We began the week with the good news that the state lifted the regional stay at home order, allowing us back into the “purple/widespread” tier of reopening. Outdoor dining and partial indoor retail activity can begin again with safety protocols. See the states Blueprint for a Safer Economy for details, and understand that COVID-19 remains widespread, deaths continue to occur, and this is no time to let down your guard. In coming weeks, the City will be launching a series of information sharing virtual sessions with experts who can respond to questions about important COVID-19 topics, such as the vaccination roll-out and more.

Next Thursday evening, February 4th, is the 3rd community input meeting about the Beach Boulevard Infrastructure Resiliency Project. Please join this virtual meeting and provide your input about this important project.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans Bay Area) will conduct its annual mandatory emergency response drill at the State Route 1 (SR-1) Tom Lantos (Devil’s Slide) Tunnels. The mandatory seven-hour emergency response drill begins Wednesday, February 3rd at 9:00 PM and concludes on Thursday, February 4th at 4:00 AM. The exercise is weather permitting.

For the safety of crews and the public, northbound and southbound traffic lanes on SR-1 through the Tom Lantos (Devil’s Slide) Tunnels will be closed during the exercise.

During the tunnel closures, the following detours between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay will be in effect. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be on scene to assist motorists:

The emergency management exercise will be a coordinated effort including the CHP, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, Pacifica Fire and Police Departments, California Office of Emergency Services, Cal-Fire and other first responders. This exercise will include fire simulations, crash simulations, and smoke.

For real-time traffic click-on Caltrans Quick Map: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Or follow them on Twitter: @CaltransD4

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as they work to maintain California’s highways, bridges and tunnels. Please #BeWorkZoneAlert

Join the City of Pacifica for the third virtual Community Workshop for the Beach Boulevard Infrastructure Resiliency Project. This community workshop is happening on February 4th at 6 pm and you can RSVP and learn more at: CityofPacifica.org/beachresiliency.

The Beach Boulevard Infrastructure Resiliency Project aims to replace the current seawall along Beach Boulevard to protect public infrastructure, recreational activities, numerous homes, businesses and the community at large. This third workshop will go into more detail on the Project’s Design Alternatives. The City wants to hear from you and collect input that will inform the Project moving forward.

Although indoor and outdoor dining are not possible under the current Stay at Home restrictions, our local restaurants continue to serve our community. Click here to download a list of restaurants that are open for takeout and delivery - and please share the information with friends and family! The Economic Development Committee and Pacifica Chamber of Commerce thank you for continuing to support local restaurants during the holidays!

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01/14/2021 Press Release: Pacifica Pier Closure - Effective Immediately

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