Completion of New Flood Park Facilities Nears; Saturday Work Continues

To finish construction of the multi-use sports field and sports courts, crews are scheduled to continue work on Saturdays, Oct 19 through Nov 16. On Nov 4 –22, the entire park will be closed, including the pump track.

San Mateo County Veterans Commission Announces Honorees for Veterans Recognition Lunch

Redwood City – At his 90th birthday party, microphone in hand, Bob Hoover stood in front of an audience that came to celebrate his many accomplishments.

Pescadero Creek Park Trail Closures

The area south and west of the park, which was burned by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire, remains closed. Other trails remain closed due to storm damage.

As Domestic Abuse Spikes, Supervisors Create Team to Support Survivors at Highest Risk

Redwood City – Survivors of domestic abuse have a new ally.

To Promote Women’s Equity, Invest in Child Care, Financial Literacy, Report Recommends

Redwood City – A lack of affordable child care is one of the top issues driving women’s lifelong inequity, according to a report presented today to the Board of Supervisors that recommends making child care more affordable and accessible.

A Nature Themed Playground Design is Top Choice for Flood Park

Among the three concepts presented, the most popular with the community was boulder canyon, which reflects a natural aesthetic and will incorporate rocks of varying sizes to serve as play and relaxation areas.

Tennis Court Surfacing Begins at Flood Park

Work is scheduled to occur on Saturday, Oct.5 and possibly Oct. 12 as construction crews strive to maintain the project schedule and complete key projects before wet weather begins. Construction activity will not begin before 9 a.m. and will conclude no later than 5 p.m.

[CORRECTED] Health Officer Directs Skilled Nursing Facility Personnel & Visitors to Wear Masks during Respiratory Virus Season

Redwood City – San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana today issued a local health order requiring health care personnel and visitors in patient care areas of skilled nursing facilities to wear face masks. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on November 1, 2024, the order applies to all facility personnel, workers and visitors, including patients’ family members.

Minimum Wage Rises to $17.46 an Hour Beginning New Years Day in Unincorporated San Mateo County

Redwood City – San Mateo County’s minimum wage will rise to $17.46 an hour in unincorporated areas starting Jan. 1, 2025, as an automatic pay increase.

Flood Park Construction Activity Planned for Saturday, September 28

Construction crews on site Sat., Sep 28; early pump track closure continues