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🌱 Patch AM: San Mateo Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

Also, don't miss Speak Outside of Toastmasters for Fun, Profit & Club Building on the San Mateo Patch calendar

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Good morning to you San Mateo! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what San Mateo voters will decide on this November
  • How one District 5 hopeful would change San Mateo City Hall
  • Want to test-drive a sheriff's career at Coyote Point?

Also on today's calendar: Speak Outside of Toastmasters for Fun, Profit & Club Building and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Mateo Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More (patch.com) — San Mateo voters are already receiving ballots for the Nov. 3, 2026 election, which includes multiple San Mateo City Council races, local tax and charter measures, and major school and county bond proposals. The guide also explains key countywide charter amendments and statewide races and propositions, highlighting how measures like San Mateo's sales tax increase and charter update could affect city services, infrastructure, and local governance.
   

2. Meet Dana Yates Sahae, Candidate For San Mateo City Council (patch.com) — San Mateo District 5 voters can learn how City Council candidate Dana Yates Sahae hopes to bring more responsive representation, balanced growth, and fiscal discipline to City Hall. She outlines plans for stronger community engagement, data-driven traffic enforcement, and partnerships to reduce homelessness, while emphasizing her long ties to San Mateo and experience covering and working with local government.
   

3. San Mateo County Sheriff's Office opens free training sessions to adults interested in law enforcement careers (newsbreak.com) — Adults in San Mateo curious about law enforcement careers can now join free, 90‑minute "Work Out With a Recruiter" sessions with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office at the Coyote Point firearms range. Four evening workouts this fall offer low‑pressure fitness, direct time with deputies, and Q&A about joining the department, as long as you're 18 and bring a signed waiver.
   

4. Too hot to slide: County delays Flood Park playground opening, again (almanacnews.com) — Families from San Mateo hoping to visit the revamped Flood Park playground in nearby Menlo Park will have to wait a bit longer, as the county delayed opening again because a new metal slide gets dangerously hot. Officials are monitoring temperatures, exploring shade options, and now expect to open the upgraded play area—with towers, ziplines, and more—once cooler fall weather arrives.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey everyone just a heads up there was a mountain lion on our back patio about 30ish minutes ago.
    Off San Ardo in Belmont. Just be aware out there with your fur babies and kiddos. Here's the videos and her cute but terrifying face. (Nextdoor The Village)
  • Went to Safeway on DeAnza today and found out that seniors over 55 get 10% off on first Wednesday of the month.
    This may not apply to all Safeways - will need to ask. (Nextdoor Central Park)
  • Grand Lux Cafe posted a job opening for Busser in San Mateo. Apply here.
  • Extended Stay America posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in San Mateo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Mateo here.

Ok San Mateo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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