Census Bureau Posts Sample Questionniare

The U.S. Census Bureau has posted sample questionnaires, language guides and screen shots of the online form posted below.  They also have other documents available for review here.  

17th Consecutive Honor for Financial Reporting Press Release

For the 17th consecutive year, the County of San Mateo has earned the prestigious national award for excellence in financial reporting for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Popular Annual Financial Report, also known as the Financial Highlights report.

County Airports Launch New Noise Information Website with Aerial Videos

Pilots flying in and out of San Carlos and Half Moon Bay airports and the public can see a bird’s-eye view of the existing routes designed to reduce aircraft noise in a series of high definition aerial videos posted on the new Airport Noise Information website launched today.

County of San Mateo Earns 17th Consecutive Honor for Financial Reporting

For the 17th consecutive year, the County of San Mateo has earned the prestigious national award for excellence in financial reporting for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Popular Annual Financial Report, also known as the Financial Highlights report.

Juvenile Diversion Program

In 2018, the San Mateo County Probation Department partnered with the City of San Mateo Police Department and their Police Activities League (PAL) for a juvenile diversion program, targeting at-risk youth ages 11-17 years old. This 6-month program provides youth with individualized plans to address a youth’s deviant behavior through a multidisciplinary team comprised of a full time Deputy Probation Officer, a juvenile detective, a clinician and a case worker from the local YMCA.

ALERT: Census "Phishing" Phone Scam

San Mateo County has been alerted about a census phone scam happening in San Mateo County, please read what the Census Bureau has posted about phishing: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/surveyhelp/fraudulent-activity-and-scams.html

July 2019 News Update: Potential ICE Activity in the Bay Area

As reported by various news sources, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to initiate nationwide raids this weekend.  The Office of Community Affairs encourages everyone to become aware of their rights and to share important resources with everyone in the community.  

Peach Fruit Fly Detected in Palo Alto Leads to Search in San Mateo County

Following detection of two male peach fruit flies (PFF) in the city of Palo Alto, staff with the San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Agricultural Commissioners’ offices will place insect detection traps within a 4.5-mile radius including into Menlo Park and East Palo Alto to determine the extent of the infestation.

Notice of Preparation for a Revision to the Flood Park EIR

In response to concerns raised by neighbors to the Flood Park EIR we will be conducting further analysis. See the scope and content of a forthcoming EIR revision and send us your feedback by June 7.