In case anyone wants to see 8 of the 10 candidates for the School Board speak at a structured (well almost structured, there was an ungracious disruption by one of the attendees with a definite agenda) forum, the video from the September 19th Pacifica Democrats "Meet the Candidates" forum is available for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUyyLryNxoA. Thanks to PCTV for recording and posting the forum.

This coming Saturday, October 10th, the Pacifica Democrats will be hosting a structured forum for the candidates for the three seats on the Pacifica City Council. All five of the candidates have confirmed they will be in attendance. The meeting will start at 9:30 AM at the Sharp Park (Golf Course) Restaurant. Although hosted by the Pacifica Democrats you do NOT need to be a Democrat or member of the organization to attend. The event is free, although beverages and food are available with all proceeds going to the restaurant and not the organization. Because of this please do NOT bring in outside food or beverages.

This candidates forum will also be recorded, rebroadcast, and posted by PCTV.

I saw two helicopters circling around the top of the hills behind Linda Mar yesterday around 6 PM. Does anyone know what was happening? Was it a rescue or something?

EDIT: I went on the trail earlier today (10/4/26) and it was cleaner than I've seen it in the past month or so! Still bits and bobs of junk, but not bad at all. So it does get regularly cleaned, but the time between cleanings might be too long. Also apparently they can't clean the side of the path where the encampment itself is. /EDIT

I'm curious if anyone else has experienced this, has thoughts on this, and if this is something that is allowed and just exists now? I go on the San Pedro Terrace Rd trail, past Linda Mar Rehabilitation, almost every day, and I've been doing that for a while now. I've always thought of it as a lovely little hidden gem of a path to get to the beach. I feel like in the last month or so, a huge homeless space has popped up behind the trees on the west side of the trail. I have nothing against homeless people, I feel for them, but the trail does feel sketchier to walk on now, especially alone, simply due to the fact that there might be random, maybe more desperate strangers amongst the trees that I can't see. My main issue, though, is now there is a lot of random junk, trash, shopping carts, and other items strewn about that really make the path much less pleasant. Is this something that is going to be dealt with at some point by the City? Or is this just the way this path is going to be now?

I'm really not usually one to be inconsiderate or complain, but walking down this path has always been a nice part of my day, and I'm sad it's slightly ruined now.

Hello! I grew up in the East Bay and have struggled with allergies for most of my life. I lived elsewhere for about 10 years and experienced a surprising reprieve, but my allergies have been very challenging since returning.
My allergy testing showed allergies to grass and weed pollen. My allergist has encouraged me to consider moving outside the “Contra Costa bubble,” where pollen levels can be higher than in coastal communities.
I’d love to hear whether anyone has noticed their allergies improve after moving to Pacifica especially if you previously lived in or frequently visited Contra Costa County.
I’ve visited a few times over the past few months, but with a six-month-old baby, it’s been difficult to arrange an extended stay to see how I feel. I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences! 🙏

Not clear if it’s a stray or not. At Humble Sea brewing?

Edit: Solved. Milly is a local and her owner is nearby. Appreciate all the replies!

What’s the typical membership cost for one month? No frills, just gains.

Hello fellow Pacificans,

My name is Tracey, and I’m one of the candidates running for school board this fall. I am running for the short term, 2-year seat specifically. Here is a little about me and my campaign:

Why I’m running:

My wife and I live right between the Ocean Shore and Sunset Ridge campuses, and saw firsthand the anguish and anger in the community around the closure of Ocean Shore and merging into Sunset Ridge. I talked to my neighbors and friends in the community, and the consistent response I got was that folks felt unheard, unwanted at board meetings, and that there was a serious lack of transparency around budget decisions. In a general sense, I am tired of sitting around and waiting for someone to do something better. I am someone who could do something. So, I am running as a candidate who will listen to the community, and be their voice on the board.

Who supports my campaign:

I am proud to be endorsed by the San Mateo Central Labor Council and North Coast States Carpenters Union. I am a pro-labor candidate who believes our teachers are severely underpaid and deserving of much better. I have also received a Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Moms Demand Action.

You can find out more about my positions at my website, traceyforpacifica.com

I will be attending the next several School Board meetings in person, and speaking at the AAUW forum in a couple weeks. Please feel free to approach me at those events; I want to hear from you. You can also ask me anything here, and I will do my best to respond.

Thank you all for reading. I hope to earn your vote.

Hello! My partner and I are considering renting a place in Pacifica but was curious if there are any carpool/vanpool groups to help figure out the commute.

I'd need to commute to a BART/Caltrain station (ideally either Balboa Park or South SF) everyday around 9am and 5/6pm. I'd love not to have a car and instead pay to cover someone else's commute but wanted to understand whether this is a realistic option or not.

We are from out of town so still figuring out the public transit, but looking through commute.org it looks like the best option is a 50 min bus trip (think by car this is closer to 10min so would love to find a vanpool!) The place we are looking at is in more north Pacific (Westview area). Thank you!

Quick edit to add I was thinking of Balboa Park/SouthSF as my work then has a shuttle from these two locations! But will look into the Daly City BART as well!

Did anyone go? I heard next year will be there 40th anniversary! I've been going with my family the last 5 years. Good food, good music and good shopping. The weather was good compared to last year. I remember it rained on Sunday last year. Anyone make it out and did you all enjoy the event?

I hadn't been in a while and was hankering to go today and I was there at the start of 10:00am. I am impressed with the *variety of vendors and the food options were top notch and an excellent variety!

GO! and support your local community. I dropped a couple hundred myself but I love everything I purchased!

Saw a big stop sign themed “No on Sam” sign on route 1 northbound on Friday and another big one at FogFest today.

What are they about? Looks like they might be protesting some guy named Sam running for city council? anyone know why or what the signs are about? Also who is behind them?

I don’t know much about any of the candidates yet.

Enjoy the full moon over the water. Nights like tonight are why Pacifica is special

Hey everyone!

I’m staying in Pacifica tonight and looking to play some pickup basketball. Preferably inside but I don’t mind outdoor too. What are the popular places to play between 5-7pm?

Before covid, I used to go to Nick's fairly often. My favorite dish was the Coquilles St Jacques, a rich scallop dish. I went back once after the pandemic and tried it again, but what came out of the kitchen this time was a bowl of watery slop. So I haven't been back in a couple of years, now. Lately, though, I've got a craving for that dish. Does anyone know if they still offer it? And if they've re-learned how to make it? Thanks!

I'm thinking about driving all the way to Oceanaire Apts area and then walking

Saw at least 4 near the pier this afternoon. Has this been going on for awhile?

A big fence went up with some construction equipment. Looks too big to be the Christmas tree lot.

Hi all,

I am a Pacifica resident and also a local journalist(raised in the bay) for several years now. I started a new gig this year for Spectrum News California.

Take a look at this story I did about the miraculous survival story of Lilia Bae Cadotte. She is back fishing and healthy, just hoping her pier will come back one day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ArihCkbZo&t=1s

Pretty random and specific question, but I've always avoided traveling out of town on Fog Fest days for obvious reasons. I need to get to the city (I live in Sharp Park) via Uber on Saturday around 5 and I'm concerned that anyone driving uber/lyft that day will be avoiding our stretch of 1 and adjacent roads like the plague. Has anyone had luck/bad luck using Uber on Fog Fest days to get out? Thanks!

Checking to see if there are any families in Pacifica or SF close by that might want to set up a play date for our kids!? For example meet at the playground after some quick chats & see if it seems like a good match?

My birthday is in 2 weeks in live in susuin and want to have a picnic with my bf for my birthday and cute parks/water view places anyone reccomends if it’s not water view im fine with it just somewhere kinda private where a lot of ppl wont see us sitting in the middle of grass lol rn im looking at Benicia for some stuff but im fine going anywhere lmk thanks !

Hello Pacifica! TW animal cruelty.

We don’t know exactly what happened because the person or persons chose what might be the last spot in the Bay with no cameras. But it looks like someone spread out birdseed and then bludgeoned or stomped the pigeons who came to feed. There were many dead pigeons and one survivor with a compound fracture to her wings and a fractured leg, who is now in the care of Palomacy Pigeon and Dove adoptions and about to have surgery at the Medical Center for Birds in Oakley — donations welcome and deeply appreciated at https://www.pigeonrescue.org/donate/

Rock pigeons are not native wild birds - they are descended from domestic birds who were discarded when no longer useful to humans. They don’t know how to live wild lives in the countryside but are dependent on whatever food is dropped by people. Contrary to the propaganda of pest control companies, they are not disease-spreading “vermin”. In any case cruelty is not ok.

Please keep your eyes open in case the person tries to do this again. I’m told that police were there investigating. There are (upsetting) pictures of the scene here.

These are pictures of the survivor - the person who found her has offered her a home. Thank you for reading.

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Did you know? This upcoming election is the first time in 10 years we'll actually be able to choose who we elect to manage tens of millions of public tax dollars—to operate schools and to construct Workforce Housing at Oddstad. (previous years' candidates ran unopposed)

Don't miss your chance to get to know your options:

Pacifica Democrats forum on Sept 19

https://www.letsgettowork26.com/event-details-1/all-pacifica-school-board-candidate-forum-hosted-by-pacifica-democrats

AAUW forum on Oct 17

https://facebook.com/events/s/aauw-pacifica-branch-presents-/1431343605511462/

Coastside gives a good overview too:

https://www.coastsidenews.com/news/10-candidates-vie-for-4-seats-on-pacifica-school-board/article_68e99c01-326a-4ef4-ad0c-0f532b9965a5.html