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Media Matters: A PCT Town Hall 

In an era dominated by national headlines and viral news cycles, it’s easy to overlook the stories happening right in our own communities. That’s exactly why local media matters.

Pacific Coast Television is bringing the conversation back home with Media Matters: A PCT Town Hall, airing Saturday, March 14 at 12 PM on PCT Channels 26/27 and online at PacificCoast.tv.

This special broadcast highlights the vital role of community media in Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, and the Coastside. Local journalism and public access media serve as a platform for community voices, helping residents stay informed, connected, and engaged in the issues that shape everyday life. From city council coverage and neighborhood developments to cultural celebrations and grassroots initiatives, local media plays an essential role in strengthening civic participation. (pacificcoast.tv)

Why Local Media Matters

While national media often dominates the conversation, community-based reporting ensures that local stories are heard. Public access television and independent local outlets give residents the opportunity to share perspectives, document community events, and hold local institutions accountable.

The town hall explores important questions facing community media today:

• How can local media better serve residents?

• Why is local journalism critical to civic engagement?

• What does the future look like for community access television and digital storytelling?

• How can residents participate in shaping their own media landscape?

Through thoughtful discussion and perspectives from community broadcasters, storytellers, and media advocates, this program examines how local media continues to empower communities.

A Conversation for the Coastside

This broadcast is part of Pacific Coast Television’s ongoing town hall series, which brings together community voices to discuss the issues that matter most locally. These conversations aim to inform residents while encouraging greater participation in local storytelling and civic life.

Whether you're a longtime viewer, a community journalist, or someone interested in how local media works, Media Matters: A PCT Town Hall offers a unique opportunity to explore the impact of community-driven journalism.

Tune In

📺 Media Matters: A PCT Town Hall
🗓 Saturday, March 14, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM
📡 PCT Channels 26 & 27
💻 Streaming online at PacificCoast.tv

Local voices. Local stories. Local impact.

Because when communities connect through media, everyone benefits!