Coyote Point Recreation Area Survey Extended

Help us enhance Coyote Point Recreation Area by taking this online survey about your preferences for new playground features, park activities, and more.

County Health Offers Protective Gear for Workers on Dairy and Poultry Farms from H5N1

Redwood City – In response to the potential for H5N1 infection, also known as bird flu, San Mateo County Health is participating in a state program to provide personal protective equipment to workers on poultry and dairy farms.

San Mateo County Supervisors Vote to Join the Legal Fight Over “Ghost Guns”

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday agreed to join a coalition of cities and counties in support of a nationwide legal effort to curtail often untraceable ghost guns.

Board of Supervisors Approve $4.2 Billion Budget

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors today approved a $4.2 billion budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year with priorities focusing on services for children, families and seniors, housing and homelessness and emergency preparedness.

County Moves to Provide Immediate Services, Support at Domestic Violence Calls

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors – concerned over the pervasiveness of domestic violence – today advanced an initiative that will send survivor advocates along with police to certain 911 calls.

Coyote Point Recreation Area Closures

On Tuesday, June 18, the the 2-5 year-old play area at Magic Mountain Mountain Playground will be closed for maintenance. Ongoing closures at Coyote Point Recreation Area include the Beach Center, trails, and a restroom in the Eucalyptus area of the park.

Now Hiring for Park Ranger Position

The County of San Mateo Parks Department is seeking an experienced Park Ranger II to provide a variety of public services.

CARE Court to Launch July 1, Providing Community-Based Support for Those with Untreated Serious Mental Illness

Redwood City – The County is launching a new strategy to deliver critical mental health, housing and other services to individuals suffering from untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Permit Exemption for Hazardous Trees – Extended to July 1, 2025

In advance of fire season and drought conditions, the Community Development Director, in consultation with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s San Mateo–Santa Cruz Unit and the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District, has issued a Notice Regarding Permit Exemption for Tree Removal

Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve Trail Closure

A one-day closure for repairs to Sylvan Trail is schedule for June 22.

Recommended Budget Adds Funding for Emergency Preparedness, Affordable Housing

Redwood City – The County of San Mateo’s Recommended Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year ensures the County can provide safety-net services while also adding staff to develop affordable housing and boost emergency preparedness.