Coastal News

The following was written by Michael Letang a student at SFSU who is also currently living in Oakland. PCT holds such an importance for Michael to gain experience and knowledge that he makes a long commute 2 times a week while being remote the other days! 

If it had been for Pacific Coast TV taking a chance on me I would still be stuck in a warehouse that neighbors a junkyard. So becoming a member of Pacific Coast TV has been everything I had hoped it would be. As a new intern at Pacific Coast TV, I have been warmly welcomed as a member of the coast side community. Pacific Coast TV has offered me the opportunity to put into the world what I want to see in it. By supporting Pacific Coast TV, you are also supporting your local coastside community. Pacific Co

ast TV supports local businesses and non-profits by filming community events and offering advertising on our channel and website to their direct audience.

Funding for Pacific Coast TV is not ‘non-essential’. Because if you took away PEG stations, like Pacific Coast TV, you would be taking away people’s freedom of speech as well. Pacific Coast TV is not the only PEG station, it is however a historical one. At a PEG station in Kauai, they feature cooking shows, important hearings and information for people, 

and it is all produced by people in the local community. 

If you take away PEG stations, like Pacific Coast TV,  you take away workshops that train people in real-life production skills that without it would not be able to get a job and provide. You would be taking away Pacific Coast TV Programs like The Bruce Latimer Show and Spotlight, made by people and business owners in your community who you may even know personally. You would be taking the opportunity away from the community to volunteer at events like Pelican Fest, Fog Fest and Pumpkin Fest, events that build stronger relationships within the community. I am convinced that taking away Pacific Coast TV is really taking something significant away from not only the community but from you and I as well. 

Sincerely,

Michael Letang

BE THERE Saturday, March 24th from 2pm - 5pm for the PCT Open House to show the importance of PCT! Click HERE for more information! 

For local public safety concerns, the Pacifica Municipal Pier will remain closed until February 14th, 2024. High tides unfortunately damaged a large portion of our beloved pier.

The City's Public Works Engineering Division Works determined that the damage was too detrimental to open any sooner. Stay tuned for more updates as they become avalible! 

Source: City of Pacifica 

SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEDIA!!

WHAT:

OFIRST TIME in 15 years by the California Public Utilities Commission (which regulates cable)  is listening to the COMPLAINTS of CABLE CUSTOMERS. Many of YOU CALLED IN by phone to give your FEEDBACK!

NOW: 

Now we're asking our community to write to the commission to demand that the Nation's oldest Community Media Center be seen on the HD spectrum of cable!

WHY:

Currently, your Community Media TV (AKA P.E.G. TV channel) is NOT being seen on the HD tier of Cable! Even worse, Cable companies like COMCAST and AT&T make it HARD to even FIND the P.E.G. channels. (P.E.G. stands for Public, Education, and Government TV).

WHAT TO SAY:

All you have to do is write a short NOTE to the P.U.C. and say the following:

• PEG channels MUST be supported financially. Every Cable Company is charged PEG fees for the purpose of supporting PEG channel activity. It is VITAL that these funds are used for the purpose they were intended, to support PEG channel activities. They must go to these uses and not be redirected by Cable companies, cities, or any other entities. 
• My local Community Channel is Pacific Coast TV (PCT)  is currently being displayed on cable via outdated quality, even though PCT delivers our programming in high definition resolution.
• This makes it HARD to find my local TV channel because both our local providers (ATT and Comcast) effectively hide our local channel from view.
• When I can find the channel, the image is COMPLETELY SUBSTANDARD.
• According to state law, community PEG channels are required to be delivered to subscribers in the same format as every other station. A Cable company should not downgrade the channel signal quality of community channels.

HOW TO WRITE IN:

NOTE:

• PEG channels like PCT play a crucial role in government transparency efforts by covering local government meetings and proceedings. They are vital sources of local news and civic engagement and played a critical role in the COVID pandemic by delivering hyper-local government, public health, public safety and educational information.
• The deliberately substandard treatment of PEG channels represents serious harm to California customers. The Commission should address it as part of the customer service requirements it adopts. 

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT of PCT, YOUR COMMUNITY MEDIA VOICE!

Join Kimmy and Lisa each week on PCT ch 26/27 Comcast for JAM STALKERS, a show about all things BAY AREA music scene!

This is the inaugural episode and their interview is Martin Anaya, manager of PCT. Watch here for all the fun!

The Coastside is filled with many individuals who dedicate their life in making a difference in Public, Education, and Government. Now's the time to recognize their hard work and nominate for them for 2024's PCT Honors!

What is PCT Honors?

Each year PCT celebrates the accomplishments of our esteemed honorees in service to our community. As the nation's longest-running Community TV station we are deeply gratified to provide this community "friend-raising" program.

Who can you nominate?

We are looking for those involved in:

1. Public Service (Non-profit leaders, volunteers, activists, etc)
2. Education (Teachers, administrators, and education professionals)
3. Government (Local government officials, employees, and representatives)

How to nominate?

Send an email to martin@pacificcoast.tv with the following information:

• The nominee's name and contact information
• A brief description of their contributions and why you think they deserve to be honored

After the nomination period, stay tuned for the announcement of the PCT Honors recipients and will be hosting an award ceremony later this year. 

On January 20th, 2024, at the Sharp Park Golf Course, the Pacifica Democrats Club hosted an election forum for California Assembly District 23 and the Pacifica Measure G.

Present were candidate Lydia Kou and incumbent Marc Berman. Also present was candidate Gus Mattammal of the Mid Coast Council. Gus however, did not participate in the forum as he is a Republican, and Democrat club rules provide that only Democrats can participate in the forum. 

The forum was taped for broadcast and will premiere on PCT channel 26 and 27 Comcast on February 16h at 7 pm.

the public is invited to tune in on Comcast or at the PCT website by clicking the live stream button.

For questions or other election information, call PCT at 650.355.8000.

On August 20th the Pacifica Democrats and Pacific Coast TV sponsored the Pacifica City Council Candidate's forum. 

The Pacifica Democrats has partnered with PCT locally to host candidate forums and educate local residents. 

Every election season, organizations across the county hold hundreds of candidate debates and forums to help voters learn about the candidates on their ballot. Watching a candidate forum is one of the best ways to prepare for casting your ballot. As a core feature of U.S. politics, candidate debates help citizens learn about candidates and issues. 

Please check out the above candidate forum and don't forget to cast your ballot on November 8th.

Stay tuned to this site for more local forums and debates.

On July 23, 2022 The 22nd Annual Kahuna Kupuna Surf Contest took place at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, CA. The PCT Crew got to interview some incredible people, watch some epic surfing, and document a strong community in harmony and action together.

Watch PCT's coverage of Pacifica's first annual Pride Parade to relive this moment of history. 

A pride parade is an outdoor event celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer social and self-acceptance, achievements, legal rights, and pride. The events also at times serve as demonstrations for legal rights such as same-sex marriage.

While pride parades have a long history, 2022 marks the 1st ever Pacifica Pride parade. PCT was there to catch this historic event. Enjoy a look back here. 

On the occasion of PCT's 45th anniversary, we decided to check in with some of our students, users and community partners to see how we're doing.

Please consider becoming a member of Pacific Coast TV and get your voice heard or simply help us support others in the community. Thanks for watching!

The above video highlights Surf Camp Pacifica, a fabulous organization teaching kids the joy of surfing and the value of beach conservation.

This segment was produced by the interns of Pacific Coast TV as part of the show COAST LIFE, which explores the lure and lore of our fabulous coastside. The video actually won a coveted WAVE award from the Alliance For Community Media given for access video excellence. Enjoy!

On May 13th, 2022, the Jefferson Union High School District celebrated its Centennial by simultaneously cutting the ribbon to their brand new staff housing development on Serramonte Del Rey. 

One of the first developments of its kind, JUHSD has set the new standard by providing affordable housing to their employees, while attracting national attention. 

PCT was there to broadcast this historical event.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DATED

DATED JANUARY 4rh 2024 (Pacifica, CA) –

The Pacifica Pier will be closed for 3 weeks from
January 5th, 2024, to January 26th, 2024.

On December 28, 2023, a combination of high tides and large waves damaged sections of
the Pacifica Municipal Pier’s west-facing deck and concrete railing. The City’s Public Works
Engineering Division and a structural engineering consultant assessed the damage and
determined the Pier is unsafe for users and visitors until a structural assessment can be
performed.

An expedited structural assessment of the Pier, development of the analysis, staff review, and
finalization of the assessment is expected to be completed by January 25, 2024. Following the
assessment, the City will determine if the Pier can be reopened.

Should you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the Department of Public Works
Engineering Division at (650) 738-3767 or email engineering@pacifica.gov. Thank you for your
cooperation, and your patience while the City works diligently to ensure the Pier is safe and
can continue to be an important public amenity.

For updates on the Pacifica Pier, please visit: www.cityofpacifica.org/pier.
STAFF CONTACT:
Department of Public Works Engineering Division
(650) 738-3767
engineering@pacifica.gov

COVID has no doubt affected many people here in San Mateo county as it has throughout the world. One of the major impacts that has gone mostly underreported is the isolation and social impact.

For this reason, PCT has undertaken a project called "COVID CHRONICLES" where we interview people in our county to determine how they are coping. The school pronciple interviewd here is the wife of one of our PCT members. She agreed to give us a peek into life at her school, post-COVID.

Since originally produced, this series has won a WAVE award for video excellence. For more COVID resources go to: http://pacificcoast.tv/resources

READY FOR ROBBY?

By PCT

Robby Bancroft is a promoter, restaurateur, and all-around good guy in Pacifica. Many folks know Robby as a board member and supporter of the PRC, Pacifica Resource Center, which has done so much for coast-side families, particularly since the pandemic.

Robby is also known as a backbone of support for his dad's eatery, Breakers, which serves delicious food fare in the Rockaway Beach neighborhood and has been a godsend for folks looking for a great breakfast without wanting to go over the hill.

But did you know Robby has his own TV show?? Well, he does now! A marketer and promoter for some time, Robby has, from time to time linked up with PCT. Since the pandemic, however, this has been difficult. Well, not anymore!

The realities of pandemic life have forced PCT to come up with some new methods of support for our members. Previously, we'd bring most folks in the studio for most shows. Now we have a brand new method that allows YOU to stay home yet get STUDIO QUALITY results. It actually involves having a PCT staffer as your personal "video engineer", to actually walk you through your TV show/Podcast.

As one of our early adopters, Robby has already been putting this method to good use. In the episode here, Robby welcomes his long-time friend and personal trainer Louis Armstrong (Cool name, huh?) to his show as they talk about getting and staying fit during the pandemic.

Check the PCT schedule for future episodes of Robby's World. Meanwhile, enjoy!

PS: If you want to know how YOU can produce a TV/Radio show or Podcast from home, contact Marty at PCT: 650.355.8001

What's Hot Pacifica!

Produced by student interns at PCT, this is the show that gives you all the details on what is happening in and around Pacifica California.

In this episode hosts, Corey and Antonio explore Pacifica eateries like Columbo's Deli, plus the Bloom Room and Are you a local looking for fun? Perhaps you are a visitor who has never been to Pacifica? either way, this is the show for you. So sit back, relax, and let PCT show you WHAT'S HOT!

The PCT Annual Telethon is coming up!

Each year we promote local businesses by auctioning their wonderful products and services to an eager audience from Pacifica to Pescadero and worldwide on the the internet.

CALL MARTY NOW TO PARTICIPATE: 650.355.8001

This year marks our 43rd anniversary as a non-profit, 50 -C3, creating vital Public, Education and businesses, newsworthy events, and organizations. As one of our CHOSEN STARS, your donations of auction items or cash to our TV Auction is essential to funding our critical mission of bringing a voice to our coast side. This provides a top-notch way for businesses to stay connected to the communities they serve.  

This year, we're excited to finally have our internet radio up and going.  What's does that mean for you? It means that this year we're offering not only TV Spotlights but Audio Spotlights on our internet radio station. Audio Spotlights highlight your business in the greatest possible light, make thousands of positive impressions each month for a full year!

For more information,

Call Marty at 650-355-8001.

(But hurry, this opportunity is available for a very limited time!)

ALSO CLICK ON THE PDF BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION  REGARDING HAVING YOUR BUSINESS FEATURED ON OUR CHANNEL!

December 7 & 8 

CLICK LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

2019_TV_Auction.pdf

Comcast

Channel 26 Pacifica/ Channel 27 Coastside

www.PacificCoast.tv