County of San Mateo

News, events & info from the County of San Mateo, protecting & enhancing the community's health, safety, welfare & natural resources.

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What's the biggest hazard risk where you live?
San Mateo County's draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is open for public comment. We want to hear from you!

📅 May 15 to June 15
📝 Draft and comment form: https://t.co/DWRuPMLaQD
📚 Print copies at Participating Libraries

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If you didn’t see the wrap up video from our One Day Count, check it out: https://t.co/uQVwlQ6ZQI

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The 2026 One Day Homeless Count identified 2,240 people experiencing homelessness the County of San Mateo.

It is a snapshot, not the full picture. Since the last Count, 1,772 people moved into permanent housing through local services. https://t.co/d0rI3UfzOa

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Purchased one of these plants? Contact your local County Agricultural Commissioner's Office here: https://t.co/vQiVEqIN0z. For San Mateo County residents, please call 650-363-4700 for an inspection. Early action is critical.

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Consumer Alert: Grapevine plants sold at Bay Area Costco stores after April 21 may be infested with invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter. Do not return or move the plant. Bag it and contact your local County Agricultural Commissioner’s office: https://t.co/MmXmfg9grg

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NEWS: This Affordable Housing Month, 529 affordable homes for families, veterans, and farmworkers are coming online. Since 2013, the County of San Mateo has invested $364 million to create more than 5,100 affordable homes. Read more: https://t.co/i8nhYhrLLq

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"Not one went back to the county. Everyone graduated from high school. I love my boys." For 30 years, the Franklins gave boys in the County of San Mateo a safe place to belong. This Foster Care Awareness Month, could you be a Resource Family? Visit https://t.co/XjYuyL5DSn

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If you purchased one of these plants, call your local County Agricultural Commissioner's Office here: https://t.co/vQiVEqIN0z. For San Mateo County residents, please call 650-363-4700 for an inspection. Early action is critical.

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Consumer Alert: The invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter was found on grapevine plants sold at Bay Area Costco stores after April 21. Do not return or move the plant. Bag it and call your local County Agricultural Commissioner’s office. Read more: https://t.co/MmXmfg9grg

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Read the story: https://t.co/mYKCapLVlf

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Memorial Day is a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Marine Pfc. Helmut Fred Behlert was killed in the Battle of Saipan in 1944 at 27 years old. 81 years later, he was laid to rest at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno.

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National Public Works Week is all about the work that goes unseen. The County Public Works Facilities Division is converting a former lab into a campus for the Sheriff's Office, Behavioral Health, and Agriculture through extraordinary planning, coordination, and collaboration.

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NEWS: 30 years. 12 children cared for. 3 adopted. The County of San Mateo honors Betsy Rose and Paul Franklin this Foster Care Awareness Month. Their story shows the immeasurable impact Resource Families make. All backgrounds welcome. https://t.co/V5RDiNVvgf

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Today we marked #ChildrensMemorialDay in San Mateo County, honoring children lost to abuse and recommitting to prevention.

Child abuse is preventable. It starts with community, early support, and speaking up.

If you see something, say something: 800-632-4615

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The San Mateo County Youth Commission helps young people have a voice in county government.

Two youth opportunities open:

2026-27 Cohort
Apply by May 3, 2026
https://t.co/sFvF43NIv8

Immigrant Youth Scholarship
Apply by May 7, 2026
https://t.co/lUIGbsHyjM

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Join us during Child Abuse Prevention Month for a Flag Raising Memorial honoring children who lost their lives due to child abuse.
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 9 – 9:30 am
Location: County Center Courtyard
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth

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NEWS: San Mateo County leaders urge @CAgovernor to provide $157 million in funding owed to 21 Peninsula communities. More than $1 billion will be withheld over next decade if Sacramento fails to act now to fix a broken State funding mechanism. READ MORE: https://t.co/COW5uHXpBu

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County and community leaders gather in Redwood City calling on the State to restore more than $157 million in funding owed to San Mateo County. Without action, critical funding is at risk, impacting services our communities rely on every day. More here:
https://t.co/tCzx4gGfFZ

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We’re live in Redwood City as County leaders call on the State to restore $157M+ in Vehicle License Fee (VLF) funding owed to San Mateo County. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/fMjSlSunUF

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Keeping kids safe on the road starts with the right car seat.

This #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, follow the thread below for age- and size-based guidance to help protect children in San Mateo County.

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Follow thread for car seat safety guidance by age and size to help keep San Mateo County children safe on the road.