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UC system buys luxury resort on San Mateo County coast
Business openingsThe 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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San Mateo voting continues amid DOJ-California legal fight
Around townSan 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 townA 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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San Mateo plans housing project with two towers
Housing and developmentA 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 courtsThe 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 sportsA 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
Around townNew 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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2026 San Mateo County Voter Guide: Measure U
Around townMeasure 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 economyFlowers 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
Around townThe 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 economyFlowers 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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Kennedy Center board votes to close institution
Around townThe 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 courtsA 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
Jobs and economyFBI 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
Around townA 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
Around townCalifornia 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
Around townA 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
Jobs and economyThe 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