The City of San Mateo

09/16/2026

September Nights on B Street is back! Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.! 🎶💃

Enjoy live music, dancing and family-friendly fun in the pedestrian mall of Downtown San Mateo, plus takeout from local restaurants 🍽️, a kids' play area, and beer and wine for purchase on-site 🍻.

➡️ Thursday, Sept. 17: B Street between Second and Third Avenues, live music by Neon Velvet

➡️ Join the San Mateo Area Chamber's September Arts & Culture Fest Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Baldwin and B Street between First and Third avenues.

Learn more: cityofsanmateo.org/SeptemberNights
Many thanks to our sponsors and partners: San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown San Mateo , San Mateo Daily Journal , City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation
Proud Participant of Welcoming Week with County of San Mateo - Government

09/15/2026

Today is ! Stop by City Hall. The City Clerk's Office is here to help you prepare for the Nov. 3, 2026, election. Voter info and resources are available, as well as some small giveaway items to help you get into the spirit! City Hall hours: 8 a.m. - noon, 1 - 5 p.m.

If you've moved, changed your name or recently became eligible to vote, take a few minutes to confirm that your information is current. Being prepared to vote helps ensure that your voice can be part of the decisions that affect San Mateo's future.

09/14/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Ramp & Lane Closures in San Mateo

Drivers traveling through the SR-92/US-101 interchange in San Mateo should plan for overnight closures and lane reductions September 14–18 as Caltrans crews install conduits for ramp metering and street lighting.

🌙 Overnight closures include:

WB SR-92 connector to SB US-101: 9 PM–5 AM
E. Hillsdale Blvd. Loop On-Ramp to NB US-101: 8 PM–6 AM
NB US-101 off-ramp to E. Hillsdale Blvd.: 10 PM–7 AM
WB SR-92: 1 lane closed, 9 PM–5 AM
SB US-101: 1–3 lanes closed, 8 PM–5 AM
NB US-101: 1–3 lanes closed, 10 PM–5 AM

➡️ Expect delays and use posted detours. Work is weather dependent. Please slow down, follow traffic control, and allow extra travel time.

Full advisory: https://conta.cc/4r52QEV

09/14/2026

09/12/2026

From City updates to community events, here's what's happening in San Mateo.
👉 Read the latest eNewsletter updates: https://conta.cc/4Aa0jxk

🍽️ Introducing the Dine & Discover Downtown San Mateo Passport
🍁 September Nights Have Begun!
☀️ Bay Area SunShares - Solar Discounts are Officially Open
🌎 Climate Adaptation Plan - Community Workshop Oct. 6
🏛️ Sept. 8 City Council Meeting Summary
🕰️ Final Week to Apply for the Historic Resource Commission
🗳️ National Voter Registration Day
🍳 New Senior Chef Stars Cooking Classes
🎃 Get Your Costumes Ready, Because Boos and Brews on B Street Is Back This October!
🧹 Save the Date: Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 19!
📢 Public Notifications for 16th Ave & 19th Ave Channels
🎤 San Mateo POA Pink Patch Party & Comedy Night Breast Cancer Fundraiser
🏌️ San Mateo Police Activities League Golf Tournament
📚 Fall Book Sale
🌍 Crossing the Continent: 1700s-1900s
💼 Careers With Impact - Join Our Team Today!

⭐ Subscribe for weekly City news & updates at
https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/enews

09/11/2026

🌊 We want to hear from you!

Help shape how San Mateo prepares for sea level rise. Your input will help shape a coordinated, actionable plan that protects our community, critical infrastructure and natural resources while preparing us for future climate impacts.

📅 Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
🕕 Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
📍 Location: San Mateo Main Library Oak Room (55 W. 3rd Ave.), in-person

Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!

🌐Learn more: sanmateopublic.libcal.com/event/17556131

09/11/2026

📢 Last call for youth commissioner applicants for the new Historic Resources Commission! This opportunity is open to teens ages 13 to 17 who live or study in the city of San Mateo.

Serving as a youth commissioner is an excellent way for our younger community members to get involved! Teens will work alongside city representatives, learn about the public process, and represent the interests and perspectives of our community's youth.

📝 Youth commissioner applicants must complete the Youth Commissioner Application Form and email it to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected].

🗓️ Applications are due Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m.

Apply today (LINK IN BIO)
https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4967/Historic-Resources-Commission

09/11/2026

Bay Area SunShares is back this Fall!

SunShares makes it easy for homeowners to get solar and storage by providing discounts with pre-vetted installers from your community.

Sign up for the limited-time SunShares discount starting September 1st: https://www.bayareasunshares.org/

09/10/2026

September Nights on B Street is tonight! Thursday, Sept. 10, and Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.! 🎶💃

Enjoy live music, dancing and family-friendly fun in the pedestrian mall of Downtown San Mateo, plus takeout from local restaurants 🍽️, a kids' play area, and beer and wine for purchase on-site 🍻.
➡️ Thursday, Sept. 10: B Street between First and Third Avenues, with live music by Pure Ecstasy
➡️ Thursday, Sept. 17: B Street between Second and Third Avenues, live music by Neon Velvet

➡️ Join the San Mateo Area Chamber's September Arts & Culture Fest Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Baldwin and B Street between First and Third avenues.

Learn more: cityofsanmateo.org/SeptemberNights
Many thanks to our sponsors and partners: San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown San Mateo , San Mateo Daily Journal , City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation

09/05/2026

San Mateo City Hall and all City offices, including recreation centers and San Mateo Public Library, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. This national holiday honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. Emergency services remain available 24/7.