Daily Civic Brief Archive
Browse the published Daily Civic Briefs that residents received. This archive is CivicCause's historical civic record for San Mateo County: one canonical published brief per day.
October 22, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County considers zoning limits on data centers - San Mateo Daily Journal. San Mateo County Supervisors Receive 2030 Census Report: Narrows Who Counts, Redefines “Usual Residence”, Bans Race and Ethnici...
October 21, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County sees increase in early voter turnout two weeks put from Election Day - CBS News. Guest Opinion: We aren’t gambling with El Niño this winter, and neither should you. Around the Community: 10 foot...
October 19, 2026
PublishedLead: Breaking: Honda Fire reported in San Mateo County on Oct. 18 - Sacramento Bee. DUI driver arrested after hitting two 6-year-olds riding bikes, fleeing scene. Around the Community: San Mateo County court interpre...
October 18, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County local police reports • Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. San Mateo County elections officials issue ballot warning after mail theft. Around the Community: San Mateo County voter...
October 17, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County elections officials issue ballot warning after mail theft. San Mateo County voters urged to check ballot status after mail theft at Daly City post office. Around the Community: San Mateo County...
October 14, 2026
PublishedLead: Increased Presence of Local Police Agencies on Coast, Today, for Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP); Last Year Deputies Made 147 DUI Arrests The VLF Funding Crisis — A …. San Mateo County Measure L: C...
October 13, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County sports schedule • Oct. 13-19, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. Guest opinion: No on Menlo Park’s Measure P to preserve local control over housing. Around the Community: Los Altos resident and for...
October 12, 2026
PublishedLead: Former 49ers exec charged in alleged $1.4M kickback scheme on San Mateo County construction projects - Local News Matters The VLF Funding Crisis — A $157 Million Injustice. Redwood City: San Mateo County Histori...
October 11, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Event Center embezzlement probed: Financial investigation following alleged $1.4M kickback scheme - San Mateo Daily Journal The VLF Funding Crisis — A $157 Millio…. San Mateo County court seeks...
October 10, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo Co.: Former 49Ers Executive Charged In Alleged $1.4M Kickback Scheme On County Construction Projects - SFGATE. Opinion: No on Measure E. Around the Community: San Mateo County death notices — Oct. 8 to...
October 9, 2026
PublishedLead: Agricultural Advisory Committee’s Report on Moonridge 1 and 2’s Housing Eligibility Differences; MR1: No Employment Restrictions and MR2: Farmworker Eligibility at Lease, Employme…. Government Activity: Treatmen...
October 8, 2026
PublishedLead: After Task Force Inspection Process, San Mateo County Approves Updated 1977 Ordinances to Realigning State Well Drilling Standards and to Regulate Farm Labor Housing Water Systems…. Around the Community: San Mat...
October 7, 2026
PublishedLead: Treatment Plant Advisory Committee meets tomorrow. Around the Community: San Mateo County housing group receives ACLU award. San Mateo County housing group receives ACLU award - Redwood City Pulse.
October 6, 2026
PublishedLead: Treatment Plant Advisory Committee has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-08. Around the Community: San Mateo County death notices — Oct. 1 to Oct. 5, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. Redwood City to review license p...
October 4, 2026
PublishedLead: Treatment Plant Advisory Committee has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-08. Around the Community: Upcoming Events and More News 10/2/2026 - San Mateo County Health.
October 3, 2026
PublishedLead: Treatment Plant Advisory Committee has an upcoming meeting on 2026-10-08. Around the Community: New California E-Bike Laws Include Ban For San Mateo County Youth Under 12 - sfist.com. Tobacco enforcement questio...
October 2, 2026
PublishedLead: $6.2 Billion San Mateo County Budget Keeps Services Steady as County Braces for State, Federal Shifts; VLF's Loss of $226M Countywide, this Year, Needs to Returned by Governor New…. $6.2 Billion San Mateo County...
October 1, 2026
PublishedLead: Former San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy gets jail time for workers’ comp fraud. Former San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy gets jail time for workers’ comp fraud - Redwood City Pulse. Around the Community: Former...
September 30, 2026
PublishedLead: Sheriff: Two killed after minivan hits six vehicles in East Palo Alto. Around the Community: 2 seriously injured in East Palo Alto crash Tuesday.
September 29, 2026
PublishedLead: 2026 San Mateo County Voter Guide: Measure U - KQED. New prescribed fire reported in San Mateo County on Jan. 13 - Fresno Bee. Around the Community: New prescribed fire reported in San Mateo County on Jan. 13 -...
September 27, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has an upcoming meeting on 2026-09-29. Agenda topics include budget and elections and governance. Coastal Cleanup Day - San Mateo County Health.
September 25, 2026
PublishedLead: $25.M drug, alcohol recovery center coming to Burlingame. How a Coastside forest therapy guide is helping people reconnect with nature in Peninsula parks. Around the Community: How a Coastside forest therapy gui...
September 24, 2026
PublishedLead: State Coastal Conservancy Awards $1M to San Mateo County to Undertake Half Moon Bay Landfill Climate Resilience Planning Project The VLF Funding Crisis — A $157 Million Injustice. State Coastal Conservancy Award...
September 23, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Planning Pre-Application Workshop for 40-Stall Horse Stable and Rehabilitation Facility - coastside buzz The VLF Funding Crisis — A $157 Million Injustice. San Mateo County death notices — Sept....
September 21, 2026
PublishedLead: Potted plants provide boost in San Mateo County’s agriculture production value - Local News Matters. Potted plants provide boost in San Mateo County’s agriculture production value.
September 20, 2026
PublishedLead: Kevin Mullin requests $75M in San Mateo County water infrastructure funding - San Mateo Daily Journal. Potted plants provide boost in San Mateo County’s agriculture production value - Local News Matters. Around...
September 19, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo Co.: North County Fire Authority's New Chief Is 25-Veteran - SFGATE. Fremont man sentenced to 17 years in prison for child rape. Around the Community: San Mateo County Community College District fallin...
September 17, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Planning Weighs in on Miramar, Coronado Avenue, Appeal Caused by Coastal Commission’s Onerous SLR Policy Not Applied to Comparable Nearby Projects The VLF Funding…. Missing 85-year-old man found...
September 16, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County acquires apartment building for educator housing - Redwood City Pulse. San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy denied mental health diversion in child abuse case - The Mercury News. Around the Communi...
September 15, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Democrats announce endorsements, say they’re neutral on RWC rent control - Palo Alto Daily Post. Transportation board approves $8.1M for 11 San Mateo County safety projects. Around the Community...
September 14, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy seeks mental health diversion in Livermore child abuse case. Around the Community: San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy seeks mental health diversion in Livermore child abuse case.
September 13, 2026
PublishedLead: No charges in condo complex fire that injured 4 firefighters in Foster City. San Mateo Co.: County Supervisor Proposes Permits For Workplace Robots - sfgate.com. Around the Community: State agrees to work with S...
September 12, 2026
PublishedLead: Menlo Park, Atherton join county in $1M Marsh Road bike, pedestrian study. San Mateo County volleyball roundup • Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. Around the Community: San Mateo County death n...
September 11, 2026
PublishedLead: No criminal charges for man accused of sparking fire at Foster City condo complex, DA says. Monterey County Supervisors Unanimously Approve to Set Up an Inspector General for their Sheriff's Office Contracting w...
September 10, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Zoning Approves Montara Water and Sanitary District Plans for Expanding the Board Room to Enhance Public Outreach and Adding a Garage for Local Storage The VLF Fu…. Former charter school coach g...
September 9, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy charged with child abuse. Victim identified in East Palo Alto fatal assault. Around the Community: Victim identified in East Palo Alto fatal assault.
September 7, 2026
PublishedLead: Man arrested in connection with almost a dozen Caltrain bicycle thefts. San Mateo County to decide future of guaranteed income program for domestic violence survivors - The Mercury News.
September 6, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports • Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. San Mateo County Week 2 football previews • Saturday games - San Mateo Daily Journal. Around the Community: San Mateo County p...
September 5, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports • Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. State leaders, San Mateo County agree to negotiate funding fix ahead of 1,000+ layoffs. Around the Community: State leaders, San...
September 4, 2026
PublishedLead: State leaders, San Mateo County agree to negotiate funding fix ahead of 1,000+ layoffs. Man arrested in connection with almost a dozen Caltrain bicycle thefts. Around the Community: State leaders, San Mateo Coun...
September 3, 2026
PublishedLead: Potholes? Illegal Dumping? Drainage? Traffic Concerns? Use San Mateo County’s Interactive MaintStar Portal for Service Requests within the Public Right-of-Way; It Works! The VLF F…. San Mateo County Planning Dir...
August 31, 2026
PublishedLead: A legacy of love: San Mateo foster parents retire after 30 years of opening home to kids. San Mateo County supervisors weigh juvenile detention improvements.
August 30, 2026
PublishedLead: Empowering Pescadero: Microgrid in works to keep lights on when the grid goes down. Here’s why San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is hiring an ombudsperson - The Almanac. Around the Community: Here’s why San Mate...
August 29, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County honors foster parents, urges more resource families - San Mateo Daily Journal. Here’s why San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is hiring an ombudsperson - The Almanac. Around the Community: Here’s...
August 28, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County officials discuss juvenile justice system reforms - San Mateo Daily Journal. One of California’s Largest Community Microgrids to be Built in Rural Pescadero; WestLight Energy, PG&E, County of Sa...
August 27, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approves $24.3 million for affordable housing providers. Around the Community: Army Corp Finds Positive Federal Interest in OneShoreline’s Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside Resi...
August 26, 2026
PublishedLead: Youth advocates rally for stronger Sheriff oversight in San Mateo County. Around the Community: Youth advocates rally for stronger Sheriff oversight in San Mateo County - Redwood City Pulse.
August 25, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports • Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. New 6-mile trail in San Mateo County opens to public - KRON4. Around the Community: New 6-mile trail in San Mateo County opens t...
August 24, 2026
PublishedLead: Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Mateo County on Aug. 22 - Sacramento Bee. Bill allowing San Mateo County e-bike ban for kids under 12 heads to Newsom’s desk.
August 23, 2026
PublishedLead: Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Mateo County on Aug. 22 - Sacramento Bee. Bill allowing San Mateo County e-bike ban for kids under 12 heads to Newsom’s desk. Around the Community: San Mateo County sues co...
August 22, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports: Aug. 21, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. San Mateo County sues coastal plant business for alleged wage theft. Around the Community: New 6-mile Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail in Sa...
August 21, 2026
PublishedLead: Expert wrangler lassos runaway bull on Half Moon Bay highway. San Mateo County, Cities, Unions and Fire Blame State Lawmakers for Vehicle License Fee Bait-and-Switch Causing Funding Shortfalls, Forcing Deep Cuts...
August 19, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports: Aug. 18, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. San Mateo County death notices — Aug. 14 to Aug. 18, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. Around the Community: Cranes lift historic carriages...
August 17, 2026
PublishedLead: Judges are coming to San Mateo classrooms to talk civics for Constitution Month. Former San Mateo County nonprofit employee sentenced to six months in jail for laundering $800,000 - East Bay Times. Around the Co...
August 16, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports: Aug. 15, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. Coach arrested for alleged sex with former student in Half Moon Bay. Around the Community: Coach and Teacher with Cabrillo Unified School...
August 15, 2026
PublishedLead: Coach arrested for alleged sex with former student in Half Moon Bay. Coach and Teacher with Cabrillo Unified School District Arrested for 2008 Sex Crimes Involving a Former Student; Sheriff Detectives Offer Supp...
August 14, 2026
PublishedLead: ‘Theft by the state’: San Mateo County leaders warn of cuts without funding fix. Around the Community: ‘Theft by the state’: San Mateo County leaders warn of cuts without funding fix - Redwood City Pulse.
August 13, 2026
PublishedLead: Man arrested in East Palo Alto alleged domestic violence kidnapping. Sex offender charged with exposing self at Redwood City train station. Around the Community: Jury awards $33 million to girls orphaned by Redw...
August 12, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County, California one of 1st places in US to pass resolution to regulate humanoid robots - ABC7 Bay Area. Egg-throwing teens arrested in Atherton after Waymo joyride. Around the Community: Egg-throwin...
August 9, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports: Aug. 8, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. San Mateo County honors Purple Heart veterans with flag-raising - San Mateo Daily Journal. Around the Community: New portraits unveiled at...
August 8, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports: Aug. 7, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. San Mateo County death notices — Aug. 5 to Aug. 7, 2026 - smdailyjournal.com.
August 3, 2026
PublishedLead: Bystander revives teen after apparent drowning at San Gregorio State Beach. San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office works to combat underage drinking. Around the Community: San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office works to c...
August 2, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County event highlights emergency readiness - KTVU. San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office works to combat underage drinking. Around the Community: San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office works to combat underage...
July 30, 2026
PublishedLead: NAMI San Mateo County appoints Hee-Yeon Woo to board - Redwood City Pulse. Ex-East Palo Alto employee pleads guilty to child sex crimes. Around the Community: Ex-East Palo Alto employee pleads guilty to child se...
July 28, 2026
PublishedLead: Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect Extradited From Israel To San Mateo County: Police - Patch. San Mateo County Sheriff arrests man in Burlingame Hills burglary. Around the Community: San Mateo County Sheriff arrests man...
July 27, 2026
PublishedLead: Guest opinion: San Mateo County needs more housing for the missing middle. Guest opinion: We cannot afford to say no to independent sheriff oversight. Around the Community: San Mateo County deputies arrest Fremo...
July 26, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports: July 25, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal. Guest opinion: We cannot afford to say no to independent sheriff oversight. Around the Community: San Mateo County deputies arrest Fremon...
July 25, 2026
PublishedLead: Bay Area duo sentenced to life in prison for murder on San Mateo rapper Juice Boi. School board races at a glance: Sequoia, Las Lomitas, Menlo Park, Woodside, Portola Valley. Around the Community: Daly City man...
July 24, 2026
PublishedLead: Public Member Calls Out San Mateo County Harbor District Commissioner’s Attack Over Gossip During Coastside Buzz Communications Contract Negotiations The VLF Funding Crisis — A $1…. Half Moon Bay Approves 5-Year...
July 23, 2026
PublishedLead: Guest opinion: We cannot afford to say no to independent sheriff oversight. Caltrans One-way Traffic Control on Hwy 92 near Half Moon Bay Due to Utility Tree Trimming; Traffic control will be in place Wednesday...
July 22, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Board of Supervisors met yesterday. Around the Community: San Mateo County death notices — July 20 to July 21, 2026. San Mateo County police reports: July 21, 2026 - San Mateo Daily Journal.
July 19, 2026
PublishedLead: Open Sauce Festival pours into San Mateo County, attracting huge crowd. 4th annual Open Sauce Festival held in San Mateo County. Around the Community: San Mateo County death notices — July 16 to July 17, 2026.
July 18, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County death notices — July 16 to July 17, 2026. San Mateo County police reports: July 17, 2026. Around the Community: San Mateo County Harbor District Commissioner and Retired Charter Boat Owner Says...
July 16, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports: July 15, 2026. Bicyclist ID'd after fatal collision with Porsche: CHP Redwood City. Around the Community: Menlo Park police chief says he’ll retire in December.
July 15, 2026
PublishedLead: Menlo Park police chief says he’ll retire in December. How much sales tax do San Mateo County residents pay — or want to pay? Around the Community: Bicyclist's death renews safety concerns on mountainous San Mat...
July 13, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County weighs fix for Midcoast permit freeze. Redwood City man charged with felonies for allegedly entering homes and attempting to engage in sexual contact.
July 12, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports: July 11, 2026. Supervisor Canepa replacement election set for Nov. 3 ballot. Around the Community: San Mateo County weighs fix for Midcoast permit freeze.
July 11, 2026
PublishedLead: Man charged in Peninsula sexual assaults following home invasions. Supervisor Canepa replacement election set for Nov. 3 ballot. Around the Community: San Mateo County death notices — July 9 to July 10, 2026.
July 10, 2026
PublishedLead: Step Up. Four Vacancies on the San Mateo County Veterans Commission ~ Forum for Input to Identify Unmet Needs and to Coordinate Existing Advocacy: Deadline 7.17.2026 The VLF Fundi…. San Mateo County Purchases La...
July 9, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County police reports: July 8, 2026. Transit tax opposition forms: Members from 5 counties, including San Mateo, mount opposition to another sales tax for transit The VLF Funding Crisis — A $157 Millio...
July 8, 2026
PublishedLead: San Mateo County Board of Supervisors met yesterday and finalized key actions. Agenda topics include budget, major contracts, major funding decisions, and high-impact infrastructu…. Around the Community: San Mat...
