March 11, 2020 - County Responds to Move of Grand Princess Passengers; County Officials Recommend Compassion

The County of San Mateo is urging compassion as the federal and state governments work to provide a safe, medically appropriate setting for the passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship.

March 11, 2020 - Daily News Update From the EOC

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

March 11, 2020 - Health Officer Issues Order Barring Visitors From Skilled Nursing Facilities

San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has a issued a legal order barring unauthorized visitors and non-essential personnel from licensed skilled nursing facilities in the county.

March 9, 2020 - County of San Mateo Maintains Local Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

March 6, 2020 - Call 2-1-1 for Non-Medical, Non-Emergency Questions About COVID-19

The County of San Mateo has replaced a local call center number with a new service that will more than double the hours residents can get information about the coronavirus known as COVID-19 – 2-1-1.

March 4, 2020 - County of San Mateo Opens COVID-19 Public Call Center

The County of San Mateo today announced the opening of a public call center for residents with non-medical questions about COVID-19.

March 2, 2020 - SMC EOC Activated

The County of San Mateo today activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support the local County Health response to the novel coronavirus also known as COVID-19.

Dog Pilot Program Underway

A pilot program is underway to introduce additional on-leash recreational opportunities in San Mateo County Parks for dogs and their owners.

Housing Resources

Home Share by Hip Housing  What is Home Sharing? Our Home Sharing program helps match individuals seeking housing with people who have a room to rent.

Dog Work Group Begins December 3

The Dog Work Group began work on December 3 to review new actions regarding dog recreational use and to begin developing pilot programs.

Dog Ordinance Changes Approved

On Oct 23, the SMC Board of Supervisors took the first step to amend County ordinance sections governing dog recreation in San Mateo County Parks.