County of San Mateo Awarded $14.1 Million to Expand Homeless Services, Remove Encampments

Redwood City – Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced the County will receive $14.1 million to jump-start a plan to provide housing and services for people now living in small encampments scattered from South San Francisco to Menlo Park.

Quarry Park Trail Closures

We are treating up to 100 acres of dense fire fuels in Quarry Park. Some trail closures will occur, Monday through Friday.

Sheriff’s Office and Partners to Host Anonymous Gun Buyback Event on May 4

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO – The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the County of San Mateo, Citizens for San Mateo County Gun Buyback, and partners from several law enforcement agencies, will hold an anonymous gun buyback event on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1050 Mission Road in South San Francisco.

A New Tool to Reduce Fire Fuel in Quarry Park

On May 1, San Mateo County Parks will be using an air curtain burner to reduce fire fuel in Quarry Park and lessen wildfire risk in the area.

Time Left to Comment on Housing Element

Redwood City – Residents have until Tuesday, April 23, to comment on the County’s updated draft Housing Element prior to the Board of Supervisors voting on its adoption.

New Fire Station in Pescadero a Step Closer

Redwood City – Cramped and prone to flooding, the fire station serving a swath of rural southern San Mateo County has long been eyed for replacement. Now the vision of a new station is coming into focus.

San Bruno Mountain Park Intermittent Trail Closures

On weekdays between April 11 and May 15, weather permitting, workers will be at San Bruno Mountain treating invasive weed species.

Crystal Springs Regional Trail Closures

North portion of the Sawyer Camp segment closed April 15 through October 2024.

Flood Park Closes April 8 as Park Renovation Begins

Beginning Monday, April 8, Flood County Park will be closed as demolition begins prior to construction of the first phase of the Realize Flood Park project.

Coyote Point Recreation Area Closures

Ongoing closures at Coyote Point Recreation Area include trails and a restroom in the Eucalyptus area of the park and a small section of Bluff Trail

Junipero Serra Park Closures

See trail and area closures including Big Slides in the Meadow View playground.

Bicycle Sunday Canceled For Holiday Weekends 2024

For holiday weekends in 2024, Bicycle Sunday, the weekly event that allows for non-motorized use of Cañada Road along Crystal Springs Regional Trail, will be canceled to meet the increased holiday needs for staffing at other parks in the area. Bicyclists and motorists, please be mindful to share the road.