Join PCT on Channel 26 and 27 for the Town Hall Meeting: Age-Friendly Initiative! Be sure to gather your elder loved ones or prepare for your future anytime!
Roy Earnest is a long-time gerontological social worker and program administrator who has worked in a wide variety of community-based nonprofit senior services that were designed to help older adults remain in their homes.
Earnest discussed:
What the age-friendly initiative is
Why did the WHO (World Health Organization) become interested in age-friendly communities?
What are the top 4 livability challenges that older adults face on the Coastside?
What does the Coastside Age-Friendly Initiative hope to accomplish within the next 5 years?
An age-friendly initiative is a movement aimed at making our community more inclusive, accessible, and supportive for older adults.
Do NOT miss the PCT Town Hall Meeting: Age-Friendly Initiative on Channel 26 & 27 or worldwide @ www.PacificCoast.tv!
Posted by Martin Anaya on September 17, 2024 at 1:30pm
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My local Community Channel is Pacific Coast TV (PCT) is currently being displayed on cable via outdated quality, even though PCT delivers our programming in high definition resolution.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:
Go to www.cpuc.ca.gov/docket and enter R.23-04-006 in the "Proceeding Number Search" field. Once you find it, click on the public comment tab to enter your thoughts about the importance of getting PCT onto HD!
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!
Posted by Martin Anaya on October 9, 2023 at 3:00pm
39th ANNUAL COASTAL CLEAN UP
The above video is a three-and-a-half-minute synopsis of the Coastal Cleanup Day, cleaning our beaches and raising awareness of the need for clean beaches and ocean habitats.
Special speakers include county supervisor Ray Mueller and local reps for congresswoman Anna Eshoo and Gianna Franco of KPIX channel 5. Look for more videos like this and support PCT at www.PacificCoast.tv
Posted by Martin Anaya on February 21, 2024 at 5:22pm
EXCITING NEWS!
CRAB SEASON IS ON! Get ready to reel in some of the most amazing crabs you've ever tasted!
Bring your friends and family down for a day of fun and fantastic crabbing adventures! Let's kick off the season with a splash and make unforgettable memories by the sea.
The Pacifica pier is partially re-opened for the time being. In addition, the coast side has many awesome spots including Johnson Pier and others. Our San Mateo coastal waters are known for an abundance of Dungeness crabs this time of year. See you there!
Posted by Martin Anaya on January 31, 2023 at 8:00am
MAKE IT MAIN STREET
Downtown Half Moon Bay comes to life on the first Thursday of every month!
Make It Main Streetis a new collaborative community event taking place in Downtown Half Moon Bay on the first Thursday of each month. The event will bring together artists, musicians, and other performers to celebrate local arts and culture and to support the businesses in downtown Half Moon Bay.
When: Feb 22 to April 27th Where:Main Street in Half Moon Bay
The event is designed to bring locals and visitors alike to Downtown Half Moon Bay for a chance to experience the best of our Coastside community.
Musicianswill be performing along the 300-600 blocks (between Mill Street and Correas Street). ASpeaker's Spacewill be set up in Mac Dutra Park with poetry, Oddfellows Hall will host a localshort film, and aCoastside Makers' Marketplacewill be set up at Kelly Ave and Main Street. In addition,local artisanswill demonstrate skills such as glass blowing, pottery, and guitar making on the 600 block.
Support Local Media — Donate to the Pacific Coast TV Auction!
Pacific Coast Television (PCT), serving the Coastside and beyond since 1968, is calling on our incredible local businesses and community supporters to take part in our upcoming PCT TV Auction!
This annual event is not only one of the most exciting fundraisers of the year — it’s also a unique opportunity to showcase your business to thousands of viewers on Channels 26 & 27 and worldwide at www.PacificCoast.tv.
Why Donate
When you donate your products, services, or gift certificates to PCT’s auction, you’re not only supporting community television — you’re also getting valuable promotion for your business! All donations are featured on-air during the live auction, reaching both our local audience and global online viewers.
Get Featured On-Air
Your business will be:
Highlighted on PCT Channels 26 & 27
Promoted on our website and social media
Recognized as a proud supporter of local, community-powered television
This is a great way to show your community spirit, support independent local media, and gain exposure at the same time!
How to Participate
It’s easy to be part of the action:
Donate a product, service, or gift card.
Get featured during our televised and online auction.
Enjoy the recognition and goodwill that comes from supporting PCT! Contact Us Today!
The video above will provide some factual information about Pacifica’s Budget, Measure Y, and the upcoming Municipal Election on Nov 8.
This information, and more, is available on the City’s website at cityofpacifica.org
First, some budget information:
•Pacifica has a $47 Million dollar General Fund annual budget that funds most of the city’s day-to-day general services, such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks Beaches & Recreation, Planning, and Administration
•86% of this funding is spent on the personnel (65%) or contract services (21%) that provide these day-to-day general services.
•70% of this funding comes from taxes such as property tax, sales tax, hotel tax, utility tax, business license tax, cannabis tax and more
•But as this chart of revenues and expenditures shows, the rising cost of providing general services is currently projected to outpace revenues by approximately $2.7 million dollars per year into the future
•This is known as a structural budget deficit, and presents a financial challenge in sustaining the City’s current level of essential services into the future.
In response to the budget challenges just summarized, and following community input on City priorities, in June the City Council unanimously approved placing Measure Y on the November 8, 2022 ballot to address community priorities such as public safety, jobs and business attraction, and protecting local resources, parks, and beaches, and maintaining fiscal stability by generating locally controlled funding that will stay in Pacifica and cannot be taken by the State.
Here’s the official Measure Y Ballot Question.
In summary, Measure Y, if passed by the voters, would establish a ½ cent sales tax, called a transactions and use tax, and would generate approximately $2.6 million annually for 9 years, for general government use to maintain vital services such as:
Police, fire, medical 911 emergency response, keeping pollution and trash off beaches, attracting and retaining jobs and businesses, street paving, storm drain maintenance to prevent flooding, and preventing coastal erosion. Measure Y funding would be subject to regular financial audits and independent citizens’ oversight.
Posted by Martin Anaya on September 29, 2022 at 3:30pm
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 forumis 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.
Posted by Martin Anaya on October 3, 2022 at 11:02am
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!
PCT provides access for citizens of the coastside to create their own shows. Whether it is news, cultural or religious, PCT allows YOU a platform to have your voice heard.
Consider joining us today. Contact us at 650.355.8000. PCT is the VOICE of the Coastside.
During the pandemic, the city of Half Moon Bay created a Public notice for residents encouraging them to place a blue ribbon on their doors to indicate solidarity with front line workers.. PCT made that notice into a video for use on our channels to inform the public.
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.
We need yourimmediate helpto ensure that AB2635, the bill that would require High Definition PEG channels, passes through the CA Assembly and onto the Senate.
While we were successful getting the bill through two Assembly committees, when it went to the floor on May 2nd it failed to get enough votes and was pulled for reconsideration. Only 18 members voted yes, 18 voted no, and 41 members DID NOT VOTE. Why? Because the cable industry is feeding them lies.
The cable industry says that having PEG channels in HD would cause cable rates to go up because new fiber lines would need to be built statewide, HD transmission equipment would cost large amounts of money, and there would be a monthly cost to transmit HD signals. This is all outrageous, but the cable industry is going to get away with it unless we act NOW!
3.Send this letter of support to your Assembly Member and the persons listed at the top of the letter. Encourage other elected officials or government officials to send the letter also.
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
Posted by Martin Anaya on September 30, 2022 at 3:31pm
Former PCT intern Dania has some nice words to say as she pursues her dream at North Coast News. That's right, Dania is an anchor now and thanks in part to her experiences at PCT she has a career.
Thanks to Dania for the kind words. If you wish to be an intern at PCT call Jason weekdays after 1pm at 650-355-8000.
After a flurry of AAPI (Asian American Pacific islanders) hate-related attacks on a national level in early 2021 Pacifica organizers decided to take action locally.
While there were no recorded attacks in Pacifica, organizers wanted to be certain that our AAPI community felt safe and included in our local family. Further, they wanted to educate our community on the issues related to hate to ensure it doesn't happen here and provide resources for whoever may need them.
Last month PCT covered the Stop AAPI Hate March in Pacifica. PCT interviewed organizer Mary Bier & attendees.
