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UC system buys luxury resort on San Mateo County coast

Business openings

The University of California system has acquired a five-star luxury hotel resort on the San Mateo County coast.

San Mateo County California DeskNov 10, 2026

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Measure E faces a difficult outlook in Redwood City

Around town

Redwood City’s Measure E appears to be falling short, while supporters continue to express hope for the measure.

San Mateo County California DeskNov 5, 2026

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San Mateo voting continues amid DOJ-California legal fight

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San Mateo County voting is proceeding without disruption as the U.S. Department of Justice and California remain in a legal dispute.

San Mateo County California DeskNov 4, 2026

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River Otter Seen on San Mateo Coast for First Time Since 1800s

Around town

A river otter has been seen along the San Mateo County coast in a sighting described as the first there since the 1800s.

San Mateo County California DeskOct 28, 2026

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Planning approves Moss Beach home near coastal bluff

Around town

San Mateo County Planning approved a single-family home on Precita Avenue in Moss Beach’s Seal Cove, with geotechnical approval subject to conditions.

San Mateo County California DeskOct 23, 2026

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San Mateo plans housing project with two towers

Housing and development

A San Mateo housing development is planned as two towers, but the project’s size, location and timeline have not been announced.

San Mateo County California DeskOct 21, 2026

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Sheriff, CHP Issue 43 Citations in Two-Day Operation

Police, fire and courts

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, its air support team and CHP conducted traffic enforcement on Highways 35 and 84.

San Mateo County California DeskOct 15, 2026

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Former Levi’s Stadium manager accused of $1.4 million embezzlement

Local sports

A former Levi’s Stadium manager is accused of taking in San Mateo County taxpayer funds.

San Mateo County California DeskOct 14, 2026

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California E-Bike Rules Bar San Mateo County Youth Under 12

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New California e-bike rules include a ban on e-bike use by San Mateo County youth younger than 12.

San Mateo County California DeskOct 2, 2026

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San Carlos tobacco enforcement faces permit questions

Police, fire and courts

San Carlos shifted tobacco enforcement through a 2023 county ordinance, while a deputy said many retailers lack required permits.

San Mateo County California DeskOct 2, 2026

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2026 San Mateo County Voter Guide: Measure U

Around town

Measure U is identified as a 2026 San Mateo County voter-guide item, but its substance is not described here.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 29, 2026

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Flowers lift San Mateo County farm value to highest since 2019

Jobs and economy

Flowers and potted plants helped push San Mateo County’s farm value to its highest level since 2019.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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San Mateo Superior Court elects new presiding judges

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The San Mateo County Superior Court bench has elected new presiding judges, according to an East Bay Times report.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 25, 2026

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Flowers Lift San Mateo County Farm Value to 2019 High

Jobs and economy

Flowers and potted plants drove San Mateo County farm value to its highest level since 2019.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 23, 2026

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Local agencies take on budgets, codes, transit and kelp

Around town

School districts, Pacifica, BART and the Coastal Commission are addressing separate local issues involving finances, rules, transit assets and kelp.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 22, 2026

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Local agencies address budgets, codes, costs and kelp

Around town

School districts, Pacifica, BART and the Coastal Commission are handling separate local policy matters.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 21, 2026

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Kennedy Center board votes to close institution

Around town

The board voted to close the Kennedy Center over financial problems and a dispute involving branding connected to President Donald Trump.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 16, 2026

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Deputy denied mental health diversion in child abuse case

Police, fire and courts

A San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy was denied mental health diversion in a child abuse case, according to the reported development.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 15, 2026