As Domestic Abuse Spikes, Supervisors Create Team to Support Survivors at Highest Risk

Redwood City – Survivors of domestic abuse have a new ally.

To Promote Women’s Equity, Invest in Child Care, Financial Literacy, Report Recommends

Redwood City – A lack of affordable child care is one of the top issues driving women’s lifelong inequity, according to a report presented today to the Board of Supervisors that recommends making child care more affordable and accessible.

[CORRECTED] Health Officer Directs Skilled Nursing Facility Personnel & Visitors to Wear Masks during Respiratory Virus Season

Redwood City – San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana today issued a local health order requiring health care personnel and visitors in patient care areas of skilled nursing facilities to wear face masks. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on November 1, 2024, the order applies to all facility personnel, workers and visitors, including patients’ family members.

Minimum Wage Rises to $17.46 an Hour Beginning New Years Day in Unincorporated San Mateo County

Redwood City – San Mateo County’s minimum wage will rise to $17.46 an hour in unincorporated areas starting Jan. 1, 2025, as an automatic pay increase.

Coming this Saturday: A Festival with the Spotlight on San Mateo County’s Diverse Lineup of Artists, Entertainers

San Mateo – When Aaron Alvarez Mendoza picked up a camera in the early 2000s, many serious photographers had already switched to digital and the freedom that comes with memory cards and the ability to edit images quickly and easily.

Declaración de los Supervisores Ray Mueller y Noelia Corzo en nombre de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Mateo:

"En su compromiso con una investigación completa, transparente e independiente, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Mateo contratará a una empresa independiente para investigar las acusaciones hechas por la Alguacil Christina Corpus. La Junta también ha dirigido a la Oficina de la Fiscalía del Condado para notificar a la Oficina del Procurador General de California de los asuntos relacionados con la Oficina del Alguacil.”

Statement from San Mateo County Supervisors Ray Mueller and Noelia Corzo on Behalf of the Board of Supervisors:

"In its commitment to a full, transparent, and independent investigation, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will retain an independent firm to investigate allegations made by Sheriff Christina Corpus. The Board has also directed the County Attorney's Office to notify the California Attorney General's Office of matters related to the Sheriff’s Office.”

Join the Movement: San Mateo County Stands United Against Hate

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors today urged residents to join them in standing “United Against Hate,” a week-long campaign to build inclusion and equity for all.

Supervisors Honor the Life of Don Horsley by Naming New Park After the Former Supervisor, Sheriff

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors today voted to honor former Supervisor and County Sheriff Don Horsley, who died in November 2023 after a lifetime of public service, by naming a new park after him.