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Daily Summary
2026-10-22
San Mateo County considers zoning limits on data centers - San Mateo Daily Journal
San Mateo County is considering new zoning restrictions on data centers, aiming to regulate their growth and impact within the county. This move reflects ongoing local concerns about land use and infrastructure demands tied to these facilities, as reported by the San Mateo Daily Journal.
Also in county news, the Board of Supervisors received the 2030 Census report, which narrows definitions of who counts as a resident and excludes race and ethnicity data, affecting children and military populations notably. Separately, recent death notices were published for San Mateo County residents. Residents should watch for further county decisions on zoning policies and census-related impacts as these issues develop.
News: San Mateo County considers zoning limits on data centers - San Mateo Daily JournalNews: San Mateo County Supervisors Receive 2030 Census Report: Narrows Who Counts, Redefines “Usual Residence”, Bans Race and…News: San Mateo County Supervisors Receive 2030 Census Report: Narrows Who Counts, Redefines "Usual Residence", Bans Race and…News: San Mateo County death notices — Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal
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Sheriff's Office Aftermath — Rebuilding Accountability & Trust
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San Mateo County is still working through the fallout of one of the most dramatic law enforcement governance crises in the Bay Area in recent memory. In May 2025, an independent investigation found evidence of conflicts of interest, misuse…
The VLF Funding Crisis — A $157 Million Injustice
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San Mateo County is fighting one of the most consequential — and least publicized — fiscal injustices in California. The dispute centers on "in-lieu VLF" replacement funding that counties and cities receive tied to a vehicle license fee re…
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Meeting archiveTreatment Plant Advisory Committee
10/8/2026 • 4:00 PM
Treatment Plant Advisory Committee
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What's Scheduled Treatment Plant Advisory Committee's 2026-10-08 agenda is scheduled to focus on Treatment Plant Advisory Committee. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actio…
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
9/29/2026 • 9:00 AM
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
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What's Scheduled San Mateo County Board of Supervisors's 2026-09-29 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-802 Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Vista Environmental Consulting for on-call...,…
Treatment Plant Advisory Committee
7/9/2026 • 4:00 PM
Treatment Plant Advisory Committee
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What's Scheduled Treatment Plant Advisory Committee's 2026-07-09 agenda is scheduled to focus on Treatment Plant Advisory Committee. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actio…
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
7/7/2026 • 9:00 AM
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
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What happened AC Transit Board of Directors' 2026-05-13 meeting centered on Consider receiving a report on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and provide direction to staff... and Consider authorizing…
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
7/2/2026 • 9:00 AM
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
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What happened AC Transit Board of Directors' 2026-03-11 meeting centered on Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 211 - Lactation Accommodation Policy. Staff Contact: James Arcellana,... and Consider receiving a…
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San Mateo County death notices — Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2026 (copy) - San Mateo Daily Journal
Google Woodside • 2026-10-23
San Mateo County death notices — Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2026 (copy) San Mateo Daily Journal
San Mateo suspect arrested after stealing $1,200 in clothing
KRON4 • 2026-10-22
(KRON) -- A suspect was arrested after allegedly stealing $1,200 worth of merchandise, including Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and Polo Ralph Lauren clothing, from a San Mateo store, police sa…
Half Moon Bay City Council Hears Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy; Next Day City Website Shut Down After Worldwide PHP Programming Language Attack
Coastside Buzz • 2026-10-22
VIDEO. From the Half Moon Bay City Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 at 7:00pm, as a hybrid meeting, with… The post Half Moon Bay City Council Hears Draft Artificial In…
San Mateo County’s Measure J proposes extending timeline for filling vacancies in elected offices
The Almanac • 2026-10-22
Voters in San Mateo County are deciding this November on whether the Board of Supervisors should get extra time to figure out how to fill a seat in an elective office when it becomes vacant…
San Mateo County’s Measure J proposes extending timeline for filling vacancies in elected offices - The Almanac
Google Pacifica • 2026-10-22
San Mateo County’s Measure J proposes extending timeline for filling vacancies in elected offices The Almanac
San Mateo County’s Measure J proposes extending timeline for filling vacancies in elected offices
Redwood City Pulse • 2026-10-22
Voters in San Mateo County are deciding this November on whether the Board of Supervisors should get extra time to figure out how to fill a seat in an elective office when it becomes vacant…
San Mateo County Measures AA and L propose updates to charter preamble
The Almanac • 2026-10-22
Voters in San Mateo County are being asked this November whether to add new provisions in the county’s Charter Preamble related to extreme weather preparedness and reinforcing equal rights …
San Mateo County Measures AA and L propose updates to charter preamble
Redwood City Pulse • 2026-10-22
Voters in San Mateo County are being asked this November whether to add new provisions in the county’s Charter Preamble related to extreme weather preparedness and reinforcing equal rights …
Budget Snapshot
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FY 2026-27 recommended budget
Recommended budget posted/submitted: May 22, 2026
Budget hearing: June 9, 2026
Final adoption deadline: No later than October 2, 2026
This San Mateo County comparison is prepared for the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget. FY 2026-27 values are recommended/proposed, not adopted. Spending by function remains unavailable until a matching source-grounded table is confirmed.