Warren Award Recipient: Robert Hoover

As part of June's 2017 Black History Year, Robert Hoover, a fixture in East Palo Alto, California, shared his story about growing up in the 1930’s in the South.

Board of Supervisors Endorses New Use Rules at Tunitas Creek Beach

Prohibitions aimed at protecting environmental and public safety.

Penalty Fees for Unauthorized Tree Removal

Did you know there are new penalty fees of $2,500 to $10,000 per tree for the unauthorized removal of Significant and Heritage Trees?

County of San Mateo Finances Strong but New Budget Urges Prudence

County Manager looks to future uncertainties in FY 2017-19 recommended budget.

Board of Supervisors Commits Funds for Affordable Housing

Supervisors direct Measure K revenue to bolster money for housing.

Board of Supervisors Endorses Affordable Housing Plan

Supervisors looking at ways to increase funding to $50 million.

County of San Mateo Releases Draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment

The County of San Mateo’s Office of Sustainability's draft Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment is a tool to guide the County and its cities in policy and adaptation planning by identifying assets and communities of potential risk throughout San Mateo County.

RFP: Program Evaluation Services

This Request for Proposals is for the evaluation of services for programs that promote resiliency, pro-social behavior, and emotional wellbeing and youth and family programs that increase developmental assets and decrease youth involvement in the juvenile justice system. These services are funded by the YOBG, JJCPA, and JPCF. 

County discussing policies to support immigrants: Supervisors set to discuss legal defense fund, language policies

By Samantha Weigel, San Mateo Daily Journal. In an acknowledgment of San Mateo County’s diversity and inspired by the nation’s changing immigration policies, the Board of Supervisors is considering ways to support those facing deportation or language barriers. County officials will host a study session Tuesday, March 28, on actions to support immigrants that include setting up a legal defense fund, creating an access policy across county departments for non-English speakers, and establishing a new Office of Community Affairs.

County of San Mateo Moving Forward With Major Capital Projects

Ambitious five-year plan will improve services, create savings.

San Mateo County Arts Commission Public Grant Review Panel

The San Mateo County Arts Commission has received 25 grant applications for the 2017 year. San Mateo County nonprofit arts organizations applied for either Project/Program Support or Organizational Support. A meeting to review the applications is open to all applicants and members of the public.

Women's History Month - Honoring Paula Uccelli!

In continuing with my celebration of Women’s History Month – I am pleased to introduce Paula G. Uccelli! Paula Uccelli was born and raised in San Jose and originally moved to the Peninsula to attend College of San Mateo to study business where she married and made a home. She was an active resident of Redwood City for 47 years and she and her husband, Pete, were involved in improving the life of others in the community.