Completion of New Flood Park Facilities Nears; Saturday Work Continues

To finish construction of the multi-use sports field and sports courts, crews are scheduled to continue work on Saturdays, Oct 19 through Nov 16. On Nov 4 –22, the entire park will be closed, including the pump track.

A Helpful Hand, A Friendly Face: Public Service Specialists Help Residents Navigate Government Assistance

It’s only 10 a.m. and the Human Services Agency office in Daly City is bustling. Clients fill out paperwork on clipboards while young children play with toy trucks. It’s a typical day in the office for Alfredo Hernandez.

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.

Mariposa Program

San Mateo County Parks in partnership with the  San Mateo County Human Services Agency presents the Mariposa Program. 

Preparing the Next Generation: Internships Support Future Leaders in Public Service

Redwood City — When Laila Flores first learned that she was going to intern in the County Attorney’s office, she wasn’t exactly sure what the office did.

What Does County Government Really Do? Come Find Out!

Redwood City – Curious about how the wheels of local government turn? Want to know where your tax dollars are being spent? Interested in pulling back the curtain for a peek inside County programs and services, the jail — literally — and the workings of more than 20 unique County departments?

Reserve a Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Tidepool Group Tour Beginning Aug 19

Monday, August 19 marks the beginning of the month-long window in which groups of 15 or more can reserve dates for a naturalist-led tour of the tidepools at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.

Save the Date: Learn Readiness Tips at the 20th Annual Disaster Preparedness Day, Saturday, August 3

Redwood City — How prepared are you? We all know we live on the sharp edge of a continent and that we should do something to be ready if something bad happens. Bad like earthquakes, floods, wildfires and terrorism bad.

Nominations Now Being Accepted for Hammerman Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Barbara Hammerman Award, an annual recognition sponsored by the San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council. In 2005, the Domestic Violence Council established the Hammerman Award, ratified by the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County, for the purpose of recognizing outstanding law enforcement officers for their contribution and service to survivors of domestic violence and their children. In 2009 the award was expanded to include professionals who provide services to victims of domestic violence.

County Passes on Developing Former Coastal Nursery

After a months-long study of a coastside former greenhouse site once eyed for affordable housing and other amenities, the County of San Mateo today publicly announced that it will not move forward with acquisition of the property.