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BEACH PARKING LOT CLOSURES

 

Following Governor Newsom’s closure of parking lots at State of California beaches and parks, many San Mateo county beaches have closed their parking lots. Social / physical distancing is necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Recently coastal beaches saw an influx of visitors creating an environment not conducive to virus mitigation. Everyone should stay close to home and avoid any crowded areas. Watch the video above to learn what beaches in San Mateo County have closed their parking lots.

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Bruce Latimer back at it!

Bruce Latimer back at it!

It's been a while, but The Bruce Latimer Show was in the studio last Wednesday! Bruce Latimer got to chat with some awesome special guests: "It's a Beautiful Day" band founder Mitchell Holman, CMAC Producer Steve Manelski, and the "Famous Guacamole Queen of the West" herself, Pauline Gonzalez. Watch the episode above!

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Upcoming June Workshops!

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Upcoming June Workshops!

PCT offers a variety of workshops each month to get your studio skills up to par!  Each course is priced at $20, a small price for the skills you'll gain.  Training in community media is our forte, and we hope you'll join us for one of this month's classes.  

June 5, 3:30 - 5pm - HMB Workshop 1

Learn generalist skills including editing, camera operation, and other basic production techniques.

June 12, 3:30 - 5pm - HMB Workshop 2

Learn generalist skills including editing, camera operation, and other basic production techniques.

** Pre-requisites: HMB Workshop 1

June 13, 6 - 9pm -Workshop: 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.

June 19, 3:30 - 5pm - HMB Workshop 3

Learn generalist skills including editing, camera operation, and other basic production techniques.

** Pre-requisites: HMB Workshop 1, HMB Workshop 2

Call us at 650-355-8000 between 1-9pm to sign up now!

Click here for our full Event Calendar!

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Maker Faire Bay Area

 

Maker Faire Bay Area

This video is a perfect example of the kind of experiences members learn and grow from by becoming members and helping us to create media that matters here in the Bay area and beyond.

Here, PCT spent a rainy weekend at the Bay Area's Maker Faire! At this souped-up science fair, creativity was off the charts. People of all ages gathered in the spirit of imagination.  Check out the video above and enjoy. What will you make a video about at PCT? Join us!

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Catch up with Bruce Latimer!

Catch up with Bruce Latimer!

Check out the latest episode of The Bruce Latimer Show, and get excited for next week!  On May 29 at 9pm, Bruce Latimer will be chatting with some awesome special guests: "It's a Beautiful Day" band founder Mitchell Holman, CMAC Producer Steve Manelski, and the "Famous Guacamole Queen of the West" herself, Pauline Gonzalez.  Join us as Bruce breaks it down and entertains with some great conversation, music, and much more.   

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Upcoming Public Forums

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Upcoming Public Forums

Pacifica City Council meets this Monday, and Half Moon Bay City Council meets next Tuesday. Talk face to face with the council about issues that are important to you!

Half Moon Bay City Council: https://www.half-moon-bay.ca.us/235/City-Council 

Pacifica City Council: https://www.cityofpacifica.org/government/city_council/

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Maker Faire this weekend!

Maker Faire this weekend!

Head over to the San Mateo Event Center on Friday for a celebration of invention, creativity and curiosity! Stop by the Maker Fair and you are guaranteed to find something that blows your mind. For those that can't make it, don't worry, just stay tuned for special PCT coverage of the event!  8234075084?profile=original

Click on the image to visit their website!

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Lovin' Harmony on "Spotlight!"

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Lovin Harmony on Spotlight!

This week's Spotlight features special guests from the Lovin' Harmony Trio! Tune in for special tunes from this vintage Bay Area group, and then join Kathy Holly for a closer look.

Lovin’ Harmony is a San Francisco Bay Area-based musical trio specializing
in tight-harmony vocal interpretation of jazz and pop standards from the swing era thru the 1960's.

Check out their website!

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