Due to reports of possible protests and plans for violence at state capitols and other government buildings including federal and state courthouses throughout the country on inauguration day, the San Mateo Superior Court will be closed to the public on January 20.
Health professionals will team with police to help people in a mental health or substance use crisis in San Mateo County’s four largest cities. The pilot program approved today by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors seeks to defuse volatile 9-1-1 calls and provide appropriate care for non-violent individuals.
Redwood City – The County of San Mateo is bringing free high-speed wireless internet access to areas of the North Fair Oaks and Stambaugh Heller neighborhoods of Redwood City. This expansion of SMC Public WiFi provides free wireless Internet access to 665 unconnected K-12 students and to thousands of residents and community members who live or visit these neighborhoods.
The County of San Mateo continues building on its Digital Inclusion Initiative with the launch of 13 new SMC Public WiFi locations at outdoor and SMC Park and Connect sites across the county.
San Mateo County Controller Juan Raigoza released for public review the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), a complete collection of audited financial statements, analysis, statistics, and other information about the County’s finances.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today unanimously selected Supervisor David Canepa, who represents District Five in the North County, as the 2021 president during its annual reorganization. The Board also chose District Three Supervisor Don Horsley as 2021 vice president.
The Office of Community Affairs’ Immigrant Services will receive research and technical assistance to better tailor local initiatives and outreach that promote immigrant inclusion thanks to a competitive Gateways for Growth (G4G) award given by New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America.
On the heels of the CZU Lightning Complex wildfires, the County of San Mateo and its public safety partners are launching a “Know Your Zone” campaign to help county residents and businesses be better prepared for the next evacuation or emergency.
The County of San Mateo will be able to provide long-term housing and shelter to vulnerable residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness — including those who lost shelter due to COVID-19 — in two converted local hotels thanks to Project Homekey funding announced by the governor today.
Redwood City – The County of San Mateo is encouraging residents to prepare for the season’s first PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting tonight by signing up to receive emergency alerts and follow the County on social media. PG&E has informed the County that nearly 1,700 customers will lose power beginning tonight between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. due to hot and dry weather that will increase fire danger.
Redwood City — Calling San Mateo County Manager Mike Callagy an exceptional leader during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and recent wildfires, the Board of Supervisors today unanimously voted to extend his contract for four years.
The Board of Supervisors today adopted a $3.7 billion budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year that includes an additional $160 million to help pay for the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board’s 5-0 vote followed a public hearing held via videoconference.