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In today's newsletter:
- Why Half Moon Bay ranks among California’s most peaceful coastal escapes.
Also on today's calendar: M Stark Gallery presents Adriene Busch "Of Water" and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Half Moon Bayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Half Moon Bayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 42.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These San Luis Obispo and Ventura County Cities Rank Among California's Most Peaceful Places to Live (edhat.com) — Half Moon Bay earns a spot on a new Money Inc. list of California’s most peaceful places to live, praised alongside other quiet coastal towns. The ranking emphasizes low crime, access to nature, and slower-paced living. While the article focuses on Central Coast standouts, it reinforces Half Moon Bay’s appeal for residents who value seaside calm over big-city bustle.
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📸 Around Half Moon Bay
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Half Moon Bay
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★ Featured events ★
- Coastside County Water District Meeting
Coastside County Water District, 766 Main St, Half Moon Bay
6:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
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Other local events
- M Stark Gallery presents Adriene Busch "Of Water"
M Stark Gallery , 727 Main St , Half Moon Bay
1:00 pm - Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
3:15 pm - ELPAC Test Student Practice Sessions / Sesiones de práctica para estudiantes de ELPAC
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
3:30 pm - Free English Class | Clase de inglés gratuita
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
10:00 am - Free English Class | Clase de inglés gratuita
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
10:00 am - Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
2:15 pm - Gem Painting
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
11:00 am - Excel Basics for Beginners
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
12:00 pm - "Que Sera, Sera": An Upcoming Art Show and celebration of Endurance
217 Stage Road, Pescadero, CA
9:00 am
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Thursday January 15
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gem Painting
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
3:00 pm - ELPAC Test Student Practice Sessions / Sesiones de práctica para estudiantes de ELPAC
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
3:30 pm - Free English Class | Clase de inglés gratuita
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
10:00 am - Excel Basics for Beginners
Half Moon Bay Library , 620 Correas Street , Half Moon Bay
12:00 pm
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Friday January 16
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💬 Chatter
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This is my rug. This is not my cat. I would submit that along with the Cat Distribution System is also the Cat Visitation Program. This fine fellow… (Nextdoor El Granada) - Dear Friends and Family, I hope this letter finds you all well.
I wanted to share something that’s been weighing on my mind lately. I've been transporting an elderly gentleman in my taxi in Half Moon Bay, and I've… (Nextdoor Miramar)
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- Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District posted a job opening for Custodian 1.0 FTE - CL#36 - Cipriani Elementary School (Midday/Night) in Belmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Half Moon Bay here.
🗞 Nearby News
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