'A System Failure': Investigation Released On San Mateo Co. PPE Error

The investigation found an internal controls breakdown led to more than $7 million in personal protective equipment being left in the rain.

Titles Changed For San Mateo County Manager, County Counsel

The titles changes are being made to “better reflect their roles,” the county said in a news release.

Becker Co-Authors Bill To Eliminate Prison Communication Fees

State Sen. Josh Becker co-authored the Keep Families Connected Act, which would eliminate all telecommunication fees in Californi

Stormwater Fee For San Mateo Residents To Be Discussed By Council

The city needs $8.4 million annually to operate and maintain the stormwater system, but has only budgeted $3 million in its general fund.

'Widespread Agreement' San Mateo Lacks Affordable Housing: Survey

Around two-thirds of San Mateo residents surveyed answered that there is “too little” affordable housing in the city.

Judge Fineman Appointed To Advise San Mateo Co. Civil Grand Jury

Fineman's term is for the 2022-2023 year that begins July 1.

New Bill Could Give Community Colleges Authority To Waive Tuition

A bill giving community colleges the authority to set tuition rate unanimously passed California's Senate Education Committee Wednesday.

San Mateo County Pushes Incentives To Help Fill Job Vacancies

County officials will consider implementing new hiring incentives such as hiring bonuses, increased benefits for new hires and more.

San Mateo County Should Cut Russian Ties, Says Supervisor: Report

David Canepa told KCBS that he doesn't want San Mateo County to have any investment in Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

San Mateo City Manager Could Get Pay Raise

Drew Corbett's salary as of 2021 was $272,945 a year. The council is scheduled to discuss his compensation on Monday.

San Mateo Doctor Serves As Rep. Speier's Guest For State Of Union

“Her commitment is unwavering and her critical decision-making has saved countless lives,” Speier said.

Meet San Mateo County's New County Counsel

John Nibbelin has served as chief deputy county counsel since 2011 and on the county’s legal team since 2001.

San Mateo Survey Seeks Feedback On General Plan Direction

The city is considering three alternative plans for circulation and land use on a wide range of topics.

San Mateo Co. Allocates $10M In Aid For Pandemic Recovery

Funding will go towards family childcare providers, children's summer programs, housing programs, small businesses and job development.

San Mateo Approves 10-Unit Housing Project After Legal Battle

The council at long last approved the development on West Santa Inez Avenue after initially denying the project back in 2017.

Remote Meetings Expected To Remain For San Mateo Co. Supervisors

The supervisors have unanimously extended the remote meeting policy every month since last October per Assembly Bill 361.

San Mateo Court Sued Over Traffic Violation Charges

The plaintiffs claim the Superior Court of San Mateo County improperly imposes a $300 fee for slow responses to traffic infractions.

New Provider At San Mateo Co. Event Center's COVID-19 Test Site

Virus Geeks will no longer operate the county’s testing site at the event center after complaints over lengthy delays in results.

Supplies Left In Rain At San Mateo Co. Event Center To Be Donated

About $7 million worth of medical supplies were damaged in a rainstorm after being left outside the San Mateo County Event Center.

San Mateo Mayor To Give State Of The City Address: How To Watch

San Mateo's 2022 State of the City address will take place on Wednesday. Register to watch and participate.

CA Dept. Of Justice To Investigate SFO Fatal Police Shooting

San Francisco police shot and killed a man who was armed with two guns and allegedly demonstrated threatening behavior on Thursday morning.

San Mateo City Council Signals Support For Universal Healthcare

San Mateo is the second city in San Mateo County to pass a resolution supporting a single-payer healthcare system.

Delay In COVID Test Results In San Mateo County Leads To Apology

The county said in a statement Wednesday that staffing issues were affecting the turnaround time for processing COVID-19 test results.

San Mateo-Area Unemployment Still Low: Latest Data

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

San Mateo Co. Seeks Feedback On ADA Compliance

Residents are invited to provide input on the county’s accessibility of programs, services and activities offered to the public.

Vice Chancellor At San Mateo College District Pleads No Contest

Jose Nunez, the vice chancellor of facilities, pleaded no contest to two felony charges of using district resources for political purposes.

San Mateo Shifts To Organic Waste Recycling In 2022

Here's how to comply with California's new recycling program, which requires residents to separate food products out from trash.

San Mateo Homeless Plan Gets $13.5M In State Funds

The funding, announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, is part of the largest housing grant in county history.

Over 400 Guns Collected During San Mateo County Gun Buyback Event

The weapons were collected anonymously and voluntarily in exchange for cash, and they will be destroyed.

San Mateo-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: New Data

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

$100K Proposed For San Mateo World War I Memorial, New Playground

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on whether to approve a $100,000 grant towards improvements to Central Park.

San Mateo, MidPen Housing Partner On 7-Story Housing Development

The development is expected to be 225 units and 100 percent affordable, along with a five-story parking garage with 689 spaces.

San Mateo Police To Team With Mental Health Professionals

Clinicians will deploy with police on calls regarding people suspected of experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis.

Community Meeting On Policing In San Mateo Set For Next Week

The meeting is the first of two sessions intended to explore the issue of policing in local communities.

San Mateo-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The San Mateo County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

San Mateo Seeks Feedback On How To Add More Housing

San Mateo must plan for over 7,000 housing units under the new Regional Housing Needs Allocation figures, which run from 2023 to 2031.

San Mateo Board Of Supervisors President To Run For U.S. Rep Seat

Board of Supervisors president David Canepa announced his bid for the 14th Congressional District seat held by Rep. Jackie Speier.

Rep. Jackie Speier Will Not Run For Re-election

"It's time for me to come home," said Speier, 71, after serving San Mateo County at almost every level of government for nearly 40 years.

Gun Buyback Pilot Program In San Mateo Co. Up For Supes' Vote

The program would include five gun buyback events in the county up until 2023, beginning with an event in San Carlos on Dec. 11.

San Mateo County Ends Cooperation With ICE For Prison Transfers

Sheriff Carlos Bolanos announced Tuesday he would end the practice after activists called out the county at a public forum last week.