The City has launched a new series of fact sheets, called "Pacifica Direct," to help explain certain basic information of interest to the community. In Pacifica Direct factsheets, you will find answers to commonly asked questions about important topics. The first two editions -- one about the Hillside Preservation District (HPD) and one about the Development Review Process -- are provided below and can be found on the Planning Department's webpage.

Two decades have passed since the 9/11 attacks. This 20^th Anniversary of 9/11 is a reminder that our capacity for hope and resilience in the face of adversity is strong. Please take a moment of silence on September 11 for the victims who died during the attacks at the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, the plane that crash-landed in Pennsylvania, and the brave first responders who ran toward danger to save others. 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given full approval of the Pfizer vaccine following many months of emergency use authorization. Read up on the latest county updates in the September 7th Health Officer message on the San Mateo County Public Health website.

San Mateo County Health operates or supports clinics that administer the COVID-19 vaccine. All clinics are open to residents who live or work in San Mateo County. Find a walk-in clinic today by going to myturn.ca.gov.

If you need help paying for past due rent or utilities, you may be eligible for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Check eligibility and apply for immediate relief at HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122.

Don't miss out on Coastal Cleanup Day! On September 18th, your neighbors across San Mateo County will be joining together to keep our waterways and beaches safe and clean. Visit smchealth.org/ccd to find your closest cleanup site and register today!

There are two external Ballot Drop Box locations in Pacifica – one at the entrance to the Pacifica Community Center at 540 Crespi Drive and one at 170 Santa Maria Avenue (former City Hall). The two Pacifica ballot drop box locations are serviced directly by the San Mateo County Elections Office and offer a secure and convenient voting option to Pacifica residents. Visit www.smcvote.org for more information about this election. #PacificaVotes

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The City has launched a new series of fact sheets, called "Pacifica Direct," that will help explain various important topics that the City receives numerous questions on. These fact sheets help explain certain basic information to the public, and in them you will find answers to commonly asked questions. The first two editions about the Hillside Preservation District (HPD) and Development Review Process are provided above. Both of these fact sheets can be found on the Planning Department's webpage.

The FY 2020-21 & FY 2021-22 Pavement Resurfacing Project resurfaced approximately 11 miles (64 street sections) of City pavement and follows the Council approved 5-year Street Maintenance Program. The overall project scope included roadway cape seals, double slurry seals, slurry seals, asphalt concrete and micro-surfacing base repair and pavement striping and markings.

You may have noticed pavement markings on a few roads similar to the photo below that show a bicyclist and the word BLVD. These are to indicate designated bicycle boulevard roads within the City. In February of 2020, the City adopted a new bicycle and pedestrian master plan that delineates the approved bicycle network on City roads. Bicycle boulevards are generally on residential roads that are connecter routes throughout the City, but do not have the width required for full bicycle lanes. The markings act as a reminder to share the road and to be alert for bicyclists along this route. We hope this increased alertness will encourage residents to bicycle more and for drivers to be more cognizant along these roads.

The City would like to thank all the residents for their patience, cooperation, and for accommodating our project to improve the City’s streets.

Click on the PG&E Autoenrollment notice to learn how PG&E will auto-enroll eligible customers in new extended payment arrangements as part of an ongoing effort to help provide help and assistance for customers to manage their bills.

Click here to learn more about Rancho Day Fiesta.

The City of Pacifica is currently recruiting for various open positions. Visit CalOpps to learn about the different recruitment opportunities. Come join our City Team!

Interested Pacifica residents should apply by September 24 to one of the vacancies in one of Pacifica's Commission & Committee Openings. The City of Pacifica is now recruiting citizens for the following Committees and Commissions: Economic Development Committee, Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission and Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission. Please see the Committees and Commissions page for Recruitment Notices and Application Forms.

Learn more about the transition to Time-of-Use.

When visiting the Community Center, please remember to wear a face covering. The temporary move to the Community Center is part of the overall Civic Center Campus Facilities Project. We look forward to welcoming you at our new location! 

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