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.
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...
