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.

Supervisors Honor the Life of Don Horsley by Naming New Park After the Former Supervisor, Sheriff

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors today voted to honor former Supervisor and County Sheriff Don Horsley, who died in November 2023 after a lifetime of public service, by naming a new park after him.

County Releases Final Revisions for FY 2024-25 Budget; Board of Supervisors to Hold Hearing on Sept. 24

Redwood City – County Executive Mike Callagy today released a final budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year that reflects the Board of Supervisors’ commitment to long-term financial stability with responsible investments in infrastructure.  

County Breaks Ground on North County Wellness Center, Bringing Health and Social Services Closer to Residents

South San Francisco – Visitors to the North County Wellness Center will be greeted in a bright, daylit reception area with natural timber walls and windows that look out to a garden. They will be directed down wide hallways to a health clinic, a dental suite and private areas where they can learn about and apply for health insurance, nutrition assistance and additional social services.

A New Tool Helps Families Build Reading Skills for Young Learners

Whether a child is a few months old or on the way to the fifth grade, a new online tool can help families build a foundation for literacy. That tool is Let’s Read San Mateo County, a website designed to support young readers and their families.

Fish and Game Propagation Grant Open Until Aug. 22, 2024

The fund allows the County to disperse 50% matching funding for projects that provide maximum public benefit through the protection, conservation and preservation of fish and wildlife in the County. Applications are to be submitted by August 22, 2024.

Board of Supervisors Approve $4.2 Billion Budget

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors today approved a $4.2 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year with priorities focusing on services for children, families and seniors, housing and homelessness and emergency preparedness.

County Moves to Provide Immediate Services, Support at Domestic Violence Calls

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors – concerned over the pervasiveness of domestic violence – today advanced an initiative that will send survivor advocates along with police to certain 911 calls.