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Hi Half Moon Bay! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led Half Moon Bay to end its automated license plate reader program?
  • How a $1M grant could reshape Half Moon Bay's shoreline.
  • How Half Moon Bay's Brandon Melo dominated his way to weekly honors

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sun and areas of low clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. After Two Year Pilot, After Sheriffs Testified with Compelling Stories, Half Moon Bay Ends Flock Contract for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) Digital Surveillance Due to Lack of Trust (coastsidebuzz.com) — Half Moon Bay's City Council has decided not to continue its contract with Flock's automated license plate reader system after a two‑year pilot, citing trust concerns and reviewing reports and policies at this week's meeting. Residents can watch the archived council video, follow future agendas, and still participate in upcoming hybrid meetings via Zoom, Comcast Channel 27, Facebook Live, email, or phone comments.
   

2. Press Release: State Coastal Conservancy Awards $94 Million for Coastal Access, Conservation, and Climate Resilience – California State Coastal Conservancy (ca.gov) — Half Moon Bay is set to benefit from a $1 million state grant to plan climate resilience upgrades for the old landfill at Poplar Beach, including technical studies, community engagement, and early design work. The broader package sends $94 million to 17 coastal projects statewide, but this planning effort could shape future shoreline protection, access, and safety right on your local coastline.
   

3. Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Brandon Melo, Half Moon Bay football (sacbee.com) — Half Moon Bay High football standout Brandon Melo just earned Bay Area News Group's boys athlete of the week after a huge two-way performance in a 42–22 win over Carlmont. He piled up 150 rushing yards with two touchdowns, added 108 passing yards and two more scores, and even contributed at safety, edging other nominees in online voting.
   

4. 32 Fun Things to Do This Week (9.21.26) (7x7.com) — Half Moon Bay shines here as a cozy fall escape even after the Pumpkin Festival, with downtown shops, ocean views, and trails like Cowell-Purisima and Cowell Ranch Beach ideal for late‑season whale spotting. The guide also suggests warming up over comforting Italian dishes at Fattoria e Mare and highlights lodging options from the Nantucket Whale Inn to pricier resorts, alongside other Northern California fall destinations.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Walking on the beach yesterday I saw a young sea lion who seemed to be in distress.
    I kept our dogs away, got some photos, and contacted the Marine Mammal Center. I followed up today and got this note from them. I would encourage all… (Nextdoor Arleta Park)
  • Red-tailed Hawks are the hawk you're most likely to see here on the coast.
    They're one of the most widespread raptors in North America. Adults have the classic brick red tail, but juveniles (like the streaky, barred bird in… (Nextdoor Alsace Lorraine)
  • Marriott International posted a job opening for Cook II - Navio in Half Moon Bay. Apply here.
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate $19.00/hour - Full-Time in Half Moon Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Half Moon Bay here.

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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