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  1. Find Books at Bargain Prices During Annual Library Sale

    Mark your calendars for the Friends of the San Mateo Library’s Annual Fall Book Sale Friday Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Main Library, 55 W. Third Ave. Books at bargain prices will hit the shelves every day! Proceeds support the library. Read on...

  1. Friday Night Movies Return to San Mateo Parks

    Join us for the 2019 Movies in the Park series every Friday in September. We've got a ton of family-friendly activities and films lined up for this year's events. Activities begin 6 p.m., followed by movies around dusk. Bring a blanket and enjoy a flick! Additional Info...

  1. 35th Annual Bayfront Cleanup - September 21

    Every year, hundreds of volunteers join forces to clean our Bayfront shoreline. Registration is now open to volunteer for our 35th annual event! School service hours available. Join us 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 21 to support our environment. Additional Info...
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2019 Press Releases

  1. Council Won't Seek Legal Action Against Height, Density Ballot Measure 9.19
  2. Ground Broken on New Wastewater Treatment Plant 9.19
  3. Deputy Mayor Maureen Freschet Announces She Won't Seek Reelection in 2020
  4. Police Chief Manheimer Announces Retirement 7.19
  5. Council to Consider Resolution Keeping Measure P During General Plan Update
  1. San Mateo Ceases Red Light Camera Program
  2. The Library Turns a Page - James Moore Named City Librarian (June 2019)
  3. Peninsula Clean Energy Saves San Mateo Customers $2.35 million - 4.19
  4. News on Planning San Mateo's Future - Update on General Plan and Measure P Efforts
  5. Super Bowl Sparks Friendly Wager Between Bay Area Mayors - January, 28

2018 Press Releases

  1. New Finance and Community Development Directors Named 12.18
  2. San Mateo Protects Affordable Housing Program
  3. Larry Patterson Retirement Announcement
  4. RDA Sites Staff Development Team Recommendation
  5. SMC Fair 2018 Traffic Impacts
  6. BudgetPressReleaseFY18.19
  7. PDfourthOfJuly7.18
  8. ESLCityGovGraduation
  1. Public Works Clean Water Program Underground Storage Scoping Mtg 9.18
  2. CDD General Plan Kick Off Subcommittee 9.18
  3. Drew Corbett Named Next City Manager 9.18
  4. PW Adopt-a-Drain Program 1-year Anniversary
  5. CDD General Plan Subcommittee Existing Conditions Reports 10.18
  6. General Plan 2040 Vision Workshop Press Release 10.18
  7. Clean Water Program WIFIA Loan Application Press Release 10.18

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