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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
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San Mateo County tightens affordable housing rules
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors amended affordable housing rules for three rezoned districts, opposed Proposition 43's higher tax-vote threshold, and endorsed Proposition 1's $11.25 billion housing bond at its Oct. 6 meeting.
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Caltrain accepts transit award amid $75 million funding gap
Caltrain accepted an APTA transit award recognizing ridership growth and service improvements while facing a roughly $75 million annual funding gap. A Nov. 3 regional sales-tax measure could fund continued service.
Local Government
New shock-glove ban covers San Mateo law enforcement
A new California law banning electric shock gloves for all law enforcement applies to the San Mateo Police Department and San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, with a state safety study due by 2029.
Local Government
San Mateo County approves $6.2B budget amid funding gap
Local Government
San Mateo County tightens affordable housing rules
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors amended affordable housing rules for three rezoned districts, opposed Proposition 43's higher tax-vote threshold, and endorsed Proposition 1's $11.25 billion housing bond at its Oct. 6 meeting.
Local Government
Caltrain accepts transit award amid $75 million funding gap
Local Government
New shock-glove ban covers San Mateo law enforcement
Local Government
Caltrans bans El Camino Real left turns in San Mateo
Local Government
San Mateo County approves $6.2B budget amid funding gap
Local Government
San Mateo County tightens affordable housing rules
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors amended affordable housing rules for three rezoned districts, opposed Proposition 43's higher tax-vote threshold, and endorsed Proposition 1's $11.25 billion housing bond at its Oct. 6 meeting.
Local Government
Caltrain accepts transit award amid $75 million funding gap
Local Government
New shock-glove ban covers San Mateo law enforcement
Local Government
Caltrans bans El Camino Real left turns in San Mateo
Local Government
San Mateo County approves $6.2B budget amid funding gap
Local Government
View MoreNew portal lets San Mateo County homeowners appeal taxes online
San Mateo County has launched a new online portal allowing property owners to file tax assessment appeals, pay fees, upload documents and track cases 24/7, with the formal appeal deadline closing Nov. 30, 2026.
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View MoreDesign San Mateo's 2026 election sticker, win a sweatshirt
The City of San Mateo is accepting original sticker designs from residents of all ages for the Nov. 3 general election, with a Sept. 30 submission deadline and custom sweatshirts for winners.
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View MoreHouse backs $75.7M for San Mateo water projects
The U.S. House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 with $75.7 million in authorizations for five San Mateo County water infrastructure projects secured by Rep. Kevin Mullin; the bill now awaits Senate action.
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View MoreSan Mateo voters can question council candidates Oct. 1
The League of Women Voters of North & Central San Mateo County will host a candidate forum for San Mateo City Council Districts 1, 3 and 5 on Thursday, Oct. 1, at City Hall, ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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View MoreBelmont man challenges SMC Fire's 189% inspection fee hike
A Belmont property owner is formally challenging the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department's $882 annual fire inspection fee for small residential buildings, up from $305 last year, arguing the department's own cost study doesn't support the charge.
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View MoreHannah Ormshaw named San Mateo County's new parks director
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors confirmed Hannah Ormshaw, an 11-year department veteran who led wildfire recovery at Pescadero Creek Park, as parks director on Sept. 15.
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View MoreCrews begin rebuilding 12 San Mateo streets in final phase
Contractor Teichert Construction started full-depth roadway reconstruction Monday, Sept. 14, on a dozen San Mateo streets rated in very poor to failed condition, with temporary no-parking restrictions and full road closures expected through early October as the Measure S-funded Smooth Streets Program enters its fifth and final phase.
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View MoreSan Mateo teen commissioner applications due Sept. 16
San Mateo teens ages 13 to 17 have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, to apply for one of two youth seats on the city's newly created Historic Resources Commission.
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View MoreSan Mateo County still owed $226 million in state funds
California's budget trailer bill AB 184 formally acknowledges San Mateo County's $226 million Vehicle License Fee shortfall and commits the legislature to crafting a fix starting FY 2027-28, but county leaders say the intent language restores no funding.
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View MoreSMUHSD board to vote on Aragon softball field design Wednesday
The San Mateo Union High School District board meets Wednesday, Sept. 9 to vote on the Aragon High School Softball Field Project's design, budget and schedule, and to review the district's 2025-26 financial report.
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View MoreSan Mateo opens six vote centers for Nov. 3 election
San Mateo residents can vote by mail, at five drop boxes or six vote centers starting Oct. 5 for the Nov. 3 general election, which includes three council district races and two citywide ballot measures.
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View MoreSan Mateo opens comment on sea-level rise shoreline plan
San Mateo has launched a sea-level-rise adaptation plan, becoming one of the first Bay Area cities to begin the state-mandated shoreline planning process, with public comment now open on an existing conditions report.
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