A Lift for Life After Foster Care

Redwood City – In a unanimous vote, San Mateo County supervisors agreed Tuesday to provide current and former foster youth ages 18 up to 22 with $1,000 a month in the County’s first guaranteed income program. About 70 eligible young adults will receive a direct deposit for up to 18 months.

Supervisors to Vote on New Social Services Director

Redwood City – San Mateo County Supervisors will consider confirming Claire Cunningham as the next director of the Human Services Agency, the department at the center of the County’s efforts to achieve functional zero homelessness.

Board of Supervisors to Study Tenant Protections in the Unincorporated Areas

Redwood City – The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting July 10 to learn about tenant issues in the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County and potential new protections to help prevent homelessness, sanction harassment of tenants and aid those with criminal records in finding housing.

San Mateo County Supervisors Approve Recommended Budget

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors today voted 5-0 to approve a budget for the next two fiscal years that invests in ending homelessness and other key priorities while sounding the need for fiscal caution.

County Budget Hearings Begin Monday, June 26

Redwood City – The Board of Supervisors will host the first public hearing on the $7.7 billion Recommended Budget for the next two fiscal years at 9 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2023. Public hearings are also scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, and Wednesday, June 28.

County Warns of Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks, Higher Fines for Violators

Redwood City – In an effort to crack down on illegal fireworks this Fourth of July, County of San Mateo officials are emphasizing the harm the booms, bangs and sparks can cause to pets, young children and entire neighborhoods.

Work Starts on New Affordable Housing Project in North Fair Oaks

Redwood City – After years of planning, construction is now under way on a 179-unit affordable housing project known as Middlefield Junction in North Fair Oaks, the unincorporated neighborhood south of Redwood City. 

Permit Exemption for Hazardous Trees – Extended to July 1, 2024

In advance of fire season and drought conditions, the Community Development Director, in consultation with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s San Mateo–Santa Cruz Unit and the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District, has issued a Notice Regarding Permit Exemption for Tree Removal

Celebrate Fatherhood Week with These Low- or No-Cost Things to Do in San Mateo County

Redwood City – Why celebrate just Father’s Day when there’s Fatherhood Week? Fatherhood Week is for those eager to honor a father, a father figure, paternal bonds or anyone who’s been a positive influence. It’s a way to celebrate all that fathers do for their children. Here are seven ideas to spend time with little or no cost with someone important to you during the week of June 19-25.

Join in Raising Juneteenth Flag at County Center

Redwood City — County and community leaders invite residents to join in raising the Juneteenth Flag at County Center on Tuesday, June 6, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and a time to reflect on the ongoing obstacles faced by the Black community.

San Mateo County Receives $5 Million State Grant to Improve, Build Housing for Farmworkers

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo’s plans to expand farmworker housing, including units for those displaced by the tragic mass shooting in January, received a substantial boost today when the state announced it will receive a $5 million grant.

County of San Mateo Celebrates Pride Month By Raising Progress Pride Flag at County Center

Redwood City – Join local officials as they raise the Progress Pride Flag at 10 a.m. at County Center on Thursday, June 1, 2023.