Minimum Wage Increase - January 1, 2021

Starting on January 1, 2021, the minimum wage for the City of San Mateo will increase to $15.62 per hour. The current minimum wage is $15.38 per hour. The minimum wage is adjusted annually based on the regional Consumer Price Index.

Fire Prevention Week & Virtual Activities

Fire Prevention Week - Oct. 4-10

Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, Oct. 4 and with all the wildfires that have been raging across California, it’s a great time to engage with our local San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department. Their annual open h...

Playgrounds Reopening Soon with New Safety Rules

Playgrounds Closed by State Department of Health Due to COVID-19 Risks 

Get ready to play! State public health experts have just released updated rules for playgrounds. As promised, we’re finalizing arrangements to reopen our City playgr...

Your Council, Your Vote - Watch Replay of Candidate Forum

Your Council, Your Vote - Local Candidates Share Their Ideas for San Mateo 

The League of Women Voters hosted a live virtual San Mateo City Council Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Watch the presentation to hear from the three cand...

COVID Restrictions Eased as County Moves to Red Tier

San Mateo County Moved into Red Tier

Indoor Dining, Gyms & Places of Worship Allowed With Limits

The state of California today announced good news in the local fight against the coronavirus in San Mateo County.

The county – effective immediatel...

Hillsdale Caltrain Station Temporarily Closes

Hillsdale Caltrain Station Temporary Closure 

As of Saturday May 16, Caltrain’s Hillsdale Station is temporarily closed for up to six months as part of the 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project.

During the closure, trains will not serve th...

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