Affordable Community Breaks Ground in East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto – If you ask San Mateo County residents to name their top needs (and we did), the answer nearly always includes finding an affordable place to live.

It’s Official: County of San Mateo Certified as “Welcoming Place”

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo has been recognized as a Certified Welcoming place by Welcoming America, becoming the first county in California to achieve the distinction for its commitment to immigrant inclusion and belonging.

Another Storm is Coming: How to Get Prepared

Redwood City – Heavy rain and high winds are forecast today for San Mateo County, prompting local officials to urge residents to stock an emergency kit and sign up for emergency alerts.

How Large is the Homeless Population in San Mateo County?

Redwood City – With a shopping bag slung over an armrest and a hoodie shielding her face, the woman might be mistaken for a dozing traveler, one among the thousands passing through San Francisco International Airport.

Supervisors Affirm Importance of Maintaining Jobs While Examining the Benefits from Artificial Intelligence

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution by Supervisor Ray Mueller that affirms the County’s commitment to maintaining County jobs during advancements in artificial intelligence.   

County Controller Publishes Property Tax Highlights for FY 2022-23

Redwood City – The Property Tax Highlights publication, which shows tax revenues collected and distributed to local governments operating within San Mateo County, is now available for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23.

Board Approves New Approach to Encourage Unhoused Residents in Illegal Encampments to Accept Shelter and Support

Redwood City — Calling it “inhumane” to leave individuals experiencing homelessness living in illegal and often unsafe encampments on public property when there are available shelter beds, the Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved an ordinance aimed at encouraging them to accept assistance.

HMB Airport, County Officials Disappointed Dream Machines Cancelled for 2024

Redwood City – The Half Moon Bay Airport and County of San Mateo are disappointed the annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines show will not take place this spring due to a combination of factors including increased permitting requirements by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Recruitment Begins for New Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office

Redwood City — The County of San Mateo is currently recruiting for its new Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office and is encouraging a diverse array of residents to apply. The new commission will advise the Board of Supervisors about community-police relations, accountability, transparency and public engagement. The Board created the commission in December.

New Approach Proposed to Encourage Those Experiencing Homelessness to Accept Shelter Offers

Redwood City — The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, will consider a new approach to encourage individuals experiencing homelessness to accept offers of shelter and support. The proposed ordinance regulating encampments on public property in unincorporated San Mateo County is intended to help the County achieve its goal of making homelessness brief and rare.

Controller Releases Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Redwood City – San Mateo County Controller Juan Raigoza recently released the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The report includes audited financial statements, analysis and other details about the County’s finances.

Pitch It or Fix It?

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."