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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
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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 MoreThe most influential California political dynasty you've never heard of
A new statewide profile spotlights 94-year-old Sue Lempert, former San Mateo city council member and mayor, whose family shaped the city's schools, waterfront parks, and Bay Meadows redevelopment across three generations of civic engagement.
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View MoreCaltrain's $1 youth fare drives 355,000 trips in five months; Broadway station among busiest
Caltrain reported Thursday, July 10, that youth ridership rose 26% from January through May 2026, with Broadway station in Burlingame — one stop from downtown San Mateo — ranking among the top five stations for young riders.
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View MoreThree San Mateo-Foster City school board seats on November ballot as filing opens
The San Mateo-Foster City School District has called an election for three Governing Board seats on November 3, 2026, with candidate filing open from July 13 through August 7 and a county-hosted candidate seminar set for July 22.
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