2021-23 Recommended Budget: A “Stronger and More Resilient” San Mateo County

County Manager Mike Callagy today unveiled a $6.3 billion two-year spending plan that focuses on safety-net services and helping the community respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 27, 2021: Vaccine Focus Shifts to Local Sites; SMC Strong Delivers Relief; Vaccine Doses Top 900,000: 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.

Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks as County Boosts Fines for First Offenses to $1,000

Public safety, threat of wildfire prompt Board of Supervisors to increase fines tenfold

May 20, 2021: Getting Vaccinated Easier than Ever; Doses Near 900,000; Guidance on Masks & Gatherings: 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.

May 19, 2021: Bay Area Health Officers Support California Face Masking Guidance

The Association of Bay Area Health Officials, representing 12 Bay Area health officers and their local health jurisdictions, strongly supports the California Department of Public Health’s strategy to continue with current masking guidance until June 15, when the State will align with the CDC’s updated masking guidance.

May 19, 2021: No Face Coverings Required in Most Outdoor Settings for Fully Vaccinated People

County of San Mateo follows guidance from California Department of Public Health on face coverings, gatherings and travel

May 13, 2021: County Health Opens All Pfizer Clinics to Residents Age Twelve and Up

The race to end COVID-19 takes a giant leap today as all vaccination clinics run by the County of San Mateo now offer the Pfizer vaccine to residents ages 12 and up.

May 13, 2021: County Health to Update Population Data in Online Dashboards

New population estimates for San Mateo County will change some of the percentages on COVID-19 data dashboards while providing public health officials with more accurate data.

May 13, 2021: County Partnership Ensures Vaccine Access in East Palo Alto

The County of San Mateo is partnering with Stanford Health Care, the city of East Palo Alto and Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School to continue operating a weekly COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the hard-hit city.

May 13, 2021: Vaccination Now Open for Residents Age 12 and Up; Clinic Times and Locations; New Partnership Ensures Vaccine Access in East Palo Alto: Update on County Response to COVID-19

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The County of San Mateo’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains open to coordinate countywide response and communications in response to the situation. The EOC’s Joint Information Center will provide status reports every Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

Call for Nominations for Veteran Recognition Event

Redwood City – The San Mateo County Veterans Commission is calling for nominations for its 6th annual Veterans Recognition Event that will take place in November  2021. Nominations will be accepted from now until the close of business on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.