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1. $226M Shortfall Could Force Deep Cuts To SMC Services (patch.com) — San Mateo County leaders are warning residents that a $226 million state funding gap tied to vehicle license fee replacements could trigger deep cuts to local services, including in the city of San Mateo. Officials say thousands could lose access to shelter, rental aid and literacy programs, and hundreds of county jobs may be eliminated unless state lawmakers enact a permanent fix.
2. Could Waymo Be Coming To San Mateo? A Key Step Just Happened (patch.com) — San Mateo County is now officially within Waymo's expanded driverless ride territory after state regulators approved a major increase in where the company can carry passengers. While no launch date is set, the CPUC and DMV decisions clear key regulatory hurdles, meaning San Mateo residents could eventually see autonomous robotaxis introduced incrementally in the area.
3. 7-Eleven Theft Suspect Fights Clerk, Flees With Fire Extinguisher: Police (patch.com) — San Mateo police arrested a 25-year-old Redwood City man after an early-morning confrontation at the 7-Eleven on Laurie Meadows Drive, where a theft of alcohol escalated into a struggle and the suspect allegedly fled with a fire extinguisher. Officers later found him on Blossom Circle, took him to a hospital for minor injuries, and booked him into San Mateo County Jail on robbery and related charges.
4. Former Nonprofit Director Laundered More Than $800K, Gets Jail Time In SMC: Report (patch.com) — A former clinical director at San Mateo County behavioral health nonprofit StarVista has been sentenced to six months in jail, probation, and community service after admitting to diverting large donations into personal accounts. Prosecutors say the scheme, uncovered after her 2022 retirement, contributed to financial troubles at StarVista, which closed last year after decades serving local residents.
5. Invasive shothole borers are here: What Peninsula homeowners need to know (almanacnews.com subscription) — San Mateo County homeowners are being urged to watch their trees for signs of invasive shothole borers, a tiny beetle now confirmed in the county that can quietly kill many common species. The article explains what symptoms to look for, stresses proper identification before removing trees, and shares how to report suspected infestations to county agriculture officials and local arborists for safe management.
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