First Listening Session Draws Crowd on Coast; Residents Invited to Share Ideas on Community Needs at Upcoming Meetings Across San Mateo County

Redwood City – The County hosted the first in a series of listening sessions Wednesday that drew about 50 coastal residents whose ideas and input will help inform how local tax dollars are invested in four key areas.

Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana Takes Over as San Mateo County Health Officer

Redwood City – In her first interview as San Mateo County’s Health Officer, Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana said her vision includes addressing the opioid epidemic, improving disaster preparedness and expanding health equity.

County Launches Series of Listening Sessions on Community Needs

Redwood City – The County is kicking off a countywide series of listening sessions to gather input on ways to address community needs in four priority areas. The series will be held in communities across the Peninsula where residents are encouraged to share their needs concerning children and families, housing and homelessness, emergency preparedness and mental health.

San Mateo County Supervisors Award Nearly $30 Million to Build Affordable Housing

Redwood City – San Mateo County Supervisors today awarded nearly $30 million to spur development of five affordable housing projects totaling 483 units.

San Mateo County Agriculture Takes a Hit Due to Drought

Redwood City – Stung by drought, San Mateo County’s agricultural industry shrank by nearly 6 percent in 2022, according to a new report. The total value of agricultural production in 2022 was about $92.2 million, down from the prior year’s nearly $98 million.

Phase 1 Construction of Flood Park Landscape Plan on the Horizon

Beginning late July, park visitors will see work begin to demolish one of the old tennis courts followed by installation of the bike pump track.

Supervisors Proclaim August Child Support Awareness Month

Redwood City – San Mateo County Supervisors today proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month to highlight local services that are neutral, helpful and fair.

Board Approves New Dog Camping in Memorial County Park Starting in September

Coming Soon: On July 25, the Board of Supervisors approved a proposal for to introduce dog-friendly campsites at Memorial County Park beginning this September.

What Do you Need to Thrive?

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo today announced a series of listening sessions and survey to hear directly from residents about their needs in four key areas. Residents are invited to share their experiences and needs on issues of housing and homelessness, children and families, emergency preparedness and mental health.

SMC Parks Off-Leash Dog Pilot Program Data

View monitoring data for our Off-Leash Dog Pilot Program at Pillar Point Bluff and Quarry Park.

Aug 5: County of San Mateo’s 19th annual Disaster Preparedness Day

Redwood City – Preparing your family for the worst that can happen sounds like a depressing way to spend a day. No, we can’t stop an earthquake or a tsunami. But we can anticipate and prepare for any number of calamities that may strike while we are at home, at the office, on the road or in school.

Safety Tips as Summer’s First Heat Wave Arrives

Redwood City – The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the Bay Area this weekend, including southern San Mateo County. And while much of the county is unlikely to see triple digits, this first heat wave of 2023 is a good time for a refresher on safety tips and ways to identify the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.