A new book, 'Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County', joins 'Brisbane' as part of the Images of America collection, the latter of which was authored by Brisbane resident Dolores Gomez and Christy Thilmany. 'Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County' features photos from the Brisbane Library's History Collection; author Bruce Cumming proudly delivered a copy to the City Hall Annex last Thursday, where a copy of 'Brisbane' also lives. Stop by if you'd like to thumb through either of them!
- Weathered: A Show about the Science behind Natural Disasters
- New 'I Want To...' Menu on the City's Website
- Reminder: Baylands Draft EIR to be Published April 3rd
- Now Hiring: Senior Rec Leader
- 2 Openings Left for April Lifeguard Certification Class
- County Unveils New Dashboard In Light of California’s Tsunami Preparedness Week
- Library Night at the SF Giants, 4/7
- Apply for a Scholarship from the Brisbane Chamber or Lions Club
- Latest Community Newsletter from JUHSD
Weathered: A Show about the Science behind Natural Disasters
We recently came across a series PBS Terra put together that we found interesting and wanted to share with the community. See scientists and Native leaders share about what we can do to reduce the harm fires can cause through design, building materials, and listening to the land.
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New 'I Want To...' Menu on the City's Website
We're getting a lot of great feedback from the City's Communications Survey as well as from the Council's Communications & Engagement Subcommittee. A solution to issues around search was recently implemented on the City's website, brisbaneca.org, in the form of an 'I Want To' menu, based on the items most often inquired about with staff. These are easy to edit, so expect them to change from time to time, depending on the needs and interests of the public.
One of the items, "See if I need a permit" is also a brand-new page on our site. Check it out!
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Reminder: Baylands Draft EIR to be Published April 3rd
As announced on March 10th, the Draft EIR for the Baylands Specific Plan will be published on Thursday, April 3, 2025, which will commence the Environmental Review & Public Comment Process as seen in the above diagram. The public review comment period for the Draft EIR will run from April 3, 2025, to September 2, 2025.
A digital copy of a Notice of Availability and the Draft EIR and Appendices will be uploaded to the City's website at brisbaneca.org/baylands and a hard copy will be made available for review at City Hall and the Brisbane Library. When released, the Notice of Availability will include further information about how to submit comments and participate in a public hearing at a TBD hybrid Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission hearing will be scheduled before the close of the comment period and provide an additional opportunity for public comment on the draft EIR.
To sign up for Planning Commission updates related to the Baylands, please subscribe to the 'Planning Commission Interested Parties' subscription list at brisbaneca.org/portal. We will also share project updates, including any public hearings, here via The Blast and the community signboards.
Now Hiring: Senior Rec Leader
Another page you can access from the 'I Want To' menu is "Apply for a job". This brings users directly to the job openings page; a current career opportunity is with our Parks and Recreation Department as a Senior Rec Leader "The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a Senior Recreation Leader to assist with the upcoming summer camp programs. If you know anyone who may be interested, please share this opportunity with them! Applications will close Monday, April 21st at 5 PM."
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2 Openings Left for April Lifeguard Certification Class
Did you know that the Community Pool page is the most-visited page on our website? It is a cherished amenity in our town, and keeping visitors safe is our Pool staff's top priority. If you've ever wanted to get trained as a lifeguard, now's your chance!
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County Unveils New Dashboard In Light of California’s Tsunami Preparedness Week
This past Monday, the County Department of Emergency Management unveiled a new tsunami hazard area zone dashboard which lets users see if their home, school, work, or vacation spot could be impacted. The rollout coincided with California’s 2025 Tsunami Preparedness Week (March 22 – 30). The department created the local dashboard, using the same map data as the state after the state dashboard crashed following the Dec. 5, 2024, tsunami warning.
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Library Night at the SF Giants, 4/7
You may have seen the above sign rotating on the signboards. This is an event where the Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries is inviting Library and Giants fans alike to join them at the game on Monday, April 7th to celebrate Library Day! Before the game, there will be plenty of fun activities including:
- New SF Giants-branded library cards
- Baseball-themed library giveaways
- Maker demos with their 3D printers
- Food trucks, live music and more!
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Apply for a Scholarship from the Brisbane Chamber or Lions Club
Eligible applicants for the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce’s program are seniors in high school who live in Brisbane or are a dependent of an employee of the City of Brisbane or an employee of a Chamber member business in good standing.
The Brisbane Lions Club offers scholarship awards to Brisbane residents who are pursuing full-time higher education and vocational programs. Full-time status is either 12+ semester or 9+ quarter credits. Complete applications are due April 15th!
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Latest Community Newsletter from JUHSD
Read the latest Community Newsletter from Superintendent Presta here or catch it when it comes out Friday afternoons on the View All News section of the JUHSD website, juhsd.net.
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