The Mental Health Services Act: A Journey of Transformation and Lives Impacted

Redwood City — In a new report, San Mateo County Health’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division reflects on two decades of service transformation thanks to funding from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).

Coyote Point Recreation Area Closures

Magic Mountain Playground Closed, Nov 7. Ongoing closures at Coyote Point Recreation Area include the Beach Center, trails, and a restroom in the Eucalyptus area of the park.

Huddart Park Closures

Toyon Campground is closed and without water.

Junipero Serra Park Closures

Upper Portion of the park closed to vehicles, Nov 4–6. See more trail and area closures including Big Slides in the Meadow View playground.

Crystal Springs Regional Trail Closures

The northern portion of the Sawyer Camp segment will be closed through December 2024.

Sam McDonald Park Trail Closures

Work continues on a project to enhance public safety by maintaining already existing fuel breaks and shaded fuel breaks along a 4.3-mile network of fire roads in Sam McDonald Park. Trails in the work area will be closed on weekdays.

Los Supervisores Escuchan Cómo el Condado Apoya a las Comunidades de Inmigrantes y Disipa las Preocupaciones sobre la Implantación de la Ley

Redwood City - Hoy, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Mateo recibió un informe verbal sobre las iniciativas existentes y emergentes para apoyar a la comunidad inmigrante local — un tercio de la población del condado — en respuesta a las crecientes preocupaciones sobre los posibles cambios en la política federal y la implantación.   

Supervisors Hear How County is Supporting Immigrant Communities and Dispelling Rising Enforcement Fears

Redwood City – Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors received a verbal report on existing and emerging initiatives to support the local immigrant community — one-third of the county population —  in response to heightened concerns over potential changes in federal policy and enforcement.

Supervisors Steer $18 Million To Affordable Housing

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors today directed $18 million in federal funds to local affordable housing needs.

San Bruno Mountain Park Closures

Intermittent Trail Closures on Ridge & Saddle Area, Sep 16–Nov 1. Brief Delays on Trail Near Main Parking Lot Until Nov 1.

Bicycle Sunday Canceled on Holiday Weekends

Bicycle Sunday, the weekly event that allows for non-motorized use of Cañada Road along Crystal Springs Regional Trail, will be canceled during holiday weekends to meet increased staffing needs at other parks in the area.

San Mateo County Veterans Commission Announces Honorees for Veterans Recognition Lunch

Redwood City – At his 90th birthday party, microphone in hand, Bob Hoover stood in front of an audience that came to celebrate his many accomplishments.