Edition 2 April 2026

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• Pacifica Libraries
• Mildred B. Owen Concert Hall

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CLOSE TO HOME

Harvesting Dreams

Cosechando Sueños

Reprinted with permission “Our Vision – Puente de la Costa SurPuente de la Costa Sur mypuente.org/whoweare/“
Pacifica Voice to reprint one story an edition

Harvesting Dreams was born more than a year ago, in the wake of a painful loss in our community. After the tragic deaths of several farmworkers, we felt a deep need to honor their lives and bring visibility to the people who quietly sustain us every day.

This project is a collaboration between the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office CARON Program, Coastside Hope, and Puente—created with the participation of more than 40 farmworkers who generously and courageously shared their stories and dreams. We are also grateful to other community partners whose early support helped shape this work, even if they are not named here.

Each portrait holds dignity, strength, and humanity. And many of them are accompanied by a QR code linking to a short video—giving viewers the opportunity to hear directly from the participants in their own words. We invite you to listen with care and openness.

Our goal was simple but powerful: to create space for farmworkers to be seen, to be heard, and to be valued—not just for their labor, but for their wisdom, resilience, and aspirations.

In this moment, when fear and uncertainty weigh heavily due to current government policies, this exhibition stands as a quiet act of memory, gratitude, and resistance. A reminder that the contributions of farmworkers deserve not only recognition but also protection, care, and respect.

Thank you for joining us in honoring their stories.
We continue harvesting dreams.

Cornelio

Cornelio le agradece a “esta tierra” por el trabajo que le permite enviar dinero a su familia en Oaxaca. “Mi trabajo es el hongo”, dice, mostrando un cilindro de aserrín con hongos comestibles. “Llega la pieza, crece el hongo con el calor, y lo cortamos. Luego la limpiamos, la inyectamos con agua, y vuelve a brotar. Requiere muchos cuidados”. En Oaxaca trabajaba “en el campo y la construcción”, pero no alcanzaba. Hace cuatro años decidió irse al Norte. “Soy campesino y no quiero que mis hijos sufran como yo. Ese fue mi sueño al salir, y aún lo es”. Dice que cuida su empleo como “una bendición de Dios”. Tiene cuatro hijos y quiere “darles estudio y sacarlos adelante”. “Estoy solo aquí, pero un día regresaré a verlos. Ese es mi otro sueño”.

Cornelio is grateful to this land for the job that allows him to send money to his family in Oaxaca. “This is my work: mushrooms,” he says, holding a cylinder of sawdust sprouting edible fungi. “The block arrives, and when it gets warm, the mushrooms grow. We harvest them, clean the block, inject it with water, and it produces again. It takes a lot of care.” Back in Oaxaca, Cornelio worked “a bit in the fi elds and a bit in construction,” but it wasn’t enough. Four years ago, he told his wife he was going north. “I’m a farmworker, and I don’t want my children to suffer like I did. That’s been my dream since I left my village—and it still is.” He takes pride in his job, which he calls “a blessing from God.” There’s always work, and that makes him happy. He supports four children and wants “to give them an education and help them move forward.” “Here, I’m alone—but one day, I’ll go back to see them. That’s my other dream.”

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Untangling the Political Roots of Immigration and Inequality in the US

A FLOREY’S BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Untangling the Political Roots of Immigration and Inequality…
A book signing by San Francisco State Professor and Pacifican

Ron Hayduk

Florey’s Bookstore, Saturday 4/11/26 2-4PM
2120 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica

Here’s what Cynthia Kaufman, friend and colleague of Ron Hayduk, has to say about Untangling the Political Roots of Immigration and Inequality in the United States:

 “We are living in revolutionary times. Social structures that have stabilized the world order since the end of World War II can no longer function.”
Untangling the Political Roots of Immigration and Inequality…, is one in a series of publications of scholarly thought – Bridges to Another World. Professor Hayduk explores the “deep roots” of this issue and considers action-oriented solutions.

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Ending Homelessness Pacifica’s Temporary Safe Parking Program

The Little Program that Could – and Did 
By Pacifica Housing 4 All 

For those unfamiliar with Pacifica, our community, with a population of about 40,000, is on the San Mateo County Coast just south of San Francisco. We are known for surfing, coastal hiking trails, whale sightings visible from the beach, the occasional super bloom, fog – and, since 2017, one of the top three highest numbers of homeless in San Mateo County.

Temporary Safe Parking Program (TSPP), also known as Pacifica Safe Parking Permit (PSPP) program, started in July 2022. To date, PSPP has provided 71 individuals from 43 households temporary shelter in the form of a safe parking space. Of these, 27 individuals (38%) from 15 households (35%) have returned to housing

Unhoused residents of Pacifica, like in many areas, have strong community ties. Many had homes here or have jobs, family, and friends locally, but have been priced out of their housing. With housing prices increasing faster than wages, critically low vacancies, and a lack of affordable housing, returning to housing once unhoused in Pacifica is challenging. In the meantime, many opt for temporary solutions such as living in their cars or in motor homes.

In 2019, a group of housing advocates, including Pacifica Housing 4 All and faith leaders from Faith in Action Bay Area, felt it was time for Pacifica to assist its unhoused neighbors by pursuing a pilot Safe Parking Program. Initially, the City seemed interested and created the Unhoused in Pacifica (UP) Task Force. The UP Task Force reviewed safe parking programs throughout California and presented their summary to City Council in December 2019. The UP Task Force, proposed what they hoped would be an acceptable plan: a unique decentralized model using designated sites on city streets that would provide wrap-around services, housing centered case management, trash and grey and black water dumping, and personalized support to help participants return to permanent housing. 

Unfortunately, the City was not ready to commit and did not advance the pilot. And, when advocates proposed an alternative safe parking program hosted at local churches, the City required a permit with an application fee of $10,000, making it cost prohibitive for any church in town.

After exploring then deciding against a safe parking program to address unhoused residents living in motor homes, the City Council moved forward with an Oversize Vehicle (OSV) Ordinance in March 2020 that made it illegal to park oversized vehicles, in particular motor homes, on most city streets. Just as the COVID pandemic hit.

Pacifica housing advocates did not give up: they quietly sought consultation with Shirley Gibson, Lead Housing Attorney for San Mateo County Legal Aid. That consultation ultimately culminated in a class action complaint, Geary et al v. City of Pacifica, in March 2021 with a combined defense by San Mateo County Legal Aid, Disability Rights, and the ACLU, arguing that the OSV Ordinance discriminated against unhoused, disabled Pacifica residents living in motor homes. In March 2022, the City approved a settlement that included the creation of a temporary safe parking program with 13 spaces on public city streets for three years with Pacifica Resource Center implementing a program based on the UP Task Force’s recommendation from 2019.

Next challenge: a small but vocal group of Pacificans appealed four of the 13 locations for the safe parking spaces with the Coastal Commission. The appeals held up the four spaces for the duration of the initial three years of the program. At the same time, The North Coast County Water District (NCCWD) filed a lawsuit against the City to avoid having a designated safe parking space in front outside their office, due to their future plans to renovate their building.

PSPP started in July 2022 with eight of the 13 agreed upon spaces and added the ninth space in front of NCCWD in October 2022. A year later as NCCWD started construction for their renovation, the space in front of their office was moved to a local RV park on Palmetto, with support from NCCWD through the City. The negotiation for the space at the local RV park opened a door for the next iteration of PSPP in 2025.

These logistical obstacles, along with harassment of PSPP participants by community members, did not keep PSPP from doing its job to help our unhoused neighbors living in motor homes return to housing. While in PSPP, participants created individualized housing plans, accessed medical and mental health care, received vehicle repair assistance to increase their quality of life in their motor home, developed budgets through financial coaching to save for their future housing, and negotiated complex housing systems.

In March 2025, the City approved funding to continue PSPP for one additional year (July 2025 – June 2026) allocating $204,000 for 10 spaces at the local RV park and maintaining five safe parking spaces on city streets. PSPP ends June 2026, unless funds are committed and the community chooses to extend it further.

In the City’s recent annual Strategic Plan Goal Setting, the Council directed city staff to seek ways to extend the program. Pacifica’s public-private partnership for a safe parking program works. And, Pacifica Mayor Christine Boles has already reached out to Half Moon Bay City Council to test their interest.

Like “The Little Engine that Could”, Pacifica’s PSPP had a rocky and steep climb to prove itself – and prove itself it did. The model now stands as a first-of-its-kind successful program to assist our unhoused neighbors on the path to permanent housing. PSPP earned community support and pride. Thank you, Pacifica!

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SOCIAL JUSTICE

Coastside United Indivisible Community Meeting

Join us in-person or on Zoom on Tuesday 4/21, 6:30-8:00 PM. We will have short updates from our Action Teams and then community discussion.

Click Here for Zoom link

 Meeting ID: 850 0277 7361
 Passcode: 656308

Seating at the Little Brown Church is limited to approximately 60, so please arrive early.

Little Brown Church, Pacifica Historical Society
1850 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 MEETING

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2026 Coast Pride

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Congressman Sam Liccardo Refuses to Fund ICE for the Fourth Time

WASHINGTON, DC — After the Senate passed, under unanimous consent, a plan to fund law- abiding (all agencies other than the enforcement personnel at ICE and Border Patrol) parts of the Department of Homeland Security, Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to bring the Senate bill to the floor, instead pursuing a short-term partisan continuing resolution that would fund ICE.

Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), released the following statement:

“We had a bipartisan path forward to pay TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA, and other law-abiding DHS personnel, approved by the Senate and its Republican leadership. Speaker Mike Johnson refused to take it up for a vote of our House–likely for fear that it would be broadly adopted. That Senate bill copied precisely the approach of the legislation that I cosponsored a month ago, but upon which Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to allow a vote on the House floor.

“Last week, I met with TSA agents at San José Mineta International Airport who keep our travelling citizens safe. They’re showing up every day without pay, even as they struggle to afford the gas to get to work. They deserve better. The Coast Guard employees vigilantly watching our shores deserve better. The employees at FEMA helping Americans recover from disasters deserve better.

“Above all, the American people deserve better. Speaker Mike Johnson has demonstrated once again that he cannot lead this House. It’s long past time for new leadership in Congress.”

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No Kings Pacifica

On March 28, we show up together, and we say, loud and clear: No Kings.

Video by Mark Hubbell

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Year of Pacifica Peaceful Activism at Mori Point

Photos by Stephen Johnson

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

Demand Regional Public Transit on the Coast

by Rick Nahass

SamTrans is asking San Mateo County residents to rank how $50 million should be invested if the “Connect the Bay” measure SB63 (14-year 1/2 cent sales tax increase) appears on the November 2026 ballot and passes. When you rank the actions the top action for the Coastside (Pacifica to Half Moon Bay) should be to expand access to the coast…

• *1* Expand access to transit for communities that are currently underserved *1*
• Enhance bus service to be more efficient, faster, and more reliable
• Make repairs and upgrades to aging paratransit vehicles to ensure reliable service
• Offer affordable ride-share and on-demand programs to more communities
• Improve transit routes to reduce traffic on the most heavily traveled corridors
• Continue free and reduced fare programs for seniors, students, and people with disabilities
• Increase safety, cleanliness, and accessibility at bus stops
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by transitioning to zero-emission buses
• Protect transit infrastructure against sea-level rise, flooding, and extreme weather
• Repair potholes and fix streets along bus routes

BECAUSE

94% of SamTrans riders are low-income. Nearly 80% do not have access to a car. This SamTrans business model might fit the over-the-hill BART and Caltrain corridor rich San Mateo communities, but fails to meet the regional public transportation needs of 60,000 San Mateo Coastside residents.

This is especially evident in the SamTrans sub-bullet under the item I’m asking you to rank first:

• Expand access to transit for communities that are currently underserved
  • “Enhance critical coastal ride-share service for people with limited access to a bus route.”

The purpose of public transportation should be to get folks from one place ‘IN A REGION” to another efficiently. It takes Coastside residents 40-90 minutes to get to regional connections to continue to a final destination. This is why residents on the coast don’t ride public transit.

Minimally we should drag SamTrans by the chin into promoting regional transit by asking them to use funds to establish permanent and dedicated staff that will (1) Promote and highlight to the other 26 Bay Area transit operators the problem, that 60,000 people on the coast have no regional public transportation. (2) Work with the Coastside councils, committees and staff to develop good plans for bringing transit rich regional corridors to the coast.

When you take the survey there is opportunity for entering your own ideas. Please be as freely creative as you want. Additionally it would be good to send your transit ideas to all City Council members, who have become strong advocates for Pacifica public transit, and to the members of the Pacifica Climate Action and Resilience Committee (CARC) whose charter includes transportation.

An Aside

Recently the Governor of California threatened to sue the city of Half Moon Bay for not building more housing. Click HERE to see the SFGate article. This a result of Scott Weiner’s Bill to build more homes near public transit without considering the viability of municpal transportation infrastructure.

For at least 15 years Coastside transportation activists have asked the major San Francisco transit agencies to bring visibility to the fact that 60,000 San Mateo Coastside residents have no regional bus service. The northern border of the Coastside is 12 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. Note Petaluma (population 60,000), 40 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, has a bus corridor to San Francisco.

The answer from the major transit agencies has always been a firm “NO”, perpetuating the story that the coast has low ridership, providing cover to politicians, transit agency executive staff and board members to the discriminatory unverified notion that the people who choose to live on the coast are somehow predisposed to not want to ride public transit.

What can done?

• Coastal residents as a class can attempt to recover damages based on discriminatory practices and/or negligence of regional transit agencies and the state, especially if the state forces municipalities to use their resources to defend themselves against “housing/transportation” related state lawsuits instead of for the purposes of the public good. The coast represents 0.8% of the entire SF Bay transit population. The top 6 Bay Area transit operators have a combined yearly operating budget of approximately $4 Billion which represents $30 Million operating budget/year not invested in coastal transportation for 15 years. That’s approximately $7,500 per person plus penalties if it can be proven that discrimination was intentional and that the state intends to further harm the community by enacting laws that make municipal compliance impossible.
  
• Coastal Cities can file a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Title VI discrimination complaint against the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) and the 6 major Bay Area transit agencies compelling them to act by doing a comprehensive evaluation of the effect of a potential Coastside corridor on ridership across all transit agencies.

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Tree City Reviews Recent City of Pacifica Goal Setting

By Paul Totah 

At the March 7 goal setting meeting, Pacifica’s City Council members gathered with staff to determine the work plan for next year and hear from the public about their goals for the city. Several members of Tree City Pacifica spoke about the following important topics:

Maija Wigoda-Mikklia, an ISA certified arborist, advocated for someone with arborist qualifications to be hired by the city. Maija cited the recent PB&R Parks Review which revealed that many young trees have died and other trees are struggling due to lack of qualified care – including lack of an appropriate watering plan. In other cases, uninformed maintenance has harmed our trees. Sometimes inappropriate tree species have been chosen for a site. Maija argued that someone with arborist qualifications is needed to oversee the care of city trees. 

Susan Miller also echoed this request, adding that “young trees have died at Fairmont Park and Sanchez Library due to the lack of a watering plan and appropriate care. At Fairmont Park eight out of eleven Arbor Day trees died, and four of those eight were trees in the Covid Memorial Grove. The Pacifica Garden Club funded the trees for the Covid Memorial Grove with a grant from the National Garden Club. Tree City Pacifica and the Pacifica Garden Club are requesting that four replacement trees be planted at the Covid Memorial Grove. The city continuously plants replacement trees for the trees they have removed, so this should not be difficult. The Parks Review also noted that trees at the Civic Center and Edgemar Park are struggling because they are probably the wrong species for the microclimate. A Field Services staff person with arborist qualifications could oversee the choice, care and maintenance of all city trees.”

Marj Davis asked that the council approve both the 25% Canopy Goal and the actions under that goal in the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. Marj asked that the city address the actions under the canopy goal which include establishing a tree maintenance schedule and watering plan for city trees, incorporating Arbor Day and Tree City USA activities into a City Department, Commission or Committee to ensure that Pacifica fulfills the annual Tree City USA requirements, and approving the Beautification Advisory Committee”s request to create an Adopt-a-Tree subcommittee to help achieve these goals. 

Gail Benton Shoemaker asked council members to remove loophole language in the tree ordinance. Instead of saying “a minimum of two (2) replacement trees for every tree removed,” the ordinance states “a minimum of two (2) replacement trees for every otherwise healthy tree removed.” Because anyone can claim that the tree they are removing is not “healthy,” very few replacement trees would be planted and very few in lieu fees paid. These two words created a loophole. If no trees are planted when protected trees are removed this will work against the canopy goal and a thriving urban forest in Pacifica.

Jeff Moroso asked that Calera Creek Park, which was excluded from the Park Review, be designated as a park; and he advocated for the creation of a Friends-of-the-Park program for many of the city parks, noting that Friends of Calera Creek Park “have worked diligently to clean up and care for our park. We are grateful that Public Works picks up piles of debris after our work parties, but we could use the help of a staff person with arborist qualifications to care for trees.”

I echoed my colleagues and noted that trees benefit the entire biotic community by increasing biodiversity and work to improve our bodies, minds and spirit. Studies have shown that spending time in nature, even in urban settings, can reduce stress, boost mood, and enhance cognitive function. The sight of vibrant green leaves and colorful blooms uplifts our spirits and creates a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. They also help regulate temperature, conserve energy, improve air quality, and manage stormwater. Done well, an urban canopy seamlessly integrates the benefits of nature into the urban fabric. 

Tree City is confident that members of the city council will take our suggestions to heart. In fact, we are pleased that they have already approved the Adopt-a-Tree program. And for this, we are grateful!

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Pacifica Land Trust

Protecting Our Community From Climate Change Impacts: Help Shape Pacifica’s Resilience Plan for the Coastal Zone— Community Forum May 2

Join us Saturday, May 2 | 10 AM – 1 PM | Pacifica Community Center

Be part of a community process to shape a Climate Resiliency Plan that protects our neighborhoods and prepares our city for the challenges ahead. Your voice and input are essential. Registration is required.

Pacifica’s coastline, homes, and infrastructure are faced with increasing risks from sea level rise, erosion, storms, and extreme rainfall. On May 2^nd, 2026 the Pacifica Land Trust (PLT) invites you to take part in a community-driven forum to help build a climate resiliency plan for our community through nature-based solutions such as wetlands, dunes, and reefs.

Thanks to a grant awarded by the California State Coastal Conservancy, the PLT is conducting a Pacifica Coastal Resilience Opportunity Study. This effort will analyze local conditions, identify areas most vulnerable to climate-related hazards in Pacifica’s Coastal Zone, and develop practical concepts for nature-based solutions. The final study will provide a roadmap to reduced risk, improved long-term resilience, and possible next steps toward implementation.

A brief presentation by PLT highlighting the resiliency-building benefits of nature-based solutions will be followed by a community conversation about the preliminary list of priority sites and draft nature-based solutions concepts developed by PLT.

At the May 2 forum, you will:

• Learn how nature-based solutions can build local climate change resiliency
• Review preliminary priority locations across Pacifica
• Share your perspectives and local knowledge
• Help refine potential project concepts

Your participation will directly inform which solutions move forward and how they are designed. If you’re unable to attend, additional opportunities to provide input will be announced soon.

To read the project FAQs and learn more about the PLT, follow this link: Pacifica Land Trust

RSVP HERE to be part of the process to shape Pacifica’s climate-ready future:

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PACIFICA COMMUNITY

Daly City Youth Health Center is now YouthPoint Health

By Madi Fishtrom and Annya Shapiro

After more than three decades serving young people in San Mateo County, Daly City Youth Health Center has unveiled its new name: YouthPoint Health. On March 17, 2026, we were joined by Daly City Youth Health Center founder Carol Forest and former Executive Director Barbara Raboy, San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa, Jefferson Union High School District Superintendent Toni Presta, Director of San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Jei Africa, Deputy Director Ziomara Ochoa, numerous elected officials of San Mateo County, and dozens of community leaders, partners, youth, supporters, board members, and staff to mark this transition at the Jefferson Union High School District Office. San Mateo County also declared March 17th as YouthPoint Health Day to commemorate the celebration!

The new name reflects a shift from a location-based identity to one centered on the organization’s mission: connecting young people to accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive health care. It signals the organization’s commitment to expanding its impact throughout San Mateo County. YouthPoint Health provides medical care, behavioral health services, health education, and substance use prevention programs designed to support the whole person during critical developmental years. The clinic operates through a partnership between Jefferson Union High School District and San Mateo County Health. San Mateo Medical Center provides primary care services for youth at the clinic, while JUHSD provides behavioral health services and youth programming. Since its founding in 1990, the organization has supported thousands of young people through comprehensive care, youth leadership programs, and prevention services designed to build healthier futures for individuals, families, and communities. Find out more at youthpointhealth.org

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HOPE: Healing, Overdose Prevention and Education

by Susanne Hoff

Second Annual Hearts 4 HOPE Gala Fundraiser

The second annual Hearts 4 HOPE Gala Fundraiser was held on February 13^th at the Crystal Springs Golf Course. This fundraising gala provided family, friends, and community members an enjoyable evening, including an elegant sit-down dinner, dancing to Dutch Uncle (a local band) and a fun and exciting live auction and silent auction. This event brings the community together to not only support the work of HOPE, but to also educate the why of HOPE. 

The more people we reach and educate, the more lives we could save from an overdose; support families who have lost a loved one to overdose or who may be struggling with substance use disorder. Mark your calendars for next year’s Hearts 4 HOPE event being held on February 12, 2027! 

What to know about Cychlorphine, the synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than Fentanyl

Multiple states have raised the alarm in the past month about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid tied to several dozen recent overdoses that is far stronger than fentanyl.

Cychlorphine is part of a new class of synthetic opioids making their way into the U.S. illicit drug supply. The drug has never been approved for use in humans. Like fentanyl, cychlorphine is being mixed in with other street drugs, but it is not detectable through fentanyl test strips, making it even more dangerous.

Narcan is still believed to be effective at treating an overdose caused by cychlorphine. 

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) issued a public alert at the end of January on the spread of cychlorphine, or N-propionitrile chlorphine. At the time of the CFSRE’s alert, cychlorphine had been detected in New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Illinois, Louisiana, Texas, Washington, Nevada and California. 

“Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than that of heroin, and then the cychlorphine is 10 times more powerful than fentanyl,” Jim Joyner, president of the Ohio Association of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselors, told The Hill. “So, you’re talking about very minute amounts of the drug that could be potentially lethal.” 

To read the full content of this article, please visit: The Hill Article What to know about cychlorphine

As a Narcan (Naloxone) distributor, HOPE continues to search for locations/businesses to place Narcan dispensers in our communities. If you or someone you know is in need of free Narcan, HOPE, with the generosity of our community and grants, have placed several Narcan dispensers in the following businesses. Please check hours of operation. 

• Lytt Cannabis Dispensary 2110 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica
• Longboard Bar 180 Eureka Square, Pacifica
• Fog Zone 5420 Coast Highway, Pacifica
• Pacifica Resource Center 1809 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica
• Cameron’s Pub & Restaurant 1410 Highway 1 S, Half Moon Bay

HOPE has distributed over 3,000 NARCAN since we began as a distributor in 2024 – Saving Lives and Helping our Community!

What is HOPE Working on?

HOPE Board members are currently meeting and working on plans to fund grief support sessions, specific to those impacted by the loss of a loved one to overdose. We feel that these sessions are important relating to our healing component to HOPE. Grieving, no matter the reason, is a process that can require a professional to help get through the grieving process. 

August will be here before we know it…HOPE will be holding its Third Annual HOPE Memorial Walk and Resource Fair. We are working on logistics for a venue and date….stay tuned! 

• 04/25/2026 Be The Change Youth Summit – Westmoor High School
• 04/29/2026 Fentanyl Awareness Day 4-6 pm, Hwy 1 and Reina Del Mar, Pacifica 
• 05/24/2026 Youth Wellness Summit – Coyote Point
• 06/06/2026 Pacifica Pride
• 02/12/2027 Hearts 4 HOPE Fundraiser Gala

Meet the HOPE Board Members

HOPE is a six-member Board of dedicated and passionate community members. 

Follow us on social media and visit our website for updates hope4change650.org

If you would like to make a donation to or volunteer for HOPE, please email us at hope4change650@gmail.com

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Mildred B Owen Concert Hall

Pacifica Performances Calendar November and December

For more info and to buy tickets CLICK HERE pacificaperformances.org

Apr 11	Dmitri Matheny Group
Apr 18	Wall Of Blues
Apr 25	Orquesta La Moderna Tradición
May 2	Aki Kumar
May 3	50th Anniversary with many different bands, soloists, and friends!
May 9	Dennis Johnson & The Revelators
May 16	The Jazz Therapists
May 30	Nashville Honeymoon

Pacifica Performances is in the old Sanchez Elementary School, now the Pacifica Center for the Arts at 1220 Linda Mar Blvd. We perform in the Mildred Owen Concert Hall or what we call “The Hall.” All tickets are $25.00 general, $20 for members.

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April Pacificans Care Highlights

Happy Spring from Pacificans Care

As we celebrate the arrival of Spring Pacificans Care is actively working to support upcoming community projects and raising funds to support the efforts of Pacifica’s core social service agencies including Pacifica Senior Services, Pacifica Child Care Services, Pacifica Resource Center and Pacifica Service Bureau and the children, youth seniors and families who need access to the important service they provide. We are committed to building a stronger, more resilient Pacifica community. Here’s are some of the events and activities Pacificans Care will doing in the coming months.

Pacificans Care Sponsors Pacifica Pride Day June 6th:

Pacificans Care is proud to sponsor the lively and positive Pacifica Pride Festival held at the IBL School courtyard on Saturday June 6 from 11:00am to 2:30pm. Members of the Pacificans Care board and champions will be providing information about Pacificans Care and our core agency’s services. Stop by the table and join us in celebrating Pacifica Pride.

Pacificans Care Honors the Steelhead Trout on Earth Day, April 18th:

Pacificans Care Board Members and Champions will be participating again this year in the Pacifica Beach Coalition’s Earth Day Celebration on April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar). Set-up begins at 8:30 a.m. It’s always a fun, family-friendly event with lots of activities and community groups taking part. Stop by the Pacificans Care booth to meet board members, learn about what we do in the community, and enjoy some fresh fruit and water!

2026 Share of Care Drive is coming:

The Pacificans Care Share of Care Drive started back in 1982 when founders of the organization set up tables in front of local grocery stores asking shoppers to invest $5 in a ‘Share of Care’ to support critical and the much-needed core social services that were in danger of being eliminated. The need has not changed, but the 2026 Share of Care Drive gives donors easy access to support Pacifica children, youth, families, and seniors. Visit the Pacificans Care website at pacificanscare.org or make an online contribution by CLICKING HERE, knowing that your support will make a difference for your neighbors in need.

Mark your Calendars for ‘Independence from Hunger’ month at Grocery Outlet:

Join Grocery Outlet’s ‘Independence from Hunger’ campaign to support Pacificans Care and the core social service agencies supporting Pacifica children, youth, families, and seniors in need of assistance during challenging times. Here’s how it works: Shop at Grocery Outlet during the month of July and donate $5.00 and in return you will receive a $5.00 coupon from Grocery Outlet for a future shopping trip. Grocery Outlet donates your contribution to Pacificans Care. It’s a WIN -WIN for you and the community! Pacificans Care board members and champions will be on hand to help bag your groceries and enter donors in a drawing for gift cards and prizes from restaurants and businesses throughout Pacifica.

Welcome new Pacificans Care Board Member: Horace Hinshaw

Pacificans Care is delighted to announce that award-winning journalist and long-time active Pacifican Horace Hinshaw has joined the Pacificans Care Board of Directors. Horace is probably best known as Sports Editor for the Pacifica Tribune and founder/president of the Pacifica Sport Club, but he has been involved in all facets of activities in Pacifica including the Parks, Beach and Recreation Commission, Pacifica Historical Society, Pacifica Coastside Museum, Seniors in Action Council and the Pacifica Sports Hall of Fame. Horace has been honored by numerous statewide and local organizations including Pacifica Chamber of Commerce, California Park, and Recreation Society and, along with his wife Marian, received the Pacificans Care ‘People Who Care’ Award.

For more information about Pacificans Care:
Website: PacificansCare.com
Email:pacificanscare1982@gmail.com
Facebook.com/PacificansCare
P.O. Box 875, Pacifica, California 94044

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The Polynesians Navigators of the Pacific

The seafaring people of the Pacific Ocean learned the skills to navigate across vast distances and find islands to settle. How did they do this, and where were they from? Listen to their story by lecturer Steve Johnson in this free talk, starting at noon. Sunday, April 12, 12 – 1 PM Pacifica Coastside Museum 1850 

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Pacifica Library Events

Recurring Programs

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COASTAL COMMUNITY

Coastal Community Breakfast

By Laurie Weigelt

The Coastside Community Breakfast provides hot, nutritious breakfast twice a week to those in our community who need it. All are welcome, no questions asked. Our guests include neighbors struggling to make ends meet, seniors on fixed incomes, farmworkers, families with children, and people/families who may be without homes. Breakfast is served at the Coastside Lutheran Church in Half Moon Bay.

About the Breakfast

Every Wednesday and Thursday, from 7 – 9am, volunteers at the Coastside Community Breakfast prepare and serve up to 150 meals or more. The need has grown– the number of meals we serve has doubled since last year. Even in an affluent county like San Mateo, nearly 1 in 3 households is considered “at risk” of food insecurity due to the high cost of living. 

How we operate

Ourvolunteers make the program work. Volunteers include members of Coastside Lutheran Church, other faith communities, the Rotary Club, Lion’s Club and the coastside community at large. Everyone who works at the Coastside Community Breakfast is a volunteer. There are no salaries or administrative overhead, making donations go a long way. Last year, our costs were just under $3 per meal. With the rising cost of eggs and food in general, donations are more important than ever, and we work hard to keep our costs down. Volunteers arrive early, cook with love, and serve with dignity – because food insecurity affects real people in our own backyard. We love what we do. And we always end the day with a smile and full heart. We are Neighbors Feeding Neighbors.

Donations made to the Community Breakfast pay for food and cleaning supplies. Coastside Lutheran Church provides the kitchen and dining room space. Funding for the Breakfast comes from support from our partner Abundant Grace Coastside Worker, grants from organizations, fundraisers such as Coastside Gives, as well as individual donors. A donation of $150 pays for 50 meals. Donations help keep breakfast on the table for those who need it.

Why it matters

Donations feed neighbors here on the Coastside who are struggling to make ends meet. High housing costs mean many working families are forced to choose between rent and groceries. The Community Breakfast is also a place where people gather and socialize. Many of our guests are regulars

Our volunteers work hard to shop, prepare, cook and serve our guests. The Coastside Community Breakfast includes hot, nutritious food such as eggs, sausage, veggies, oatmeal, pancakes, coffee and orange juice. Breakfast is more than a meal. Many of our guests are regulars and look forward to socializing with each other and our volunteers. We have groups of guests who come from the Coastside Senior Center to enjoy a nutritious breakfast, enjoy fellowship with friends, and make new friends.

How you can help

• Volunteer: We love new volunteers. We are a fun group who love what we do. For more information about how to become a volunteer, please email. info@coastsidelutheran.net
• Donate at Coastside Gives. Coastside Gives is a Day of Giving on May 7. Early Giving starts April 1^st. We have received two generous matching grants. This means donations are doubled. We are kicking off Early Giving with a matching grant from the Lion’s Club. We will have additional matching grants on Coastside Gives so watch the Giving Website. 
• Learn More about the breakfast: Go to www.coastsidelutheran.net 
• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

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Coastside Gives: Early Giving is Now Open

Join the Mavericks Community Foundation in making a difference for the San Mateo County Coast. With 78 incredible nonprofits in need of your support, now is the perfect time to invest in local philanthropy!

Since its inception in 2015, Coastside Gives—an annual day of giving—has raised over $10 million to support local nonprofits. As the need for nonprofit services continues to grow, we are setting a goal to raise $2 million during this year’s event. Every contribution counts towards creating positive change.

Visit coastsidegives.org to learn more about the participating nonprofits, their services, and their needs. We believe that a rising tide lifts all boats—small donations can have a big impact!

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HOUSING

HIP Housing

What is HIP Housing?

HIP Housing is a non-profit organization that has been providing creative, affordable housing solutions in San Mateo County for over 50 years. HIP Housing’s mission is to invest in human potential by improving the housing and lives of people in our community. To achieve our mission, we offer four programs, including our affordable housing properties, which are listed below. There are no fees associated with enrolling in any of our programs. 

Homesharing – The Home Sharing Program matches people with rooms or accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for rent (Home Providers) with a Home Seeker who is looking for a reasonable room rental and/or exchanging extra household chores for reduced rent. All clients are interviewed and screened and provided a resource guide that includes questions potential housemates should review when they meet each other. HIP Housing also assists Home Sharers with completing a Living Together Agreement and provides ongoing follow-up support. Call (650) 348-6660 or visit our inquiry form home-sharing-program

Housing Readiness – The Housing Readiness Program (HRP) empowers San Mateo County, low-income older adults age 62+, to navigate our complex local housing landscape. Experienced staff, volunteers, and interns will support older adults who contact our agency to help them become more “housing ready.” This support could include housing resources, assistance in completing housing applications, and other activities that help prepare people to enter housing. For more information, contact (650) 348-6660 or complete an inquiry form at housing-readiness-program

Self-Sufficiency – The Self Sufficiency Program (SSP) provides housing assistance and support services to low-income parents or transitional aged youth (TAY) who are in school to increase their earning power and become financially self-sufficient within 1-5 years. Participants receive subsidized rent while they complete an education or job training program and find work in their field.

Visit self-sufficiency-program or call (650) 348-6660 

Housing Resource Hub – For those who do not qualify for the Home Sharing, Self-Sufficiency, or Housing Readiness Program, the Housing Resource Hub provides affordable housing resources through:

• Getting Started Packet that includes instructions on how to apply for various affordable housing portals and other housing search strategies
• Weekly affordable housing and community resource email notifications
• Access to HIP Housing’s Affordable Housing Resource site that’s updated every two weeks.

Property Development – HIP Housing owns and manages over 500 units of subsidized and below-market-rate affordable housing in San Mateo County, mostly studio, 1, and 2-bedroom units. Property development allows HIP

Housing to preserve and expand the amount of available affordable rental housing in the county. Apply now at find-housing 

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City of Pacifica Projects to Support Affordable Housing and Housing Production Goals

By Alex Contreras

The City is launching two major initiatives identified in the 2023-2031 Housing Element: Housing Opportunities on Public Land and Zoning Code Updates & Objective Design Standards (ODS). These efforts mark a key step towards increasing housing opportunities, leveraging public land for affordable housing, improving development regulations, and complying with state housing and planning laws.

Housing Opportunities on Public Land 

The City is exploring how publicly owned land can help provide affordable housing while continuing to support important community services. The City identified these efforts as a priority in the Housing Element, which recognizes public land as one of the city’s most effective tools for creating housing opportunities for current and future Pacifica residents. Several sites were identified in the Housing Element that are owned by the City and other public agencies.

Zoning Code Updates & Objective Design Standards

Did you know that 70 percent of the City’s Zoning Ordinance was written before the year 2000? And that there are significant changes in state housing and planning laws with at least 100 new bills signed into law in the past 10 years? The Zoning Updates & ODS project will align the City’s development regulations with the current General Plan, Housing Element, and state housing and planning laws. A significant part of the project entails developing objective design standards, as required by state law, that apply to housing and mixed-use residential projects. Development regulations, such as design standards, can be “objective” if they can be measured, verified, and known by everyone before a project is submitted. The project will improve clarity, consistency, and usability of the Zoning Code while increasing transparency and predictability and streamlining the development review process. 

Community Engagement

Future community engagement activities are being developed with strategic guidance provided by Pacifica’s Partnership for the Bay’s Future, HEART of San Mateo County, and Pacifica Resource Center.

The community and all stakeholders are encouraged to be involved! For more information, project updates, and to learn about opportunities to participate, please visit the City’s Housing Initiatives webpage: cityofpacifica.org afforadble housing. 

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