminds Half Moon Bay residents that the district, headquartered on Main Street, serves their city and nearby unincorporated areas, and explains how to follow meetings or contact board members.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • heya all anybody notice that the McDonald's here in HMB has started rounding down if you pay cash..
    3rd time I have been rounded down by 2 cents... sounds very petty but think about it.. say they do this to 100 cash paying patrons a day.. pennies… (Nextdoor Half Moon Bay)
  • Cabrillo Unified School District posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher(s) in Half Moon Bay. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Burlingame. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Half Moon Bay here.

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San Mateo

  • Community Mourns Football Player In San Mateo After Fatal Highway Crash (patch.com)

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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