Jan. 28, 2021: Update on County Response to COVID-19: Vaccine Dashboards, Notifications and FAQs, Volunteer Signups, Case Count and More

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Jan. 26, 2021: County of San Mateo Announces Relief Program for Struggling Brick and Mortar Food and Beverage Industry

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today matched a $1 million commitment from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to help local businesses hit by the pandemic.

San Mateo County Supervisors Allocate $1.5 Million To Support Local Learning Hubs For Students In Need

Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 million to create the Learning Hub Expansion Fund to increase the number of students from socioeconomically disadvantaged families who can participate in “learning hubs” – programs that provide safe, supportive places for K-12 students to engage in distance learning in underserved communities. Grants will be awarded to youth-serving organizations that already run such programs.

Jan. 25, 2021: California Lifts Regional Stay At Home Order – Virus Remains “Widespread” in San Mateo County

California this morning lifted the “Regional Stay At Home Order” across the state – a welcome move for local businesses allowed to expand some indoor and outdoor operations.

Jan. 22, 2021: COVID-19 and Travel: Helping You Do the Right Thing

This is one in a series of posts to help you do the right thing.

Jan. 21, 2020: County of San Mateo Sues Pacifica Beach Yoga Over Repeated COVID-19 Health and Safety Violations

The County of San Mateo has filed suit to close Pacifica Beach Yoga for repeatedly refusing to comply with state public health orders.

Jan. 21, 2021: Update on County Response to COVID-19: County Sues for Business Noncompliance; Scam Warning; Health Officer Statement; Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Jan. 15, 2021: Notice of San Mateo Superior Court Closing on Inauguration Day: Wednesday, Jan. 20

Due to reports of possible protests and plans for violence at state capitols and other government buildings including federal and state courthouses throughout the country on inauguration day, the San Mateo Superior Court will be closed to the public on January 20. The temporary closure includes juvenile courts at the County Youth Service Center, court proceedings at its South San Francisco branch, as well as court operations at the County Center in Redwood City.

Notice of San Mateo Superior Court Closing on Inauguration Day: Wednesday, Jan. 20

Due to reports of possible protests and plans for violence at state capitols and other government buildings including federal and state courthouses throughout the country on inauguration day, the San Mateo Superior Court will be closed to the public on January 20.

Jan. 14, 2021: Push to Vaccinate Health Care Workers; Free Internet Access Expands; Latest Case Count: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Jan. 12, 2021: San Mateo County Expands Free Wireless Internet

The County of San Mateo is bringing free high-speed wireless internet access to areas of the North Fair Oaks and Stambaugh Heller neighborhoods of Redwood City. This expansion of SMC Public WiFi provides free wireless Internet access to 665 unconnected K-12 students and to thousands of residents and community members who live or visit these neighborhoods.