Volunteer with the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park

Lend a hand at a beautiful park on the San Mateo County Pacific coast by volunteering with the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park.

San Mateo County Health Joins Program to Offer Free In-Home Test Kits for Sexually Transmitted Infections to Eligible Residents

Redwood City – San Mateo County residents may participate in a free screening program for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which offers in-home test kits through the mail and on online portal for confidential access to test results and other information.

Wunderlich Park Trail Closures

Alambique Trail between trail markers 17 and 21 is closed for equestrian use until further notice.

Huddart Park Closures

Some trails remain closed due to damage from winter storms. Toyon Campground are closed and without water. Werder Playground is closed for construction.

Quarry Park Open, Use Caution

Quarry Park has reopened following heavy winds and rain. For your safety please remain clear of large equipment and areas where staff are working to clear fallen trees.

With AT&T Cell Service Troubles, Officials Urge Users to Call 911 Only in Emergencies

Redwood City – A widespread outage leaving many AT&T customers without cellular service prompted County of San Mateo officials to urge users to connect to WiFi calling or use a landline if they need to reach 911. The County’s Department of Emergency Management is monitoring the situation, which appears to affect thousands of AT&T customers nationwide.

Memorial Park Open for Day Use Only

Memorial Park is currently open for day visitation only. Overnight camping is not allowed due to flooding and fallen trees from recent severe weather.

Sam McDonald Park Open for Day Use Only

Sam McDonald Park is currently open for day visitation only. Overnight camping is not allowed due to flooding and fallen trees from recent severe weather.

Pescadero Creek Park Open for Day Use Only

Pescadero Creek Park is currently open for day visitation only. Overnight camping is not allowed due to flooding and fallen trees from recent severe weather.

County to Host Public Service Career Fair For Veterans, Military Personnel and their Families

Redwood City – Veterans, military personnel and their families interested in careers in public service are invited to meet with over 40 local employers at a career fair on Friday, March 1, in Redwood City.

Supervisors to Hold Special Study Session to Address Potential Loss of Key Revenue Source

Redwood City – For months, County of San Mateo leaders have voiced concern over the potential loss of a key revenue source, saying the situation may threaten vital safety-net services. Now, with no resolution in sight halfway through the 2023-24 fiscal year, County Executive Mike Callagy on Tuesday recommended the Board of Supervisors hold a special study session on a looming issue that could also impact future spending plans.