Senior Citizens Commission Opening - Apply Now

Senior Citizens Commission Opening - Apply Now

Are you interested in supporting seniors in your community? Do you want to help influence city policies? Then consider applying for an opening on the Senior Citizens Commission. The City Council is seeking div...

News: Help Create San Mateo's First District Elections Map

Help Create City of San Mateo’s First District Elections Map

• Read more in today's news release
• Visit the new District Elections web page
• District Elections FAQs
• Participate and share input on communities of interest

News Release Jul...

Peninsula Humane Society Offers Assistance with Pet Food

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA’s Pet Food Bank

Striving to keep pets and their families together, Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA created a Pet Food Bank to assist pet owners with food and other supplies for their pets. Low-inco...

Masks Recommended While Indoors, Regardless of Vaccination Status

Masks Recommended While Indoors, Regardless of Vaccination Status

Due to the spread of the highly-contagious COVID-19 Delta variant in our region, San Mateo County & Bay Area health officials now recommend everyone wear a mask indoors, even if you&...

New Survey on Changing ADU Housing Regulations in San Mateo

New Survey on Changing ADU Housing Regulations in San Mateo

We’re looking to update our local accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations and needs your input! Please take our online survey by Aug. 22.

An ADU is a secondary residential housing unit ...

City Services Academy - Apply for Class of 2021

Do You Know What We Do?

Join the 2021 City Services Academy to learn about all the work the City of San Mateo is doing in your community. This comprehensive, hands-on learning experience gives participants the opportunity to interact with City staff and le...

Central Park Music Series - Back for Summer 2021

The Central Park Music Series has returned! Our Parks & Recreation team is hosting free, live concerts Thursday evenings through Aug. 5. Check out this year's band lineup and join us near downtown San Mateo for an evening of summer fun.

Need Help Paying Rent? Update on State Financial Assistance & Eviction Protection

Update on Eviction Protections & Rental Assistance for Tenants & Landlords

The State recently extended eviction protections for those who have been unable to pay rent due to COVID-19 until Sept. 30, 2021. But tenants will still be responsible for p...