After graduating from Half Moon Bay High School, Hacke spent several years reporting on abortion rights and local politics in Wyoming while also working as a freelance photojournalist for newsrooms throughout the state. Hacke returned to the coast after earning a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wyoming. He covers politics and culture in Half Moon Bay. The autonomous vehicle company Waymo has received the green light from the California Public Utilities Commission to begin its robotaxi service on the Coastside. When the vehicles will appear on Main Street in Half Moon Bay, Palmetto Avenue in Pacifica or Stage Road in Pescadero — or perhaps even travel across Devil’s Slide to connect Coastside communities — remains unknown. “Expansion will be gradual and guided by our safety framework,” Waymo said in a post on X last week announcing the approval to significantly expand its commercial driverless service across California, including onto the Coastside. “We look forward to bringing the same mobility and safety benefits millions of Californians already enjoy to more communities, keeping local officials and residents informed every step of the way.” After graduating from Half Moon Bay High School, Hacke spent several years reporting on abortion rights and local politics in Wyoming while also working as a freelance photojournalist for newsrooms throughout the state. Hacke returned to the coast after earning a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wyoming. He covers politics and culture in Half Moon Bay. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use