Commission Approves Dog Management Recommendations

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved dog management policy recommendations presented at the December 7 meeting by the Dog Management Committee.

San Mateo County Manager Announces Retirement

San Mateo County Manager John Maltbie today announced his intention to retire by December 2018, ending a lengthy and effective tenure steering the County’s dozens of departments through economic ups and downs to successfully deliver vital services and programs.  Earlier today, Maltbie informed the Board of Supervisors of his plans, noting that the County and overall economy’s current strength makes next year a good time to hand over the reins. 

Board of Supervisors Approve Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today approved an ordinance allowing mixed-light (greenhouse) cannabis cultivation in the unincorporated areas and prohibiting for another year all other commercial cannabis-related activities.

Flood Park Draft EIR Review Period Complete

From October 3 through November 16, San Mateo County Parks received input on a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to restore and improve Flood Park via a form on the Parks website. The review period is now complete. All written comments regarding the adequacy of the Draft EIR were required to be submitted during this time period.

POST And SMC Partner To Preserve Tunitas Creek Beach

Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) has announced the purchase of the 58-acre Tunitas Creek Beach with the goal of preserving, rehabilitating and preparing the property for safe public use that respects the local environment.

Working To Connect People To Parks

See how SMC Parks is working to improve park access through assistance in establishing small parks in unincorporated communities.

Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2017-18 Recommended Budget

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today adopted the Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget after considering $123.1 million in revisions that include final fund balance adjustments, allocating Measure K sales tax revenue for housing and immigrant needs, and setting aside funds to replace the County’s homeless shelter and property tax system.

Board of Supervisors Approves New Protections for Mobile Home Tenants

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors acted today to require relocation assistance to help any displaced tenants of the seven mobile home parks in the unincorporated area resettle if, and when, those parks are closed or converted.

County of San Mateo Names New Directors for Parks, Project Development

The County of San Mateo is proud to announce new directors at the helm of its Parks Department and the newly formed Project Development Unit, bringing with them years of leadership experience and innovation to serve the community’s open space and infrastructure needs.

Ohlone-Portolà Heritage Trail Committee to Commission Feasibility Study

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has directed the formation of a committee to explore the best ways to design and interpret the path that Gaspar de Portolà took during his expedition of the San Mateo County coast and the San Francisco Bay.

County of San Mateo Asks Public to Help to Protect Tunitas Creek Beach

New prohibitions on overnight camping, fires take effect July 24, 2017.

Quarry Park Overlook Closed

The overlook above Quarry Park's quarry face is remains closed until further notice due to exposed footings.