How to Prepare for the Winter Storm Season

Redwood City – The National Weather Service has forecast above-normal precipitation in the Bay Area this winter, a reminder to check (or build) your emergency kit and review (or create) your evacuation plan. “The time to prepare is now, not when the waters are rising and the winds are blowing,” said Shruti Dhapodkar, director of the County’s Department of Emergency Management.

County Health Urges COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination as Respiratory Virus Season Begins

Redwood City — San Mateo County Health officials urge residents six months and older to get the seasonal flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 shot, which was approved yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

First Youth Cultural Ambassadors on a Mission: Bringing Art, Poetry to the Community

Redwood City – Seven local high school students will serve as San Mateo County’s first Youth Cultural Ambassadors. The inaugural seven will seek to “build community through arts and culture with the goal of greater youth involvement in the community.”

Join Us for an exclusive Virtual Event with the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications August 16th

Jul. 24, 2023Redwood City — 📅 Join us on August 16th from 1 pm to 2 pm PST for an exclusive virtual event with the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications!   🏢 Embark on a virtual tour of our state-of-the-art facility - the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a 911 dispatcher to get an inside look at the heart of our operations.  

Tunitas Creek Beach Update: Supervisors to Vote on Awarding Construction Contract

Redwood City — The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider awarding a construction contract that would transform the 58-acre Tunitas Creek Beach into the County’s new regional coastal park.

San Mateo County CalFresh Outreach College Student Frequently Asked Questions

San Mateo County CalFresh Outreach College Student Frequently Asked Questions

Medi-Cal Beneficiaries

Medi-Cal Beneficiaries Take action to keep your Medi-Cal  Your local county office will mail you a letter about your Medi-Cal coverage.  Beneficiarios de Medi-Cal Actúen ahora para mantener su Medi-Cal  La oficina local de su condado le enviará una carta por correo sobre su cobertura de Medi-Cal.  白卡受益者 采取行动保留您的白卡 您当地的县政府办公室将会邮寄一封关于您的白卡承保信函。

With More Rain Forecast, Now is the Time to Prepare

Redwood City – The seemingly endless cascade of storms in 2023 – with still more rain in the forecast – is a sharp reminder to get ready for all sorts of things that could go wrong.

Mariposa Program

San Mateo County Parks in partnership with the  San Mateo County Human Services Agency presents the Mariposa Program.