Coastal News

Tune into Coast Life for an engaging talk show with two vibrant host that guide you through all things on the Coast side!

We introduce you to what is happening around the coastal cities of  Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Pacifica, Pescadero, Montara, San Mateo and many more communities around the bay. Some of the main annual events we cover are Fog Fest, the Pumpkin Festival, the Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival, and Telethon. Coast Life introduces you to a variety of events and attractions that may peak your interest and get you exploring!

With so much going on around the coast, you can tune into Coast Life to get an entertaining and informative window into the many activities and events near you!

Join our hosts in the episode as they dive into the World Dog Surfing Championships at our very own Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica. Featured dogs include: Abbie, last year’s champion and guinness world record surfing dog, Skyler who is really blowing up on the coastside with over 5,000 followers on instagram, and Derby who’s rad blue mohawk matches his dad’s!  Your mouth will water when you get a chance to have a Taste of Pacifica where 25 local restaurants came together for one afternoon encouraging the community to support local businesses. You’ll have a chance to take a stroll down Santana Row and check Mimi Tran Designs. And don’t miss the Beautiful Brawlers, a boxing event that features amateur female boxers who really pack a punch!

Be sure to tune in because you won’t want to miss it!

It will premiere on Thursday, August 31st at 7pm. 

Catch it on our station, channel 26 in Pacifica or channel 27 on the Coastside.

or: via our live webstream: http://pacificcoast.tv/page/watch-live

* VOD not available until after the original premiere date

Conscious Living is coming to PCT!

Conscious living is hosted by Michael and Bianca Alexander.

The show aims to raise the vibration of the planet through inspiring television. Conscious living educates its viewers how to have a happier and healthier lifestyle by demonstrating healthy recipes, interviews from successful individuals, and inspiring stories. For more information click HERE.

Conscious Living premieres at PCT on August 12, 4:30 PM.

It will air on Tuesdays 5:30 pm and Saturdays 4:30 pm. 

For more PCT programs, you can check our On Demand page or Youtube channel.

Pacific Coast TV Media Workshop (ages 14+)

Sign up for Pacific Coast TV Media Workshop at Half Moon Bay Recreation!

Participants will learn how to use a camera, microphone, and lights to record interviews, events, and happenings in the community. They will also learn how to edit and produce videos. As well as to check out professional gear to create projects and work on live productions.

Call 650-355-8000 for more details!

Class Fees:

$98 for each session of 3 classes (includes annual membership to PCT)

Location: 

Ted Adcock Community Center

535 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay

For more information, please contact the instructor at admin@pacificcoast.tv prior to enrolling.

Hey folks! Did you know you can utilize PCT's website to advertise your event?

Here are the simple steps on how to add your events: 

1. Go to our website and log in to your account. 

2. Click Events.

3. Click Add button. 

4. Enter the information needed. Don't forget to add an image!

5. After entering your event's information, click Add Event at the end of the page. 

6. There you have it! The event will be under Admin's approval.

Wavelength is a public access forum show discussing local news with local newsmakers in the hopes of giving the community a better understanding of local issues. 

This week, host Ian Butler talks to Thursday Roberts, Daniel Saver, and Larry Hixson about the issue of rent control in Pacifica.

To learn more, catch this conversation on our live web-stream, Comcast Ch 26/27 or at our V.O.D. page.

NOTE: This is a Public Access show. PCT neither endorses nor opposes the views expressed. If you disagree with opinions expressed on WAVELENGTH, please come and make your own show. 

Pacific Coast TV offers workshops to help you prepare for real television production. One of the workshops offered is Character Generator. Character Generator or CG is adding titles, credits, and graphics to the production.  The CG Operator is taught how to enter the information, operate the video interface, and make changes in the presentation of the material, such as scrolling, wipes or dissolves.  

While typing is a beneficial skill, it is not a prerequisite.

*Cost = $20

*Must be a member to sign up

Click HERE to know when is the next CG Workshop.

Join Michael Laman as he teaches kids on how to program using Scratch 2.

Children will learn how to program through the step by step tutorial in each episode.

Programming for Kids with Scratch 2 Show will premiere on June 30 at 4:30pm.

Join host Leslie Reichart as she talks about ways on how to have a clean and green life. 

The show will premiere at PCT on June 12 at 5:30 pm.  

Click HERE for more information.

A Taste Of Theater features all original theatrical production shows from aspiring playwrights and actors. This television show will educate its viewers about different styles and techniques used on other plays and productions. As well as introduce them to Playwrights outside of their local area and culture. 

A Taste of Theater will premiere at PCT on June 11 at 9pm.

For more information click HERE.

Hi, I'm Jaimie! I'm an intern here at PCT! I'm really looking forward to the PCT Honor's Award's coming up!  This years show celebrates 40 years of PCT as TV station!  We at PCT feel privileged to be able to give back by hosting the Honor's Award's and award hard working members of society who try to improve the lives of others. Those who will be receiving awards have served in one of three areas, either to the public or in education or in government. I can't wait to celebrate the Honoree's for their hard work and dedication this year.  

Silicon Valley's authentic and informative show, The Kamla Show, is coming to PCT!

The Kamla show is hosted by Kamla Bhatt, the weekly radio show host of "It's Bollywood, It's Hollywood," on 90.1 FM, KZSU.

In the Kamla show, Kamla talks about life, people, and ideas through interviews of different individuals who are behind the success of a company, film, or book. For more information of the TV Show click HERE.

The Kamla Show premieres at PCT on May 10, 2017, 7:00 PM.

It will air on Wednesdays 7 pm and Saturdays 5 pm. 

For more PCT programs, you can always check our On Demand page or Youtube channel.

Held every January this annual event awards valued Chamber Members with recognition of relevance to the business community & community itself.  A dignitary is chosen to be the evenings emcee and to award each honoree.  Categories awarded are in different categories each year and the most prestigious is the Nick & Lorraine Gust Lifetime Achievement Award, honor of the late Nick Gust of Nick's Restaurant who was an integral part of Pacifica's history.

You can watch on Comcast Channel 26 this Sunday at 6 PM or view our online livestream here!

Every year the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau hold their Annual Recognition Awards Dinner in January to recognize outstanding volunteers and businesses on the Coast as well as perform a formal induction of the upcoming year’s board of directors.

You can watch on Comcast Channel 26/27 this Sunday at 7 PM or view our online livestream here!

Annual recognition awards include:

• Bert Carli Volunteer of the Year Award: Presented to an outstanding individual who has continually volunteered his/her time and energy countless times to the Chamber throughout the year.
• Bev Miller Civic Achievement Award: To be given to a government employee or elected official who has helped the Chamber achieve its goals, has helped Coastside commerce, and has helped an individual Coastside business (other than their own) in a definitive way over the past year. The recipient is also a supporter of Coastside commerce sustainability and a liaison between the Chamber and its goals and a government body.
• Business Hall of Fame Award: Recipient(s) must have been in business at least three years, be involved in other community and commerce activities outside of the Chamber which contributes to the mission of the Chamber, support Coastside non-profits thereby furthering the quality of life on the Coast, demonstrate encouragement of other small businesses, and demonstrate entrepreneurial potential necessary for long term business success and economic growth.
• Green Business Award: Recipient is a business that conforms to environmental regulations and preserves the natural resources of the Coastside, properly manages and recycles garbage and wastes, and keeps their areas litter-free, uses sustainable practices and minimizes impacts on the environment, protects the rich and unique cultural heritage of the Coastside and promotes local economic opportunities through green practice.
• Innovative Business Award: Presented to a Chamber member who has displayed innovative and creative thinking in creating their business. This business person has “thought out of the box” to enhance their business and the patron’s experience.
• Longevity Award: Recipient is a Chamber member who has experienced a long career, has been a continuous Chamber member and is a respected member of the business community.
• Mayor’s Award: Mayor’s choice of a Chamber member who deserves the recognition of the mayor over his/her term.
• New Business Award: Awarded to a business that has opened in the last two years that has displayed good business practices and taken advantage of Chamber support such as marketing, advertising, ribbon cutting and/or networking, and the exterior and interior of this business is exemplary of what complements the Coastside community.
• Recognition of Chairman Circle Members
• Recognition of Committee Chairs

The Annual Recognition Awards Dinner presentation also includes the President/CEO’s State of the Chamber Address as well as a message from the incoming board chair.

Watch on PCT LIVE on Channel 26/27 Coastside or on our Livestream!

PCT would like to introduce its new entrepreneurial show, The Got Startup Show.

Join host, Paul Hickman, in his show that focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation. He interviews creators of successful startup companies while providing its viewers tips and tricks on launching their own business. For more information about the show click HERE.

The Got Startup Show will premiere at PCT on May 8, 2017, 5:30 PM.

For more PCT programs, you can always check our On Demand page or Youtube channel.

Calling all dog surfers and their human pals!

World Dog Champions are now accepting entries for the Dog Surfing Competition. To enter, visit World Dog Champion's website for more detailed information HERE

World Dog Champions will be held on August 5, 2017.

Time: 9am - 2pm
Location: Linda Mar Beach
Highway One and Linda Mar Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
Northern California Coast / San Francisco Bay Area

World Dog Surf Championships 2017 Promo Video

Attention Bands!

Fog Fest is now accepting band submissions for their 2017 entertainment line up for Sept. 23 & 24. Submissions will be reviewed through June 15, 2017 with final selections to contacted by June 30, 2017.

Please follow the guideline requirements in order to be considered. Visit our website for more detailed information HERE

Bands that play on the Recology stage also get featured during the Pacific Coast Television's Live Broadcast.

Steps to Becoming a Producer at PCT

New Producers are required to take certain steps before producing their own programs. They are as follows:

1. Become a member of PCT- yearly fee of $20.

2. Get PCT Production experience. Two workshops in studio and two workshops in the control room. Workshops are $20 each. Once workshops are completed, crew on at least 4 studio productions in different crew positions. 

To view our workshop and production dates, check out our PRODUCTION CALENDAR.

Studio – Two of the following workshops:
Floor Manager
Camera
Lighting
Control Room – Two of the following workshops
Audio Engineer
Character Generator (C.G.)
Video Tape Operator (VTO)

The workshops listed above are the minimum requirements for studio tapings. If you wish to use remote video equipment and video editing, please refer to the Workshops Info Packet. Pre-requisites and additional workshop fees apply.

3. Review and understand the Producer’s packet including the Program Policies and Producer’s Rules

4. Write a proposal and submit it to the Executive Director answering the questions from the form, “Questions to Address When Writing a Production Proposal”

5. Sign Producer’s Agreement and Indemnification form.

After the potential producer has completed the above requirements, the will get the approval from the Executive Director to go ahead with their own program. They cannot schedule studio time or remote equipment or editing time until these steps are completed. 

Want to start working on amazing, award-winning programs like The Bruce Latimer Show and Coast Life? Pacific Coast Tv is offering workshops to get you trained for real television production. Check out what workshops we offer and view our production calendar for dates and times of classes.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be a member of Pacific Coast Television to sign up for classes. Membership is $20 a year and includes access to the PCT Media Lab, ability to check out studio equipment, and volunteer opportunities on PCT Programs. For more information on becoming a member, view our membership page.

Studio Workshops

Camera and Floor Manager- workshop covers the essentials of powering up and preparing our studio cameras for operation, and provides volunteers with basic skills of camera work, including shot structure, composition and movement, terminology, and working with the director. Floor Manager is the essential link between studio talent and the Director. Workshop will cover instruction on communicating with talent using hand and arm signals to provide time and camera cues, and give other needed info to the Director. Cost: $20

Lighting – This workshop teaches the fundamentals of three-point lighting and how to safely and correctly move and adjust lighting instruments, and the operation of the lighting dimmer system. Cost $20

Control Room Workshops

Video Tape Operator or VTO - For a production, this role does more than just press "Play" and "Record". Instruction for this position includes steps necessary to prepare video machines for recording, and to verify that a good recording of the program is made. Video playback, or "roll-in", is also covered, which includes the use of patch bays and digital disk recorders (DDRs). Cost $20

Character Generator or CG - is the computer used to add titles, credits, and graphics to the production. The CG Operator is taught how to enter the information, operate the video interface, and make changes in the presentation of the material, such as scrolling or crawls. While typing is a beneficial skill, it is not a prerequisite. Cost $20

Audio - the Audio Technician is first taught the fundamentals of capturing sounds using microphones, and operating the audio mixer. Use of line audio sources such as cassette tapes and CDs is also covered. Students are introduced to the use of the equalizer. Proper care of audio equipment and cables is emphasized. Cost $20

Advanced Workshops **Pre-requisites required

Technical Director** - The Technical Director is the Director's right hand assistant during a production, but also performs an important supervisory function during the pre and post production meetings.

The TD is taught how to turn on and prepare all the control room equipment and to oversee the work of all other members of the production crew. During the production, the TD operates the studio switcher to create transitions between cameras; such as cuts, wipes, and dissolves. The TD also assists the Director in keeping track of what other crew members are doing. After the production, the TD again supervises the crew as they turn off the equipment and break down the set.

** Pre-requisites:  Video Tape Operator, Character Generator, Camera, Floor, Lighting, Audio workshops

Cost $20

Director** - The Director is the captain of the production team, providing instructions to all crew members about what to do at what time. Students in a directing workshop learn about the philosophy behind directing, including teamwork and leadership fundamentals, then are taught the practical aspects of directing, including composition, staging, giving commands and instruction to the crew, and making effective use of transitions.

Working as a Director involves keeping track of many elements of a show simultaneously and communicating effectively with both crew and audience.

**Pre-requisite: Technical Director workshop.

Cost $20

Remote Video Productions** -

Many productions, or portions of them, are taped on location. The Remote Workshop trains volunteers to operate PCT's camcorder equipment to record events, interviews, or other material for a show so that it can be edited together into a "package". The remote workshop covers camcorder use, remote lighting and audio considerations in a remote setting. It is very useful to understand the basics of audio, camera work, lighting and videotape operation.

**Pre-requisites: Audio, Camera, Lighting, Video Tape Operator workshops

Cost $30