Sana, Sana, Colita de Rana: Celebrate Ten Years of Healing Together

South San Francisco – San Mateo County Health will host a health forum and cultural fair focusing on the Latino/a/x community on Saturday, Nov. 4. The 10th annual Sana Sana, Colita de Rana event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South San Francisco High School, 400 B St. (Google map link.)

County Health Kicks-Off the Development of a Community Health Improvement Plan

San Mateo –County Health invites residents to participate in an online meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1, that will kick-off development of the first Community Health Improvement Plan.

A New Tool to Reduce Fire Fuel in Memorial & Pescadero Creek Parks

In coordination with CAL FIRE and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, we'll use an air curtain burner to dispose of logs and other woody debris left over from past projects and storm-downed trees.

Education, Enforcement Removes Guns from People Under Restraining Orders

Redwood City – A year ago, the County of San Mateo launched a targeted effort to get firearms out of the hands of people with domestic-violence, gun-violence and certain other civil restraining orders against them.

Supervisors to Study Sheriff’s Office Oversight

Redwood City – The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider civilian oversight of the Sheriff’s Office at a specially convened meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Pump Track Opens at Flood Park, Oct 21

On Saturday, October 21, the new pump track opens at Flood Park. Completion of the pump track is part of the first phase of construction for Realize Flood Park, a community-informed project focused on redesigning and revitalizing Flood Park.

Flood Park Reopens, Construction Continues Weekdays

Pump track construction continues in Flood Park. Truck deliveries continue, October 12 & 13.

“Unwavering Commitment” – Half Moon Bay Veterans Receive Honors for Their Decades of Service

Redwood City – Al Adreveno, who served in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II, then came home to serve his community for seven decades, is being honored for his contributions to the San Mateo County community. Adreveno is being honored alongside his son-in-law, John Muller, as “Veterans of the Year” by the San Mateo County Veterans Commission.

SMC Park Rangers, Team of the Month

At their Tuesday, October 3rd meeting, the Board of Supervisors recognized San Mateo County Park rangers as the County’s September Team of the Month for their dedication to managing more than 16,000 acres of public land and public service to close to 3 million visitors each year. Congratulations, rangers!

Engagement Surveys UPDATED DEADLINE: Oct 20

The Commission on the Status of Women have extended the deadline to take their two engagement surveys. The Commission is seeking community input in two areas of focus: economic stability and child-care. We invite you to read our purpose for both surveys and how your input will help direct reports we will write that will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors. We invite you to take the surveys and share this page with your community.

Across San Mateo County, Residents Shared Their Greatest Needs and Challenges. Now What?

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo today released a report detailing the results of a monthslong process to learn about residents’ needs in four key areas. The insight will inform a Board of Supervisors study session scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Minimum Wage Rises to $17.06 an Hour Beginning New Years Day in Unincorporated San Mateo County

Redwood City – San Mateo County’s minimum wage will rise to $17.06 an hour in unincorporated areas starting Jan. 1, 2024, as an automatic pay increase.