Bicycle Sunday Canceled, December 24

For holiday weekends in 2023, 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.

Ralston Bike Trail Closed for PG&E Gas Transmission Project Through Nov 30

Ralston Bike Trail, a popular connector trail to Crystal Springs Regional Trail, is currently through Nov 30 while PG&E tests a natural gas pipeline.

Sawyer Camp Segment Reopens Nov 24

Sawyer Camp segment to reopen on Friday, November 24 after extensive repair. Ralston Bike Trail is closed for PG&E to work on a gas transmission line until November 30.

Parks Main Office Holiday Closures

The San Mateo County Parks Office will be closed for the holidays, Nov 23–24 & Dec 25–Jan 1.

Tenant Security Deposits Limited to One Month’s Rent

Governor Newsom recently signed into law AB 12, which on July 1, 2024 will prohibit many landlords from charging more than one month’s rent as a security deposit for an apartment rental.  “This new law is especially important in San Mateo County where working families are hard pressed to save twice the amount of the average monthly rent of almost $3500”, comm

Call for Bids Posted for Realize Flood Park Phase 1 Construction

The Realize Flood Park Phase 1 project is out for rebid with plans and specifications and key dates posted at San Mateo County Public Works.

Memorial Park Closures

Make it a Green Friday, Nov 24

What better way to spend the holiday weekend than to experience the great outdoors? Instead of Black Friday, think Green Friday.

Bridge Remains Closed; Use Caution When Accessing Beach at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

Please use caution when using the stairs to access the beach at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Bridge replacement in progress, but delivery is not expected until December or early January.

Housing is More than a Roof Over Your Head

As the holidays draw near, families served by the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) can look forward to receiving toys and books made available through a collaboration between HACSM, the County Human Services Agency and the Peninsula Library System.

Pescadero Creek Park Trail Closures

The area south and west of the park, which was burned by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, remains closed. Other trails remain closed due to storm damage.

A New Tool to Reduce Fire Fuel in Memorial & Pescadero Creek Parks

In coordination with CAL FIRE and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, we'll use an air curtain burner to dispose of logs and other woody debris left over from past projects and storm-downed trees.