In Solidarity With Our Immigrant Community

Dear Neighbors, This is a difficult time for our community and our country. Fear and division are rising, and once again, immigrant communities and communities of color are being targeted. From the Civil Rights Movement to today, history reminds us that we are stronger when we stand together.

Site Visit Report: San Diego Family Justice Center - "One Safe Place"

Background & Context San Mateo County is moving forward with the creation of a Family Justice Center, a centralized, trauma-informed space for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, human trafficking, and other forms of interpersonal violence.

¿Por Que Usamos Mascaras? - Why Do We Wear Masks?

Le preguntamos a algunos residentes de North Fair Oaks por qué usan máscaras. Aquí está el video con lo que tenían que decir.  We asked a couple residents of North Fair Oaks why they wear masks. Here is the video with what they had to say.

Black Lives Matter Resolution

I want to make it abundantly clear that the County of San Mateo cares deeply about creating an equitable and just community for all. But, it is not possible to have equity for all, until Black Lives Matter.

COVID-19 Testing - Pruebas de Covid-19 - North Fair Oaks

Free COVID-19 testing will be available at Sports House (3151 Edison Way, Redwood City, CA 94063) from 11 am-4 pm on June 5th

Life at the Center—a poem inspired by Jose Castro’s Middlefield Mural

Life at the Center—a poem inspired by Jose Castro’s Middlefield Mural  by Megan Duffy Brown

Uplifting Story of the Week! Teacher Appreciation

This is a time to honor our educators for all the work they do to all the time, but this year, Teacher Appreciation Week is especially important. 

Videos Para Los Niño/as

Estos son algunos videos para niño/as hechos por Maggie Cornejo

Special Alert - Novel Coronavirus - COVID-19

An update on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in San Mateo County

2020 Board of Supervisors President

On January 7th, I was elected President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.

Holiday Cheer and Solutions to Homelessness

I joined the Veterans Commission to deliver gifts to Haven Family House. But, that is not all I am doing to help homeless families.