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.

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?

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.

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.

‘Be Smart. Play Safe. Stay Aware.’

Moved by the recent drownings of children and their families off the San Mateo County coast, officials are launching a public safety campaign reminding visitors to “Be Smart. Play Safe. Stay Aware.”

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.

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office to host series of fireworks buyback events in June

During the month of June, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and partners will be hosting a series of anonymous fireworks buyback events across San Mateo County. The program aims to enhance community safety by encouraging residents to turn in fireworks, which are illegal in all of San Mateo County, with the exception of the cities of Pacifica and San Bruno.

Services for Those Who Served: Veterans Stand Down Set for June 7

San Mateo – Veterans, military personnel and their families interested in learning more about veteran programs and services are invited to meet with over 40 veteran service providers on Friday, June 7, in San Mateo.

San Mateo County Encourages Residents to Learn More About CalFresh and Apply for Food Assistance

Redwood City – Did you know that thousands of San Mateo County residents could receive help putting nutritious food on the table but haven’t applied for assistance? To get the word out, County officials are expanding efforts to raise awareness and dispel myths about CalFresh, which helps low-income households increase their food-buying power to meet their household’s nutritional needs.