County of San Mateo Reinforces 2020 Census Inclusivity

As the final push for the 2020 Census is underway, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors confirmed at its Aug. 4 meeting that it stands firm in the goal of ensuring a full, accurate count of all county residents despite the Trump administration’s recent action seeking to exclude unauthorized immigrants from the enumeration of the 2020 Census used to apportion representation in the House of Representatives. 

Coastal Pedestrian Bridge Closed to Prepare for New Bridge

A pedestrian bridge at Half Moon Bay State Beach along the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail will be closed today, Monday, July 27, for at least a year as it is replaced with a new bridge, County officials said.

County Veterans Commission Seeks Nominees for Annual Honors

The San Mateo County Veterans Commission is seeking nominations for its annual awards which honor individuals and organizations for their notable commitment and significant effort to improve the quality of life for those who served our country.

Chief John Keene Honors Staff and Officers Who Keep Our Communities Safe in Celebration of Probation Services Week 2020

Today, Chief Probation Officer John Keene announced this year’s annual Probation Service Week will be taking place from July 19 – July 25, 2020, to honor probation professionals who work to keep communities safe. Throughout the week, the Probation Department will be showcasing the work Probation does throughout San Mateo County and how probation officers and probation programs are making a true difference in the lives of clients by using evidence-based practices that help clients achieve long-term success.

June 19, 2020 - Juneteenth: A Time to Focus on Equity

Today marks Juneteenth — dating from June 19, 1865, the holiday is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This Juneteenth feels particularly poignant this year as we wrestle with freshly ignited fury over racial injustice and systemic inequities. 

County Funds Innovative Evacuation Planning & Management Platform

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved funding for an online planning and management tool that will help residents evacuate areas in danger from wildfire, tsunamis and other disasters.  

Call 2-1-1 for Non-Medical, Non-Emergency Questions About Coronavirus

The County of San Mateo has replaced a local call center number with a new service that will more than double the hours residents can get information about the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) – 2-1-1.

County of San Mateo Opens COVID-19 Public Call Center

Local emergencies announced to position resources for extended response

33rd Annual San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Commission on the Status of Women is proud to announce that two honorees and two “Young

San Mateo County Becomes First County in Nation to Launch Google's New Climate Action Tool

The San Mateo County Labs (SMCLabs) group of the Information Service Department (ISD) and Google announced the launch of the first-ever county-specific access to its newly released Environmental Insight Explorer (EIE) climate tool.

County Housing Director Named as New Head of Human Services Agency

Ken Cole called ‘just the right leader’ to build on department’s strong foundation

San Mateo County's Removal Defense Fund & Rapid Response Network

The federal government has continued to increase the extent of immigration enforcement in San Mateo County, continuing a trend of more immigrant residents of the County being placed in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review.  Many immigrants in such proceedings lack the resources to secure legal representation in such proceedings.