Finding Refuge in the Storm: County Opens Shelter Beds to Homeless During Weekend Deluge

Redwood City – As cold rain and wind battered the Peninsula, Donovan Shepherd found a refuge this weekend where he could get a warm meal, sleep soundly and clean and dry his clothes. Shepherd lost his job as a professional chef and then his home during the COVID-19 pandemic. He had gladly taken up an offer to stay in a shelter this weekend rather than spend more time outdoors in a pounding rain.

Visiting the Park During & After Heavy Rain

To stay safe and protect the environment, here are some tips about visiting parks during or after rain.

Use Caution on Beaches and Bluffs

Wet weather can cause bluffs to become unstable. Visitors should remain clear of the bluff edge and should not walk on the beach directly below bluffs.

Community Resource Centers Open Starting at 10 a.m. Today

Redwood City — The County of San Mateo is urging residents to stay safe today because, while the brunt of a hard winter storm has passed, flooded roads, downed trees and power outages remain.

UPDATED: Weather Intensifying in San Mateo County; Ways to Stay Safe

The National Weather Service is warning of severe storms starting tonight, Feb. 2, going through Monday. The prediction is 1 to 3 inches of rain, winds up to 80 miles per hour and high coastal surf up to 25 foot waves.

Affordable Community Breaks Ground in East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto – If you ask San Mateo County residents to name their top needs (and we did), the answer nearly always includes finding an affordable place to live.

It’s Official: County of San Mateo Certified as “Welcoming Place”

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo has been recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America, becoming the first county in California to achieve the distinction for its commitment to immigrant inclusion and belonging.

Another Storm is Coming: How to Get Prepared

Redwood City – Heavy rain and high winds are forecast today for San Mateo County, prompting local officials to urge residents to stock an emergency kit and sign up for emergency alerts.

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Bridge Now Open

The bridge over San Vicente Creek in Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is now open. The new bridge replaces the one previously damaged in the 2023 winter storms.

How Large is the Homeless Population in San Mateo County?

Redwood City – With a shopping bag slung over an armrest and a hoodie shielding her face, the woman might be mistaken for a dozing traveler, one among the thousands passing through San Francisco International Airport.

Supervisors Affirm Importance of Maintaining Jobs While Examining the Benefits from Artificial Intelligence

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution by Supervisor Ray Mueller that affirms the County’s commitment to maintaining County jobs during advancements in artificial intelligence.   

Memorial Campsite Reservations for July 10-13 Temporarily on Hold

Campsite reservations at Memorial County Park for July 10–13 are on hold until the Department finalizes its centennial celebration plans in the upcoming weeks.