County of San Mateo - Government

09/15/2026

Una nueva regla de carga pública podría afectar algunas solicitudes de inmigración desde el 18 de septiembre. No aplica a todos, y en recibir beneficios no significa una denegación. Antes de dejar beneficios que su familia necesita, busque ayuda legal:https://vimeo.com/1225795998

09/15/2026

A new public charge rule may affect some immigration applications starting Sept. 18, 2026. But it does not apply to everyone, and getting benefits does not automatically mean an immigration application will be denied.

Before stopping benefits your family needs, get trusted legal advice about your situation. Watch this video to learn more.

09/15/2026

We are pleased to share the County of San Mateo Human Services Agency’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Report.

Inside, you will find service numbers, personal stories and examples of how HSA staff and community partners supported individuals and families throughout San Mateo County.

From helping residents access food and health coverage to supporting families, connecting people to housing and preparing people for work, the report shows the reach of our shared work. In FY 2025-26, HSA served more than 170,000 residents across eight branches.

Thank you to our staff, community-based organizations, public partners, advocates and residents for helping make this work possible.

Read the full report: https://www.smcgov.org/hsa/hsa-community-report

09/14/2026

The County of San Mateo Vendor Fair is almost here!

Join us Tuesday, September 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the County Center Courtyard to meet County departments, learn about current contracting opportunities, and get hands-on with OpenGov, the County's eProcurement platform.

Come learn about business opportunities within the County, get your questions answered, and make connections in person.

555 County Center, Redwood City. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/county-of-san-mateo-vendor-fair-tickets-1988416787137

09/12/2026

AGENDA ALERT: The County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, September 15 at 9 a.m. at 500 County Center, Redwood City.

Highlights from the agenda:
- The Board will consider accepting the 2025 Agricultural Crop Report and Sustainable Agriculture Report

- The Board will consider an $8.3 million agreement with Baker Places for adult crisis residential services

- The Board will consider an ordinance requiring registration, a permit and a fee for businesses using AI-Controlled robots that drive themselves

- The Board will hold a study session on Shared Prosperity at 1 p.m.

Attend in person or join via Zoom. Written comments can be submitted to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday, September 14. Agenda and livestream details: www.smcgov.org/bos

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, firefighters, paramedics, police officers and ordinary neighbors ran toward the danger without thinking twice, and the County of San Mateo remembers both those we lost on September 11, 2001, and those who stepped forward that day and in the years since.

As we mark the anniversary, we hold the families of those lost in our thoughts and remain grateful to the first responders and public servants who continue to answer the call in our community every day.

Today, we pause to remember.

09/11/2026

El personal de control de zancudos está revisando jardines en North Fair Oaks después de encontrar un zancudo invasor en la zona. Si pasan por su casa, la revisión solo toma unos minutos. Buscan agua estancada donde crecen los zancudos. Su ayuda evita que estos zancudos se propaguen.

El riesgo de enfermedades es muy bajo. Reporte los zancudos que pican al 650-344-8592 o en smcmvcd.org.

Se detecta el zancudo invasor Aedes aegypti en North Fair Oaks

El Distrito de Control de Mosquitos y Vectores del Condado de San Mateo ha detectado zancudos Aedes aegypti en North Fair Oaks. El Distrito está inspeccionando propiedades en la zona para determinar qué tan extendida está la presencia de zancudos Aedes aegypti en la área.

Los Aedes aegypti son zancudos pequeños (de aproximadamente 6 mm), de color blanco y negro, que pican agresivamente durante el día. Son una especie invasora que no es originaria de California, pero se han establecido en varias partes de Estados Unidos, incluyendo muchos condados de California. Los zancudos Aedes aegypti pueden transmitir varias enfermedades, como el dengue, la chikungunya, el Zika y la fiebre amarilla. Actualmente, el riesgo de que el Aedes aegypti propague enfermedades en el condado de San Mateo es muy bajo.

“Nuestro personal solo necesita unos minutos para revisar el jardín en busca de agua donde puedan crecer los zancudos. Los vecinos que nos permiten visitar sus propiedades nos ayudan a ser lo más eficientes posible. Nuestro objetivo es evitar que estos zancudos peligrosos se propaguen por toda la zona”, declaró el Director de Operaciones, Casey Stevenson.

Lea el comunicado de prensa completo aquí: https://www.smcmvcd.org/invasive-aedes-aegypti-mosquito-found-in-north-fair-oaks

09/11/2026

Mosquito control staff are checking yards in North Fair Oaks after finding an invasive mosquito in the area. If they stop by your home, the visit takes just a few minutes. They look for standing water where mosquitoes grow. Your help keeps these mosquitoes from spreading.

The risk of disease is very low. Report biting mosquitoes at 650-344-8592 or smcmvcd.org.

Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito found in North Fair Oaks

The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District has recently detected invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in North Fair Oaks. The District is checking properties in the area to determine how widespread the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are in the area.

Aedes aegypti are small (about ¼ inch) black and white mosquitoes that bite aggressively during the day. They are an invasive species not native to California, but they have become established throughout the United States, including in many California counties. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can potentially spread several diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever. At this time, the risk of Aedes aegypti spreading disease in San Mateo County is very low.

“Our staff need only a few minutes to check around the yard for water where mosquitoes can grow. Neighbors who welcome us to visit their properties help us be as efficient as possible. Our goal is to keep these dangerous mosquitoes from spreading throughout the area,” said Operations Director Casey Stevenson.

Read the full press release at: https://www.smcmvcd.org/invasive-aedes-aegypti-mosquito-found-in-north-fair-oaks

09/08/2026

NEWS: The updated 2026-27 budget maintains funding for County programs and services, and will come before the Board of Supervisors on September 29.

The proposed budget assumes the state will provide the full vehicle license fee replacement revenue the County is owed while local officials work toward a permanent solution to the shortfall.

“We are budgeting for the funding San Mateo County is owed,” said County Executive Mike Callagy. “We want to continue providing the services our residents rely on, but using one-time reserves year after year to cover an ongoing state funding shortfall is simply not sustainable.”

The budget totals roughly $6.2 billion across all County funds and includes $109.8 million in Measure K funding for previously approved projects, among them $76.6 million for housing and homelessness services and $8.2 million for children, families and seniors.

Read more in the County’s newsroom: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/county-proposes-final-2026-27-budget-revisions-without-program-or-service-cuts

09/05/2026

NEWS: “For many years, Palm Avenue Detox has been a steadfast open door for those ready to walk the recovery path,” said Jean Perry, chair of the San Mateo County Behavioral Health Commission. “The door is always open, no matter how many times they may need to return.”

Horizon Treatment Services’ Palm Avenue Detox received the 2026 David Lewis Award at the Behavioral Health Commission meeting on September 2. The award recognizes programs and individuals who have made a significant contribution to substance use recovery through successful programs, community education, stigma reduction or client advocacy.

Palm Avenue Detox is a clinically managed, 22-bed program in San Mateo serving men, women, and transgender and non-binary adults with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health disorders.

The award is named for David Lewis, a longtime San Mateo County Health employee who co-founded Free at Last in East Palo Alto.

Read more in the County's Newsroom: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/palm-avenue-detox-receives-2026-david-lewis-award-san-mateo-county-behavioral-health