USA – Streamlined Arrival Process for International Travelers

News & Updates, Regulation Updates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially implemented its “Simplified Arrival” program that was piloted in various cities from 2021 to 2022 to streamline the arrival process for international travelers at all 238 arriving airports, 34 seaports, and all...

CA Companies Pay Higher Taxes for Unemployment Debt

News & Updates

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — One potential consequence of California’s ballooning budget deficit: Higher taxes for businesses, with increases possible every year for the next decade. Business owners pay a tax on each of their workers. The money goes into a fund that...

CA State Releases Yearly Population Report

News & Updates

Stable births, fewer deaths, and a rebound in foreign immigration slowed California’s recent population decline in 2022, with the state’s population estimated at 38,940,231 people as of January 1, 2023, according to new data released today by the California Department...

City of Half Moon Bay Priority Session Budget Shows 2024 Challenges will be Rising Public Safety Costs, Loss of ARPA Funds and TOT Flattening

Coastside, Half Moon Bay, News & Updates

VIDEO. From the City of Half Moon Bay City Council Priority Setting Session on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at 9:00am, in person only, but recorded. City Manager, Matthew Chidester, introduces the Priority Setting Session and the Budget Review. Read More...

The Brand New Aluminum Supply Chain Challenged Medio Bridge Arrives in Miramar; Installation Coming

Coastside, Miramar, News & Updates

PHOTO ESSAY. Due to high winds the contractor will wait until Tuesday, April 24th, 2023, to install. After installation, final connections may take a couple more weeks before opening. Read More & View Photos

SMC Harbor Commissioners are Frustrated with the 9th Year of Permitting Delays for Dredging Pillar Point Harbor when other California Harbors are Dredging

Coastside, News & Updates, Pillar Point Harbor

VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Harbor District Directors’ meeting on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at 1:00pm as a hybrid meeting. Agenda Item Surfers Beach Replenishment Pilot Project Update. Policy Implications: Consistent with the District’s goal to use...