Pacifica Democrats

05/13/2026

The program at the Pacifica Democrats Club breakfast meeting at Sharp Park Restaurant this Saturday, May 16:

We invited San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools candidates Hector Camacho and Chelsea Bonini to present a candidates forum. Mr. Camacho will speak to us, but candidate Bonini has a schedule conflict and cannot attend.

We recommend that you bring your California and San Mateo County Voter Information Guides to the meeting for reference. In addition to Mr. Camacho's presentation and Q and A, the program will include an opportunity for those present to share their views on some of the leading candidates for Governor on the June 2 ballot.

The meeting is open to the public. No purchase is required, but a full breakfast is available for $20; continental $10; coffee, tea, or chocolate $5. We can accept only cash or personal check payable to Sharp Park Restaurant.

Please note: Consider arriving by or shortly after 9:00 for the best seating and sufficient time to order breakfast before the meeting begins at 9:30.

04/15/2026

This Saturday, April 18th at 9:30 a.m., the Pacifica Democrats will welcome incumbent San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller and his opponent Joaquin Jimenez. They are both running for the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, District 3. The meeting will also appear on Pacific Coast Television.

The meeting is open to the public and is held at the Sharp Park Restaurant at the golf course. No purchase is required, but a full breakfast is available for $20; continental $10; coffee, tea, or chocolate $5. We can accept only cash or personal check payable to Sharp Park Restaurant. All food orders must be made before 9:30, so please arrive near to 9 am if you plan to dine.

03/25/2026

This Saturday, March the 28th, is No Kings Day. We have our very own protest site here in Pacifica. Come to the corner of Mori Point Rd and Highway 1. We'll be gathering from noon to 1:30 pm. Bring signs and enthusiasm!

03/16/2026

Have you wondered how we conduct free and fair elections in San Mateo? In this current political climate, this is especially important. We are guided by the office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Chief Elections officer. That is in addition to appraising and assessing all properties in San Mateo County

This year, for the first time in 16 years, the Chief’s office is opening up as Mark Church is retiring. Running for this vital position are the current deputy Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Assistant Chief Elections officer Jim Irizarry and San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa.

Both will be at our next Pacifica Democrats monthly meeting on March 21st at 9:30 am. Come hear what approach each would take to the office and ask questions.

This is a breakfast meeting with full breakfast available for $20, Continental for $10, and coffee, tea, or hot chocolate for $5. If you wish to dine, please arrive in time to complete your order before 9:30.

02/17/2026

This Saturday, February 21, the Pacifica Democrats will welcome San Mateo Daily Journal columnist Mark Simon—a chronicler of San Mateo County politics, history and trends—will share his perspectives on many of the current issues at county, state and national levels. Mark looks at politics through a lens that takes in the personalities, interaction of the leaders, and the issues and challenges facing them. In the past, Mark has worked for SAMTRANS as the Executive Officer for Public Affairs. Prior to that, he was a political writer and daily columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle.

To whet your appetite, here’s a recent article he authored:
https://www.smdailyjournal.com/opinion/columnists/the-top-10-most-influential-people/article_0ef2d933-ba69-4225-86ab-568995887700.html

The meeting this Saturday is open to the public. No purchase is required, but a full breakfast is available for $20; continental $10; coffee, tea, or chocolate $5. We can accept only cash or personal check payable to Sharp Park Restaurant. All food orders must be made before 9:30, so please allow a little extra time if you plan to dine.

Finally, here is the top 10 most influential people in San Mateo County.

02/12/2026

There was an alarming article in the New York Times yesterday. Democrats are far behind Republicans in funding for the mid-terms. These elections are ours to lose. Please consider donating to candidates and groups that are working hard to ensure that we continue to be a democratic society. I've put in a screen shot of the start of the article.

01/22/2026

This is something to do TODAY! For those wanting to take action opposing the offshore drilling in our region, submit public comment to BOEM to tell them to stop the Trump Administration’s effort to expand offshore oil and gas drilling by opening up leases off the coast of California by Friday, January 23.

Submit your comment online: regulations.gov/commenton/BOEM-2025-0483-0001

Or by mail:
Comments for 11th OCS Oil & Gas Lease Program
BOEM (VAM-LD) & Interior Secretary Doug Burgum
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166-9216

01/14/2026

At the monthly breakfast meeting at Sharp Park Restaurant this Saturday, January 17th, the Pacifica Democrats will welcome Christopher Lopez, the newest member of the California Coastal Commission. Commissioner Lopez is a Monterey County Supervisor, who lives in Greenfield and represents the Salinas Valley on the Board of Supervisors. He brings his inland agricultural perspective to the Coast Commission. This position is an appointed one, and represents Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo counties. He was preceded in this role by Justin Cummings.

The meeting is open to the public. No purchase is required, but a full breakfast is available for $20; Continental for $10; and coffee, tea, or chocolate for $5. Payment may be made by cash or by check to the Sharp Park Restaurant.

Please Note: Consider arriving in time to order breakfast before the meeting begins at 9:30 am.

01/10/2026

Here's another write-up on the activities today.

01/10/2026

The holidays are over and it's time to focus again. Let's participate!

All across the country, feminists are rising up to say ENOUGH. ICE killed Renee Nicole Good in cold blood and has killed many others on our streets and inside its detention centers.

A government that cages, deports, and kills with impunity is out of control, whether the targets are Americans or people overseas, and it violates every value our country claims to stand for.

We're taking action on January 10, on January 20, and every fu***ng week until they stop attacking our freedoms. No matter where or when you protest this weekend (check your local map for details) please use on your posts

Join us: https://bit.ly/4jBx7HU