Buy Firewood Where You Burn It and Protect the Forests You Love!

When you bring firewood from outside the park to your campsite, you may also be transporting invasive pests or diseases that can harm the park you’re visiting. Do your part to protect our forests.

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.

If You Encounter a Coyote . . .

Coyotes are rarely aggressive towards humans. Here are some tips for what to do if you encounter one.

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.

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.