‘A one-day nationwide democracy blitz’: National Voter Registration Day is a Reminder to Make Sure You Can Vote

Redwood City – San Mateo County Supervisors today proclaimed Sept. 17 as National Voter Registration Day to encourage all eligible voters to register to vote or confirm their voter registration status.

Supervisors Accept $490,000 Grant from Silicon Valley Community Foundation to Advance Equity Initiatives

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors today accepted a $490,000 grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to support work that will help

County Releases Final Revisions for FY 2024-25 Budget; Board of Supervisors to Hold Hearing on Sept. 24

Redwood City – County Executive Mike Callagy today released a final budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year that reflects the Board of Supervisors’ commitment to long-term financial stability with responsible investments in infrastructure.  

Grant Boosts County’s Fight Against Wage Theft

Redwood City – The County has accepted a nearly $740,000 grant that will strengthen efforts to investigate and prosecute shameless employers who try to cheat workers out of their rightful wages.

Funding Approved for Largest Affordable Housing Project in San Mateo County’s History

Redwood City – The largest affordable housing project in San Mateo County’s history received key financial support today from the Board of Supervisors.  By a unanimous vote, supervisors approved a $14 million loan that will spur construction at Midway Village, located near the Cow Palace in Daly City’s Bayshore neighborhood.

$13.89 Million Awarded for Permanent Supportive Housing in South San Francisco

Redwood City – Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the County of San Mateo will receive $13.89 million to provide Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for people experiencing homelessness.

Child Support: Helping Provide Shelter, Support & Safety

Redwood City – Child support helps provide children a healthy start with the shelter and safety they deserve and encourages responsible parenting, according to County supervisors who today recognized August as Child Support Awareness Month.

Become an Advocate for Domestic Violence Survivors

Redwood City –  Recruitment is ongoing for advocates who will work closely with law enforcement at the scene of domestic violence calls.

A New Tool Helps Families Build Reading Skills for Young Learners

Whether a child is a few months old or on the way to the fifth grade, a new online tool can help families build a foundation for literacy. That tool is Let’s Read San Mateo County, a website designed to support young readers and their families.

Celebrating the County's Diversity: Community Invited to 5th Annual Inclusion Festival

Redwood City — The community is invited to celebrate the county’s disabled community this week during the 5th Annual Inclusion Festival, a free day of food, fun and music aimed at connecting attendees with vital resources and vendors and