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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO UPDATE

County Parks Warns Visitors of Cliff Erosion, Offers Live-Streaming Locations for Mavericks Surf Contest

The anticipation of big waves and championship surfing is in the air on the San Mateo County coast as enthusiasts eagerly await the call for the Mavericks surf contest between now and February 28. The San Mateo County Parks Department wants to remind visitors to observe all trail safety signs and use caution when hiking the bluffs and assessing surf conditions in advance of the competition. Because cliff erosion along the coast is ongoing and presents a public safety risk, there will be no bluff access when the competition is live. San Mateo County Park rangers and Sheriff deputies will be stationed at roads and bluff access points to direct those seeking a view of the competition to local live-streaming locations. FIND LOCATIONS HERE

Deadline to Enroll in Affordable Health Coverage is Jan. 31

With the January 31 deadline to sign up for affordable health insurance fast approaching, a network of agencies, community organizations, and dedicated individuals across San Mateo County are partnering to help every uninsured resident gain access to quality, affordable health insurance. Residents who do not enroll by January 31 may have to wait until 2019 to gain affordable health coverage and financial assistance. People who sign up by January 31 will be covered starting March 1. Those eligible for Medi-Cal coverage can continue to apply or renew year-round. DETAILS HERE

Controller's Report Shows Where Property Tax Dollars Go

County Controller Juan Raigoza recently released the annual Property Tax Highlights publication for fiscal year 2016-17, offering taxpayers and all county residents a transparent look at the totality of property tax revenues and the recipients, from cities and county to school and special districts. The report shows that the total annual countywide tax levy was $2.4 billion — $163.2 million more than the prior year. LEARN MORE

Sustainability Office to Host Free E-Waste Drop-Off Events

The County's Office of Sustainability is hosting a free small electronics recycling drop-off event for San Mateo County residents on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, in South San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. Residents must provide proof of residency in San Mateo County. All collected electronics will be sent to a certified recycler that employs environmentally conscientious processors dedicated to zero waste at their California plants. DETAILS HERE

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