With a broken toaster oven in hand, Courtenay Owens of San Mateo had come to the right place. "It has completely died," she explained. "No heat at all."
The transformation of the 58-acre Tunitas Creek Beach property into San Mateo County’s newest park is in progress. Construction crews are working on the mid-bluff area and the access trail to the beach. The pink house has been demolished and natural material was cleared followed by rough grading. This is where most visitor services will be located, including seating, an overlook to the beach and southern bluffs, a picnic sites, interpretive panels, public restrooms, and staff facilities. Construction is anticipated to begin this spring.
The County of San Mateo Planning and Building Department's Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PLN24-0109 seeks an experienced provider who is adept at designing and delivering online Accela permitting systems; supporting staff in their use of these and other integrated systems; and implementing upgrades to these systems that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of electronic permitting procedures.
Redwood City – San Mateo County staff are now evaluating 315 applications requesting Measure K sales tax funds as part of a community process to match Board of Supervisors’ priorities in three critical areas: children, families and seniors; emergency preparedness; and, housing and homelessness.
Redwood City — The Commission on the Status of Women is proud to announce four Honorees and two Young Women of Excellence will be inducted into the 2024 San Mateo County Women’s Hall of Fame on March 8, 2024. A leader in economic development, a long-time public servant and community advocate, a co-founder of CoastPride, an advocate for mental health equity and two teen leaders will be inducted into the 2024 San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame, the county's premier showcase for women who make a difference every day in our community.
Redwood City – As peak winter travel season approaches, San Mateo County Health officials continue to urge vaccination as the best protection against the worst effects of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death.
Pescadero – The holiday season is in full swing in Pescadero as dozens of children have received gifts from the Children’s Fund Holiday Gift Program. Games, dolls, puzzles, stuffed animals, toy trucks and balls of all sizes were among the gifts handed to children this weekend.
Redwood City – The County of San Mateo pulled off another coveted triple crown with its three primary financial documents for the past 2022 fiscal year that showcase the spirit of transparency and full disclosure.
On Dec. 7, 2023 Senator Josh Becker presented a symbolic check for $500,000 to San Mateo County leaders to fund a series of historic monument sites that will be installed along the 90-mile Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail.
Redwood City – A detailed, in-person survey in East Palo Alto, conducted by San Mateo County Health and the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District, shows that residents are prepared for emergencies but many face barriers.