Today, 20 miles south of Half Moon Bay, there stands one of the tallest lighthouses in America. It's been there since 1872, has saved countless lives on the California coastline — but it also stands as a monument to a series of tragic shipwrecks.

Today, 20 miles south of Half Moon Bay, there stands one of the tallest lighthouses in America. It's been there since 1872, has saved countless lives on the California coastline — but it also stands as a monument to a series of tragic shipwrecks.

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The Tragic History of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse

KQED newscast for Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:03 AM

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KQED newscast for Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:03 AM

Over a year since the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, the farmworker community has been trying to rebuild itself. The tragedy put a spotlight on the difficult conditions there … especially the lack of AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Getting projects approved has been a slow process…as it CAN be ANYWHERE. Just last week, city planning commissioners voted to greenlight a project after WEEKS of debate … following a threat of legal action by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Over a year since the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, the farmworker community has been trying to rebuild itself. The tragedy put a spotlight on the difficult conditions there … especially the lack of AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Getting projects approved has been a slow process…as it CAN be ANYWHERE. Just last week, city planning commissioners voted to greenlight a project after WEEKS of debate … following a threat of legal action by Governor Gavin Newsom.

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