Peter Tokofsky

In what might go into the record books as their shortest meeting ever, the Pacific City Council convened a special meeting on Monday evening to vote on a short consent agenda consisting of just two items. After only one comment from the small audience in chambers and no discussion from council, the members voted 5-0 to approve the items. A motion to adjourn was passed less than 10 minutes after the meeting was convened.

High tide began hitting the sea wall along Beach Boulevard last Friday. Sebastian Miño-Bucheli

The controversy surrounding San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus continued to escalate Tuesday when the county board of supervisors voted unanimously to begin the process of calling for a special election to seek voter approval for an amendment to the county charter that would enable the supervisors to remove an elected sheriff from office.

Judith Guerrero of Coastside Hope talks with Coastside Magazine about the many ways people can give to nonprofit groups and the importance of sustained giving throughout the year.

The San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer, Mark Church, will certify results of the Nov. 5 election this Thursday, Dec. 5, and forward the outcome to the California Secretary of State, who will then certify all results on Dec. 13.

Chris Hunter and his wife Meg celebrate his awards from the San Francisco Press Club. Photo courtesy of Chris Hunter

San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller, whose district includes the coastline from Pescadero to Pacifica, will hold office hour events over the next two weeks to get feedback from residents

A vehicle crashed into the front of the El Granada post office on Friday afternoon, leading to the temporary closure of retail operations at the location.

Two new Cabrillo Unified board members were sworn in as the district faces absences in two of its top administrative positions.

At a special meeting Thursday evening, the Cabrillo Unified School District governing board selected Ramon Miramontes as interim superintendent for the remainder of the school year. The board also announced that Superintendent Amber Lee-Alva submitted her resignation effective Dec. 13, 2024.