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Get Ready for Storm Season and El Niño
Storm season is here and a strong El Niño is likely this winter. Get ready now: pick up free sandbags, sign up for emergency alerts and prep your home. Visit our website to learn about storm and flood preparedness, sandbags, and El Niño and King Tides. Get storm and flood preparedness tips...
Meet My San Mateo: Your Portal to Request City Services
Introducing My San Mateo, a new app and website that makes it easier to connect with your City and request services anytime, anywhere. Report issues, track requests, and receive updates all in one convenient place. Learn more about My San Mateo...

Downtown San Mateo Events and More!
There's always something exciting happening in Downtown San Mateo! Check out upcoming events, performances, and more with this calendar from the Downtown San Mateo Association. Downtown San Mateo events calendar...
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Statement Regarding Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Concerns, Our Commitment to the Community

San Mateo is, and will continue to be, a welcoming community. Read the city’s statement on recent federal immigration enforcement, including the City Council’s Nov. 2 resolutions and where to find support and legal resources. Read the City’s statement...
Central Park Playground Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Nov. 10

Join the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department for the ribbon-cutting celebrating the reopening of the reimagined Central Park Playground on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. at 50 E. Fifth Ave. Free and open to all. RSVP for Central Park Playground Ribbon Cutting...
San Mateo News: Your city, your community

See what’s shaping your community in the latest San Mateo News. The City of San Mateo’s biannual newsletter covers major projects, updates and developments across the city, and it’s available in English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. View the full newsletter...
San Mateo Sandbag Stations Open for Wet Weather Season Starting Oct. 1

Free self-service sandbag stations open 24/7 starting Oct. 1 for San Mateo residents and property owners at Corporation Yard, Beresford Park and Anchor Road/Bay Trail. Limit 10 bags per vehicle; bring your own shovel and gloves. Get storm-ready: Learn more about sandbag stations...
2026 Fall Activity Guide is Now Available!

Get ready for a new season full of fun, engaging classes, programs and events for all ages. Mark your calendars, registration begins on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. for residents and Thursday, Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. for non-residents. Fall 2026 activity guide...
Meet My San Mateo: Your Portal to Request City Services

Introducing My San Mateo, a new app and website that makes it easier to connect with your City and request services anytime, anywhere. Report issues, track requests, and receive updates all in one convenient place. Learn more about My San Mateo...