Greetings!
The City of Pacifica is joining the
United Against Hate initiative and we invite you to consider taking part. United Against Hate is a movement that emerged in 2017 in response to increasing numbers of hate crimes in the Bay Area. Last year, the creators of the movement launched the inaugural United Against Hate Week of Action. This year United Against Hate Week of Action is November 17-23, 2019. You will begin to see around town the posters the City printed that is our sign that hate will not be tolerated in our community. If you are interested in taking a stand against hate, check out the
20 Ideas for Action found on the
United Against Hate website, which gives a number of ideas for how to show your support and rally others to the cause. Come by City Hall and pick up your own United Against Hate poster to keep and share. Each of us can make a difference!
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Also, we look forward to seeing you
tomorrow for Ohlone Portolá Heritage Day. We are commemorating 10,000 years of Ohlone settlement in San Mateo County and the 250
th anniversary of the P Expedition sighting of the San Francisco Bay. You’ll find food, fun, activities, and more tomorrow, November 2 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Pacifica Community Center. There will be overflow parking available at Cabrillo school. Hope to see you there!
As always, go safely this week and please let me know if you have comments or questions, and
thank you for wanting to
Connect with Pacifica!
Sincerely,
KEVIN WOODHOUSE
City Manager
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Ohlone Portolá Heritage Day
Sat, November 2nd 10am-3pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
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United Against Hate Week of Action
November 17-23
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United Against Hate is a movement that emerged in 2017 in response to increasing numbers of hate crimes in the Bay Area. In an effort to visibly reject these acts, the City of Berkeley created the iconic “United Against Hate” posters to send the clear message that hate would not be tolerated. The message resonated with other communities, and the poster and movement spread quickly throughout the Bay Area and beyond. In 2018, leaders in Berkeley rallied community members, local organizations, elected leaders, and faith groups throughout the Bay Area to launch the inaugural United Against Hate Week of Action.
This year, Pacifica is joining the movement. The United Against Hate Week of Action will occur November 17-23, 2019. If you are interested in taking a stand against hate, check out the
20 Ideas for Action found on the
United Against Hate website, which gives a number of ideas for how to show your support and rally others to the cause.
Come by City Hall and pick up your own United Against Hate poster to keep and share. Each of us can make a difference!
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County Offers Free Recycling Event!
Sat, Nov 2nd 10am-2pm | Across from Pacifica Sharp Park Library
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Pacificans Care Speakeasy Night
Saturday, November 2nd 7-11pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
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Book Signing by Nick Neely,
Author of
Alta California
Sun, Nov 3rd 1-3pm | Pacifica Coastside Museum, 1850 Francisco Blvd
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In
Alta California, Nick Neely chronicles his 650-mile trek from San Diego to Pacifica, following the route of the 1769 Spanish Expedition led by Gaspar de Portolá. Neely grew up in California, but realized how little he knew about its history. For twelve weeks he hiked through both rural and urban California following the route described in the diaries of members of the Expedition. Weaving natural and human history,
Alta California relives his adventure and explores the evolution of California and its landscape. You can find more information about the event at the
Pacifica Historical Society’s website.
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Transportation Authority Online Virtual Town Hall
Monday, November 4th 2-3pm | ONLINE
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The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) released its Draft Strategic Plan 2020-2024 on October 11, 2019. This plan will outline how the TA will make investment decisions over the next five years for the funds from Measures A and W that it is responsible for administering, including the process for how projects will be evaluated and prioritized. These decisions will have a major impact on transportation funding in this County.
Our agency has actively participated in the development of this Draft Plan and we hope you will take some time to review and comment. The Draft Plan and comment form are
available here. Public comment closes on November 14, 2019.
The TA will also be presenting information on the Draft Plan at an online Virtual Town Hall on Monday, November 4, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. To register please click
here.
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Celebrate Arbor Day with Tree City Pacifica
Sun, Nov 9th 10am-1pm | Pacifica School District, 375 Reina Del Mar
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Honoring All Who Have Served
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NEW DEADLINE!
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The National Park Service is seeking your input
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Ventdusud/Getty Images
The National Park Service has released a written compilation of regulatory restrictions established by the park superintendent (
The GGNRA Superintendent’s 2019 Compendium Update). This document will impact federal parkland in Pacifica including
Mori Point, Sweeny Ridge, and
Milagra Ridge.
The new regulations pertain to dog walking, biking, e-bikes, and equestrian use, among other pubic use issues. Pacifica residents are encouraged to review the document and submit comments to
GGNRA by November 27
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at
goga_public_affairs@nps.gov.
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NCFA Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Trainings
Thursday, December 5th | NCFA Station 81, 3445 Bayshore Blvd
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Rockaway Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 8th 4-7pm | Rockaway Beach Plaza
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Jump on a Cable Car, starting at the Pacifica Community Center at 3:30pm, and join us for the annual tree lighting festival in Rockaway Beach along the beautiful coast of Pacifica. Children wait in anticipation for Santa to arrive on his fire truck at 5pm. Kids can then visit Santa and tell him all their holiday wishes. Then be ready at 6pm as the Holiday Tree is lit in the Rockaway Beach Plaza.
You can expect:
- FREE Cable Car Rides
- Visits & Photos w/Santa
- Live Music
- School Performances
- Snow Flurries
- FREE Pony Rides
- Food Trucks
- Senior Services Silent Auction of Baskets
- Arts & Craft Activities
- Vendor Booths
- Cat of a Different Color
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- ...and more! So, stay tuned!
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Unhoused In Pacifica (UP) Task Force Has a Blog!
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Draft Plan OUT NOW!
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The draft plan for
Pacifica’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan has been released for public comment on the project website,
www.WalkBikePacifica.com. Visit the website and use the interactive document viewer to view the details on the draft plan and offer comments. Public comment on the draft plan is open until November 22, 2019. The Pacifica Public Works Department values the input of all Pacifica residents and appreciates everyone’s participation during this process.
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Pacifica Library Project!
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There are exciting changes in the works for the Sharp Park Library! We hope to replace the current structure with a state-of-the art, full-service library branch that provides dedicated spaces for kids, families, and teens; more space for expanded collections; group study rooms; and technology updates.
Sign up here to stay informed on Pacifica’s plans for our libraries: #PacificaLovesLibraries
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Sharp Park Berm Improvement Project
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The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has begun an exciting improvement project to the Sharp Park Berm, which runs alongside the back of the Sharp Park Golf Course. Anticipated dates for key milestones are listed below. As with all such projects, these dates are only approximations.
- Project has been mobilized.
- Following the Labor Day Holiday, erosion control fabric and site furnishings will be installed
- In October, footings and installation of the beach access ramp and stairway will begin
- Grading and trail paving at the trailhead off of Beach and Clarendon Rd. will likely occur towards end of November to mid-December
- Construction activities should be complete by end of 2019
Note: A detour route will be available to allow pedestrians to access the berm during trail work and all phases of construction.
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- Ranger – Closes 11/04/19
- Police Captain – Closes 11/08/19
- Maintenance Aide – Open until filled
- Child Care Aide/Child Care Associate Teacher – Open until filled
- Lifeguard I/II – Open until filled
- Recreation Leader I-V – Open until filled
- Police Officer – Open until filled
- Senior Services Bus/Van Driver – Open until filled
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Nov 2 – Ohlone Portolá Heritage Day 10am-3pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
Nov 2 – Free Recycling Event 10am-2pm | Across from Pacifica Sharp Park Library
Nov 2 – Pacificans Care Speakeasy Night 7-11pm | Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr
Nov 3 – Book Signing by Nick Neely 1-3pm | Pacifica Coastside Museum, 1850 Francisco Blvd
Nov 4 – Transportation Authority Online Virtual Town Hall 2-3pm | ONLINE
Nov 9 – Arbor Day with Tree City Pacifica 10am-1pm | Pacifica School District, 375 Reina Del Mar
Nov 11 – City Offices CLOSED for Veteran’s Day. City Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Labor Day. They will reopen for normal business hours beginning Tuesday, November 12.
Nov 17-23 – United Against Hate Week of Action
Dec 5 – First Aid Class 9-12:30 pm | NCFA Station 81, 3445 Bayshore Blvd
Dec 5 – CPR & AED Training 1:30-5pm| NCFA Station 81, 3445 Bayshore Blvd
Dec 8 – Rockaway Tree Lighting Festival 4-7pm | Rockaway Beach Plaza
Upcoming City Meetings – For information about upcoming City meetings, visit the City of Pacifica website at
www.cityofpacifica.org and check the Calendar for City Council Meetings and Other City Meetings at the bottom of the home page.
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Recent City of Pacifica and Pacifica Police Department press releases are available on the City of Pacifica website under City Government -
Press Releases & Media Bulletins
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