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Do You Have Your Own (Grocery) Bag?
Start a habit you'll be proud to flaunt: remember your own grocery bags every time you go to the store. It's one simple way to go green in your daily life. And when people see you're making the right choice, they're likely to do it too. Learn More

Are You Ready for the Digital Television (DTV) Transition?
On February 17, 2009, television will undergo the biggest change since color was introduced in the 1950s. That’s the date on which analog broadcasting will end for full-power TV stations. Learn more

The Screaming Eagles
On December 18, 1967, while serving in Vietnam, a young man concerned about the lack of mail the members of his troop were receiving, wrote to his sister requesting that she work towards getting a city to adopt his unit. Learn More

10 Ways to Spare the Air We all contribute to Bay Area smog. In the summertime because of the warmer temperatures, smog is a bigger problem but we can all do our part to help keep our air clean. [Read on...]

Latest Activity Guide Available Now! The Fall 2008 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide is now available for viewing online. You can also pick up a printed copy of the activity guide at most recreation centers. View It Now!

Get Involved! San Mateo is a great place to live, work and do business. What makes San Mateo so great is the involvement of community members like you. [Read on...]