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Flowers lift San Mateo County farm value to highest since 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Patel Defends FBI Hiring-Standards Changes at Hearing

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FBI Director Kash Patel defended changes involving prostitution and bestiality during a contentious congressional hearing.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 15, 2026

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Mastodon Molar Found During San Mateo County Creek Survey

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A geologist surveying a San Mateo County creek found a preserved Pacific mastodon molar estimated to be at least 10,000 years old.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 15, 2026

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State, San Mateo County to work on returning vehicle fees

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California and San Mateo County will work together on returning millions of dollars in vehicle license fees.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 13, 2026

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Ancient tooth found during San Mateo County preserve survey

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A scientist discovered a large ancient tooth while surveying a San Mateo County preserve.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 10, 2026

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Coastside Chief Explains Mutual Aid for Washington Fire

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The Coastside Fire Protection District chief explained the mutual aid process after San Mateo County Strike Team 2275A was sent to a Washington fire.

San Mateo County California DeskSep 5, 2026