Design Your New Playground at Flood Park, March 16

Join us Saturday, March 16, 2–4pm, to share ideas for a new playground at Flood Park. Plus, the Board of Supervisors, have approved the plans and specifications for Phase 1 of the Flood Park Landscape Plan and selection of a contractor.

San Mateo County Parks Returns to OpenRoad, Sunday, March 3

In case you missed it in March of last year, San Mateo County's oldest and newest parks are featured on episode 82 of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell, which will run again Sunday, March 3 at 6:30pm on NBC Bay Area.

County Demands Answers as AT&T Seeks to Cut Landlines

Redwood City – The Board of Supervisors wants AT&T officials to provide documents and to testify in person regarding how its proposal to end landline service to thousands of customers who rely on AT&T as the Carrier of Last Resort will affect 911 and other key emergency services.

County Launches Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response

Redwood City – Residents dealing with a mental or behavioral health crisis will soon be able to request a mobile response team with specialists in de-escalation who can connect individuals to appropriate services.

Volunteer with the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park

Lend a hand at a beautiful park on the San Mateo County Pacific coast by volunteering with the Friends of San Pedro Valley Park.

San Mateo County Health Joins Program to Offer Free In-Home Test Kits for Sexually Transmitted Infections to Eligible Residents

Redwood City – San Mateo County residents may participate in a free screening program for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which offers in-home test kits through the mail and on online portal for confidential access to test results and other information.

Wunderlich Park Trail Closures

Alambique Trail between trail markers 17 and 21 is closed for equestrian use until further notice.

Huddart Park Closures

Some trails remain closed due to damage from winter storms. Toyon Campground are closed and without water. Werder Playground is closed for construction.

Quarry Park Open, Use Caution

Quarry Park has reopened following heavy winds and rain. For your safety please remain clear of large equipment and areas where staff are working to clear fallen trees.

Spotlight on the DOH Affordable Housing Dashboard

The Department of Housing maintains the Affordable Housing Dashboard to map and track its impact on affordable housing across San Mateo County.  The Dashboard also provides information on demand for a variety of stakeholders seeking to understand the current state of affordable housing in their specific community.  When a Daly City stakeholder asked for a list of San Mateo County affordable housing projects in the pipeline to receive state and federal tax credits, the DOH Affordable Housing Da

With AT&T Cell Service Troubles, Officials Urge Users to Call 911 Only in Emergencies

Redwood City – A widespread outage leaving many AT&T customers without cellular service prompted County of San Mateo officials to urge users to connect to WiFi calling or use a landline if they need to reach 911. The County’s Department of Emergency Management is monitoring the situation, which appears to affect thousands of AT&T customers nationwide.

Memorial Park Open for Day Use Only

Memorial Park is currently open for day visitation only. Overnight camping is not allowed due to flooding and fallen trees from recent severe weather.