2021-23 Recommended Budget: A “Stronger and More Resilient” San Mateo County

May 28, 2021 Redwood City – County Manager Mike Callagy today unveiled a $6.3 billion two-year spending plan that focuses on safety-net services and helping the community respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This budget reflects funding and expenditures for our ongoing efforts against COVID-19 and recovery programs to help our residents, small businesses, and community organizations weather the continued uncertainty,” Callagy said. “The bottom line is that we will emerge as a stronger and more resilient community for the future.”

May 27, 2021: Vaccine Focus Shifts to Local Sites; SMC Strong Delivers Relief; Vaccine Doses Top 900,000: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Vaccine Focus Shifts to Local Sites; SMC Strong Delivers Relief; Vaccine Doses Top 900,000: Update on County Response to COVID-19

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The County of San Mateo’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains open to coordinate countywide response and communications in response to the situation. The EOC’s Joint Information Center will provide status reports every Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

Apply Now for the 2021 Supervisorial District Lines Advisory Commission

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants interested in serving on the 2021 Supervisorial District Lines Advisory Commission. Once formed, the 11-member Commission will hold a series of public meetings to study the boundaries of the County’s five supervisorial districts. The Commission’s work will be supported by a professional demographer and County staff.

Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks as County Boosts Fines for First Offenses to $1,000

Public safety, threat of wildfire prompt Board of Supervisors to increase fines tenfold

Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks as County Boosts Fines for First Offenses to $1,000

Public safety, threat of wildfire prompt Board of Supervisors to increase fines tenfold

Getting Vaccinated Easier than Ever; Doses Near 900,000; Guidance on Masks & Gatherings: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

May 20, 2021: Getting Vaccinated Easier than Ever; Doses Near 900,000; Guidance on Masks & Gatherings: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Bay Area Health Officers Support California Face Masking Guidance

Redwood City, CA – The Association of Bay Area Health Officials, representing 12 Bay Area health officers and their local health jurisdictions, strongly supports the California Department of Public Health’s strategy to continue with current masking guidance until June 15, when the State will align with the CDC’s updated masking guidance.

May 19, 2021: Bay Area Health Officers Support California Face Masking Guidance

The Association of Bay Area Health Officials, representing 12 Bay Area health officers and their local health jurisdictions, strongly supports the California Department of Public Health’s strategy to continue with current masking guidance until June 15, when the State will align with the CDC’s updated masking guidance.

May 19, 2021: No Face Coverings Required in Most Outdoor Settings for Fully Vaccinated People

County of San Mateo follows guidance from California Department of Public Health on face coverings, gatherings and travel

No Face Coverings Required in Most Outdoor Settings for Fully Vaccinated People

While people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear face coverings in businesses and crowded spaces both indoors and outdoors, they can ditch the mask in private settings where they’re around other fully vaccinated people or when they’re outside in uncrowded areas.