Special Election on Measure A to Move Forward After Judge Rejects Sheriff’s Challenge

Redwood City — The March 4, 2025, special election on Measure A will move forward after Superior Court Judge Nicole Healy issued a ruling rejecting Sheriff Christina Corpus' arguments seeking to cancel the special election and dismissing her lawsuit.

For First Responders, a Focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing

Redwood City – There’s a catch that comes with wearing a uniform many consider a badge of honor.

County Health’s Mpox Response Featured in CDC Publication

Redwood City, CA – The work of San Mateo County Health’s disease investigation and public health laboratory teams was featured in the February 13, 2025, issue of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

Get Involved in Your Community: Apply to Serve on a Board or Commission

Redwood City – The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is seeking applications for residents interested in serving their community. Opportunities are available on numerous boards and commissions that provide valuable guidance in their area of focus.

Unlocking the African American Experience, One Find at a Time

Redwood City – If you or a loved one ever needed a blood transfusion, you can thank Charles Drew, a physician who invented a way to preserve donated blood.

San Mateo County Supervisors to Receive Mid-Year Budget Update

Redwood City – The mid-year financial update for 2024-25 shows that San Mateo County has sufficient revenue to continue funding its vital health and social services, which remain central to the County’s mission.

After Bird Flu Detected in Local Cat, County Health Officials Say Pet Owners Should Contact Veterinarian When Their Pets are Sick

Redwood City — State veterinary and health officials have confirmed a case of H5N1 (bird flu) in a domestic stray cat in San Mateo County. The infection, which is not related to the recent instance of bird flu in a backyard flock, was found in a stray cat in Half Moon Bay that had been taken in by a family.

What You Can Do to Prevent the Spread of Bird Flu

Redwood City – The California Department of Food and Agriculture has confirmed the presence of H5N1 (bird flu) in a backyard poultry flock in San Mateo County.