Board of Supervisors Adopts 2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today adopted the 2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJLHMP), a five-year blueprint for the County and its partners to reduce the impact of natural hazards such as earthquake, fire, flooding, extreme heat and landslide.

Board of Supervisors Create County Gun Buyback Program

REDWOOD CITY – Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a grant of up to $208,000 in Measure K Reserves to establish a San Mateo County Gun Buyback Program. 

San Mateo County Veterans Commission to Honor Veteran of the Year

Redwood City — Two San Mateo County veterans and a nonprofit that helps senior veterans will be honored this week by the San Mateo County Veterans Commission for their notable commitment and significant effort to improve the quality of life for those who served our country.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Begins Public Hearings on District Boundaries

Nov. 5, 2021Redwood City — The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will begin a series of public hearings to discuss proposed maps and give residents the opportunity to voice their interests and provide input on the redrawing of supervisorial district maps.

Redistricting Commission Sends Draft Maps to Board of Supervisors

Public hearing set for Tuesday, November 9 Oct. 29, 2021 Redwood City – An advisory commission tasked with studying potential changes to the boundaries of the county’s five supervisorial districts voted Thursday to send two proposed maps to the Board of Supervisors.

Oct. 11, 2021: Drawing the Lines: Commission Seeks Ideas on Balancing Supervisorial Districts Based on 2020 Census Data

Oct. 11, 2021Redwood City – Where would you draw the lines? That’s the question the 2021 Supervisorial District Lines Advisory Commission is asking San Mateo County residents. The 15-member volunteer commission is tasked with recommending a map or maps that balance the county’s 765,417 residents – based on the 2020 U.S. Census – among five supervisorial districts.

Sept. 30, 2021: San Mateo County Health Launches Booster Clinics at Event Center

San Mateo County Health will begin offering Pfizer boosters to eligible individuals on the following dates at the San Mateo County Event Center (1346 Saratoga Drive in San Mateo): ► Thursday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.► Friday, October 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.► Tuesday, October 12, from noon to 7 p.m.► Wednesday, October 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional booster clinics at the Event Center may be scheduled according to demand.

Sept. 28. 2021: San Mateo County’s First Homeless Navigation Center A Step Closer

Redwood City – The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today took a major step toward fulfilling a decade-long pledge to effectively end homelessness. The Board voted 5-0 to approve a key agreement with the City of Redwood City that will allow development of a 240-bed, state-of-the-art shelter east of Highway 101 off of Maple Street. The shelter, called a Navigation Center, will provide intensive counseling and other supportive services.

Sept. 28, 2021: County Invests in Pandemic Recovery as Board of Supervisors Approves Revised Budget

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a revised budget for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year that will help drive the economic recovery of individuals, families and small businesses hit by the pandemic.

County Unveils Revised Budget: Pandemic Recovery, Homelessness, Equity Top List of Priorities

The County of San Mateo today unveiled a revised spending plan for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year that includes more than $100 million for local COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts.

Sept. 3, 2021: Redwood City Resident Completes Roster for 2021 Supervisorial District Lines Advisory Commission

Redwood City – A Redwood City resident has been appointed to the San Mateo County 2021 Supervisorial District Lines Advisory Commission as the 15th and final member. Nicole Davis joins the commission as a representative from District 4, which includes Redwood City, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park (east of El Camino Real) and the unincorporated community of North Fair Oaks.

Aug. 27, 2021: COVID-19: How to Verify Your Vaccination Status

Redwood City – You got vaccinated against COVID-19.   You may have questions about how you can verify your vaccination status when you:   Apply for a job Apply for school Travel in the United States Travel outside the United States Attend a festival, sporting event or other mass gathering Enter a restaurant, winery, brewery or bar Need to show proof of vaccination status to your employer or anyone else.