County Dems Back Lee In San Mateo City Council Race

Amourence Lee is among three candidates running for two council seats. Incumbent Diane Papan and Lisa Diaz Nash are the others.

San Mateo County Board Extends County Manager’s Contract For Four Years

The county manager oversees the daily operations of County government, manages its projects and carries out policies.

SMC Supes Approve $5M Coronavirus Testing Contract With Verily

COVID-19 testing is available Tuesday through Saturday at the San Mateo County Event Center.

Notice Of Truth Act Community Presentation On October 27 In San Mateo County

The meeting will be held online via Zoom.

San Mateo County Proclaims Sept. 22 Nat'l Voter Registration Day

There are more than 426,000 registered voters in San Mateo County, representing 85 percent of all eligible voters.

San Mateo Residents To See 'Measure W' On November Ballot

According to city officials, Measure W would provide an estimated $1 million annually in local funding to maintain city services.

San Mateo Police Union Backs Papan In Council Race

Incumbent councilmember lauded as “an effective public safety partner.”

San Mateo Proclamation Celebrates 19th Amendment Centennial

The historic landmark that culminated a hard-fought battle won by suffragettes.

San Mateo Approves Two Major Housing Projects: Report

The projects will create nearly 1,100 between the two. Both passed unanimously.

San Mateo Police Union Backs Lee For City Council

Lee, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the City Council late last year, is the first Asian-American woman to serve on the council.

County Of San Mateo Reinforces 2020 Census Inclusivity

Undocumented county residents have the right to participate in the census.

14.5-Acre San Mateo Development Goes To City Council: Report

Proposal goes to City Hall with concerns about consideration of swapping affordable units in exchange for traffic improvements.

San Mateo County Veterans Commission Seeks Nominees For Annual Honors

The nominations, which are on August 28 are in three categories: Veteran of the Year, Patriot of the Year and Enterprise of the Year.

San Mateo Affordable Housing Project Clears Hurdle: Report

The 225-unit project will go before the City Council next month.

Peninsula Affordable Housing Project Clears Hurdle: Report

The 225-unit project will go before the City Council next month.

San Mateo County Chief Honors Staff And Officers Who Keep Our Communities Safe In Celebration Of Probation Services Week

Probation has proven to be successful in multiple facets of the juvenile and criminal justice system.

7 Bay Area Officials Call For Voters To Decide Caltrain Funding

Seven Bay Area elected officials called for letting voters decide on funding for Caltrain service between the South Bay and San Francisco.

Sen. Hill On PG&E: California 'Must Have A Backstop In Place'

"No more business as usual for PG&E," said California Gov. Gavin Newsom upon signing the bill.

Peninsula Lawmaker Urges Newsom To Enforce Mask Order With Fines

A San Mateo County Supervisor wrote to Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, urging him to make the statewide mask order enforceable with fines.

90 At-Risk Homeless People Housed At San Mateo County Hotel

The county received $750,000 in funding as part of the state's Project Roomkey, seeking to provide shelter during the coronavirus pandemic.

San Mateo City Council Candidate Holds Mother’s Day Fund Drive

Lisa Diaz Nash said her campaign used the funds from its Mother’s Day Drive for Samaritan House to purchase supplies for newborns.

San Mateo County Greenlights $8.5M Shuttle Program Funding

Funding for the shuttle program comes from the transportation authority's Measure A, which San Mateo County voters passed in 1988.

FDA To Greenlight Remdesivir For Emergency Use: NYT

The announcement could come today.

Coronavirus: San Mateo County Supes Pass Emergency Rent Freeze

The moratorium lasts until the end of May and affects every county municipality.

San Mateo County Adopts Ballot Tracking Tool

San Mateo becomes the state’s 26th county to adopt the ballot tracking tool.

SMC Supes Adopt Commercial Eviction Moratorium: Report

The measure covers tenants with less than $2.5 million in annual gross receipts.

San Mateo County Voters On Track To Approve School Bond Measures

Election officials said vote totals could change in the coming days.

Measure L Results: How San Mateo, San Bruno & Burlingame Voted

San Mateo Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results, including Measure L for the San Mateo Union High School District.

Where To Vote In San Mateo: Vote Centers, Hours

Here are the local vote centers and when they're open for voters in San Mateo for the March 3 election.

Peninsula Senator Aims To Prosecute Military Sexual Assault

A bill introduced by a Peninsula lawmaker would close a loophole that can make it harder to prosecute sexual assault in the military.

Another Vote Center Opening In San Mateo

Want to get you vote cast early? Here's where to go.

How To Vote In The Presidential Primary In San Mateo County

San Mateo County residents will have three options for casting ballots in the March 3 presidential primary. Here's how you can vote.

Cashless Businesses Would Be Banned In Bill By Peninsula Senator

A bill that would require California businesses to accept cash payments — not just cards — will be introduced this week by Sen. Jerry Hill.

Digging Rules Would Be Tightened Under Bill By Peninsula Senator

The bill by Sen. Jerry Hill would tighten rules in an attempt to prevent excavators from inadvertently damaging cables and gas pipelines.

San Mateo Woman Approved As State Appeals Court Judge

Teri Jackson, 63, will be the first female African-American justice on the San Francisco-based First District Court of Appeal.

Public Invited To Watch SMC's New Voting System Being Tested

San Mateo County is inviting the public to watch its new voting software being tested ahead of the March 3 presidential primary.

Join San Mateo Mayor For The State Of The City On January 22

You are cordially invited to an interactive presentation by Mayor Goethals who will share his thoughts on the current state of San Mateo.

Rep. Speier Leads Congressional Effort To Combat Airport Noise

The Peninsula lawmaker has introduced 5 bills in an effort to mitigate airport noise.

Census 2020 Jobs Paying Up To $30 An Hour Open In San Mateo Co.

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in San Mateo County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.

San Mateo Gets New Mayor After Annual City Council Reorganization

San Mateo’s annual City Council reorganization has taken place, and the Council has chosen a new mayor and vice mayor.