County Breaks Ground on North County Wellness Center, Bringing Health and Social Services Closer to Residents

South San Francisco – Visitors to the North County Wellness Center will be greeted in a bright, daylit reception area with natural timber walls and windows that look out to a garden. They will be directed down wide hallways to a health clinic, a dental suite and private areas where they can learn about and apply for health insurance, nutrition assistance and additional social services.

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.

Board of Supervisors County of San Mateo Notice of Public Hearing Regarding the Planning and Building Department Planning Service Fee Schedule and Building Permit and Inspection Fee Schedule and the County Fire Marshal Service Fee Schedules

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during their regular public hearing on September 10, 2024, at 9:00 am, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of the Planning and Building Department Planning Service Fee Schedule and Building Permit and Inspection Fee Schedule and the County Fire Marshal Service Fee Schedule.

Preparing the Next Generation: Internships Support Future Leaders in Public Service

Redwood City — When Laila Flores first learned that she was going to intern in the County Attorney’s office, she wasn’t exactly sure what the office did.

$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.

What Does County Government Really Do? Come Find Out!

Redwood City – Curious about how the wheels of local government turn? Want to know where your tax dollars are being spent? Interested in pulling back the curtain for a peek inside County programs and services, the jail — literally — and the workings of more than 20 unique County departments?

Save the Date: Learn Readiness Tips at the 20th Annual Disaster Preparedness Day, Saturday, August 3

Redwood City — How prepared are you? We all know we live on the sharp edge of a continent and that we should do something to be ready if something bad happens. Bad like earthquakes, floods, wildfires and terrorism bad.