County of San Mateo Earns 17th Consecutive Honor for Financial Reporting

For the 17th consecutive year, the County of San Mateo has earned the prestigious national award for excellence in financial reporting for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Popular Annual Financial Report, also known as the Financial Highlights report.

ALERT: Census "Phishing" Phone Scam

San Mateo County has been alerted about a census phone scam happening in San Mateo County, please read what the Census Bureau has posted about phishing: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/surveyhelp/fraudulent-activity-and-scams.html

July 2019 News Update: Potential ICE Activity in the Bay Area

As reported by various news sources, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to initiate nationwide raids this weekend.  The Office of Community Affairs encourages everyone to become aware of their rights and to share important resources with everyone in the community.  

Peach Fruit Fly Detected in Palo Alto Leads to Search in San Mateo County

Following detection of two male peach fruit flies (PFF) in the city of Palo Alto, staff with the San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Agricultural Commissioners’ offices will place insect detection traps within a 4.5-mile radius including into Menlo Park and East Palo Alto to determine the extent of the infestation.

State Awards More than $38M to Two Affordable Housing Projects in County

The state will award more than $38 million in competitive funding to two affordable housing projects in San Mateo County, adding 208 units earmarked for veterans and the very low and extremely low income to the county’s affordable housing inventory. The Strategic Growth Council awarded funding for Bayshore Affordable Apartments within The Gateway at Millbrae and Light

Board of Supervisors Pleased SCOTUS Blocked Census Citizenship Question

 The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on June 27, 2019, that the 2020 U.S. Census cannot — at least for now — ask respondents about their citizenship status was lauded by the president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors who hopes an ultimate resolution will ease fears in local immigrant communities.

County of San Mateo Refreshes Open Checkbook Search Engine

The County of San Mateo today launched an improved version of its popular Open Checkbook, a free, easily navigable database that lets the public comb through payment data for the last five years.

County of San Mateo Pledges $27 Million to Support Affordable Housing

In its largest allocation to date, the County of San Mateo has pledged to invest approximately $27.6 million to build, protect and preserve affordable housing.

Two Health Care Districts to Outfit Sheriff’s Vehicles with 76 Defibrillators

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has met its goal of outfitting 76 vehicles with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) thanks to the generous support of the Board of Directors of the Peninsula Health Care District (PHCD) and the Board of Directors of Sequoia Healthcare District (SHD). Knowing that having the right equipment at the right time can mean the difference between life and death, both boards voted at their recent respective meeting to each fund a portion of the 76 units needed for Sheriff’s Office vehicles covering the entire county.

Board of Supervisors Approves FY2019-21 Recommended Budget

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today approved the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 — financial commitments that County Manager Mike Callagy said is a $3 billion investment in the future and our youth.

SMC Census Newsletter: June 2019

For all the latest news and information about the upcoming 2020 Census efforts happening within San Mateo County, the State of California, or the U.S. Census Bureau, read our latest newsletter here.