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Mobilizing Youth to Prevent Tragedy

Pacifica resident Mary Bier’s life was changed in 2005, when an alcohol-related car crash took the life of her nephew Jonathan, and his girlfriend Stephanie.

Mary turned her grief into hope when she funneled her energies into working to reduce alcohol use among Pacifica youth.
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Man Against "Styrozilla"

Ian carrying giant block of styrofoam on his back

Ian Butler removed a 60-lb block of styrofoam on Pacifica's shore...and that's just one of the many things he's done to clean up our coast

"Several years ago I discovered the most polluted beach in the county and decided to take on the task of cleaning it up, he said. "What started as a one-time project turned into a life-long passion, and... Read More

Healthy Store Makeover

Bringing Healthy Food to North Fair Oaks

Yolanda and Jesus, store owners of La Guadalupana Carniceria in Redwood City’s North Fair Oaks neighborhood transformed their market into a store where fresh, healthy foods are available. To learn more about how Yolanda and Jesus transformed their store, view the Healthy Corner Store Makeover video... Read More