Multiple Peninsula School Funding Measures Fall Just Short

Multiple school district ballot measures in San Mateo County were either narrowly defeated or barely passed by voters on Tuesday.

REAL-TIME RESULTS: San Mateo County's 2018 Primary Election Races

Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from across San Mateo County in the primary election for June 5, 2018.

San Mateo County Employees To Participate In Disaster Drill

The drill, called Green Dawn, is an emergency preparedness exercise to manage a local response to a terrorist attack with injuries.

Is Growing Food Wasting Water? YES, YES and YES!

As Gov. Brown makes water conservation permanent throwing out food, overeating &eating water intensive crops means more still needs be done.

SMC Election 101: How To Still Get Your Ballot, Drop Off Vote

If you're just now realizing you'll need a vote-by-mail ballot for Tuesday's election, you can no longer get them via the postal service.

Additional Vote Center To Open Saturday In Redwood City

There will soon be a total of nine Vote Centers open in San Mateo County for the upcoming June 5 election.

Think the “Crisis of Ethics and Integrity” is Only Federal!

Think Again-City of Redwood City Council and Staff run Circles Around the Facts and Create their Own “Alternative Realities” Reset needed!

Thousands Of Untested Rape Kits Need Processing, CA Lawmakers Say

An advocacy group says they analyzed law enforcement records to find more than 13,000 untested kits in California.

Sample Ballot, Official Voter Info Heads Out To SMC Voters

All voters eligible to vote in the June Election will receive a pamphlet in English.

June Election Filing Period Opens for Write-in Candidates

Eligible persons seeking to run as a write-in candidate must file a Statement of Write-in Candidacy and other documentation by on May 22.

Military, Overseas Voting Period Begins In SMC

​The voting period for registered military and overseas voters begins April 6 & will continue through Election Day for the June 5 Election.

SMC Submits Plan As County Rolls Out All Mailed Ballot Elections

The VCA authorizes 14 counties to conduct any election as an All-Mailed Ballot/Vote Center Election commencing January 2018.

San Mateo County Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessed, Finalized

Larger Climate Change Preparedness Action Plan includes other climate change impacts.

Trump Administration Suing California For Its Sanctuary Laws

The Trump administration is taking aim at the Golden State over three recently passed laws.

Redwood City Seeks New Board, Commission, Committee Members

"The volunteer members of our boards, commissions and committees play a key role in supporting Redwood City's strategic priorities."

Candidate Filing Period Closes March 9 In SMC

Candidates are provided a 26-day window in which to file all necessary paperwork under the law.

Budget Review Shows SMC Finances Remain Strong: County

Budget update calls for fire protection task force, outlines Capital Improvement Plan.

Redwood City Talks Pot: Cannabis Regulations & More

Information from the city of Redwood City of cannabis use and sales in town.

In Your Gut You Know The Redwood City Incumbents Are Nuts

Jeff Gee, Gisele Hale, Diane Howard, Rick Hunter, Diana Reddy, Christina Umhoffer and that is just in the first month of the year.

Redwood City Considers Increasing Minimum Wage

Should the city increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2019? The city wants the public to weigh in Wednesday.

DID YOU KNOW Homes at Docktown Are Being Stripped of their Value?

OPC Reps Tell Sellers of homes at Docktown to strip them down and then Redwood City staff give private pre-auction tours to selected parties

Women's Marches Poised To Draw Tens Of Thousands Across Bay Area

The largest rallies planned Saturday will be in San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Cruz and San Jose, according to organizers.

DID YOU KNOW That The Local School Districts Have Too Much Money?

In Redwood City ERAF funds do NOT go the schools, they go to the general fund for the city council to use in any which way they please!

Highway 101 Managed Lanes Project: Public Meeting Announced

The project would build one new express lane in each direction on Highway 101 between Redwood City and San Bruno.

If You Disclose Fraud After the Fact is It no Longer Fraud?

Yes, the Docktown Plan City Council meeting update report has been removed from consent. However the information has been disclosed.

CA May Accept 'Charitable' Donations To Counter GOP Tax Plan

CA lawmakers say their plan to allow "charitable donations" would "protect California residents from the targeted federal tax increases."

New Voting Model Coming To SMC, County Seeks Input

"San Mateo County is proud to be one of 14 counties authorized by the State to conduct elections under the new law."

10 New CA Laws Every Driver Should Know For 2018

Preview some of 2018's new laws that deal specifically with transportation and vehicle regulations in California.

Sen. Hill Wants Contractors To Report Construction Defect Cases

The Peninsula lawmaker says he will introduce a bill requiring contractors to report construction defect settlements to the licensing board.

5 Years Later, 'Sunny Day' Gang Member Admits Deadly Shooting

The gang member entered into a plea deal with the San Mateo County District Attorney's office.

'Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee' Period Now Open In SMC

“I encourage candidates to pay attention to the differences the new law brings to the Signatures in Lieu process,” explained Mark Church.

RWC Veterans Memorial Senior Center, YMCA Project Moving Forward

The master planning process is progressing and there are some community design workshops slated for 2018.

Silicon Valley Bookkeeper Convicted For $700+K Embezzlement

Prosecutors say the woman used the money to buy Gucci handbags, jewelry, a vacation timeshare and San Francisco 49ers season tickets.

San Mateo County Manager John Maltbie Announces Retirement

"I will always hold dear my time with the County and the men and women who make it so special," John Maltbie said.

Where Is Redwood City Lacking In Public Transportation?

SMC gov't leaders are expected to discuss this crucial issue as they look for potential shuttle stops to fill critical transportation gaps.

SMC Board Approves Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance

Meanwhile, a prohibition has been extended on personal outdoor and all other commercial cultivation.

Results Certified for the SMC Nov. 7 Election

The Chief Elections Officer officially certifies the results once the Canvass is completed in the 30 days following an election.

Redwood City Lawmaker Urges Charges In Corruption Probe: OP-ED

Several local lawmakers including State Senator Jerry Hill are urging the state AG to file charges in a CPUC corruption probe.

SMC Releases Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

The CAFR is used by management, citizens, and financial organizations to assess the County’s financial health.

RWCMoves: Wake Up And Smell The Exhaust! Citywide Transportation

Actually it isn't smell the exhaust it is Inhale the Exhaust! Just released Citywide Transportation Plan needs to consider health impacts.